[macfawlty]

Originally Posted by Richter915

thanks for the quick reply! I know my aim is a little lofty so part of my hope with this thread is to make my needs somewhat realistic.

What would u guys say about an acoustic electric, something like this:
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showit...subsearch=true

My coworker has that exact Carlo Robelli he keeps in the office. Piece of crap. I wouldn't touch it if I were on a desert island. Don't get a cheap thin bodied guitar. Go to Guitar Center and try out some things for a while. I think the best sounding guitar I have found for cheap is the Takamine GS330s which has a cedar top and great warm tone better than most guitars I have tried in the under 8 bills range. Great sound for a little over 2 bills negotiated. I would also agree that Washburn does make a good guitar for the money and they have a variety of models.