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Question: An Acoustic Guitar for a beginner!? Tips!?
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! Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
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! =)Www@QuestionHome@Com

my sister got this beggining acoustic guitar from sam ash, Epiphone and it was around 150$ and came with amp, picks, strings, gig bag, soem books tuner and stuff,

i would suggest you go to a store and pick one out yourself and try the ones you like, rather than buying on the internetWww@QuestionHome@Com

I have a Mansfield that suits me well enough!. I got it for $100 but the original price was $150!. Of course the price range will differ depending on what store you go to but it shouldn't be a drastic change!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You should choose one that you like when you hear it!. It's better that way!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Acoustic guitars come in two styles;
Nylon strings- Easiest on the fingers and most often
recommended by guitar teachers and adult-group teachers
for the beginning students!.

This is the preferred type of musicians interested in
classical music - the "classical guitar", as well as
players that prefer to concentrate on the "melody"
part of a song rather than play the "chords" or back-up guitar!.

Steel-strings- Much harder on the fingers than nylon strings
and the most used by players of folk and country type music!.
Is also the guitar most used by primarily "chord" players!.
(very few melody players use this guitar since melodies require
a lot of fingering and steel-strings are very hard on fingers)!.

Either Guitar Can Play Any Kind Of Music!. It is just a matter of personal preference and method of playing!. Steel-string players almost always use a "pick" to play!. Nylon strings players almost always use their "bare" fingers to play!.

As far as pricing - Be aware that most guitars under $800!.
are made for USA markets outside the US!.
Most Asian/Far East countries are the prime source of
guitar manufacturing!.
Many lower-cost guitars come from the same "assembly line"
and the labels placed on them no longer define quality
differences between them!.

Two identical looking guitars one with a well-advertised "Brand"
and the other with an "unknown-name brand" may sound very
much the same!. The only difference will be the market price!.
Suggestion:Check for "Sound and Playability" Not For Labels!.

There are many reputable guitar stores selling via Internet
with good warranties and good return policies with
No return "restocking fees"!.
The better ones have 800 numbers and you can talk with
a "live"person about their products and return policies!.

e-bay is very popular with buyers but some of their merchants
have a history of "misleading" advertisements as well as
hard to get a return for products returned!.
I will avoid them as a source for purchases!.

A good source for checking out a specific model of a guitar
is Harmony Central -www!.harmonycentral!.com -Users Review
You will find what other players think of the specific guitar!.

Hope this help and Enjoy your guitarWww@QuestionHome@Com

I have a lot of respect for Seagull guitars in general but the S6 has what in my opinion is an unfortunate combination of a dreadnought shape combined with a cedar top which skews the tonal balance heavily towards the bass end!. I think you'd be better off with an Auditorium size steel string guitar that's in your price range!. Go to a good music store and try some - or have the salesperson play it for you - until you find one you like and can afford!. It'll be fun!.

I really don't believe that music teachers recommend starting with a classical (nylon string) guitar!. I took lessons for years!. They are perfectly happy to teach you on whatever guitar you own!. Unless you're interested in playing classical music why waste $4000 on a guitar that you'll quickly need to replace!? You can learn the basics just as well on a steel string guitar and it's much more versatile for a wide range of music!. I own four steel string guitars and one classical so it's not like I'm biased!.

Good luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com