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5 Acoustic Guitars Under $1000 We Would Buy Right Now

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What about martin d10-e roadsidei just took back an alvarez md70 because the top split after 24 hourswas afraid to try again and got the d10 on the way
Comment from : @bryanpayne9295

Enjoyed that, great information,👍
Comment from : @noname1st139

Breedlove and Seagull
Comment from : @FredCaracciola-v2c

Happy my choiche for a 114 ce still holds up 10 years later! 😊❤
Comment from : @basl6714

Tried several Guilds at GC Love the Guild sound However, the Chinese shop has serious QC issues Many had the hump at the fretboard body junction, and many had a low nut Though I really wanted one, I gave up trying to find one that was playable
Comment from : @jasonbannan4024

I understand the statement about martin, but the jr series are all solid wood at a gratis prime, verdad comparable with gs mini for example
Comment from : @renerguez

So, what Id like to ask get imput on is what guitar under $1000 has the best tone and playability?
Comment from : @mikeherman7510

Could you cut open an Eastman e10M one day? Really wanna see Eastman's built quality
Comment from : @stevenxu2063

Man kinda shocked the Yamaha AC1R isnt on this Solid Sidka spruce top, all solid back and Sides 679$ current USD, this guitar would compete against the Taylor 100s, which are around 800$ and laminated back and sides
Comment from : @CarterWhitlock-ep4dm

You guys need to learn about other brands of guitars Cort, Blueridge, and Recording King make all solid wood guitars for under $1000 that sound amazing!
Comment from : @darlalancemusic8729

The Taylor 114e is nice sounding but the construction is soooo sloppy
Comment from : @voobtoob

Are we not ovation fans here? New subscriber
Comment from : @matthewpedemonti3354

Can you review a over seas knock off martin copy from china I bought one that’s super similar to a Martin d 45 deluxe
Comment from : @alanduncan9762

So thanks to you guys I went with an Alvarez I got the MG60CE, you guys should do the torture test on one… they are a solid wood build top sides and back, bone nut and bridge, ebony bridge pins and I picked one for $75900 with an Alvarez gig bag… would be very interested in seeing how they are building an all solid wood guitar for what is considered by many an introductory guitar price…
Comment from : @matthewwilliams747

I’m stepping into acoustic guitars been playing electric for years… can you guys dig into a LUNA same price range as the less than $1000 acoustic… really enjoy the channel and watching you review these guitars… thank you for the work you guys are doing!
Comment from : @matthewwilliams747

I'll just add as a lefty, our choices are much more limited My recommendation would be to 1 Have a guitar friend help you 2 Buy used if possible I'm fine with my first two I bought new, Taylor 214 ($1k) and Martin Road series Sapele ($800) Both have solid tops, great build and playability
Comment from : @joe19912

Sigh Wish I found you guys sooner Heard you laugh about the Ovation in your video That said, I had one as a kid and just loved the sound it made but it's old and now and wanted another but a more intermediate to advanced one I just bought the Ovation 2771AX Pro Series Standard Balladeer Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar in Black for $1200 Already having challenges with the electric pick-ups but I can still return it I want a similar sounding and looking guitar that is Black and has cut-aways Any further recommendations? Hope you reply Enjoyed your video Thank you, Gents!
Comment from : @markmywordsreviewchannel3860

OK explanation please, all the guitars you chose have spruce soundboards, REALLY So why was the Guild d 120 described as having a mahogany soundboard?? Go no be a devil give me an explanation
Comment from : @PhilipSanders-v3z

Taylor gs mini with spruce top 399$ includes a caseby FAR the best, i mean, come on!!! 👍brEDIT- the best is the 100 series taylor But gs mini beats all the others
Comment from : @cmmnsenserules4339

I definitely want a video of this but for electrics!
Comment from : @El-Scorcho

Just play kurwazajebista opowieść
Comment from : @smalcerz01

What you guys think of the Lag Guitars? In general and the thin one like the T118asce? Thanks!
Comment from : @marcdepose2431

You didn't include Martin or Gibson because of the name but you included Taylor, I don't know
Comment from : @jerseypete44

I don't know if you can still get something like it at today's prices, but a few years back i got a Guild DV52 dreadnaught with rosewood back and sides for $600 It was very close to the sound of a D28 Eastman also made a rosewood dread for $1000 that was very good sounding too, but maybe both of those are over $1k now
Comment from : @DougMen1

