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Jun 4, 2009 Guitars
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When buying anything, the first thing you ask is how you can find the best one. The same thought process applies to acoustic guitars. The answer is that there is not a “best” acoustic guitar to buy. Choosing the best acoustic guitar depends on the individual player and their needs.

Of course when you think about guitars, some common names come to mind immediately. Gibson, Fender and Ibanez are but a few of the ones that spring up. All have a quality instrument and each has low end models and high end models.

Gibson makes a really good guitar in all types. The materials, craftsmanship and overall quality are always there with Gibson, so based on a brand name only basis, Gibson would be a great choice. The same could be said for Fender and Ibanez as well.

There are other luthiers (builders of guitars) available like Takamine, BC Rich and Dean. Ovation makes a fantastic instrument in both acoustic and acoustic/electric models. Epiphone is a division of Gibson that uses Gibson trademark quality with a lower end price tag.

So with all these options and brands to choose from, what is the best acoustic guitar out there? As I said earlier, the answer to that question depends on the individual player. Like anything else, it is a pairing of souls you are looking for. In essence, you are looking for a musical soul mate.

The first thing you want to consider is comfort. To get this down, go to a music store and play a few acoustic guitars. You will find some with wide necks and some with narrow necks. This depends on the size of the body. Body sizes are typically classified, in order, as travel size (small), dreadnought and jumbo. Try one of each on for size to get a feel for what you need to play.

Playing should be natural and comfortable. If you have smaller hands, perhaps a travel acoustic will suffice and there are some very good ones out there. Most times, the dreadnought is the guitar of choice, though.

The next thing you want to consider is tone quality. This is going to depend on the material the guitar is made from. There are lots of different materials and, yes, this does affect the price. Obviously, a guitar that has an ebony neck is going to cost more than a rosewood neck. I wouldn’t pay a whole lot of attention to the material. Just play it and listen to the sound of the instrument. A good tone will sort of ring to the ear.

One decision you will need to make is whether to use nylon strings or steel strings. Most of the time, nylon or gut strings are used for classical music. Steel strings are more common and provide a richer tone, in my humble opinion. Steel strings come in a variety of gauges from ultra light to heavy. The sound emitted is lightly affected by string gauge, but not dramatically. Other players will dispute this, but I have found this to be true more times than not.

Overall, you want to find an acoustic guitar that is comfortable to handle, has the right neck width and provides a rich, ringing tonal quality. The only real way to do this is to play them yourself. To pick the best guitar for you is entirely up to, well, YOU. You decide what is best for your playing style.

Don’t be pressured by big names and flashy displays. Most importantly, don’t just buy the first acoustic guitar you see. They are all pretty and will catch the eye. Focus instead on how the guitar feels, sounds and responds to you. When you find the one, you’ll know it. That sounds a little mystical and it is kind of mystical. There is a bond between the player and the instrument. It’s almost like looking for a mate.

Price is probably the biggest consideration, so here is what I suggest. Get a figure in your head on what you want to spend. Think economical and spend only what you can afford to spend. Acoustic guitars are available in a wide range of prices from as little as $150 to as much as $10,000. I have seen some $250 acoustics that sound just as good as a $1000 instrument. The idea is that you don’t have to blow your life savings on a first guitar.

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Best Acoustic GuitarTupper Wheatley, a long time guitar picker, enthusiast and instructor. More information at his website.

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Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1149 The Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a solid cedar top, maple sides and back, bound fretboard and body, and a gorgeous, gloss black finish that reflects stage lights like polished glass. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and a warm-sounding 3-band graphic with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. FREE hard-shell case included.From their Keystone line, this Takamine EF341SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar offers dramatic looks with superb dreadnought sound. One of Bruce Springsteen’s favorite guitars, the full, rich acoustic sound makes this a great guitar for both plugged and unplugged situations. And the cutaway body style provides instant access to those hard to reach notes.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Ovation Celebrity CC24 Acoustic-Electric Guitar $329 Ovation Celebrity CC24 Acoustic-Electric Guitars are known for their striking looks and bold tone. You’re sure to notice the high-end power generated by the Spruce top and unique Lyrachord bowl back. This beauty features a preamp with 3-band EQ and gain control, gleaming sealed gold tuners, bound Rosewood fretboard, multi-ply top binding, and Abalone rosette.

