Does anybody know of any really good acoustic guitar brand names?
I know a lot of good brand names: Martin Washburn Ovation Fender Johnson Alvarez Gibson Takamine Carvin… Now, I’m not going to recommend any one to you. Here’s why: Buying a guitar is a personal thing. The reason there are so many brands and models is that there are so many different guitarists with different tastes and styles. I prefer Ovation, but most guitarists think they are best used as firewood. So you need to know how to find the right guitar for you. Go to a really good music store that has lots of different brands and try out all of the ones in your price range–and also some that are a little above your price range. Take along a knowledgeable friend if you have one. Even if you don’t know how to play well, you can get a sense of how the guitar feels–and feel is important, you will enjoy playing much more if your left hand loves being wrapped around the neck, if your right arm drapes comfortable over the body, if your left fingers can reach all strings easily and your righ