Just scored a used alvarez AMPE915EARSHBbrbrIts got a solid red cedar top, massacar ebony (not sure if laminate), ebony binding, and mahogany neckbrbrIt jumped to life in my hands, and for a parlor (large parlor) size, it has great response from low mids to highsbrbrInthink it was $650 new, got it for $375SCORE!
Comment from : @stevescuba1978

You should redo this video again! Lots of new guitars this year
Comment from : @kodybryantmusic7357

I picked up a new Guild 120 with a Sitka Spruce top and no pickup for $600 a number of years ago and it’s been the best thing Sounds as good as a $2000 Martin or Taylor, taken a beating, done lots of recording and performing, and I still feel excited to play it almost every day
Comment from : @thesoapboxsalute

Hi How does the Taylor 214ce compare to the 114? In the videos I’ve watched the 214 sounds richer and has a slightly darker sound that I like Is it a decent option if you find it on sale?
Comment from : @Jake-Blades

Epiphone (inspired by Gibson) j-45 not bad
Comment from : @drewmerklinghaus6988

I have a faith guitar designed by the British luthier Patrick James Eggle made in Indonesia, and I would say it would give other £750 guitars a run for their money
Comment from : @russellnewton6660

My 69 FG-300 was bought used for way more than it was worth several years ago Pickguard was coming off, neck is twisted I came bere looking for a replacement After reading comments and watching the video, I think I'll just take the Yamaha to a lurhier finally
Comment from : @derek1302

I bought the ibg hummingbird blows my sons taylor300 away
Comment from : @donniestevens1559

I have a Taylor 814ce which caused me to buy a GS mini as it fits in the airplane overhead and still sounds greatIt's my 2nd gs mini the first one had the clip on pickup which for lack of of a better word,,,,suckedmy newer one has the built in pickup which is much improved just as An added note my favorite at this price point is the Yamaha FGTA with built in reverb and chorus I picked in up new on a whim in LaCrosse Wisconsin for around $800 Even without effects the tone of this unit is impressive
Comment from : @tomm1348

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Comment from : @berndf7437

One thing I want to get your thoughts on If you have more than one acoustic, let’s say 2 One you play regularly and one as an equivalent back up Do you get 2 different builders or same builder with something different with the tone woods like rosewood and mahogany?
Comment from : @joshuataylor672

i just ordered a inspired by gibson hummingbird at 85000 i will let you guys know what i think
Comment from : @luckyhaskins69

The Martin D-10 isn't a bad guitar Solid tonewoods
Comment from : @alann5003

Like others have said, Seagull and Cort have great offerings under a grand that are all solid Cort made a good portion of these anyway
Comment from : @matthewlee8917

I've had several Eastman guitars and found them to be really nice, professional grade guitars
Comment from : @JillandKevin

I actually am an electric player(who has a bad habit of modding $200-$500 with hundreds in upgrades), and am looking for a good acoustic I find the jumbos and dreadnoughts a little uncomfortable to play Do you have any recommendations on what would be a good acoustic for the rock and pop style guitarist?
Comment from : @bradleyolinger1691

My Yamaha Trans-Acoustic was $779 and it sounds like something well above the price point Couldn't be happier with it One of my overall favorite acoustics since I started playing in 1999
Comment from : @JesseLBK

We need another one of these for 2024! (Especially with the holidays around the corner)
Comment from : @bwloawesome

Guild G-69 🤙🏽
Comment from : @KapenaKepano

The smart arse saying I'm not looking for an acoustic guitar under a 1000,,BUT Spending YOUR MONEY IS KINDA FUN!I LEFT AFTER THAT INSULT
Comment from : @TriumInfinitum

If you change the nut and the bridge on the Yamaha LL16 to bone it will not sound so bright When it comes to recording it's a killer It sounds amazing
Comment from : @MultiStratoman

Takamine EG5403S
Comment from : @CharlieJaws

I see a lot of call outs for omitting Seagulls/Godin They look amd sound great but there is a lot of documented observations (i can vouch in my own experience) that their QC and material chocies have regressed in recent years and starting in 2006 they began epoxying their necks which makes resets a PITA and seems like lutherie malpractice
Comment from : @skukeness6201

Guys, I have been an electric player, an intermediate at best A long-time musician friend of mine tells me that Takamine is a great brand for those making a transition to acoustic because of its action and playability I see you don't have any of these of your lists Why, and can you comment on what my friend says about electric players adding an acoustic to their collection?
Comment from : @louishalon6409

No punches on the gs mini , it’s a toy ……and the 100 series , thin sound , like an orange wood, thin, Sorry ran out of time , bye
Comment from : @ED-wj5tp

No Seagull S6? Master Luthier or not, there's no way that the Seagull S6 doesn't belong on this list I can't take you seriously now
Comment from : @AvroBellow