Takamine TAN16C Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1599 The Takamine TAN16C Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar features scalloped bracing which adds resonance to its solid Spruce top, plus a solid Rosewood back for tonal warmth, Rosewood fingerboard and Abalone rosette. The new on-board CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp offers a warm, acoustic tone that’s very adjustable, with bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and easy to use chromatic tuner.This beautiful 6-string dreadnought guitar from the Takamine Super Natural Series is clean, elegant, and sounds superb either played acoustically or amplified. Other features include gold tuners with amber pearl, tortoise pick-guard, body binding, and a clean fretboard for a visual elegance to match its superior acoustic tone.The TAN16C from Takamine Guitars also offers a high-fret cutaway design allowing easy access to the higher registers for soloing. Hard-shell case included.

Takamine EC132C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $999 The nylon-stringed Takamine EC132C Classical Guitar offers full neck access from a cutaway profile, an intricately detailed rosette, spruce top, and a warm-sounding EQ with a built-in tuner. This classical cutaway provides excellent projection and brilliant, rich classic tone from its rosewood sides and back. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, gloss natural finish, and a FREE hard-shell case.One of Takamine’s best selling nylon string acoustic-electric guitars, the EC132C provides the sound and feel of a classical guitar with the advantages of an amplification system. The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Dean Performer E Acoustic-Electric Guitar $269.99 The Performer acoustics combine the popular mini-jumbo body design, traditional features and innovative design. Dean has taken acoustic guitars to a truly revolutionary new level.With models featuring solid spruce tops, rosewood back and sides, one of a kind Dean wing sound hole inlays, extended fingerboards, Fishman Electronics, mother of pearl inlays and Grover tuners, the Dean Performers are much in demand. Also features 90mm Body Depth, Select Spruce Top, Mahogany Back & Sides, 25-1/4″ Scale & 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Dean Electronics, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, Abalone Sound Hole Inlay, Abalone Multi-ply Binding, Built-in digital tuner.

SKB Economy Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric/Classical Guitar Case SKB-3 $94.95 The SKB SKB-3 Economy Thin-Line Acoustic-Electric/Classical Guitar Case is designed to hold a variety of thin-body acoustic electric guitars as well as a many of classical guitar sizes. The SKB-3 features an EPS plush lined interior that keeps your instrument secure, advanced ABS molded plastic outer shell for maximum protection, ‘tongue and groove’ aluminum valance to keep out dust and moisture, molded-in bumpers, chrome plated lockable latches, and an oversized accessory compartment. All this makes for an exceptional value for an economy guitar case.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner dimensions: Length: 40.875″; Body Length: 22.375″; Body Depth: 4.25″; Lower Bout: 15″; Upper Bout: 11.5″.

Fender® Sonoran SCE Cutaway Electric Acoustic Guitar $329.99 Cowabunga! Grab your board shorts and your Sonoran and head on down to Laguna to play some tunes and ride the waves. This dreadnought cutaway California Series beauty with electronics will have you admiring its cool Strat® guitar headstock, soft C-shaped maple neck and hip checkerboard binding ’til the sun comes down!Other cool features include a new vintage-inspired pickguard design, rosewood fingerboard and scalloped bracing. Perfect Fender enthusiasts, fans of vintage-style guitars, players who want a different look and vibe and anyone who wants to ride the wave of Fender’s rich musical history and SoCal lifestyle!Model Name: Sonoran™ SCE CustomModel Number: 096-8026-(Color #)Series: California Series™Body Style: Single-Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Fender® Style DreadnoughtColors: (002) Lake Placid Blue,(006) Black,(009) Candy Apple Red(083) Firemist SilverFinish: Gloss,(Polyurethane)Top: Solid SpruceBracing: Scalloped “X” BracingBack and Sides: Laminated MahoganyNeck: Maple, Vintage “C” ShapeFingerboard: RosewoodNo. of Frets: 20Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated SaddleMachine Heads: Vintage Fender Style with White Plastic ButtonsElectronics: Fender FTE-3 Active On-Board Preamp which Features:Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Low Battery Indicator LightScale Length: 25.3″ (643mm)Body Depth: 3.75″ (Front) to 4.75″ (Rear)Width at Nut: 1-5/8″ (41mm)Width at Heel: 2-1/8″ (54mm)Unique Features: Fender® Stratocaster® Headstock Shape,Matching Painted Headstock,Fender Tight Dreadnought Body Shape,Dual Action Truss Rod,Traditional Fender Bridge,Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement,White Dot Inlays,Checkerboard Rosette,Vintage “C” Shaped Neck,Multiple Body Bindings,Black PickguardStrings: D’Addario® EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze, Gauges .011 to .052Accessories: NoneIntroduced: 9/2007

