I fully agree with ROG and it applies as well to electrics (unless it is going to be a "project" guitar) -
I only buy after a hands-on play. I suspect that applies to a lot of musical instruments.

However, I do understand that there are probably some situations where it may not be that easy to do. So if you must buy mail-order/over the web - make sure you can RETURN it and without some horrendous "re-stocking fee"

FWIW - I have a Guild Songbird - which is little out of your price range which I LOVE and it projects quit well for a slimmer acoustic - you'll see that Eva Cassidy played one a lot before her passing)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RDmXsGeiF8&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYyQcQSqpbI

Now there is someone who could sing without auto-tune gimmkicks!

Good Luck

Larry

Last edited by Larry Kehl; 01/11/12 04:57 PM.