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Old 04-19-2006, 01:15 PM
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I live in GA where the humidity gets pretty bad. I would like a "beater" guitar that will not be affected by humidity and high temperatures. I would like to play while sitting on the porch. I also have a band that sometimes does outside concerts for our church. I’m looking for a dreadnaught size guitar. I don't need electrionics. Problem is I’m not looking to spend near enough money to buy a CA or Rainsong. Is there perhaps an imported guitar made of some sort of composite material that can fit my bill?

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Old 04-19-2006, 01:32 PM
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i have a washburn d8 that has an amazing sound for the price...actually i love it...
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Old 04-19-2006, 01:35 PM
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Ovation Applause will do the trick for xxx bucks I have a AE28 its A/E its good for its price.

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Old 04-19-2006, 02:07 PM
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Heck, the AA28 is straight acoustic and it's hard to beat. I for one like the Ovation/Applause, but the electronics on the low end models aren't worth much.

The 'lyrachord' backs make the Ovations sound kind of 'tinny' with cheaper strings. I lavished a set of Elixirs on mine and it made all the difference in the world.
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I have got a Samick for $xxx that sounds amazing. That's my "beat up" guitar, it's the one that goes travelling with me...

I keep my prized one safely at home

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Old 04-19-2006, 08:00 PM
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The Emerald Fusion, as far as I know, is the least expensive all composite guitar.
It costs around xxx dollars new. Got to www.emeraldguitars.com

It is not a dreadnought, though.

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Check out the Wasburn D-10S or the deluxe.
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I live in GA where the humidity gets pretty bad. I would like a "beater" guitar that will not be affected by humidity and high temperatures. I would like to play while sitting on the porch. I also have a band that sometimes does outside concerts for our church....
Funny, when I got home this evening, near Atlanta, I sat out on my front porch, playing my Taylor 914 to relax. Yes, the humidity was high today, but I wasn't out there long enough to do any damage. Same thing when I've used it outdoors for our church. But you asked about a beater that will not be affected.

I'd suggest a good, used Ovation. (Quick, somebody write that down. Cotten recommended an Ovation! - I normally don't care for them much, personally.) But for what you need, I think one would fill the bill nicely, especially when you do plug in. The rounded back takes some getting used to, but the sound and feel are not bad, considering the price you might pay for a used one in decent shape.

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