[Hooded Singer]

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[Yodasdad]

Jack Daniels and strippers?

I can't play guitar

[Neil C]

That's enough.Have you a style, player or sound in mind? Electric - if so do you have an amp? I'd spend the same on each and you should test them together if possible.
 
Neil

[Binladeda]

 You can pick one of these up for around £500.  I got one, and love it

 

 

 Depends what you want to do......
 talk to Skub, he makes em

[Boydie]

As NEIL C said we need much more info of what you are looking for to be able to help you out

However, for a TELE style guitar BIN's recommendation hits the mark

For a STRAT style I would check out the MEXICAN strats - or go second hand and you will likely be able to pick up a US Strat, which may hold a little more re-sale value

You are also in range of some nice acoustics - I would suggest going for a solid top

Save around $60 for a pro setup to make whatever guitar you go for a great player and you will have years of fun

[Jenna]

Jack Daniels and strippers?

I can't play guitar

 

We used to have this expression on another forum I frequented . . . MAP. It was used so often there was a custom emoji made for the group by one of the developers. It stands for "Men are pigs."

[Wicked Deeds]

Hi Jenna,

If you mean, what would I like to buy next,  I would say a Taylor Big Baby. I've played one or two in music shops and have loved them.  If you're saying 600 is  your budget budget and you're wondering which guitar to buy,  then so many factors come into play.  Jumping back to the Taylor Big Baby, It's a great instrument to write with.   It won't take up a great deal of space, the sound is beautiful and it's very portable.  Despite all of the guitars that I have owned down the years, acquiring my first guitar, a second hand Eko Ranger acoustic guitar was the most important acquisition.  Firstly, I no longer had to steal my sister's classical guitar when she wasn't in. Secondly, I llost myself in a world of music and songwriting.  I can honestly say that I learned to write with an acoustic guitar and I think,  I penned some beautiful songs, long before affordable home studios were on my radar.  A quality acoustic will serve you well for many years. 

Paul

[Paulski]

Guitars are yesterday's news.
Buy a piano - MIDI - weighted keys.  

[CaliaMoko]

Guitars are yesterday's news.
Buy a piano - MIDI - weighted keys. 

Don't forget "hammer action". 

[PaulAds]

I'd get a red one 

[tone]

Some really good suggestions here, but one man's magic is another man's meh. If I were you, I'd go into a guitar shop and ask to try out a range of guitars priced at $600 and below (if they're acoustic, make sure they have solid top only). Try them out. Even if you can't play much or at all, one or two will stand out as being comfortable for your body and playing style  and the sound you're after. Try to ignore the prices at this stage. The right guitar might only be $300 - you just don't know till you've got it in your hands. If you really lack confidence in playing it, get the sales assistants to demonstrate the ones you like most so you can listen objectively to the sound and make a more informed decision.

Good luck, and enjoy your new guitar!

[Hooded Singer]

As NEIL C said we need much more info of what you are looking for to be able to help you out

But I wasn't asking about myself.

[tone]

But I wasn't asking about myself.

What the buyer is looking for! C'mon man, we're trying to help out here, at least meet us half way.

[Jenna]

For the blues player, I'd go for one of these in a heartbeat: Ibanez AFJ95B

They have a beautiful tone for jazz, too. It's a semi-acoustic, which has appeal for anyone undecided on which direction to go between electric or acoustic. I think they're a great compromise between the two, and I managed to pick up one of their lower end models used at a good price for my first go with an electric. Check out the other reviews on Youtube for sound demos. There are a few of them.

The only downside to one of these archtops is that their design makes it difficult to play the modern percussion techniques. There isn't much room for tapping, thumping, scratching, etc.

Keep in mind, I'm not a pro player, just a hobbyist. But I do have a similar model and some experience playing it, an interest in fingerstyle techniques, and have had difficulty finding places on the guitar to add in a kick drum or deeper percussion sound. It's just not there on this style of guitar. But how many people actually play that way? Whoever you're shopping for may not have that as a concern, and I've got an acoustic to learn those techniques - so it's not a show stopper in that sense, either.

[PopTodd]

Don't forget to look at the selection of USED guitars!
You can sometimes find a great axe for pretty cheap if you don't limit yourself to the new stuff.