Best acoustic for the buck ?

[Hankak]

Now that we know who makes the best, I want to know what maker and model do you get the best bang for the $$$$ ?
tnx
hank

[anthonyc007]

I think it is either the Taylor 410ce in the over 1 G category or the Epi Masterbuilt DR-500R in the under.

[pollajak]

How many bucks? If you can provide a specific price range, the answers will come.

[mattinbeloit]

Check out Alvarez, they do amazing things with laminated woods...

[Randal_S]

Tonal and body-size preferences will vary by player, but I think of Larrivee's 03 Series, Martin's 15 Series (including the Custom Sitka-topped models), and Taylor's 200 Series guitars to be outstanding "Bang for the Buck" guitars.

[luedemann]

I would say the larrivee -03 series as well.

Mikey

[Mike G]

Another vote for Larrivee 03 series

[Doc]

There's no answer.

There are many fine budget acoustics these days. Personally, I feel the Big Baby is a steal, if you can tolerate the no frills look.

Doc

[nhsmitty]

Seagull S6.
Martin D-15.
Alvarez solid topped guitars and their Masterwork (all solid) series. I wouldn't buy an Alvarez without playing and checking it out thoroughly!!

Of the three above I have to give a thumbs up to the S6 as being a good all around guitar when it comes to flatpicking and fingerpicking. It does both very well. The Martin D-15 coming in second. IMO, of course.

The Larrivee D03s and the Taylor 214s I've played were great but haven't had either follow me home yet. Maybe one day.

[cotten]

Originally Posted by pollajak

How many bucks? If you can provide a specific price range, the answers will come.

I agree with my friend, Pollajak. The answer for the best bang for the buck for a $250 guitar will be quite different than for those in the $500 or $800 or $2,000 or $16,000 brackets, though all of them might be correct.

That said, I have been surprised by the sound and feel vs. the cost of the Taylor 110, the Seagull S6, and Larrivee 03. They're different, but I think they represent excellent values, especially when you can find a used one in good shape.

cotten

[Hankak]

Best bang for a street price between about $1000 and $2000...
Hank

[anthonyc007]

Originally Posted by Hankak

Best bang for a street price between about $1000 and $2000...
Hank

In that range, Taylor 410ce or Gibson J-45.

[reags]

from the sounds of things the GS could well be up there

[btdvox]

Easy, Larrivee L-03 .

Also Fat Lady 2 1200 for an amazing pickup, all timber guitar, great craftminship=great tone

[R.C]

an used SCGC OM/PW