Taylor Guitars Are Over Rated (imo)

[Eric***]

If you want a great acoustic at a good price either buy Carvin or Takamine you will be glad you did.

I've been eying those Carvin acoustics for a long time.

Which Takamine models are nicer? It seems like they span quite a range of prices and what not, so I'm never sure what the good models are, aside from looking at what's expensive.

[wingsdad]

...Which Takamine models are nicer? It seems like they span quite a range of prices and what not, so I'm never sure what the good models are, aside from looking at what's expensive.

Taks are orgagized in series, with the higher end series made in Japan and thus 'expensive', commensurate with the craftsmanship and materials. So these are the 'nicest'. Street's Tak is one of their newer models value-priced models from the Nouveau Series introduced a year or so ago with a $1,299 MSRP, which translates at a typical 30% discount to around $900, new.

I've owned 2 from the Santa Fe series, both previously owned and both of which I've posted long ago here. I traded one mid-last year for $750 in 2 guitars and some stuff. My other, a '93 and thier first ever Santa Fe series model, just sold. I had it on consignment at my Local GAS Station and it only took 2 weeks for someone to snag it. It fetched $850 cash.

Those would be in the 'nicer' class.

If you're willing to spend $350-$700 for a new one, then look at the Takamine G Series. The lower priced ones are made in China, the higher end in Korea.