where exactly do I get one that's SCRATCHLESS? :O im kinda OC when it comes to aesthetics kasi bro :O
so ayun, APPLAUSE, D&D versus TAKAMINE in the 7-8k price range hahaha
Naku, kahit naman yung ibang brand new units masama na rin cosmetics, baka nasubukan na ng marami. Pero syempre, you won't get a used one na hindi mo gusto yung condition. Patience.
Anyway, don't want to lead the topic off track. Haven't tried an Applause. Only saw a D&D, it didn't "look" too good. Parang ang taas ng action and the nut was not cut well. Haven't tried a Takamine Dseries as well.
the tricky thing about used MIJ acoustics is it may sound good but sometimes they have bulging tops, high action in the 12th fret and warped necks. among these, only the action issue is immediately noticeable.
Maxi, yes critical yung bulging na top. Kaya sabi ko rin, di ka naman kukuha ng gitara na hindi mo gusto yung condition, be it MIJ or kung saan man.
Dapat may dalang ruler o straight edge.