2006-09-14 09:02:12 · 17 answers · asked by ethan 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Gibson .....its pretty durable..n sound good..
2006-09-14 09:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by VabY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As another poster mentioned, definitely don't spend more than $300 (CAD) or about $260 USD. You can probably get a great Yamaha F-310 which will have a very decent sound at a reasonable price.
Classical guitars are not crap, they're for a completely different style of music. If the student wants to play classical or flamenco, go with a classical guitar. Otherwise you'll probably want to get a regular steel string accoustic.
I started out 8 years ago on a piece of junk from 1979 and I was motivated enough to learn anyway. I eventually got a Yamaha FG-412 which met my needs for a couple of years and since then I've moved up to a Seagull.
Now that I can actually play and know what I want, I'm looking for a nice cutaway with decent built-in electrics!
A good alternative to Yamaha is the Godin group of companies: Seagull, Norman, