I'm looking for an acoustic guitar that is very lightweight....?

Question:I'll check out both acoustic and classical, although I'd prefer acoustic. 3/4 scale is fine. If anyone could suggest specific models they've happened across that seemed unusually lightweight, it would be greatly appreciated!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I'll check out both acoustic and classical, although I'd prefer acoustic. 3/4 scale is fine. If anyone could suggest specific models they've happened across that seemed unusually lightweight, it would be greatly appreciated!

Older well built guitars (Martin, Gibson etc.) are usually lighter because of the drying of the wood. This also opens up the guitar to make it more full sounding, which is why so many people like the older stuff. Of course price becomes an issue then too. Taylors seem to be excelent, light weight guitars as well and Heaven only knows how well they'll sound in future - they're great NOW. Good luck!

Martin backpacker..... they sound good and you can bring it everywhere....

Have you considered Ovation guitars? The back bowl design makes it smaller and more comfortable to hold. I've got an Ovation Balladeer 1861, it has the shallow-bowl design, the smallest they make. It even has a built-in tuner. I love it.

I wouldn't buy an Ovation. They sound nice, but they are not what would be considered a real guitar enthusiast's guitar. If your really serious, then i would also say to buy a Martin. I have a takamine classic, 1962 model, and i have a Fender acoustic electric which i just bought around a year ago. The 45 year old takamine is much lighter, and considering its a Japanese brand and an antique, its worth more than my Washburn Chicago.