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StonedRambler
First of all, you have to accept you're usually not getting an all-solid wood guitar in that price range. But that's really not a huge problem as there are many guitars in that price range with a solid top and laminated back and sides that sound fantastic. In the higher price range the standard brands are Martin, Taylor and Gibson of course. But in your price range THE brand certainly does not exist.
What I can definitely recommend in this price range(and someone alrewdy mentioned them in this thread) are the Canadian made subbrands of Godin. These brands are "Seagull" and "Art & Lutherie". You can't get anything better for the price.
Otherwise you can't get wrong with buying one of the known middle-class brands either, Yamaha, Takamine, Fender, Epiphone, Guild...
Just look out for a guitar with a solid-wood top. Don't be afraid of Chinese made guitars as they can be really good quality for less of a price.
If you are able to spend some 300€ more then you can already get some all-solid wood models from Guild or Framus.
Anyway, I would recommend just to go into a music store and try them all out. Just look out for a solid-wood top .
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stickyfingers101
Martin's are the best. The. Best.
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Martin's are the best. The. Best.
Ever tried a Collins OM model? These are rebuilds of a Martin pre-war OOO/OM model, but then the best of the best woods and craftsmanship. Incredibly expensive, but I don't think I have ever played a better instrument.
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stickyfingers101
Martin's are the best. The. Best.
Ever tried a Collins OM model? These are rebuilds of a Martin pre-war OOO/OM model, but then the best of the best woods and craftsmanship. Incredibly expensive, but I don't think I have ever played a better instrument.
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stickyfingers101
Martin's are the best. The. Best.
Ever tried a Collins OM model? These are rebuilds of a Martin pre-war OOO/OM model, but then the best of the best woods and craftsmanship. Incredibly expensive, but I don't think I have ever played a better instrument.
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stickyfingers101
Martin's are the best. The. Best.
Ever tried a Collins OM model? These are rebuilds of a Martin pre-war OOO/OM model, but then the best of the best woods and craftsmanship. Incredibly expensive, but I don't think I have ever played a better instrument.
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Collings you mean.
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stickyfingers101
Martin's are the best. The. Best.
Ever tried a Collins OM model? These are rebuilds of a Martin pre-war OOO/OM model, but then the best of the best woods and craftsmanship. Incredibly expensive, but I don't think I have ever played a better instrument.
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Collings you mean.
Where I come from we never pronounce the G.
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