Fender® CD-60CE Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar with Case $269.99 We’ve upgraded one of our best-selling acoustic guitars with a Fender FTE-3TN preamp with tuner, so plug in, tune up and strum away! The sweet-sounding CD60CE dreadnought cutaway model also features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, scalloped bracing, 20-fret sonokeling fingerboard, sonokeling bridge with compensated saddle, chrome hardware and die-cast chrome tuners.FREE Hard Case includedModel Name: CD60CEModel Number: 096-0620-(color #)Series: Classic Design SeriesBody Style: Fender® Style DreadnoughtColors: (206) Black,(221) Natural,(232) Sunburst,(Finish: Polyurethane)Finish: Gloss,(Polyurethane)Top: Laminated SpruceBracing: Scalloped X BracingBack and Sides: Laminated MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard: SonokelingNo. of Frets: 20Bridge: Sonokeling with Compensated SaddleMachine Heads: Chrome, (Die-Cast)Electronics: Fender FTE3-TN Active On-Board Preamp which Features:Built In Chromatic Tuner, Volume, Bass, Mid, TrebleScale Length: 25.3″ (643mm)Body Depth: 3.94″ (100mm) to 4.92″ (125mm)Width at Nut: 1.69″ (43mm)Width at Heel: 2.24″ (57mm)Unique Features: Dual Action Truss Rod,Black Pickguard,Scalloped X Bracing,Dot Position Inlays,Compensated Urea Saddle,Gold Silkscreened Fender Logo,Multi-ABS Inlays on Soundhole Rosette,Black Body and Neck Binding,Black Bridge and End-pinsStrings: D’Addario® EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze, Gauges .011 to .052Accessories: Hard Case Included (USA and Canada Only)Introduced: 1/2006

Takamine EG128SC Acoustic-Electric Classical Cutaway Guitar $399 The Takamine EG128SC Classical Guitar (nylon strings) features traditional Spanish styling with modern features like an easy-to-use on-board TP4T preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a built-in tuner. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).Excellent projection and tone from a solid spruce top and rosewood sides and back, plus a cutaway body style that provides greater fretboard access. A touch of class from the gloss natural stain finish, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners. Other features usually found on more expensive guitars include a rosewood fingerboard and preamp so you can plug-in. With all these features, the Takamine EG128SC is truly an impressive 6-string classical guitar at an affordable price.

Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar $379 The Takamine EG340C Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a beautiful dreadnought design with a cutaway. This 6-string a/e features a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, Rosewood fingerboard, and gloss natural finish. The preamp is a TP4T model so you can easily plug-in. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG340SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $449 The Takamine EG340SC features traditional styling with modern features like an easy-to-use on-board preamp with 3-band graphic EQ and a built-in tuner. This 6-string acoustic-electric from Takamine has the traditional look and big sound of a dreadnought guitar with terrific tone and projection from its solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides.Excellent playability from its rosewood fretboard and cutaway body style for greater fretboard access. Added aesthetic touches include gold tuners, abalone fingerboard inlays, and a gloss natural finish.The Takamine EG340SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG523SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $659 The Takamine EG523SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is visually stunning and acoustically amazing with a huge, solid spruce soundboard for major volume and superb tone, and an on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. The unique Jumbo body style provides a stunning profile along with playing comfort and outstanding sound either plugged-in or unplugged.You’ll love how it shimmers under stage lights with its glowing, gorgeous, flamed maple back and sides, abalone rosette, and gloss natural finish. The active electronics of the TK40 preamp reproduce the natural tone with excellent fidelity, and the cutaway body style allows for greater fretboard access. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and block MOP and abalone inlays.The Takamine EG523SC 6-string is a beautiful, unique, versatile acoustic-electric guitar you’ll enjoy for many years. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1124G).

