[Fern]

Hi all,

I am new to the forum. I played guitar (a Fender solid-top mini jumbo) for a few years in high school, but then I sold it after college to pay for rent. And now I want one again. I have done some research and have narrowed it down to 2 smaller-bodied guitars. Both are available immediately and both have very high ratings on Harmony Central. Which, in your opinion, is the better guitar or deal?

Used Seagull S Grand. $289. I didn't get the year, but it's definitely an older model (maybe 90's?), as they only make Seagull Coastline Grand models now. This is available online, so I would not be able to test it out before using it. I have not touched a parlour guitar before, but I really dislike the large bodies of dreadnoughts. Also, I would be playing indoors and not in front of large crowds, so the smaller sound of this guitar is not an issue.

Yamaha FG-150. $350. This is available in my city, so I can go test it out. My only worry is that such an old guitar (60's or 70's) will have parts that need to be replaced already or eventually. I have also never played a Martin OM, which this guitar body type ripped off, apparently.