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Question: Help with first guitar!?
So I went to Allans Music and a couple of shops around Sydney looking for a guitar in the 200-300$ price range, and I liked this Takamine electric-acoustic!. At $369 it's a little out of budget, but I'm willing to pay the extra amount if it is worth it!.

Here are the specs:
Body Shape NEXC
Top Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Binding: Ivory
Roset: Multiple Rings
Neck : Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Acryl Dot
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 644mm
Nut&Saddle: PPS
Nut Width: 42!.5mm
Trussrod: Two way Adjustable
Bridge: Rosewood
Strings: D'Addario EXP
Finish Glossy
Electronics TS-1N (made by SHADOW Germany)

It's a Takamine TED50, from their D-series!.

Does it sound good!? I played it and it sounded pretty good, but I don't know about the wood and preamp etc!.

also, I've heard that Takamine guitars are pretty reliable, which is very reassuring, but there are plenty of people who have no idea what I'm talking about as well!.

Any opinions on this guitar!? Worth getting for the price!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
!.!.!.when buying an acoustic guitar listen for overtones and sustain!. listen very closely and really hit it hard!. if you hear overtones that are not complimentary to the fretted note or notes!.!.!.not good!. if it sounds sweet!.!.!.good!. remember this bro, always aim to take it onstage!. you can play for years and years alone or even for a couple of friends and it just doesn't seem to have meaning!. then one fine day you find yourself on a stage in front of complete strangers and when it's over!.!.!.you'll say, "that's what it's all about!" !.!.!.it's all about performing!. best of luck and we'll see you at the show!Www@QuestionHome@Com

Not too good Mate, if i was you i would look at a second hand cort acoustic, they have the perfect tune, and they are a great guitar, check on ebay etc!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Look at some Washburn or Seagull guitars!. Ibanez also makes a nice acoustic!. Pick the one that feels right!. All have similar prices!. I recommend Washburn, great acoustic ring!. Takemines are just okay IMO!.Www@QuestionHome@Com