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  • Caraya guitars

    Posted by wayne H on August 29, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    Anyone know anything about these ? (A2016 MODEL) I was attracted to it because of the beveled edge. I didn’t see any US dealers ( They’re made in Australia) & i’m not crazy about buying guitars online so just trying to get some info

    wayne H replied 3 years, 4 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • tailsawaggin

    Member
    August 29, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    Hey Wayne, I don’t know anything about them, but after a little quick internetting, I’m skeptical. They’re getting about $300 new on Reverb, and at that price point, I’ve found a real mixed bag. There are some excellent $300 guitars – like Yamaha – and there are some real garbage $300 guitars. There can also be some . . . oh, let’s say individuality with those guys at that price point, so while a lot of $300 (let’s say Fenders) are great, some are less great, and you might find them right next to each other on the shelf.

    For another $100, you can get a used Taylor Academy like this one — https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Taylor/Academy-12-Acoustic-Guitar.gc?rNtt=Taylor%20academy&index=1. I’ve played one of these and it’s a very comfortable guitar with a nice slender neck — almost an electric guitar feel — and while there are a lot of opinions about Taylor out there (ask four people and you’ll get six opinions), mine is that they’re consistent, predictable, well-made, and well-supported by the manufacturer and dealer network.

    I know Guitar Center can be another sore point for some folks, and I have my own issues with them, but I’ve found them to be really excellent for buying used guitars because of the return policy. You basically get a month to decide if the guitar you bought is right for you, and if it isn’t, you’re only out the time it took you to go to the shop twice.

    Good luck in your search!

    • wayne H

      Member
      September 11, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      thxx for the info & sorry for the late response !!

  • N-lightMike

    Member
    August 30, 2021 at 10:54 am

    Hey @wayne H, I would worry too much about buying guitars on line. What I would worry about is buying guitars I didn’t have experience with. Go play some guitars. I like Epiphone. Someone else likes D’Angelo. But as already said, there a quite a few good guitars at around $300, but you have to be careful. The most important thing is to know if you like it.

    Hope this helps. Don’t hesitate to ask further questions.

    MG 😀

    • wayne H

      Member
      September 11, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      thxx for the info Mike & the late response back!!

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