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There are many great guitars that have solid wood tops and produce excellent sound in modest price ranges. I checked out a lot of best guitars under $1,000 lists when I was looking. I found a Guild that sounded great (comparable to guitars twice it’s price in the reviews and what I found in playing it side by side with those guitars at a local music shop). I still have it. It is a dreadnought though, so a large guitar.

Next I wanted a smaller guitar. So I was looking in the concert (o) and grand concert (oo) size, to auditorium (ooo) and grand auditorium size (om or oooo). While originally trying a Martin, Taylor, Breedlove, and Guild; I ended up with a Washburn with a solid Mahogany top (for an equal price to the Breedlove and Guild, but a lot less than the Martin and Taylor). Great sounding to my ear. I didn’t even have that on my radar. It may be just that individual guitar, but I have had it for 8 months now and find it my go to guitar.

I am not saying you should get one of the models I mentioned or have bought. It is just such individual thing for fit and comfort in playing, sound, price, appearance, what you want in a guitar; that if you can, explore. Find what fits you.

• This reply was modified 3 years, 9 months ago by  Philb.