I have found a secondhand guitar online and wanted to ask if anyone knows these units and what their thoughts on this was.
I could potentially purchase this unit at a good price but my concerns are that I am not able to test the guitar as it is located in AKL as well as the fact that I can't actually play anything yet
I have uploaded a few images of the guitar.
Appreciate any feedback I can get.
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2025 Yamaha FGX 830
--I specialize in annoying through excessive optimism and boundless enthusiasm--
-Thinking I can play like Hendrix while calling all the cats in the neighborhood-
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2025 Yamaha FGX 830
--I specialize in annoying through excessive optimism and boundless enthusiasm--
-Thinking I can play like Hendrix while calling all the cats in the neighborhood-
2025 Yamaha FGX 830
--I specialize in annoying through excessive optimism and boundless enthusiasm--
-Thinking I can play like Hendrix while calling all the cats in the neighborhood-
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
Kia ora Stormy - welcome to the forum! I agree with all of the advice previously given and the Yamaha above looks very nice (depending on price).
Might be a dumb question but what kind of music do you want to learn to play? Are you looking at acoustic guitars because that's the sound and type of music you like or were you thinking that you'd learn on the acoustic and move on to electric later? I'm just asking because if it's the former, then all good - you're on the right track, but if you are thinking of switching to electric later on it's probably better to buy an electric now and learn on that. They are generally less painful on your fingers when you're first learning. Nylon string acoustics are another good option for beginners because they are easier on your fingers than steel (though if you're in love with the sound of a steel string acoustic you might be best to stick with that and endure the learning curve).
Yamaha are great for the price so definitely worth a look as are the other Godin brands (Godin, Seagull, Art & Lutherie) mentioned previously. Another brand to look at is K Yairi - very nice guitars within your price range. You'll definitely get more bang for your buck buying second hand so check Facebook marketplace and trademe.
"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away" - Tom Waits
One of my favorite acoustics is my K Yairi LG-1. The quality is incredible and it plays beautifully.
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
One of my favorite acoustics is my K Yairi LG-1. The quality is incredible and it plays beautifully.
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1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
One of my favorite acoustics is my K Yairi LG-1. The quality is incredible and it plays beautifully. Screenshot_20250121_194350_Chrome.jpg
Are you bringing that one home? I can't recall seeing that one in CHC.
I think I brought this one along to that acoustic fest we did years ago. It's definitely coming back, it's a keeper for me. It's traveled to England, the US, NZ and Japan!
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
One of my favorite acoustics is my K Yairi LG-1. The quality is incredible and it plays beautifully. Screenshot_20250121_194350_Chrome.jpg
Are you bringing that one home? I can't recall seeing that one in CHC.
I think I brought this one along to that acoustic fest we did years ago. It's definitely coming back, it's a keeper for me. It's traveled to England, the US, NZ and Japan!
So it did! Damn... dunno how I missed it...
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Are you bringing that one home? I can't recall seeing that one in CHC.
I think I brought this one along to that acoustic fest we did years ago. It's definitely coming back, it's a keeper for me. It's traveled to England, the US, NZ and Japan!
So it did! Damn... dunno how I missed it...
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That was a really fun gearfest! We could hear each other talk, Sty's venue was great, lot's of cool guitars!
1935 Martin D-45, 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo,1950 Fender Broadcaster, 1954 Fender Strat, 1958 Gibson Moderne prototype, 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
1958 Fender twin, 1965 Vox AC30, 1966 Marshall JTM 45, 1977 Dumble OD Special.
Big black garbage bag full of original Klon Centaurs and TS808s.
