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    I'm glad to see Alvarez made the list. It's one of the most under rated guitars ever. They make just outstanding guitars. And I'm not just talking about the Yari's. I absolutely love me some Alvarez's
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    Ovation? Ick. All the ones I've seen have that plastic bowl thing on the back. I can hardly even hold one of those without feeling like I was going to drop it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SharkUSMC
    Ovation? Ick. All the ones I've seen have that plastic bowl thing on the back.
    You won't find one that doesn't.
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    Smile APX 600 Yamaha Accoustic/Electric

    Anyone out there own one of these, been really wanting to get one, though guitar center doesn't stock them and i'm hesitant to buy without trying it first.

    Would love any feedback on sound, quality and electronics.

    thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markb
    It felt more like a desperate attempt to think of ten guitar brands to me.
    That's exactly what I thought when I saw the list.

    So...what would be a good top-10 list? Seems to me that Takamine, Seagull/Godin, Larrivee, and possibly Breedlove would make the cut. I don't have a lot of experience with a lot of acoustics, but those are ones that I've played and liked that weren't on the list.
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    Top 10???!!!! I guess in that guy's opinion. There are many better guitars that should be on that list, instead of some that were listed. I only agree with the top 2.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eric
    That's exactly what I thought when I saw the list.

    So...what would be a good top-10 list? Seems to me that Takamine, Seagull/Godin, Larrivee, and possibly Breedlove would make the cut. I don't have a lot of experience with a lot of acoustics, but those are ones that I've played and liked that weren't on the list.
    Here's a few off the top of my head and in no particular order based on instruments I've played.

    Any of these manufacturers will get you a fine guitar which you will keep.

    Martin (but nothing with X in the model name)
    Gibson (includes pre-1970 Epiphone)
    Guild (older is better but the new Chinese guitars are still excellent)
    Larrivee
    Yamaha (high end, no APXes)
    Maton
    Santa Cruz
    Takamine (for stage use only)

    For lower budgets I'd happily play any of the following. Bear in mind that many cheaper guitars are made by a small number of builders and badged

    Cort (variable, shop around)
    current Epiphone (certain models, and not the J160e)
    Fender (variable, shop around)
    Tanglewood (might be UK only)
    Crafter
    Any of the Godin brands (Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Art & Lutherie)
    Walden
    Blueridge
    Johnson Carolina / Recording King (see what I mean about badging)


    A few more than 10 and I've probably missed loads of perfectly good guitars.

    Also, note what a guitar snob I am
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    My friend has a Takamine, can't remember the exact model but it's a great guitar. Fantastic sound. Only problem is a buzz created by a slightly loose fitting battery pack...

    Other than that though, list seems fairly reasonable.

    I'm actually glad to see Yamaha on there - not the most glamorous name, I know, but my big dreadnought sounds fantastic.
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    I can whittle it down a little .....
    1-Prewar Gibson's through 1962
    2- prewar Martins through 1972.
    3- R.G.&G. Grammer guitars.
    4- Crafters of Tennessee custom guitars.
    5- that's my complete list....
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    That list carries zero merit we me, look at his reasons for his choices, I would have to say there had to be some qualifiers there that are not mentioned like you need to X amount of guitars per year or something

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    I've got a Yamaha, Ibanez, Washburn and Zagar and for me, it's hands down the Zagar. My friends have Martins, Takamine and Seagulls and tell me, my Zagar is right in there with the Martin.
    A lot depends on the music I am playing at the time and opinions are very subjective.

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    Default Top Ten Folk Guitars

    This list is predictable and lazy. Ovation? Ovation? best folk guitar? This is a plug in Guitar. And Fender? They're OK but not in a Top Ten.

    Now I'm no expert but I've played a lot of Guitars and First of all, I agree Martin's are great but probably No. 2. The best Guitar I've played is a Santa Cruz. You can't get a bad sound out of this guitar. Right behind if not equal to any Martin is a Larrivee. Not quite as deep and woody as a Martin but extremely vibrant, high quality. Martin, Gibson and Larrivee are in a group right behind Santa Cruz. Finally Seagull guitars deserve a spot in No. 8 or 9. These guitars blow away any Fender, Washburn, Ovation, Takamine or Yamaha. The best guitar you can buy under $700.

    Also how did this guy match up his guitars with guitarists? Neil Young is famous for playing the same old Martin (D-28) that belonged to Hank Williams and Jerry Garcia played an Alverez, at least on Dead Reckoning the benchmark Dead acoustic recording.

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    You might get some decent mileage on any one of these seemingly good looking/playing/sounding/versitile China-made Tramontane's before needing a restoration... http://www.harmonycentral.com/docs/DOC-1592

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnTNp4mnxz4

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    These guys are getting good reviews too for their fair prices and good quality www.theloar.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by Robert View Post
    On this list, the top 10 folk guitars - http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/tp/TenGuitars.htm

    What's your thoughts, friends?

    Hmm, no Wasburn there? :
    No Canadian guitars either.
    Hmmm, acoustic guitars IMO are more subjective than electrics. Its more of a sympathy thing going on between wood, strings and player and different guys and gals like very different instruments. I love my Epiphone AJ500 personally. I beat it until it howls and loves me back : )

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    I love my Ovation, but I don't play folk, so there you go.

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