The Acoustic Beginner Guitar - Why Cheaper Isn't Always Better
If you're looking for an acoustic beginner guitar, there are many things to consider. If you have the money, It may well be worth spending it to get a high quality guitar. The ease with which the guitar plays and the sound it makes really is related to the quality, and quality does come with a price.
If you're looking for a high-end acoustic guitar suitable for a beginner, an excellent choice is the Seagull S6, which goes for $400-$500. It may be more expensive than what most beginners are prepared to pay, but it is an exceptional guitar for the price. Even professionals will often keep their Seagull S6 after they've purchased a number of more expensive guitars. Another good high-end acoustic beginner guitar is the Washburn D10S. Acoustic Guitar magazine voted it #1 for guitars under $500. Most people looking in this price range will end up choosing the Washburn or the Seagull.
There are several good lower priced choices for beginning players including the Yamaha F310, Takamine G-240 and Fender DG7. If you can only afford the cheapest models available, you should place the Epiphone DR-100 at the top of your list . Now, this particular guitar, priced reasonably at $120-$150, is truly meant for beginners and, as such, you will probably want to trade up to a more sophisticated option once your skills have improved considerably.
When you are looking for your first guitar, avoid the very cheap ones. These are actually harder to play and can be even be hard for an experienced player. Really cheaply made acoustic guitars are just not made well and usually have really high action, meaning there is more space between the strings and the fingerboard than the more expensive guitars, requiring more finger pressure to hold the strings against the frets. This can make a beginner just give up. If you were planning on spending around $100 or less, a second hand guitar can be a good option. One of the benefits would be that the instrument may have some character. Take for example, two second hand Yamaha F310's. Try them both out as they will likely have distinctly different sounds. These sounds may even give you some insight on the personality of who owned the guitar before. People say you should never buy a guitar from someone who's a jerk. And while guitars may not actually pick up the personality traits of their owners, the way people treat their guitars tends to be a reflection of the way they treat people. A guitar that's been cared for and treated properly is going to play better than one that hasn't. So, even though it may sound fine, if you're just not completely comfortable with the guitar you're trying out, find another one. If you are a neophyte, it's best to ask the salesperson to demonstrate and play the acoustic beginner guitar you are considering buying. An experienced salesperson will know that you, as a beginner, may not know how to play, but you know what you want a guitar to sound like once you have learned. They might just have a hand in getting the next big guitar hero started.
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