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Posted by John (from: ) on February 26, 2001 at 21:14:01:

I am very entry level and am looking for my first guitar...I don't want to go too much above $300, and would like folks' advice on acoustics in that range. One place was pushing the Takamine GS 330 S real hard, and I've seen very good reviews on them on the Web.

Another place downplayed the Taks and said the Taylor Big Baby was the best in that price range. I took a look at the Big Babys, and my first impression was that they seemed light (too light?), the neck seemed a bit narrow (high and low E strings seemed to want to fall off the neck), and it seemed a bit quieter than others I strummed. Also wasn't too pleased with the exposed bolts in the fretboard used to bolt the neck to the body.

BUT, what do I know? Maybe I don't know how to evaluate a guitar properly. I mean, it is a Taylor. Several places said it was hands down the best guitar for the money. What do you think?

Any comments on the Tak, Big Baby, and others in the $300 price range would be appreciated.

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: I am very entry level and am looking for my first guitar...I don't want to go too much above $300, and would like folks' advice on acoustics in that range. One place was pushing the Takamine GS 330 S real hard, and I've seen very good reviews on them on the Web. : Another place downplayed the Taks and said the Taylor Big Baby was the best in that price range. I took a look at the Big Babys, and my first impression was that they seemed light (too light?), the neck seemed a bit narrow (high and low E strings seemed to want to fall off the neck), and it seemed a bit quieter than others I strummed. Also wasn't too pleased with the exposed bolts in the fretboard used to bolt the neck to the body. : BUT, what do I know? Maybe I don't know how to evaluate a guitar properly. I mean, it is a Taylor. Several places said it was hands down the best guitar for the money. What do you think? : Any comments on the Tak, Big Baby, and others in the $300 price range would be appreciated.

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