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Originally Posted by Son of a Fan
Ok,
Speaking of that...what is a good guitar to look at buying and what is the ballpark price for one?
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Talk about opening a can of worms ...
Since your Dad mentioned Martin, you'd be well advised to get him one. You can get an all wood Martin for around $1000/$1100 list, which means $700 to $800 or so with the "usual" discounts. I'd suggest a D-15, if he likes dreadnaughts, or one of the smaller 15s (maybe the triple 0?) if he prefers a smaller body. There are cheaper Martins, but they aren't wood, and your Dad will probably hear the difference, although some of them are nice enough.
Yes, you can investigate a few dozen other makes, and there are many that make nice moderately priced acoustic guitars (and who also make not so moderately priced guitars, as does Martin), but I think a -15, or -16 Martin would be your safest bet. Unless you win the lottery, of course.
Lightfoot plays a D-18, but that runs a bit more. Something like $2199 list.
And throw in a Shubb capo too.
Now you will get 50 posts recommending other guitars, and twice as many recommending other capos. I can send you to some guitar forums too, if you'd like 1000 more replies!