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[quote name='Bass_Guardian' timestamp='1496766034' post='3313727']
Worth a punt?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122532184076?_trksid=p2045573.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI122532184076.N36.S1.R1.TR2
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If that is local to you, and you like mellow warmth then snap it up straight away!

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Larrivee if you can find one for £500 sh - you can occasionally
Yamaha LL16
Ovation - USA one
Walden - very good for no money
Farida - the higher end ones can be had for £2-300 sh and if they are anything like their basses they'll be good

head to www.thefretboard.co.uk for more gen

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I would highly encourage you to try in person, as many guitars as you can. In my experience, there is significantly more variability than with solid-body electrics - even nominally the same model can sound quite different.

You'll know when you're holding the *one* in your hands!

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What about Gretsch? I played few from that range and they are outstanding quality and sound fantastic.

[url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gretsch_g5022_ce_rancher_jumbo.htm?glp=1&gclid=COaamfDnsNQCFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ"]https://www.thomann....CFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ[/url]

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[quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1497013058' post='3315304']
What about Gretsch? I played few from that range and they are outstanding quality and sound fantastic.

[url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/gretsch_g5022_ce_rancher_jumbo.htm?glp=1&gclid=COaamfDnsNQCFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ"]https://www.thomann....CFUW3Gwod9rYMcQ[/url]
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Interesting suggestion, not sure if I'm a fan of the painted body though.

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Interesting suggestion, not sure if I'm a fan of the painted body though.
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Dont look at the white falcon then! :-)

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[quote name='dood' timestamp='1496009826' post='3308132']
No one has mentioned Faith yet! The Neptune is a beautiful guitar!
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+1 for Faith - our guitarist got one a few years ago and it's a real gem of a guitar. Can't remember what model he has but it is a beauty.

Or if you wanted to go [i]really [/i]cheap, I've been playing an Epiphone AJ-100 for about 12-13 years. Remarkably good guitar compared with most other models in its price bracket, and you could always put some of the leftover cash towards a good setup!

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My guitarist uses a Simon & Patrick cedar which doesn't sound bad, though it needed a good setup. The finish is very thin which gives it a nice resonance, but he's very heavy-handed and has gone right through the finish round the sound hole. Personally, I find the sound a little boxy.
I also own the Ami parlour from the same stable and that's ok, but cheaper.
I think for similar money, the Faith acoustics are worth a look.

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[quote name='squire5' timestamp='1499870734' post='3334205']
As regards acoustic guitars I'd recommend only one and not just because they're hand made in my home town here in N.Ireland but because they're perfect.The name? Lowden.Absolute perfection.
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You won't get one for £500 though!

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Not the best photos but here it is :) £380 and its in great condition.

My Taylor 210

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If the tanglewood is difficult to play take it a tech and get it set up. You may not need to fork out for a new one if you can get the old one playing well.

And then you can spend the money you saved on a new bass :)

Edit: too late!

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