Guy B
What's a good brand and model to start with? Been playing for about 5 months on a cheap ass guitar and i think it's time to get a better one. If any of you know low action ones, that'd be awesome.
Answer
Stacey gives some good advice here, like taking the time to try out a number of guitars in you price range in a store.
Brands and models really don't differ that much in the lower price ranges, so it's better to find one that you like, rather than one recommended by others.
That said, you should opt for a steel string acoustic and skip the nylon string acoustics. The steel string guitars are more versatile and easier to play - given that you have it properly adjusted (set up).
Classical guitars have wider necks, higher action and a longer scale than steel string acoustics. In sum, this makes them hard to play for most beginners, even though the strings themselves are softer than the steel ones.
You may get lucky and find one that plays nice (and has a low action) right off the shelf. However, most guitars - even the higher priced ones should be adjusted to the string gauge and playing preferences the individual player has.
You may want to avoid the larger sized acoustic models, called Jumbo and Dreadnought. The smaller Grand Concert and Grand Auditorium models are smaller and easier to handle. The downside is a little less bass response and volume.
Also, make sure that you find a guitar with a neck that isn't too bulky/heavy. Ibanez is one brand that tend to have very nice, player friendly necks.
Stacey gives some good advice here, like taking the time to try out a number of guitars in you price range in a store.
Brands and models really don't differ that much in the lower price ranges, so it's better to find one that you like, rather than one recommended by others.
That said, you should opt for a steel string acoustic and skip the nylon string acoustics. The steel string guitars are more versatile and easier to play - given that you have it properly adjusted (set up).
Classical guitars have wider necks, higher action and a longer scale than steel string acoustics. In sum, this makes them hard to play for most beginners, even though the strings themselves are softer than the steel ones.
You may get lucky and find one that plays nice (and has a low action) right off the shelf. However, most guitars - even the higher priced ones should be adjusted to the string gauge and playing preferences the individual player has.
You may want to avoid the larger sized acoustic models, called Jumbo and Dreadnought. The smaller Grand Concert and Grand Auditorium models are smaller and easier to handle. The downside is a little less bass response and volume.
Also, make sure that you find a guitar with a neck that isn't too bulky/heavy. Ibanez is one brand that tend to have very nice, player friendly necks.
Whats the best acoustic guitar for a beginner?
Max
Whats the best acoustic guitar for a beginner with the price range of $250. like the brand and model and everything
actually il raise my price to 300
Answer
Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar-$199.99
Ibanez SGT120NT SAGE SERIES Acoustic Guitar-$179.99
Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar-$269.99
All three are high end brands and great sounding guitars.
Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar-$199.99
Ibanez SGT120NT SAGE SERIES Acoustic Guitar-$179.99
Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar-$269.99
All three are high end brands and great sounding guitars.
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