Originally Posted by: dkabanad

Originally Posted by: Sasha-B

Hello, my ideas are based on what I am familiar with in the US. Yamaha acoustics are considered an excellent buy for the dollar. Solid spruce top, solid build. [br][br]

Even with Yamaha (as with other guitar makers), there are different body shapes that impact sound. Ex: dreadnaught project sound more. However, they are larger to hold. Jumbo bodies-more sound and larger. Then you get to smaller body sizes.

Gretsch's Jim Dandy has an old blues twang and is in your budget. also, Recording King goes with the 30s acoustic blues vibe. [br][br]

at this point, it's important that the body shape feels right to you and is comfortable to hold, strum and hold a chord. [br][br]what have you looked at (even if only online) that appeals to you?

I only checked harley bentons and fenders. Till they are the only brands I know so far.

Yamaha was usually out of my price range

Yamaha FG-800 was a wonderful guitar, I had it, but the size (full dreadnought) was too big for me so I traded. I paid 199$+tax brand new.