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Old 12-03-2013, 07:50 AM
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Default Cheap dreadnought

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Thinking of adding a cheap dreadnought to the collection. Not really bothered by electronics. Just looking for something to use as a beater.
Have been considering an Epiphone Hummingbird. The new Pro only comes with electronics. Have been advised to also consider the Sigma DM-ST or DM-1ST. Not been able to play any of these as yet, so just wondering what people think of these three models in regards to tone, playability and build quality.
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Old 12-03-2013, 07:57 AM
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Cort Earth 70 or 100 would be something I would recommend considering also.
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Not sure what cheap is...but a basic Seagull dread would be a nice get.

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Old 12-03-2013, 08:07 AM
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always get my vote for seagull!!!
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:24 AM
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For a cheap beater, and even more, I think Yamaha can not be beat:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...%5e30423532107
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:33 AM
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Cort Earth 70 or 100 would be something I would recommend considering also.
+1 on checking out these Corts!! Best "cheap" dreads I've ever played!
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Old 12-03-2013, 08:49 AM
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Like the other guy said - What's cheap?

$250? Used Seagull - no contest

$500? New Recording King RD-10 (sub-$500)

$1000? Used D-18
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Old 12-03-2013, 09:32 AM
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Here's one in your price range. I think Yamaha's are hard on my old fingers but the specs on this are impressive. You can have the strings lowered for about $50. If you get the credit card you can get it with no tax, no interest, no shipping.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FG730S/ another under $300.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/WD20S/

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I noticed that you have a Crafter guitar listed. I bought a used Crafter HD 24 Silver Series that I really like. I has a nice warm sound.
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I played a few Sigmas recently. Very impressed with all of them except the mahogany top ones.
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Check out guitarfetish. They sell these acoustics under the name Xavier. Some of the specs are mind-boggling. I have never seen one in person, though I'm seriously considering ordering one.

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-...ars_c_361.html
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I always recommend the Art $ Lutherie Cedar. These can be had used very reasonably. To me, they are better than anything else in the less than $200 price range.
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I always recommend the Art $ Lutherie Cedar. These can be had used very reasonably. To me, they are better than anything else in the less than $200 price range.
I have one of the older "Printed Rosette" A&L Cedar Dread that I bought about 2003. It IS a really nice, if overly simple guitar. Plays and sounds beautiful.
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always get my vote for seagull!!!
Yep the S-6 would be a real bargain
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Sorry all. Really would help if I'd mentioned my budget. I'm looking at spending a max of £300 which equates today to just below $500US.
I cant get a new S6 here for anywhere near that money. The Hummingbird and the two Sigmas fall well under budget but do get good write ups.
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