Just bought Epiphone j200 IBG $750
Comment from : @mikesing01

I've had to remove and replace, re-glue, the bridge on two of my 1970-80's $400 guitars They were glued over the paint or varnish Really??? Guitar repair is a very delicate process and procedure 🎶
Comment from : @GrantGrove

I got a left handed martin 12 string for like, $700? A few years ago on sweetwater It came PLEKd and sounds beautiful I'm pretty certain those cheaper martins have composite sides/back, but it sounds amazing I do need to lower the action on it a bit now though I've always wanted a seagull or Godin acoustic guitar too
Comment from : @ATthemusician

No Seagulls?
Comment from : @stimpsonjcat67

Love this I almost bought that Eastman (I think) but it sounded too much like my ‘92 Taylor 812C (Santee)w/ an added Fishman pickup brbrI’m shopping new and vintage gear Yamahas now I want a big bottom sound and this ‘97 Martin D15 (M) will be better if I ever improve my finger-pickingbrbrThanks so much, gentlemen!
Comment from : @genghis_connie

If you buy a 200 series taylor made before 2007 it’s gonna be all solid and made in America You can get it for under 1000
Comment from : @Circleupfl

I agree with you on going used if you are carefulbrI lucked out with reverb used Yamaha Flamenco Guitar for cheap as my learner At this early ownership, I think I will keep it always! Now I'm shopping for the Yamaha sunburst acoustic because I used to own a similar but not cutaway guild f something! Thanks guys
Comment from : @saylaveenadmearedead

prolly should have a Godin family guitar on the list but I don't think their new stuff is as good as what they made 20-30 years ago
Comment from : @michaelbosch9024

I'd love to see you guys review a Larrivee Any model, they are magnificent guitars
Comment from : @D60Larrivee

Taylor GS mini is a must have I have given so many of these away Best Starter Guitar, Great Case, comfortable amazing sound, especially mahogany Always $500-600 It's a Taylor
Comment from : @mikestroudiscool

I have an FSX830CE- great guitar I also REALLY love my Yamaha A1M - the A series guitars get way too little recognition
Comment from : @DanielFerrell_music

Yamaha is an amazing company, in each field that they moved in they have made high quality products
Comment from : @LGuitarB

14:23 I think the one you reviewed in the other video was the LL16D, which is a bit more expensive This one doesn’t have abalone trim or the same inlays and comes with a soft case rather than hardshell, but the differences are minor overall
Comment from : @nosleeptillhumboldt

Do ovation suck??
Comment from : @miguelmartinez987

Yamaha definitely knows what they're doing Earlier this summer we were shopping for a secondary guitar to have around our church- office guitar, backup to our music pastor's primary, etc Under 1k, so this video exactly We actually trekked out to Sweetwater to test drive several models we were interested in, including the Eastman mentioned here, GS Minis, and a few others The Yamaha won out, and we haven't regretted it a bit!
Comment from : @littledrummerboyph

Guild OM-140ce Awesome guitar Sounds is great If you never played am OMyou should!
Comment from : @hangnman

Now the bad on buying Guitars online, bought 1976 J-200 artist showed sound board cracks and said professional pickup installed Lol $1600 from Texas all dried out fretboard and frets falling out, took it to the repair shop $1000 to repair, be done for Christmas, drunk put their foot into the guitar, bracing all had to be repaired and new frets job, cracks repaired and repair bridge Now waiting for the paint job I can't wait to play it But watch out for the repairs when buying old guitars Unless your pockets are full
Comment from : @goldringhunter2431

Don't do it, save your money and buy a great guitar, like my Gibson 1968 J-50 I just bought one at online charity auction and paid $2500 with only pictures, taking a big chance, but scored a 10/10 with old case and old bobby lee strap and the sound of that thing Church owned and was a player I was blown away; I would not sell it for $10,000 That's how good it sounds
Comment from : @goldringhunter2431

Here in the Philippines we have a great guitar under 400$ that sounds almost like Taylor It's Clifton Guitar no frills just tone Talking about The S Series Solid Mahogany Come check it out
Comment from : @fivestones8450

I don't understand why people buy new guitars Used ones are cheaper, sound better and if you get tired of them, you can always resell them for the same price or higher than you bought them for
Comment from : @ikravchik

Just edged out of your price range, but I got the Guild OM150CE - currently $1049 I love this guitar, sounds great and comes with nice gig bag
Comment from : @j-day

That $1000 Yamaha still using a "Urea" saddle and nut That's plastic
Comment from : @BJJandBS

