Katie
Hey,
i'm looking to get a cheap acoustic guitar. i'm a beginner. any ideas on where to get one for $100 or less?
Answer
If you are just beginning, you want to make sure you buy a guitar that "calls your name." What I mean is that if you buy a cheap guitar, it will be a real chore to play and you will get tired of playing sooner and your fingers will hurt worse because the action will stink. If you are going to get a guitar, start with a model that costs around $350-400. Fender makes a couple in that price range. Also, Yamaha and Ibanez have some good models in that range. They aren't going to be the best but they are decent enough that they won't cause you to lose interest because of poor quality action. Buying a super cheap guitar is a common mistake that causes a lot of would-be guitar players to give up. If you only have $100 then buy a good used one out of the paper or at a guitar shop.
Additional Info: I found a guitar in the Musiciansfriend catalogue that cost $79.99 and would be less than $100 with shipping. Go online to musiciansfriend.com and search for Rogue guitars, The model is the RA-100D Dreadnought. You can choose black or sunburst finish and they offer a gig bag for another $20. However, I still think you will be happier with a $350 Fender or Yamaha.
If you are just beginning, you want to make sure you buy a guitar that "calls your name." What I mean is that if you buy a cheap guitar, it will be a real chore to play and you will get tired of playing sooner and your fingers will hurt worse because the action will stink. If you are going to get a guitar, start with a model that costs around $350-400. Fender makes a couple in that price range. Also, Yamaha and Ibanez have some good models in that range. They aren't going to be the best but they are decent enough that they won't cause you to lose interest because of poor quality action. Buying a super cheap guitar is a common mistake that causes a lot of would-be guitar players to give up. If you only have $100 then buy a good used one out of the paper or at a guitar shop.
Additional Info: I found a guitar in the Musiciansfriend catalogue that cost $79.99 and would be less than $100 with shipping. Go online to musiciansfriend.com and search for Rogue guitars, The model is the RA-100D Dreadnought. You can choose black or sunburst finish and they offer a gig bag for another $20. However, I still think you will be happier with a $350 Fender or Yamaha.
Beginner acoustic guitar?
Luke
I'm really wanting to learn guitar. I don't want to spend that much money, but I want a decent guitar. Any ideas on good but cheap guitars? Keep in mind I'm a beginner! Thanks!!
Answer
A decent entry level guitar (avoid things advertised as "beginner guitars"; they're usually junk) will run you about $150-300. You should only buy it from a music store or guitar store after trying it out personally. Take along someone who already plays guitar if you can.
Avoid buying online, especially Ebay. Also avoid discount stores and big box stores. Most guitars under $100 are also to be avoided, although Epiphone and Jasmine have adequate models at $100. I don't recommend buying your first guitar used - used guitars can have issues that are not obvious to the nonplayer and which may be expensive to fix. Pawnshop guitars are notorious for being overpriced and in poor repair.
Yamaha, Jasmine, and Epiphone are some entry level makes that offer good value. In this price range nearly all the guitars you encounter will be all plywood construction. There is nothing wrong with this when you're starting out - at this point you are looking for a guitar that is durable and easy to play, not for wonderful tone, and anyway, some plywood guitars can sound surprisingly decent. Yamaha does offer a few models with solid spruce tops in this price range and they are highly recommended - check out the FG-700S. Note that if the ad doesn't say SOLID spruce, it's plywood.
Hope this helps.
A decent entry level guitar (avoid things advertised as "beginner guitars"; they're usually junk) will run you about $150-300. You should only buy it from a music store or guitar store after trying it out personally. Take along someone who already plays guitar if you can.
Avoid buying online, especially Ebay. Also avoid discount stores and big box stores. Most guitars under $100 are also to be avoided, although Epiphone and Jasmine have adequate models at $100. I don't recommend buying your first guitar used - used guitars can have issues that are not obvious to the nonplayer and which may be expensive to fix. Pawnshop guitars are notorious for being overpriced and in poor repair.
Yamaha, Jasmine, and Epiphone are some entry level makes that offer good value. In this price range nearly all the guitars you encounter will be all plywood construction. There is nothing wrong with this when you're starting out - at this point you are looking for a guitar that is durable and easy to play, not for wonderful tone, and anyway, some plywood guitars can sound surprisingly decent. Yamaha does offer a few models with solid spruce tops in this price range and they are highly recommended - check out the FG-700S. Note that if the ad doesn't say SOLID spruce, it's plywood.
Hope this helps.
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