Acoustic Guitar for Beginners?

EVOLVING

I really want to learn how to play the acoustic guitar
can someone tell me the answer to these things:

-How much should a quality acoustic guitar cost
-How big should it be in inches (im 5'3")
-What is a good book to learn on my own from
-Anything else i need to know

thanks in advance
-PeAcEâ¥

Answer
I'm actually looking to learn acoustic guitar myself. I'm really considering getting a Yamaha. From what I've heard, they are very good guitars for beginners, as well as being not too expensive. Most of the guitars I've looked at from them are in the $100-$200 price range.

The Yamaha guitar that really caught my eye is this one (the Yamaha F335 Acoustic): http://www.music123.com/Yamaha-F335-Acoustic-Guitar-512940-i1166366.Music123

I've seen positive reviews about it (here: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-F335-Acoustic-Guitar-100593623-i1166366.gc?source=4WWRWXYB but that's not the lowest price). It's gotten a lot of five star ratings, and the sound was compared to that of a more expensive guitar. Actually, if you look at the price cut, the suggested retail value was actually pretty high. But look how much you are saving! Over 60%!

As for books, I'm not sure that they would be as valuable as software for the computer. As was mentioned above, Guitar for Dummies would be a good choice, however, I also reccommend Guitar Method (http://www.emediamusic.com/gm1.html). It'll put you down $60, but from what I heard, it's worth it.

I hear that teachers are priceless, but if you can't afford it, try to go with that.

Make sure you also have picks, a tuner, and a metronome. Those will help out a lot.

Good luck, and happy playing! I personally, can't wait to start playing my guitar!

EDIT: Apologizes. Guitar Center now does have the lowest price. You might also want to check out this one if you are looking for a solid wood top: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-FG700S-Folk-Acoustic-Guitar-103114252-i1149962.gc

Best Gibson Acoustic Guitars For Beginners?

Avery

Okay, no experience with guitars at all, but I have a huge interest. Though interest gives me no knowledge of what kind of guitar to get. Please, please, PLEASE give me any, and i do mean ANY, advice with purchasing one or guitars in general.

P.S. I say Gibson because my dad works there making guitars and he could possibly get me a discount of some sort.

Answer
Well for a beginner, I wouldn't recommend a Gibson unless it's a really big discount. I would suggest something used and with a low action (easier to play), just to ease you in before you get into the big brand names. I've been playing for a few years with an off brand guitar, but it doesn't really matter since I don't preform publicly or anything.

Start cheap, make sure you really love playing, move up from there.

EDIT: Sorry I didn't recommend any starting brands, just go into a guitar center, the used guitar rooms, see what sounds nice. Talk to the people there (workers or otherwise), they will probably help you.

If your dad can get you an Epiphone (a lower quaility branch of Gibson), then you should probably go with that. You would get a good deal and they are certain to be good quality. Again, go into Guitar Center and play around with models or read reviews on musiciansfriend.com to see what guitars fit your style.

Since it isn't technically "Gibson" I sort of disassociated Epiphone in my mind. haha.

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