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Choosing the Right Acoustic Beginner Guitar

There are several things to remember when you’re out searching for your first acoustic beginner guitar. First of all, you want the very best guitar your money can buy. The value of an easier-to-play, high quality instrument will be clearly seen in both its tone and its responsiveness to the touch.

If you decide that quality is important then one of the best acoustic beginner guitars you can invest in is the Seagull S6.  Priced at around $400-$500, it’s not a play it once and stash in the closet deal.  Definitely pricier than what a beginner might want to spend, but the exceptional quality well justifies the price.  Even professional guitar players who’ve played and owned huge collections of guitars cherish the Seagull S6.  Another high-end acoustic beginner guitar to consider is the Washburn D10S.  In the under $500 range, the Washburn D10S has received the top vote in Acoustic Guitar magazine.

There are several good choices priced lower for acoustic beginner guitar players including the Yamaha F310, Takamine G-240 and Fender DG7. If you can only afford the cheapest acoustic model 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 have to trade up to a more sophisticated option once your skills have improved considerably.

Don't waste your money on those cheap guitars you can find for under $100 at the local discount store. Even an experienced player would have trouble with these. They're poorly made and often have an overly high action, as there tends to be too much space between the strings and the fingerboard. A cheap guitar is frustrating and not fun to play, so buy a good quality acoustic beginner guitar.

If your budget is less than $100, you are better off with a second-hand acoustic beginner guitar. If you see two of the same guitar, try playing both of them. Doing this will tell you the personality of the guitar, which might also tell you a little about the personality of the previous owner.

Ever hear the saying, "never buy a guitar from a jerk"? Whether a guitar picks up a "personality" from it's owner is a point to be debated, however most guitar owners treat their instruments like people. So when you look for your first acoustic beginner guitar keep this in mind. Pay attention to the guitar's "vibe", and even if it sounds great, but doesn't feel right somehow, pass on it.

When you are buying your first acoustic beginner guitar you should ask the salesperson to play it for you. The person selling the guitar should understand you can not yet play the instrument but want to hear what it will sound like when you can. You never know, maybe they are helping the next great guitar player to buy their first instrument.

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January 29th, 2009 by Rhia

Posted in acoustic guitar