What’s a good electric-acoustic guitar brand?

Question by loveomusic1214: What’s a good electric-acoustic guitar brand?
I am starting guitar lessons this summer although i already have some experience with playing but i have a really cheap acoustic guitar that i got five years ago, and so my parents are buying me a new one. i want an acoustic for sure, but was thinking of electric acoustic because i could make it louder (i have an amp and an electric guitar at home). what are some good brands for actoustic and electric acoustic guitars?

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Answer by baxterville
There are tons of great brands – Gibson, Epiphone, Ibanez, Takamine, Martin, Taylor, Seagull, Breedlove, etc. But since musical instruments are very personal and there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, the best thing you could do is go to a guitar store and test drive a bunch of different ones. Each brand tends to have its own feel, so the only way to know which guitar is right for you is to handle a whole bunch of them.

I’m partial to Ibanez guitars because they’ve got really thin necks and low action, which makes them more comfortable for me to play (I’ve got small hands). They’re also built like rocks, sound amazing, and nicer than many guitars that cost twice as much. My gigantic-handed brother likes Martins and Gibsons, which are beautiful instruments, but have chunky necks that are too fat for my hands.

If you want to do some research before going to the store, Musician’s Friend is a great resource. You can search by brand, price or customer rating. Customers also post reviews that will give you a good idea which guitars are great and which ones have “issues” that could make them difficult to play or keep in tune. Here’s are links to the acoustics and acoustic-electrics:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/acoustic-guitars

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/acoustic-electric-guitars

The most important thing is to choose a guitar that feels really comfortable and natural in your hands. One person’s dream guitar is another’s nightmare, so trust your instincts. The more comfortable you are with your guitar, the more you’ll be inclined to play and the sooner you’ll become a great player. Good luck!

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