My wife wants to get me an acoustic guitar for my birthday/Christmas gift. She's looking for something under $300. I really don't know much at all, so I don't even know if that's possible.
What should I look for in an entry-level guitar?
Are there any brands, or specific guitars you'd recommend?
Anything else that are required accessories?
Thanks.
What should I look for in an entry-level guitar?
Are there any brands, or specific guitars you'd recommend?
Anything else that are required accessories?
Thanks.
Having only had electirc guitars (two of them now), I can't help much on the first two questions. But the third, I'd think a pick or two would be good for you. That and some sort of instruction book to learn how to play (if you don't know how).
Ovation makes a decent "entry-level" model called Celebrity (I think - It's been a long time since I looked at guitars). Fender makes a Stratacoustic that is shaped like a Stratocaster.
MusiciansFriend.com is a online shop that comes to mind right now. They have a pretty big selection.
I have a Yamaha nylon string, ESP & Kramer electrics, but I've been wanting a Stratacoustic for a while now.
Sorry, forgot about your questions.
I've had an Ibanez classical guitar for almost 30 years now. Nylon strings are great to learn on, and a classical guitar has a wide neck which makes getting chords down a little easier. Also you don't get callouses on your fingers. Downside is it's a tough transition to steel strings and a narrower neck down the line if/when you want a sharper sound.
I have no musical talent at all, but I bought my daughter a Yamaha starter kit at a big ole guitar store here in the DFW metroplex...it had practice books and videos a case and all that kind of stuff.....If she really takes to it and gets good, I'll buy her something nicer......she has friends working in guitar stores in Austin, so she can get a good deal....
I know a parent that will be buying his 10 yo daughter an electric bass guitar for her birthday. No lessons. No book. No amplifier. She has no experience.
I call said parent irresponsible. Regularly.
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I call said parent irresponsible. Regularly.
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