Takamine EG523SC-B Acoustic-Electric Guitar $659 The Takamine EG523SC-B Acoustic-Electric Guitar is visually stunning and acoustically amazing with a huge, solid spruce soundboard for major volume and superb tone, and an on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. The unique Jumbo body style provides a stunning profile along with playing comfort and outstanding sound either plugged-in or unplugged.You’ll love how it shimmers under stage lights with its glowing, gorgeous, flamed maple back and sides, abalone rosette, and gloss black finish. The active electronics of the TK40 preamp reproduce the natural tone with excellent fidelity, and the cutaway body style allows for greater fretboard access. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard and block MOP and abalone inlays.The Takamine EG523SCB 6-string is a beautiful, unique, versatile acoustic-electric guitar you’ll enjoy for many years. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1124G).

Takamine EG541SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 From the Takamine Auditorium NEXC line, the EG541SC is a beautiful and well appointed acoustic-electric 6-string guitar featuring a solid Spruce top, Sepele sides and solid back for superb tone and projection. The smaller, more comfortable NEX body makes the EG541SSC ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the higher frets for soloing.The gloss black finish and rosewood fingerboard add a touch of class, while the on-board preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner. Takamine hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG440C Acoustic-Electric Guitar $399 The EG440C 6-string acoustic-electric from the Takamine G-Series features an easy-playing cutaway design, spruce top and mahogany back and sides for excellent tone and projection, and an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner so you can plug-in. From Takamine’s Auditorium NEXC line, its smaller, more comfortable NEX style body makes it ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the high frets for soloing.Other aesthetic touches include a rosewood fingerboard with abalone dot inlays and an abalone rosette, gold tuners, and a gloss natural finish. A beautiful guitar and an exceptional value. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG540SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 From the Takamine Auditorium NEXC line, the EG540SC is a beautiful and well appointed acoustic-electric 6-string guitar featuring a solid Spruce top and Flame Maple sides for superb tone and projection. The smaller, more comfortable NEX body makes the EG540SC ideal for vocal accompaniment, and the single cutaway design provides easy access to the higher frets for soloing.The gloss natural finish and rosewood fingerboard add a touch of class, while the on-board TK40 preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

SKB Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC18 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC18 Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC18 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits most dreadnought acoustic style guitars.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length 22.5000 in 57.1500 cm; Instrument Body Depth 5.2500 in 13.3350 cm; Instrument Lower Bout 16.5000 in 41.9100 cm; Instrument Upper Bout 13.5000 in 34.2900 cm. Weight 7.2000 lb 3.2659 kg.

Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar $579 Inspiration can come at any time. Capture it every time with the Ovation iDea Acoustic-Electric Guitar, the world’s first acoustic-electric guitar with a built-in MP3 recorder.Record.Playback.Create.Learn.With a digital recorder built right into the unique Ovation iDea OPi-1 preamp, it doesn’t get any easier to record entire songs or fragments, licks, ideas, even vocals and spoken comments.The Ovation iDea model CC54i-PL in Satin Platinum finish is also a great learning tool with audio lessons on chords, arpeggios, harmonics, and more pre-installed in its onboard memory. Several jam tracks are also pre-installed and additional tracks are available online at ovationidea.com.The iDea can store over 100 minutes of MP3 sound and you can download and manage your iDea music files on your computer. Playback through the built-in headphone jack or plug-in to your favorite amp. The possibilities are as endless as your creativity with the Ovation iDea Guitar.If you already have an Ovation Celebrity guitar you can add these features by purchasing the Ovation Celebrity OPi-1 iDea Retrofit Package Preamp with MP3 Recorder – sold separately.SpecificationsBODY: Mid-Depth Cutaway  TOP: Spruce TOP FINISH: Satin Platinum BRACING: Modified X SOUND HOLES: iDea Elliptical NECK: Eastern Mahogany NECK FINISH: Satin Platinum PEGHEAD FINISH: Gloss Black FINGERBOARD: Dark Rosewood WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16″ (17.5mm) STRING PITCH AT NUT: 1-3/8″ (9.5mm) PITCH AT BRIDGE: 2-1/8″ (54mm) F/B INLAYS: 12th fret ‘i’ F/B BINDING:  Black SCALE LENGTH: 25″ (635mm) BRIDGE: Dark Rosewood  TUNERS: Black Ovation  PREAMP: Ovation iDea OPi-1 PICKUP: Ovation Original; Black Saddles MODEL #:  CC54i-PLOn-board controlsUSB connectionHeadphone jackMic input jackRecord buttonRepeat buttonPlay/stop buttonBacklit menu screen with jog controlVolume, bass, mid, and treble slider controls

