looking for a new "beater" guitar

[DASmusic]

Obviously I'm not going to beat my guitar. Haha
But I'm looking for a cheap ($150-200) guitar.
Just something that I can take outside on cooler nights and sit around the fire with.
I don't care if its a laminated or solid top. As long as it stays in tune, plays well and sounds nice. I also don't really care what body style it is.
Any suggestions?

[KY000]

Yamaha FS700S

[Redbeard]

After hearing JT Earle and Sara Barailles play stock Loar guitars on nationally broadcast performances, a used Loar is definitely on my shortlist for a knock around guitar.

[downtime]

I'd look for a used Seagull S6 or an Art & Lutherie Cedar

[guitararmy]

http://www.guitarfetish.com/Solid-Sp...ng_p_4268.html

These folks are known for their value-priced pickups. I grabbed a Xaviere cedar-topped dread from an AGF member and was pleasantly surprised by the sound and playability.

[Scootch]

Is there a local Music Go Round? It's beater heaven.

[AndyFrank]

You can find a clean Baby Taylor for around that, been "beating" mine for years.

[owen006]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...coustic-guitar

Ibanez artwood AC300 grand concert ---- $189.00

Wait, scratch that. Once you get the guitar you will say, "This is way to nice to be a beater."

[Irondale]

I played a Fender Squier at Costco once that was pretty good.

[DASmusic]

Originally Posted by Scootch

Is there a local Music Go Round? It's beater heaven.

Yeah there is. Haha
Some stuff is "to beat up" though.

[George Bailey]

Originally Posted by KY000

Yamaha FS700S

This. No contest.

[DASmusic]

The Yamaha fs700s is a really nice guitar.
What's your opinions on fender vs Yamaha in the same price range?

[cliffenstein]

Recording King Dirty 30's series (Single O, OO and Dreadnought) and quite a few Epiphone options as well.

Dirty 30's give the most volume which would serve you better if you're outside.

[jcarlos]

Originally Posted by owen006

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...coustic-guitar

Ibanez artwood AC300 grand concert ---- $189.00

Wait, scratch that. Once you get the guitar you will say, "This is way to nice to be a beater."

I did this exact thing haha, thought it was going to be easy to set it wherever and not care. Once I got it I was super impressed and ended up babying it.

I think these will be good beaters.
$119
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...coustic-guitar
Gonna try them out once a local guitar store gets them in.

[DASmusic]

I was looking at the Recording King Dirty 30s single O. But I heard it sounds thin in some reviews I read. I've never played one so I can't say for sure.
And I was looking at Epiphone too. My main acoustic is an EJ200. Although its not super expensive, I still don't want to take chances in colder weather