I want an acoustic!

[s5tuart]

I had an Epiphone Hummingbird that I really liked … but the tuners stripped out when they were new !

I ordered an Epi Hummingbird last summer - and it had 2 bad tuners right out of the box. Very disappointing, I did not even get to hear it before I had to bring it back in (and they had no others at GC, had to go w/ a different brand)

Seems like an inherent problem emerging!

 

[Mansonienne]

I think yours is in a different class though. My Cort is more of a "parlour" guitar - good for quiet places, finger picking etc. Your guitar has a whole lot more welly to it. What was it again?

It’s a Blueridge. It’s a bit pricier (but not Taylor/Martin range).

 

[jaybones]

+1 on Yamaha!

I recently added an FG 830-12 to my stable. Solid spruce top, $329 shipped.

Not an A/E, and a 12.

 

[s5tuart]

UPDATE

I have incoming!
Thanks for all the suggestions and apologies for my impatience!
I got a great deal on a Hummingbird.
Pictures to follow tomorrow.

 

[nifnof70]

Seagull with a cedar top. Love it.

I would also vote Seagull S6. I've had it 13 years; durable, no issues. In fact just added a K&K mini pickup--even without preamp keeps it natural sound!

 

[Thrup'ny Bit]

Not known for my patience, I’m currently in the throes of hard negotiation for a Gibson Hummingbird!!

OK, misread that as "I’m currently on the throne in hard negotiation for a Gibson Hummingbird!!"

 

[s5tuart]

OK, misread that as "I’m currently on the throne in hard negotiation for a Gibson Hummingbird!!"

Many a true word......

 

[nutball73]

I can attest to its lovely sound!

That was just the £9.99 Amazon pickup.... LOL

 

[simoncroft]

I know exactly what's brought this on @s5tuart! While I was working on Sunny Side Up, I thought: "Darn, I wish I had a really good acoustic guitar, because this song's crying out for it." I'm sure that's what's done it.

(We were both working on an arrangement for a song. Alas, our new singer/songwriter has decided she isn't going to attempt a career in music after all. This is getting a bit like Spinal Tap's drummers. Let's hope the third one doesn't end up in a bizarre gardening accident...)

May your Gibson Hummingbird turn out to be a thing of purpose and beauty.

 

[LPBlue]

There are a lot of good guitars in that price range, there have already been some great suggestions here. I got my daughter a used Taylor Big Baby for $200 at Christmas. Nice guitar, I would have been happy to keep it myself.
Everybody needs at least one acoustic.

Great choice! Full scale with a beautiful tone and a good guitar for recording because it won't "boom" your mic. I have an 04 BB (the last year MIA) that I got new in a convoluted trade for $2, yes...$2!

 

[s5tuart]

I know exactly what's brought this on @s5tuart! While I was working on Sunny Side Up, I thought: "Darn, I wish I had a really good acoustic guitar, because this song's crying out for it." I'm sure that's what's done it.

(We were both working on an arrangement for a song. Alas, our new singer/songwriter has decided she isn't going to attempt a career in music after all. This is getting a bit like Spinal Tap's drummers. Let's hope the third one doesn't end up in a bizarre gardening accident...)

May your Gibson Hummingbird turn out to be a thing of purpose and beauty.

Correctamundo Si
It’s already a thing of beauty imho, let’s hope it’s purposeful too

 

[Antman]

I tried a bunch out...Martins...etc but went with Taylor academy 12e. Sounded great...nicely set up and comes with a thick case type gig bag

 

[s5tuart]

 

[The-Kid]

Get an Epiphone Masterbilt.

Doesnt look as fancy as a humingbird but sounds great.

Real solid wood build.

 

[Mansonienne]

Not known for my patience, I’m currently in the throes of hard negotiation for a Gibson Hummingbird!!

Oooo I’m so jealous! I know a dreadnought is too big for me but I still have a thing for Hummingbirds. Enjoy!

 

[s5tuart]

Oooo I’m so jealous! I know a dreadnought is too big for me but I still have a thing for Hummingbirds. Enjoy!

Thanks. I’m very excited! I’ll start a new thread once it’s acclimatised and unpacked.
It’s Heritage Cherry Sunburst

 

[jvin248]

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Yamaha
Washburn/Oscar Schmidt (these are made by Samick, just like Cort makes Fender)
Epiphone

The key point will be finding a good guitar tech that can set up the guitar for you and do a fret level if necessary. I buy and flip the above brands, so I can recommend them, but my player acoustic is a MIC Johnson branded one that originally sold for $80 that I've leveled the frets and it plays as well as the spendy ones.

.

 

[nutball73]

So is it there yet?

 

[Thrup'ny Bit]

And

 

[s5tuart]

So is it there yet?

I’ve let it acclimatise for a while.
See the new NAGD thread