Takamine EF360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1399 The Takamine EF360SC Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar features a solid spruce top, rosewood sides and back, and a warm-sounding 3-band graphic with an extremely stable and accurate chromatic tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, solid back, and a FREE hard-shell case.From their Keystone line, this Takamine EF360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar offers rich, vibrant tone from its dreadnought body with solid spruce top, and crisp projection from its gorgeous rosewood sides. The cutaway body lets your fingers roam the higher registers, while the gold tuners, amber buttons, and ebony and padauk rosette add a touch of elegance to this beautiful, great sounding, 6-string acoustic guitar.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Takamine EG360SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 The Takamine EG360SC 6-string dreadnought guitar offers impressive sound and quality with a traditional look, plus modern features like an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner. Other features include a rosewood fretboard, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a cutaway body style for greater fretboard access.Additional aesthetics include gold and pearl tuners, abalone snowflake fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss natural finish. The Takamine EG360SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG361SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 The Takamine EG361SC 6-string dreadnought guitar offers impressive sound and quality with a traditional look, plus modern features like an on-board TP4T 3-band graphic EQ with a built-in tuner. Other features include a rosewood fretboard, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, and a cutaway body style for greater fretboard access.Additional aesthetics include gold and pearl tuners, abalone snowflake fingerboard inlays, and a beautiful gloss black finish. The Takamine EG361SC provides beauty, quality, and value in an acoustic guitar with amplification.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine TC132SC Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar with Case $1299 The Takamine TC132SC Classical Guitar (nylon strings) features a superb solid cedar top for an authentic classical tone and solid back. The beautiful, rosewood back and sides, along with the rosewood fingerboard and precision marquetry rosette, make this guitar a visual beauty. And the high-fret cutaway design allows easy access to the higher registers for soloing.The TC132SC from Takamine is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring the new CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp which provides a warm, acoustic tone that’s very adjustable with tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Hard-shell case included.

Dean Tradition Daytona E Acoustic-Electric Guitar $239.99 The Dean Tradition acoustic and acoustic-electric models features a great traditional look and feel. The neck shape is extremely comfortable to all and the rich even tones will make you want to sit and play for hours. Some of the options for this popular model include: solid spruce tops, abalone binding and even a tree of life inlay!Select Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, 25-1/4″ Scale and 1-5/8″ Nut, Die Cast Tuners, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, Abalone Sound Hole Inlay, Multi-ply Binding.

Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Case $1099 The Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a unique FXC/Artist body style – a smaller body offering great playing comfort for smaller performers – plus a high-fret cutaway for easy access to those hard to reach notes. Other features include a Gloss Antique Stain finish, solid cedar top, mahogany sides and back, rosewood fingerboard, and a warm-sounding EQ with a built-in tuner – great for non-standard and open tunings. FREE hard-shell case included.From their Santa Fe line, this Takamine EF261SAN Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar is a favorite of coffeehouse and arena guitarists for their strong, clear midrange. The solid cedar tops and mahogany bodies produce a beautifully warm tone and the smaller FXC body shape provides stylish looks and playing comfort.The CT4B preamp has 3 bands of graphic EQ tone control, a volume control slider, and an extremely stable, accurate, and easy to use chromatic tuner.

Takamine EG334SC Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar $629 The Takamine EG334SC 6-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a dreadnought body with a cutaway design for easy access to the higher frets, a solid Spruce top, and a beautiful gloss natural finish. The rich tones of the Ovangkol back and sides and the warm sounding preamp with EQ makes this G-Series model a great guitar for both plugged and unplugged situations.Add a rosewood fingerboard, gold tuners, and bound fretboard and this guitar offers superb quality and playability – an exceptional value.Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG530SC Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Guitar $629 The Takamine EG530SC Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a 6-string beauty with loads of features at an affordable price. The dreadnought body style and solid spruce top give this guitar major volume for punchy rhythms, while the cutaway design allows easy access to the higher registers for soloing. It delivers excellent tone and projection from the solid spruce top, Sepele sides and back, while the on-board TK40 preamp features a 3-band graphic EQ and easy to use, built-in tuner.Other aesthetic features like the gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, and abalone rosette add a touch of elegance.Takamine hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1128G).

