Recommendations?

I'm looking to buy a cheap acoustic guitar. Something that says "quality" without breaking the bank. I was looking at something like Sigma or SX, but I'm not sure. I'm a big John Frusciante and Thrice fan, and though I can't afford a Martin or Gibson, I'm looking for something that sounds remotely close.

Any recommendations?

FWIW, the Yamaha APX series are amazing good guitars for the money. I was recently gifted with a Yamaha APX500 II electric-acoustic (in about the $300 range) and it is an amazing guitar for the money.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/yamaha-apx700ii-thinline-cutaway-acoustic-electric-guitar

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guit...away-acoustic-electric-guitar/h75599000001000

Thanks! I'll check that out ASAP!

+1 on the Yamaha. I am quite consistently surprised with the playability and tone that comes out of even the lower end Yamaha models, and am always happy to recommend them to people needing a cheap acoustic.

If you can afford a Seagull, they're a big bang for the buck.

My wife and best friend bought me a used Seagull for Christmas. I'm loving the thing. I'd recommend them to anyone for a quality instrument for a decent price...even better used.

Check out Seagull, Simon & Patrick, or Art & Lutherie. They are all quality guitars that are reasonably priced and made in Canada.

This is so true. I love the tone of the classical practice guitars my school provides. Not sure on their exact models or anything, but they're low end, and i happen to love their feel and tone. Yamaha knows whats good haha