Marc,

To my ears each acoustic-electric has its "own" sound, and without knowing the sound you prefer, it would be hard to make a specific recommendation. So here's my generic recommendation (it's what I did when I bought one)

Go to as many music stores as possible and play every make and model in the way you will be using the instrument. Around here, most music stores have a special room for that, and the sales people tend to leave customers alone, understanding that the best sales influence is the sound of the instrument itself.

Also be aware that with acoustic electrics, the sound can vary quite a bit depending on whether the strings are new or old. New strings sound better in a variety of ways... and in a music store the instruments may not have had the strings changed in a long time.

If you are intrigued by the sound of a guitar, it may be worth asking the salesperson if they would replace the strings to give you a better idea of the instrument's true sound. They may do this once, I doubt they would do it twice... so save this request until you've singled out a guitar that you're ALMOST ready to buy.

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