Takamine EG522C Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar $559 The Takamine EG522C Classical Guitar (nylon strings) is a 6-string acoustic-electric featuring a TK40 preamp, spruce top and mahogany back and sides for excellent tone and projection, and a cutaway body that allows for full fingerboard access. The on-board 3-band graphic EQ features an easy to use, built-in tuner. Other nice appointments include a rosewood fingerboard, traditional classic rosette, gold tuners, and a beautiful gloss natural finish.The EG522C from the Takamine Classics line – the top choice of artists who want to project the true classical character of the guitar with accurate, easy to use amplification. A terrific value as well. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

SKB Deluxe Universal Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Case SKB-18 $139.95 The SKB SKB-18 Deluxe Guitar Case fits dreadnought and 12-string acoustic guitars and protects your guitar inside and out with an advanced ABS molded plastic outer shell, fiberglass reinforced nylon trigger release latches, TSA approved locks, a comfortable cushioned rubber over-molded handle, and a heavy-duty plush interior. Its contoured arched lid is designed to fit knobs on electric-electric models and molded-in bumpers provide valance protection.SKB Deluxe Universal Dreadnought Guitar Case features: New fiberglass reinforced nylon trigger release latching system; TSA recognized and accepted locking latch; Bumper protected valance; Indestructible cushioned rubber over-molded handle; Full length neck support; Rigid EPS foam interiors to keep guitar from slipping; Injection molded feet; Accessories compartment.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner Dimensions: Length: 21.25″; Depth: 5.5″; Lower bout: 16.5″; Upper bout: 12″. Weight: 9 lbs.

SKB Deluxe Jumbo Acoustic/Archtop Electric Guitar Case SKB-20 $144.95 The SKB SKB-20 Deluxe Jumbo Acoustic/Archtop Electric Guitar Case offers total protection for your jumbo body acoustic or archtop style electric guitar. Includes completely redesigned latches made of indestructible fiberglass reinforced nylon with TSA approved locks. This deluxe hard-shell case features a heavy-duty plush interior, molded in bumpers for protection, and a ‘tongue and groove’ valance to keep dust and moisture out.Other SKB Deluxe Jumbo Acoustic/Archtop Electric Guitar Case features: Advanced ABS molded plastic outer shell; Trigger latches with TSA recognized and accepted lock; Injection molded feet; Molded in bumpers; Rigid EPS foam interiors keeps instruments secure; Full length neck support; Accessories compartment.SKB guitar cases have set the standard for molded plastic transport protection for over 30 years. Guitar players worldwide recognize the superior design features and quality manufacturing standards inherent in every SKB guitar case.Inner dimensions: Length: 44″; Body Length: 23″; Body Depth: 5.75″; Lower Bout: 17.25″; Upper Bout: 12.5″. Weight: 11 lbs.

SKB Rectangular Electric Guitar Soft Case SKB-SC66 $74.95 The SKB SKB-SC66 Rectangular Electric Guitar Soft Case combines the protection of rigid foam found in SKB hard-shell guitar cases with the style and portability of a canvas bag. With an affordable price, a lighter construction and enhanced portability with the padded back pack straps, these cases offer the ultimate in SKB protection for the guitarist on the go.SKB Soft Cases are manufactured of a rugged 600 Denier exterior with a hard-core foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag at an affordable price. The interior of these new soft cases feature the added protection of SKB’s plush lined EPS inserts to cradle the neck for added protection. The SC66 also has an exterior accessory compartment for added convenience.Fits traditional electric guitar body styles, both left and right handed, including Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster.The exteriors feature two zippered pouches, one with numerous internal compartments for organized accessory storage, and an adjustable padded backpack strap for easy transport. The hard foam interiors are plush-lined and offer full neck support to cradle the guitar neck more securely than a conventional bag.SKB has developed this new line of shaped soft cases for acoustic / dreadnought guitars and thin-line / classical guitars, as well as rectangular shaped bass and electric guitars. SKB Soft Guitar Cases feature a rugged, weather resistant 600 Denier ballistic nylon exterior with a hard-core EPS foam interior to provide more substantial protection than a conventional gig bag.Features and Benefits: Heavy duty double pull zipper; Molded EPS interior with plush lining; Durable 600 Denier exterior layered with rigid foam; Convenient exterior accessory pouch; Carrying handle and padded backpack straps.Dimensions: Instrument Body Length 16.0000 in 40.6400 cm; Instrument Body Depth 2.1250 in 5.3975 cm; Instrument Lower Bout 12.5000 in 31.7500 cm; Instrument Upper Bout 11.5000 in 29.2100 cm. Weight 7.5000 lb 3.4019 kg.

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