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Idyllwild by Monoprice Solid Spruce Top Steel Acoustic Guitar with Accessories and Gig Bag just $67 + FS $67.49

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The Idyllwild by Monoprice Solid Spruce Top Steel Acoustic Guitar with Accessories and Gig Bag is currently on sale for $67.49 after current sale price and promo code BIG25. At checkout it comes to $67.49 + tax + free shipping. Also comes with strap, tuner, picks, and cleaning cloth. This could be a great beginner guitar.

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610831

Monoprice quality can but hit and miss, but they usually accept returns for 30 days. I do not have one of their acoustics, only electric.
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Model: Idyllwild by Monoprice Solid Spruce Top Steel Acoustic Guitar with Accessories and Gig Bag

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Last Edited by NeoSlick September 19, 2023 at 08:45 AM
Actually $65 now as it's -$15 off of $80 sale, Sep 19th with code MPNW2X23A

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09-02-2023 at 01:47 PM.
09-02-2023 at 01:47 PM.
Very tempting. Prob should have bought it last time too. Who can report on one; that you got last time?
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09-02-2023 at 05:15 PM.
09-02-2023 at 05:15 PM.
Quote from NeoSlick :
Very tempting. Prob should have bought it last time too. Who can report on one; that you got last time?
I'm guessing you can probably find the same guitar on Harley Benton's site… assuming their acoustic line follows the electric and amps rebranding.
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09-02-2023 at 07:11 PM.
09-02-2023 at 07:11 PM.
Quote from lewiscypher :
I'm guessing you can probably find the same guitar on Harley Benton's site… assuming their acoustic line follows the electric and amps rebranding.
But their HB amps require 240 volts. And shipping usually kills the deal.
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09-03-2023 at 09:05 PM.
09-03-2023 at 09:05 PM.
Some say it's cheap look; but great guitar.

Who can say?
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09-05-2023 at 09:41 AM.
09-05-2023 at 09:41 AM.
Quote from NeoSlick :
But their HB amps require 240 volts. And shipping usually kills the deal.

No I mean, the Monoprice guitars and Amps are rebranded Harley Bentons, from what I have seen. The Tube amps definitely are.

I meant, if the acoustics are as well, you could see reviews for the item.

All assumptions on my part.
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09-05-2023 at 09:47 AM.
09-05-2023 at 09:47 AM.
Quote from lewiscypher :
No I mean, the Monoprice guitars and Amps are rebranded Harley Bentons, from what I have seen. The Tube amps definitely are.

I meant, if the acoustics are as well, you could see reviews for the item.

All assumptions on my part.

Good point. I just wanted to remind people that the amps there tend to be 240 volts and thus the same product, different supply, with Harley Benton on it.

Thomann has a nice looking Harley Benton Acoustic for $71 to $80 for cutaway; but it's +$85 for shipping to the US.

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harl...d110nt.htm

Thomann is for Europe due to shipping costs and 240V on electronics:
https://www.thomannmusic.com/compinfo_route.html
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09-05-2023 at 01:45 PM.
09-05-2023 at 01:45 PM.
Quote from NeoSlick :
Good point. I just wanted to remind people that the amps there tend to be 240 volts and thus the same product, different supply, with Harley Benton on it.

Thomann has a nice looking Harley Benton Acoustic for $71 to $80 for cutaway; but it's +$85 for shipping to the US.

https://www.thomannmusic.com/harl...d110nt.htm
Yeah, I saw a fretless through body that looked awfully nice... I think it was 80 shipping as well.
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09-06-2023 at 11:41 AM.
09-06-2023 at 11:41 AM.
What say the experienced, on this acoustic? Is it a slick deal steal or a later regret, compared to another under $100 acoustic?

And anybody super setup/check one of these?

How necessary is a cutaway. Big deal or doesn't matter?

Looks matter; but are not primary like being very playable. But I can see the head stock and back are the middle shade between light and dark wood stain and different woods; which will look light at one angle and its lighting and yet different in another. But if you have one, do you like the look up close?

I did see this is a satin finish, not glossy; if you care.
ADD: They make some stuff you rub on progressively to make it more glossy. So you can get the preferred satin, neck back feel; but shiny.