My Seagull entourage has been incredibly good to me I bought it about 12 yrs ago and have played it heavily I'm curious of your thoughts on the brand Hand built sub 1000 dollars
Comment from : @Pizz0785

GS Mini Koa is amazing Upgrade the nut and saddle and you've got something real good
Comment from : @SpartanPridePod

I'd also love to hear your take on the Takemine line Just purchased their 12 string in pearl white, GD-37CE PW, for use as a stage guitar - under a thousand bucks - and I wasn't expecting the sound to be as good as it is
Comment from : @ChristyLamoreux

Yamaha Red Label, L-00 size, There's a Guild for like 500 Takamini has a few the Alvarez is cool, Gibson Dove Lol Taylor Baby's I think you can do much better Did I say Yamaha ? There are some Taylor, Martin Ihear good thing, sabout the Eastman I just got a Silvertone from the 60's
Comment from : @DavidGriffin-zz5bs

Any chance you can do a video recommending acoustic 12-string guitars under $1000?
Comment from : @davideriksen9086

I really see no reason to denigrate OvationbrThey were played by Glen Campbell, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Neil Diamond and still played by Melissa Etheridge
Comment from : @geohaber

hi guys, thanks for this i went from being a full time drummie to a carpenter after moving back to the US over the years my fingers have gotten thicker i do best now with a yamaha FG-230 12 string, strung as a 6 unfortunately it has a barking/boxy low midrange on the A,D, and G strings around the 7th to 10th fretbrAny suggestions on a wider neck steel string for standard and open tunings under a Grand? $500? thanks d
Comment from : @dubroyboy

Lag acoustics sound like high end guitars
Comment from : @Nb_Fragrance

Epiphone Inspired by Gibson J-45 and The Alvarez MDR70SB Masterworks Round Shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (12 Fret) the Alvarez is a cannon
Comment from : @eddiehiggins1714

Don't know any acoustics under a1000 that made me wowbrButbrElectric: the Airline H44 (not dlx, mine has only 1pu)I bought it 8yrs ago on ebay from the Netherlands for 265€ New price I think was 325 something Neck like a baseball bat Since I own it I tell everybody this is THE guitar for the lonely Island Before my Gibson LP '50s 2020, before my Fender strat poblamoheavy relic20215500₹(need to think about it again) and before my '64 Gretsch Chet AtkinsbrNice video More of this pleasebrDo you know how many guitars a guitar player needs? brOne morebrGreetings from Berlin GermanybrFrank
Comment from : @Tigers25

that was very interesting and informative , thanks I do own a cheap guitar , a 'Sigma by Martin' and it's amazing how good it is , for me anyway Great sound, very easy action , and looks like a solid top too Anyway i'm looking to buy a travel guitar to keep on my sail boat this video has been interesting
Comment from : @sweetdolphinmarine222

Surprised you did not pick a Breedlove
Comment from : @drjohnressler2642

Yamaha AC1M scratches my finger-pickin’ itch at $570
Comment from : @littlewolf8875

When I used to sell cameras, the best thing I learned applied to guitars:brBuy your second guitar firsr!
Comment from : @warrenfoil6851

Hi, I purchased a new Taylor 117e Grand Pacific acoustic last Wednesday I think the guitar has a great tone and you get a lot for the price It was originally 899 GBP I got a discount only cost me £799 I am an intermediate player I have been playing Fender guitars for the past few years I have a fender CD 60 -SCE electro acoustic dreadnought which I purchased new 3 years ago it still sounds really good I just recently put a set of Ernie Ball paradigm phosphor Bronze strings on it and the tone is even better I also have a one year old Fender villager California series 12 string acoustic love It too I gave the CD 60 to my 20 year old daughter as she is just learning to play she was really pleased the guitar is in excellent condition hardly any wear on the frets My new Taylor 117e suits me fine because I like the narrower neck and the action is low enough and comfortable I just wanted a higher price acoustic that didn't go beyond my budget I could have spent a lot more but just decided on this guitar meantime as I play at home mostly so the Taylor should do the job I also enjoy singing too I just wanted a guitar with a little more bass good mid range and slightly different tone from my brighter sounding Fender guitars Anyway love the video Andy Glasgow 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Comment from : @andrewstirling6457

The Lord blessed me with a Taylor GS mini and it plays like butter, love the feel and sound
Comment from : @Seshca-r4c

I have a Taylor GS mini mahogany & think my Yamaha FS 850 all mahogany sounds better Im selling the Taylor Best thing about it is the hard bag
Comment from : @katrinagarwood6196