So basically I've been teaching myself guitar on a really cheap Dean vendetta (electric) guitar, and it's just an all around shitty guitar. I'm looking to buy an acoustic guitar now but I don't want another cheap entry level POS. I went to the local guitar shops to try some out, and it turns out that they only sell like three brands: Dean, Luna (which I guess is made by Dean?), and Micheal Kelly.

I tried out several different Deans and some Lunas and they felt kinda cheap and most of them came with electronics and I wasn't all that impressed, although those were the first acoustics I've ever played and I've got to say I really like the way they sound (in general). >.> So I was just wondering if you could suggest an acoustic guitar in or around $350-$500.

Also I've been reading a lot about Epiphone Masterbilts and I'm kinda leaning towards buying one, but I can't exactly go and try one out. So if you have experience with one, let me know what you think!

Oh and uh the kinda music I play is kinda limited by my skill level haha, but I like Pearl Jam songs and Nirvana. Like I said though I'm only a novice at guitar and I want to try new things.

If you read all of that,thank you! I appreciate the help

This post was edited by Grillz9909 on Oct 4 2010 08:04pm

I've never been much for acoustics, a lot of people like Ovation acoustics, though I didn't personally like the sound of it when I went shopping and I ended up buying a Norman which is built in Quebec and it's a decent guitar, had a built in pickup so I could plug it in and all, but I doubt they sell those there. All I can say is buy what makes a sound you like, don't go by other peoples opinions (moral of the story about ovation). Local is always better because you can try them out!