Acoustic Guitar Advice

[moose97]

My daughter (9 years old) just started playing, and I've decided to try to learn guitar as well. I've got a pretty good back-ground in music (played upright and electric bass for ~15 years), and am picking up the guitar just messing around on my daughters (Mitchell MDJ10 Junior). What I'm looking for is likely a used acoustic that is around $150, but would buy new if I saw something I liked. I love the look of an archtop (like a 1950's Kay), but those look out of my price range. So, any advice on a used acoustic in that price range (or an archtop that I'm missing)?

 

[theprofromdover]

Re: Acoustic Guitar Advice

Look for a used Yamaha. They are inexpensive, sturdy, sound OK and, if you keep it up and learn to play, will make a great beach guitar after you buy a more expensive one. Archtops generally are used for jazz and some fusion sounds. Most, not all, are intended to be played through an amp.

 

[Carter]

Re: Acoustic Guitar Advice

I'd agree on the Yamahas. They were my starter guitars and remained my camping guitars for years. Very respectable sound and playability.

 

[moose97]

Re: Acoustic Guitar Advice

I've looked at a couple Yamahas. Anyone familiar with Indiana Guitars? I've read nothing but positive reviews online. Anyone know of dis-satisfied users? Reason I ask; I'm looking at this Arietta model from them since it looks similar to an archtop: