What's a good acoustic guitar for under 100 dollars?

I'm wanting to get a guitar (I've never played before), and I want one that's good but also on the cheaper side because, well, I'm no expert. Also, is there anything else I should pick up as a beginner? Thanks!

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Your best option is to go to a guitar store and try some out.
Squier is a good brand for beginners, it's Fender's entry level models, they're not bad.
You might need to spend a little more than $100, but not much more, if you get a crappy guitar you will need to buy a better one in a few months if you stick with it.
Might be worth getting yourself a beginners book too.
Look for lessons online, youtube has hundreds of guitar tutorial videos.

Which is a decent electric guitar for under £100?

BEST ANSWE

hey im a beginner and want a guitar, i want to learn to play stuff like, green day, nirvana, jimi hendrix, and just basically those psychedelic riffs.

please recommend me some, i cant afford stuff like gibson and fenders as their like £200 plus :(
it doesn't have to be insanely good, as im only just learning to play, but i still dont want a rubbish one lol thanks
ahaha yes it is, really need a decent guitar as im getting summer holidays and want to practice hehe
excuse the questions got soooo much to ask :)

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Hello there,

Seems to be the night for beginner guitar questions. If that was your question I just answered, please excuse the repetition.

You can learn to play on any guitar no matter how poorly constructed it is, if you want to learn badly enough. I did just that. I started playing when I was 7. I spent about $5 (US) on an beaten up ancient acoustic guitar (even ancient when I bought it in 1957). That was because that was as much money as I could earn (I was only 7 and my parents could not afford to help me). It was a struggle. I nearly quit several times because I sounded so terrible, but I stuck it out. When I got a better guitar (this one was just bad as opposed to lousy like the first one) I sounded a little better. It was still difficult to play, but I learned. So, yes you can learn on anything. However, I do not recommend that route to anyone. It is hard enough to learn to play without handicapping yourself with a lousy guitar.

A good starter guitar is the Squier Strat. The Squier Standard is good, the Squier Affinity and Bullet not quite as good. However they are cheap and better than the no brand name guitars you see offered cheap. Try to find a used one. You can get a better quality used guitar for around the same price as a new low qualty one. I think of it as just being a smart shopper. Since funds are limited, put in more effort to find the best deal you can. Stay away from starter packages. The guitars may be all right, but the amps are not. I do not like the sound from the small practice amps. The speakers make even a good guitar sound tinny. You cannot play psycedelic rock on a 15 watt practice amp.

I don't know how available they are outside the US, but the older Peavey Strat clones are good guitars. Yamaha made some decent Strat clones. If you can find a Squier made in Japan or Korea within your price range, grab it. Those were made in the late 80s and are very good guitars.

Your are going to need a decent amp to play psychedic rock. If you can find a used Line 6 Spider 30 watt combo amp used at an acceptable price, that would be good. It has a model built in that would work well for psychedlic rock. That means you would not have to buy pedals right away. One pedal you would still need is a wah wah pedal. Watch eBay for a good used one. They turn up on there every now and then.

Working with limited funds, does not mean you have to settle for lousy gear. It just means you have to work harder to find good gear at a low price.

I started playing the music made by that acid rock electric-blues guitarist back in 67. Folks around me thought I was nuts. After Woodstock then finally figured out who Jimi Hendrix was. He was fabulous to hear and amazing to watch. He did things with a guitar I never dreamed were possible. His music is not easy to learn, but well worth the effort.

Later,

Hello again,

This is a good starter guitar and will not break the bank.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Squier-Stratocaster-SunBurst-/150456259072?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2307e45200

Also, check out this amp. Line 6 Spider II 30 Watts.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Line-6-Spider-II-30-watt-amp-/230487265119?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item35aa1c8f5f

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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!!

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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.

What is a good acoustic guitar (six string) under 100 dollars?

fuddlestic

Links preferrably? Something good for a beginner.

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Best acoustic guitar I ever owned was from a pawn shop for $80. I don't even remember the brand. Thats the best advice I can give.

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What acoustic guitar brand should i get for a beginner and price range?

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Missinthec

i was thinking an acoustic guitar, maybe black.
would yamaha be a good brand for beginners?
i don't know much about guitars, and what price range should it be in? i heard that you shouldn't get one too cheap. so im not sure.
Thanks for helping!

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I could name you brands of guitars I've heard, and brands I've played, and brands I like, but it wouldn't make a difference. Instead of telling you which brand is king, here are some tips:

Honestly, my best advice is to go to your guitar shop and look at the brands. You can go online to get one, but it's a hit or miss when talking about how you'll like the sound and the feel.

Type: If you're a beginner, I would go for a nylon string guitar, as a nylon string guitar is easier on your fingers. The first guitar I played was on a Yamaha classical guitar, so I think Yamaha's are great. But I wouldn't say only get the Yamaha, because there might be a better guitar you find there.

Price range: Below $500. I wouldn't say you need a minimum, as long as you don't get the "Learn guitar in whatever kit" with the cheap ass acoustic the size of a breadbox at Barnes & Noble, but probably not under $100 (unless it seems legit. If you can't tell, probably don't get it).

Size: Find a guitar that you like at the shop, based on the size and feel. In classical guitars there isn't much of the size issue (they're pretty much all the same size), but if you get a steel string, there will be a great variety of sizes. Concert size, dreadnought, curved back, jumbo, etc... Size is just a couple of numbers and dimensions. What matters is how it feels for you to play it. If it's too big or small, the size will get in the way of learning the guitar. So the best thing to do is not worry about the brand name and experiment with different sizes.

Sound: You don't want it to sound terrible, but it doesn't matter as much as the feel. It's great to have a nice sounding guitar, but it's not going to make a difference. A guitarist might sound better on a new Alvarez than a half a century's old Yamaha, but a great and experienced guitarist playing an old, rickety guitar will always sound better than a beginner with an expensive and exquisite sounding Martin or Taylor.

Pawn Shops: Is there one in your area? Go! They'll almost always have guitars in store, so check it out. When dealing with pawn shop guitars it's almost always necessary to have an expert, or anyone who knows about guitars with you, so ask your guitar teacher to go shopping. If your pawn shop is a nicer one, some or all of the guitars might be new. Sometimes, guitar manufacturers will sell new models to pawn shops, just because there is a blemish in the wood, or a weird pattern. The pawned ones are very cheep, but the "outlet" models will still be cheep. I got a new Michael Kelly from a pawnshop for $150, and it's been great for five years so far.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW A GUITAR EXPERT, but still want to go to a pawnshop, look out for a couple of things.
1) Play the strings: Go up each string, and play them at each fret (not long), just to make sure there is no buzzing. If you're not sure what this means, or you're having trouble with this, ask the pawn shop guy to do it. They all pretty much have basic guitar knowledge, if they aren't experts.
2) Sight for problems: From the base of the guitar, look up across the fret board. If you, see a strange bend back, or if any frets look out of place, or crooked, not good. Again, ask the pawnshop guy.
3) STAY AWAY FROM CRACKS: It might mean that the guitar is cheap as dirt, but with use, the crack will spread, and your precious little antique of a guitar will crack in two, with damage beyond repair in a guitar shop.

Thats pretty much it. I hope that you can use this advice and get yourself a great guitar.

What is the best beginner acoustic guitar for under $100?

Becky

I am on a small budget unfortunately and I really want to learn how to play. I need a full sized guitar by the way. It would really help if you posted the link to the specific guitar you recommend. I know the best thing is to go to the music shop but they are all quite expensive. I have seen a lot cheaper ones on active musician and musician's friend.

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The problem with buying guitars online, is that you cant feel them. If you buy a guitar that you don't end up liking, you'll become discouraged and wont want to play anymore.
Go to the store, ask a salesman. Tell him/her what your price range is, and they should be able to help you.
Ibanez has starter kits with full sized guitars and I believe they are pretty cheap, and probably the best way to go. Look for the "Jam Packs" inside a store.
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy a Firstact! Unless you want something made of cardboard and glued with Elmer's, that will likely fall to pieces.

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Where can I get an electric guitar that is used and under 100$ with good sound?

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Q. I am 12 years old. I know the basics, and a few chords. I have picked up an acoustic and played a little bit before, but not too much. I'm hoping to find a used guitar under 100$ with good sound. Anyone know where I should look? Thanks!

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You often can find real deals at the link below--sometimes they even have starter electric guitar kits by name brand manufacturers that include a decent beginner instrument plus a little practice amp. Be aware, however, that buying a guitar from a thrift shop or online auction or hock shop or classified ad involves some risk. Be prepared to take your secondhand guitar to a shop and have them set it up for playability.

BTW, if you do start out with a little 15-watt or similar practice amp, never get rid of it (unless it breaks)--even if you buy a pro quality head and speaker cab, the practice amp someday will come in handy.

Where can i find a good beginner guitar?

Antony K

ok i need to know where a can find a good cheap acoustic guitar for a beginner, i would greatly apreciate it if it were under 100 dollars, thanks =)

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check out http://www.musiciansfriend.com

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