Jazz acoustic guitar

[Mauro61]

I ask for advice. I'm looking for an acoustic guitar for playing jazz around $500/600, which has a low action. They suggested the Guild P 240 12 fret. What do you think? Do you have any recommendations on other models? Thank you

[Chazmo]

The Guild sounds nice in videos. For my style of playing the 12-fret neck would be too much of a limitation, though. It depends on how you play. Eric Skye does very well, thank you, with his signature 12-fret Santa Cruz model.

The Seagull Entourage line is nice for jazz. The Cedar tops are a little darker than typical spruce top guitars and that lends itself well to some styles of jazz. They have 14 frets to the body and one version has a cutaway.

[himself]

Check Lucas Brar YT video Isn't she lovely witch Furch Yellow!
Edit: sorry, out of price range.

[mr. beaumont]

I assume you're looking steel string?

I really have been enjoying a mahogany topped acoustic for jazz playing...I'm using a Martin 000-15, which is out of your range, but I recently saw a Yamaha model called the Storia III, which is a concert sized body with a solid mahogany top.

I'm always impressed with the quality of Yamaha guitars, so that might be one to check out.

[Mauro61]

The Guild sounds nice in videos. For my style of playing the 12-fret neck would be too much of a limitation, though. It depends on how you play. Eric Skye does very well, thank you, with his signature 12-fret Santa Cruz model.

The Seagull Entourage line is nice for jazz. The Cedar tops are a little darker than typical spruce top guitars and that lends itself well to some styles of jazz. They have 14 frets to the body and one version has a cutaway.

I like the Seagull, but I don't find the Parlor version acoustic, only electro-acoustic

[EllenGtrGrl]

I assume you're looking steel string?

I really have been enjoying a mahogany topped acoustic for jazz playing...I'm using a Martin 000-15, which is out of your range, but I recently saw a Yamaha model called the Storia III, which is a concert sized body with a solid mahogany top.

I'm always impressed with the quality of Yamaha guitars, so that might be one to check out.

I agree about looking into a mahogany top. I have a Guild OM-120, that's all mahogany. Great playing (LOVE its 1.750 inch nut width neck, with the chunkier vintage Guild neck profile), and a nice, relatively dry/fundamental, and and warmer tone, that works great for jazz. It is anything but a bluegrass machine.

[John A.]

I ask for advice. I'm looking for an acoustic guitar for playing jazz around $500/600, which has a low action. They suggested the Guild P 240 12 fret. What do you think? Do you have any recommendations on other models? Thank you

If you are specifically interested in parlor size guitars, Eastman makes a couple that are very nice. Used ones can be found in your price range.

[Mauro61]

ok for the 14 keys, but I would like it unamplified acoustic

[Chazmo]

I like the Seagull, but I don't find the Parlor version acoustic, only electro-acoustic

Seagull just reissued the Entourage parlor (Grand) and I see the new one has 12 frets clear to the body. The older ones were 14 frets: Entourage Rustic Burst Grand | Seagull Guitars (Accessed in the USA, February 18, 2024).

They have also reissued other models in the Entourage line which are nice as well: Entourage | Seagull Guitars .

[murphybridget837]

Ultimately, the best acoustic guitar for you will depend on your personal preferences, playing style, and budget. I recommend trying out a few different models if possible to see which one feels and sounds the best to you. Each guitar has its own unique characteristics, so take your time to find the one that suits your needs and inspires you to play your best.

[Woody Sound]

Not in your price range, but cool.

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