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Planetzeke
I want to learn how to play the acoustic guitar but I dont know what kind to get. I was at the store and saw a parlor size and a full size and didnt know what that meant. Which would be better?
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You don't have to get a "beginner" guitar. You can buy some awesome used instruments. And some of the cheaper guitars are high quality and sound great.
Get someone to help you who has been playing a while. Then you will get the most for your money. Here are my suggestions. I especially like the $300 Takamine for it's balanced tone, which you will appreciate later as you learn.
Takamine GS430S G NEX Acoustic Guitar, Satin Cedar
Epiphone AJ-200s Acoustic Guitar, Natural
Ibanez AC30NT Acoustic Concert Size Guitar
Yamaha FG700S Acoustic Guitar
You don't have to get a "beginner" guitar. You can buy some awesome used instruments. And some of the cheaper guitars are high quality and sound great.
Get someone to help you who has been playing a while. Then you will get the most for your money. Here are my suggestions. I especially like the $300 Takamine for it's balanced tone, which you will appreciate later as you learn.
Takamine GS430S G NEX Acoustic Guitar, Satin Cedar
Epiphone AJ-200s Acoustic Guitar, Natural
Ibanez AC30NT Acoustic Concert Size Guitar
Yamaha FG700S Acoustic Guitar
What is good sized guitar for a beginner?
Beth
I have been wanting to play guitar for a while and my parents are going to get me one for my birthday, i was wondering what would be a good sized acoustic guitar to start on? or a specific brand? i am left handed if that makes a difference. my boyfriend has a full sized guitar and i cant even get my arm over it, so thats too big, any suggestions?
Answer
Tons of info on how to pick your first one: http://www.firstguitar.com/Articles/HowtoChoosetheRightGuitar.html
If you are small, like the size of most pre-teens, you may need to use an older child's size guitar. Chances are you can use an adult sized one, you just have to find the right body style.
As for brands, Yamaha has some of the best from the low to the very high end, and their "low-moderate" priced ones are amazingly good compared to their price-equals. I suggest going to a guitar store and having the pros there walk through the differences with you so you can really pick out the best one for you. Each brand and style has its own sound (some sound more metallic, some sound more harp-like). You really want to avoid the super cheap ones, especially those that come in boxed sets with lots of "stuff". They sound exactly like what you paid for. :)
One tip from doing this process recently: painted guitars are a LOT cheaper than the ones with beautiful wood and clear varnish. This is because they can use uglier looking wood to make great sound. The nice shiny opaque layer of lacquer hides cosmetic wood flaws. Beautiful wood that is also perfectly carved and flawlessly grown is expensive.
Tons of info on how to pick your first one: http://www.firstguitar.com/Articles/HowtoChoosetheRightGuitar.html
If you are small, like the size of most pre-teens, you may need to use an older child's size guitar. Chances are you can use an adult sized one, you just have to find the right body style.
As for brands, Yamaha has some of the best from the low to the very high end, and their "low-moderate" priced ones are amazingly good compared to their price-equals. I suggest going to a guitar store and having the pros there walk through the differences with you so you can really pick out the best one for you. Each brand and style has its own sound (some sound more metallic, some sound more harp-like). You really want to avoid the super cheap ones, especially those that come in boxed sets with lots of "stuff". They sound exactly like what you paid for. :)
One tip from doing this process recently: painted guitars are a LOT cheaper than the ones with beautiful wood and clear varnish. This is because they can use uglier looking wood to make great sound. The nice shiny opaque layer of lacquer hides cosmetic wood flaws. Beautiful wood that is also perfectly carved and flawlessly grown is expensive.
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