This body size should be full and loud. Some reports confirm good sound. VERIFIED.
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09-07-2023 at 06:41 AM.
09-07-2023 at 06:41 AM.
Hmm… for a cheap acoustic to hang around, this Monoprice model or the $99 Fender kit?

https://slickdeals.net/f/16702928-fender-fa-125-dreadnought-acoustic-guitar-natural-w-stand-digital-tuner-picks-strings-3-months-fender-play-100-free-shipping

The Fender is a pinch more expensive, but comes with more useful gear. And that name on the headstock… that sticker alone might be worth the price difference!
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09-10-2023 at 12:56 PM.
09-10-2023 at 12:56 PM.
Fender on the head-stock is only worth the underlying quality of the product you receive.

While the price difference is not huge; due to being both lower, the stand is said to be easy to knock and not preferred.

It is best to buy the guitar and get the incidentals separately; unless they are included at no extra comparative cost.

Adorama has Boroughs acoustics for $49.95 for your comparison.

P.S. I didn't like the tone of that Fender or that Boroughs.
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09-11-2023 at 02:20 PM.
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This acoustic Idyllwild by Monoprice *or* A Boroughs from Adorama for $49.95? Or both.
https://www.adorama.com/b20dnt.ht...Price=t#qa
OK $42.99 shipped... Sep 16, 2023.
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OK, I bought it! The Idyllwild by Monoprice

1. Good sound due to SOLID Spruce top. Meaning not laminate layers.

2. Price was still going and was only $72.21, taxed (credit adj to $60 + tax see post below) out the door with FREE shipping 3 to 5 days ground. Brand new!

3. I found just some reviews and decided an overly decorated acoustic wasn't my style anyway. I also liked the rosewood fret board and bridge. The back looks a little light maybe; and it might be basswood but that's a good guitar wood. I only wish the front of the head stock was darker stained and maybe cut different; but it's fine. I may reshape it if I don't like it. I kinda liked the shape on the Boroughs headstock; but heard they can arrive rough fretted and not the best quality. Luck maybe.

4. The neck was also said to be nicely playable.

5. And reports say the frets come smoothed and action low. We'll see.

6. And it's a dreadnought, loud like it's amped up. Sounded pretty balanced to me; but YouTube sound is not always the best way to tell.

7. Monoprice rep and return policy, for low risk. And no, I don't buy all my music stuff just there; but I do love my Stage Right 15W all tube combo. Watch for it to go on sale! About $202.

8. Nicely shipps with extra strings, the gig bag; that is padded and also with a tuner.

I'd say you will not find a better deal (even used for SOLID Spruce top sound; which is a little but can matter a lot) and the price may go up. A lot. They can easily be over $300. And way over.

I'm surprised the deal is still running at this price and I ran out of excuses, not to buy this myself. LOL. I do not buy racks of guitars and gear. So far anyway.

Wow that was 15 days mulling it over! When I had the time. That's the way to do it kids. No snap purchases. LOL. I'm surprised I got in under the wire after that long.
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09-18-2023 at 07:33 PM.
09-18-2023 at 07:33 PM.
Price is down to $80 -> $60 with BIG25
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09-18-2023 at 07:59 PM.
09-18-2023 at 07:59 PM.
Quote from jetcityjef :
Price is down to $80 -> $60 with BIG25
Repped! Thank you! That's a better deal! $60 and free shipping. Get it now.

Add: $60 Expired after September 18th.

They don't normally; but I got my price adjusted to $60 and THAT's why I buy from Monoprice!

Hint: You have to be willing to cancel, if not left processing yet, or return it and wait for another possible sale and then they might rather adjust, and they did credit.

I certainly hope you got it at $60 like I did ! Highly underrated Dreadnought acoustic for a solid top Spruce; that sounds much better and looks good, not overly embellished. If it was not fancy enough for you then you missed it. I almost did.

And I still have the return policy, if anything goes wrong (shipping, blemishes) or I just do not like it. Low risk!

Note: The warehouse is swamped; so somebodies buying a lot.

A real slick deal. If you don't feel a bit like a bandit then it might not really be a slick deal.

Best wishes; buyers. (Note: Now $65 Sep 19th with new code MPNW2X23A )
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