Hey, potatoes, tomatoes,what's good for you not necessarily is good for everybody. For those with a one track mind about brands & bla,bla,bla, the point here is to guide or help others find what "they need" this is not about you.All guitars & brands have something special & unique for everybody..If you found yours then good so be a "Musician,friend or mentor"  Weather you play in your garage or you do it for a living & be part of the solution, you might learn something new !!

Posted by The Brian C. Band about April 7 - report

To whoever gave my comment a thumbs down, you need to learn more about guitars my friend.

Posted by Paul M about April 5 - report

Have someone else play the different guitars while you stand back and listen to what your audience will hear. Brand name identification is all well and good, but how the instrument feels in your hands and how it sounds is what counts in the end. Avoid the fancy inlays that will add $$ to a guitar at the expense of quality.

Posted by Pete R about April 5 - report

Epiphone hands down. Fender and Epiphone are both great at making two things each. Fender = Basses and Electrics. Epiphone = Electrics and Acoustics. Epiphone is a brand by Gibson, and as we all know, Gibson makes some of the finest acoustics out there (Taylor, Martin, etc. are other great ones too) I have a Epiphone SG and modified Les Paul and they are two of my favorite guitars. Very nice workmanship, tone, and materials. I have noticed that Fender (not just Squier) will sometimes put their name on any cheap piece of shit guitar out there. Don't get me wrong, Fender is one of the best most of the time. I have also noticed that Gibson's quality level has went downhill bigtime also. I have played brand new Gibson's 2 or 3 times the price of my Epiphone and compared to most of em, my Epiphone would smoke them. But anyway's it seems at least to me that Epiphone can hold their own and with continue to make quality guitars at great prices. Even though they are made over seas.

Posted by Paul M about March 2 - report

Epiphone I have 2 a Cherry Dot and Les Paul 60s Tribute Faded Cherryburst.

Posted by Jim McPherson about March 2 - report

Clear choice for me. Epiphone. My Epi EJ200 is the news. Just to give youan idea about me: The Epi sits in its case next to y $5600 Collings. The Epi is a very very good value. Im a strat guy as well, I love Fender, but Epi owns Fender is the cheaper accoustic arena. 

Posted by Ric May about January 21 - report

I prefer fender but it really comes down to what feels better for you. Play both & then make "Your Decision" Good luck !!

Posted by The Brian C. Band about January 13 - report

Takamine makes a variety of hollowbody guitars. Even the cheapest six string, plays exceptionaly well !

Posted by Dave Hogan about January 12 - report

Personally, i would go with Fender, but it is all about the sound of the guitar.  I suggest you go to a music shop and try both of them.   Have fun :)

Posted by oska hogg about December 26, 2011 - report

for budget acoustics i think Yamaha is the best choice 

Posted by Curtis Ulin about December 23, 2011 - report