marissajoy
I was thinking of purchasing an acoustic guitar. I do not have one, and I have no idea of what kind to buy. Does anyone who has EXPERIENCE in guitars know what would be a good one for a beginner? Preferably nothing too expensive. Also, some suggestions for places to buy one would be awesome!
I want to purchase a CLASSICAL ACOUSTIC GUITAR. Nothing fancy :]
No, I do not plan on taking guitar lessons.
Answer
Do not buy a classical guitar unless you're interested in classical music. Instead, buy a steel string guitar which is much more versatile. In the beginner price range - just under $200 - there are several good brands including Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and Epiphone. Go to a good music store with a large selection, like Guitar Center or Sam Ash.
The other poster was right; you should take lessons. Trying to learn on your own is fraught with difficulty. A teacher will get you off to a good start, answer all of your questions, and keep you from making mistakes. Good luck.
Do not buy a classical guitar unless you're interested in classical music. Instead, buy a steel string guitar which is much more versatile. In the beginner price range - just under $200 - there are several good brands including Yamaha, Fender, Ibanez, and Epiphone. Go to a good music store with a large selection, like Guitar Center or Sam Ash.
The other poster was right; you should take lessons. Trying to learn on your own is fraught with difficulty. A teacher will get you off to a good start, answer all of your questions, and keep you from making mistakes. Good luck.
An Acoustic Guitar for a beginner? Tips?
Nyan R
Hey everyone.
I'm planning on getting an Acoustic Guitar here soon. After listening to the type of music and musicians over the years, I really want to get one.
My question for you all is, what is a good guitar for a beginner. After a quick google search, I found someone say a Seagull S6 is a good beginners guitar. But I have no real knowledge on the subject and would like some input from you all. So any suggestions are welcomed and my price range would be $400 and below, maybe even a bit above.
All suggestions welcomed and thanks in advance!
Answer
A good acoustic guitar for beginners?
It's a good thing you've already decided on your budget, so what you should do is look at all the guitars in your price range. Now here comes the difficult part: You're going to have to try them. I know you probably can't play yet, but it's still important you hear and test them. Do NOT get the first instrument you see that you can afford, or the nicest looking one, too many people make that mistake.
First, have someone play it for you, and see if you like the sound it produces. Also, strum the strings yourself, and see if you like it. Pluck individual notes and take notice of how long the note holds. It's generally a rule that better guitars have better sustain, meaning that the note will ring longer. Next, hold down the strings. Notice how hard you have to push to get them down. A better guitar shouldn't hurt you too much. If it feels like it'll bust your fingers if you hold on for longer than a few seconds, it's probably not the ideal choice.
Next, wrap your hand around the neck, with your thumb under, and your other four fingers on strings within reach. Does it feel too thick? Too thin? Only you can decide, because it's personal preference. Also, check the tuning pegs, turn them and the should offer some resistance, but not too much. Finally, check for overall construction, make sure it's all in good shape.
Do this, and decide on what is best. Try not to look at the brand names, because honestly, at entry level they're usually all made in China and of similar materials, and sometimes even in the same factory. So, get the one that sounds and feels best regardless of brand.
However, just to give you an idea of what is worth looking out for, the following brands are popular amongst beginners and are generally good value. Don't be afraid to try something else though, remember, it's whatever feels and sounds best.
- Takamine
- Yamaha
- Ibanez
- Seagull
There are others of course, just as there are brands to avoid, so I'd suggest testing them out. Oh, and in my opinion, cheap Fender guitars suck. So avoid them like the plague.
Good luck, hope this helped and have fun! =)
A good acoustic guitar for beginners?
It's a good thing you've already decided on your budget, so what you should do is look at all the guitars in your price range. Now here comes the difficult part: You're going to have to try them. I know you probably can't play yet, but it's still important you hear and test them. Do NOT get the first instrument you see that you can afford, or the nicest looking one, too many people make that mistake.
First, have someone play it for you, and see if you like the sound it produces. Also, strum the strings yourself, and see if you like it. Pluck individual notes and take notice of how long the note holds. It's generally a rule that better guitars have better sustain, meaning that the note will ring longer. Next, hold down the strings. Notice how hard you have to push to get them down. A better guitar shouldn't hurt you too much. If it feels like it'll bust your fingers if you hold on for longer than a few seconds, it's probably not the ideal choice.
Next, wrap your hand around the neck, with your thumb under, and your other four fingers on strings within reach. Does it feel too thick? Too thin? Only you can decide, because it's personal preference. Also, check the tuning pegs, turn them and the should offer some resistance, but not too much. Finally, check for overall construction, make sure it's all in good shape.
Do this, and decide on what is best. Try not to look at the brand names, because honestly, at entry level they're usually all made in China and of similar materials, and sometimes even in the same factory. So, get the one that sounds and feels best regardless of brand.
However, just to give you an idea of what is worth looking out for, the following brands are popular amongst beginners and are generally good value. Don't be afraid to try something else though, remember, it's whatever feels and sounds best.
- Takamine
- Yamaha
- Ibanez
- Seagull
There are others of course, just as there are brands to avoid, so I'd suggest testing them out. Oh, and in my opinion, cheap Fender guitars suck. So avoid them like the plague.
Good luck, hope this helped and have fun! =)
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