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Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy 24" Scale Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (2-Color Sunburst) Expired

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Gear Hero HQ via Amazon has Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy 24" Scale Flat Top Acoustic Guitar (2-Color Vintage Sunburst, 2704000503) on sale for $125.30. Shipping is free.

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About this product:
  • Hand Orientation: Right
  • Scale Length: 24"
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Top Material Type: Agathis
  • Body Material: Agathis
  • Back Material Type: Agathis
  • Neck Material Type: Nato Wood
  • Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood

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Great first guitar or travel guitar from an established brand. It won't sound as full as larger, costlier guitars, but you do get the Gretsch name and style with a lot better playability than anything else in this price range. Typically runs around $180.

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Personally I think if you want a cheap or small or cheap small guitar, and care about quality, you can't do better than Yamaha.
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I don't have any experience with this acoustic, but I believe what they are saying is that due to it's high action (how high the strings set over the fret board) and it's unique tone, you'd only want this as a niche acoustic, something to pick up and mess around with and play kind of hard on. If you're looking for something better to learn on or to have as your only acoustic they are recommending a Yamaha as a better entry way into learning guitar
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Great guitar especially at this price point. My son tried one out in guitar center a few years ago and had to get it. He has numerous higher quality guitars and this is still one of his favorites.
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jbadjones
08-22-2021 at 08:37 AM.
08-22-2021 at 08:37 AM.
Great guitar especially at this price point. My son tried one out in guitar center a few years ago and had to get it. He has numerous higher quality guitars and this is still one of his favorites.
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08-22-2021 at 10:09 AM.
08-22-2021 at 10:09 AM.
Dammit! $125 I didn't need to spend but just have to. Someday I'll pick up a Taylor Mini, but you can't buy this guitar used for this...

Been looking for a small beater guitar that doesn't need to be plugged in to work on exercises with for awhile - just have to pull the trigger.
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08-22-2021 at 11:14 AM.
08-22-2021 at 11:14 AM.
I've owned this and it is an excellent beginner guitar for a nice small guitar. About 3 years ago this was the standard price for it as well.

One issue I had with mine though was the neck was a little warped that the truss rod had a bad vibrating E string unless I had a fairly high action. So do be aware that quality isn't amazing. But for a beater or intro guitar for a newbie, they'll be fine. It's just not ideal.
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08-22-2021 at 11:24 AM.
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Personally I think if you want a cheap or small or cheap small guitar, and care about quality, you can't do better than Yamaha.
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08-22-2021 at 11:29 AM.
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I own and love this guitar and it's usually the first I pick up even over my other acoustics. It's great to beat on, it has high action and gives a great parlor sound. For a beginner guitar or your only guitar I would get Yamaha over this.
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08-22-2021 at 11:32 AM.
08-22-2021 at 11:32 AM.
Quote from DrWorm :
I own and love this guitar and it's usually the first I pick up even over my other acoustics. It's great to beat on, it has high action and gives a great parlor sound. For a beginner guitar or your only guitar I would get Yamaha over this.
I am not sure I understand your response. Are saying this is a great beater , but for a beginner you would recommend a Yamaha over this? Can you elaborate? I am a beginner. Thanks
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08-22-2021 at 11:58 AM.
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Quote from dentalsalespro :
I am not sure I understand your response. Are saying this is a great beater , but for a beginner you would recommend a Yamaha over this? Can you elaborate? I am a beginner. Thanks

I don't have any experience with this acoustic, but I believe what they are saying is that due to it's high action (how high the strings set over the fret board) and it's unique tone, you'd only want this as a niche acoustic, something to pick up and mess around with and play kind of hard on. If you're looking for something better to learn on or to have as your only acoustic they are recommending a Yamaha as a better entry way into learning guitar
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08-22-2021 at 11:59 AM.
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Quote from pnboldrin :
I don't have any experience with this acoustic, but I believe what they are saying is that due to it's high action (how high the strings set over the fret board) and it's unique tone, you'd only want this as a niche acoustic, something to pick up and mess around with and play kind of hard on. If you're looking for something better to learn on or to have as your only acoustic they are recommending a Yamaha as a better entry way into learning guitar

Thanks you and repped. Keep hearing Yamaha for beginner.
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08-22-2021 at 01:13 PM.
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Quote from dentalsalespro :
Thanks you and repped. Keep hearing Yamaha for beginner.
I keep reading Yamaha is great for a beginner guitar. What's the price range for something like that and where can I find a good deal?
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08-22-2021 at 01:39 PM.
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Quote from BaroksaLA :
I keep reading Yamaha is great for a beginner guitar. What's the price range for something like that and where can I find a good deal?
Yamaha FG800 for $200 is all you need as a beginner/intermediate
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08-22-2021 at 01:46 PM.
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I like this brand, I own 2 of electric Gretsch guitars from mid-1980s, made in Japan and they are BETTER than US- made Gibson at a quarter of the price. -yes, I own both]... FOr this acoustic, I worry about quality since it's made in Indonesia.... Any BETTER quality deals for say $250-$300?
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Quote from BaroksaLA :
I keep reading Yamaha is great for a beginner guitar. What's the price range for something like that and where can I find a good deal?

The Yamaha FG800 is good, but the FD01S is similar and a closer match in cost. I'd search for that. The Yamaha is likely a higher quality product and it has a solid top, which is probably the single biggest "step up" in specs for an acoustic, but it's very plain...hard to get excited about. It's a well made tool. The Gretsch won't have the same depth of sound, but its size might be better suited to younger guitarists, and it'll make for a perfect travel guitar once it's outgrown as a primary. Plus, it's just neat in a way the Yamaha isn't.

It's all a matter of personal preference. Play each if you can, and watch few YouTube videos if you can't. If you like the feel, the sound, and the look, you're going to practice more.

Don't buy a guitar because somebody else liked it. Most guitar reviews are just people like me trying to justify their purchases.
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08-22-2021 at 02:28 PM.
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Quote from GeraldN :
The Yamaha FG800 is good, but the FD01S is similar and a closer match in cost. I'd search for that. The Yamaha is likely a higher quality product and it has a solid top, which is probably the single biggest "step up" in specs for an acoustic, but it's very plain...hard to get excited about. It's a well made tool. The Gretsch won't have the same depth of sound, but its size migh be better suited to younger guitarists, and it'll make for a perfect travel guitar once it's outgrown as a primary. Plus, it's just neat in a way the Yamaha isn't.

It's all a matter of personal preference. Play each if you can, and watch few YouTube videos if you can't. If you like the feel, the sound, and the look, you're going to practice more.

Don't buy a guitar because somebody else liked it. Most guitar reviews are just people like me trying to justify their purchases.
I compared the FD to the FG and found the FG superior in playability, finish and tone. There was a clear and noticeable difference to my fingers and ears. Still love playing it today.
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