Showing posts with label Jumbo Acoustic Guitar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jumbo Acoustic Guitar. Show all posts

Saturday, May 25, 2013

2000s Takamine G-230 Acoustic Guitar

Indonesian budget-line guitar, this one is in critical condition


The first G-Series guitar that I've ever played is a nice one, but when it arrived in the mail, the back of the neck had a crack that went nearly all the way across. That's unfortunate, but that happens sometimes when you buy guitars sight unseen.

Luckily though, it's still fully functional. I set it up with a fresh pack of D'Addario Acoustic Light strings and it sounds pretty nice. There is some buzzing, so a new nut and or/saddle would probably fix those issues. This guitar does play super easy, with nice low action and a thin neck.

I've used a higher-end Takamine G334 as my main guitar for almost 20 years now and this is basically a poor man's version of that. I think these retailed for about $200-$250 and that's about right for what you're getting. This one was obviously well-made, as it survived a major fall at some point and still has some life left.

The Takamine name, without Jasmine anywhere to be found always attracts guitar players, this model shouldn't go for any more than $150 today. Since this one is already beat up, it's perfect to have around to play at parties or the beach or something...

Thanks for looking, more high-resolution photos here.

Monday, March 11, 2013

2004 Yamaha F-335 Acoustic Guitar

Great all-around guitar: look, sound and feel, gorgeous tobacco sunburst finish


Mid-2000's Yamaha acoustic guitar, this one is the next class up from the F-310 that we featured a few days ago. Like that F-310, this one is a terrific player and a fantastic option for a first guitar.

Longtime players can also use this as a backup to carry around with them and hold their heads high, as Yamaha has been a well-respected maker of acoustic guitars for over 40 years now.

Top: Laminated spruce
Back/Sides: Meranti
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Pickguard: Tortoise shell
Finish: Tobacco sunburst gloss
Tuners: Gold die-cast

Thank you for looking. More high-resolution pictures here.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

1997 Yamaha F-310 Acoustic Guitar

Great all-around guitar: look, sound and feel, in excellent condition


Late-90's Yamaha acoustic guitar in great cosmetic and playing shape. Nice, deep tone from this 15-year old mid-level dreadnought, with just the slightest signs of wear from regular playing.

Top: Spruce
Back / Sides: Meranti
Neck: Nato
Fretboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Hardware: Open Chrome Tuners
Finish: Natural Gloss

Much like the Ibanez PF5NT, this guitar is a great player from a trusted company in Yamaha. The mid-level model is a terrific first guitar or a backup for the seasoned veteran.

Thank you for looking. More high-resolution pictures here.