APX500 vs V300

[beckmo]

Right, need opinions here, I can't decide which acoustic to get.
I've really been interested in the Vintage V300 lately because of the rave reviews and the price, but I got offered to buy and Yamaha APX500 yesterday used for roughly the same price.

Anyone had experience with both guitars?
I've played an APX500 before, but I can't remember how I felt about it because it was a while back now.

Which, in your opinion would be a better buy?

Bex

[mellowsun]

Having played both, it partially depends on your needs. The APX 500 is primarily a stage guitar, it sounds pretty quiet and uninspiring if not plugged in. Nicely made though, Yamaha QC is pretty good. Through a decent acoustic amp or PA it will blend nicely with a band, maybe a bit plasticy solo.

The Vintage V300 is a great guitar for the price and sounds good, but it can be a bit ragged around the edges in terms of QC - nothing major, mainly cosmetic, but it might need a bit of a set up. However, it has a better unplugged sound than the APX, in my view.

Resale value will probably be better with the APX, although the APX II are available now for a pretty keen price.

[ICBM]

Get the Vintage.

Yamaha APX... just no.

[Big Paulie]

Is that just the 500, or APXs in general, John?

[ICBM]

I've never played an APX of any description that didn't sound thin, harsh and artificial - and that's amplified, they're even worse unplugged. Horrible things, completely unworthy of the name on the top.

[Jamieh]

No contest for me, the Vintage.

Unless you REALLY want a slim bodied electro...

I'd still have the Vintage though!

[Big Paulie]

What is your budget?

[beckmo]

What is your budget?

Erm probably around £150, absolute max.
Looking to spend between £75 and £125 used though.

[dilbert]

V300. My son's has developed into a real tone machine and the quality is non to shoddy either.

[Big Paulie]

Adam Black guitars are getting a good rep'.

This sounded nice to me...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8-WbI13ky8