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Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming | I'm thinking about buying an Elite, but there are so many models and prices out there. They all look the same. If you were to pick a "best bang for the buck" model, what would it be? Used is fine - up to $750. |
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Location: NJ | "best bang for the buck" model,
EliteT. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | ELITE T. Great guitar if you like that kind of look. Sound is better than anything else new in that price range. Dave |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | If you like bling and cosmetics, you might get lucky and find an older Custom Elite for that amount. They are real eye catchers.
But I'm with the guys above; the Elite T is the best for the buck. |
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Location: Tennessee | 1718s don't seem to fetch much money on the secondhand market. If you can find one in good condition, they are excellent values. I like the deep bowl and the non-cutaway. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Elite T for lowest price. 1718 Elite for sound. |
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Location: Utah | I love my 6778LX, which was purchased used within your price range. My daughter's Elite T 1778RF is an amazing guitar as well. It is a non-LX guitar with the Op30 preamp. The 1778LX is a super guitar, with the Guitar Center version GC178LX being a good buy. You'd have to go with a used 1778LX to be in your price range.
Bang-for-the-buck would mean going used in mint or near-mint condition. Any of them would be a great guitar, and for the money they blow away all other brands IMHO. Personally, I'm partial to the OpPro preamp, or even the OpPro Studio, but it is really just a personal preference. |
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| I have a Nakao Craftsman, currently on the bay..
AAAA 4A top, abalone, rosewood, 5 piece neck,op24 preamp and reasonably rare..
2 long finish cracks, finish only, and some fretboard wear..
Nakao Elite
there is another OFC member currently bidding, but has not hit the reserve.
if you or he is interested let me know. or any other member here..
$550 + actual shipping/insurance.
Glenn |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | 6 string: 1868 SSB -Great Guitars and can be bought for around $500 on the Bay
12 String: 1758 - Hands down the best wood topped 12 string in the world! Prices have gone up but can still be had for around $650 - $750 |
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Location: Jet City | I think MWoody has or had a 1778lx on the block. I know a local store that has a "New" (hanging there for quite some time) 1778lx black cherry burst for $799
American Music in Bellevue, I'm sure they'd ship. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Damon67:
black cherry burst That's one of my favorite patterns! :cool: |
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Location: Carle Place, NY | As much as I like the "T" series of Elites, the finish just isn't as nice as a traditional model. I have a 6778LX and it's a fantastic guitar. My advice would be to be patient and try to find a l778LX or 6778LX within the price range. Perhaps check with Al and see if he can get, or has, an FRG. My local GC (Carle Place, NY) has a 1778LX with some scratches in the top that they are selling for $700. |
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Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming | Thanks, guys - very helpful. |
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Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming | Thanks, guys - very helpful. |
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Which Elite?