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My vote is for the Martin 000X1 Auditorium. Its a little lacking in low end but more than makes up for it in character and playability. I just got one after falling in love with it in a Guitar Center showroom. I've always felt that acoustics should feel like a good hunk of wood, not too fancy, not over polished -- just right. Solid, earthy and warm with great playability.
Until now I've been f'n around with cheapo $200 - $300 Yamahas and other kickaround guitars, but the 000X1 is special. The action is low, but doesn't buzz -- its almost like playing an electic in terms of feel. Great natural sound and a joy to record. Are there bigger, sweeter sounding acoustics out there? Yes. But not for $500. The 000X1 is a Martin, its made in the US and its guaranteed for life. Just curious if anyone has a guitar out there that compares at this price point. If so, I certainly haven't found it till now. So, for any newbies out there, don't get a cheap guitar until you've tried the 000X1. Its worth every penny. And this is coming from somebody who's never reccommended an acoustic before. Anybody else have this experience or similar with a sub $500 acoustic?
Until now I've been f'n around with cheapo $200 - $300 Yamahas and other kickaround guitars, but the 000X1 is special. The action is low, but doesn't buzz -- its almost like playing an electic in terms of feel. Great natural sound and a joy to record. Are there bigger, sweeter sounding acoustics out there? Yes. But not for $500. The 000X1 is a Martin, its made in the US and its guaranteed for life. Just curious if anyone has a guitar out there that compares at this price point. If so, I certainly haven't found it till now. So, for any newbies out there, don't get a cheap guitar until you've tried the 000X1. Its worth every penny. And this is coming from somebody who's never reccommended an acoustic before. Anybody else have this experience or similar with a sub $500 acoustic?
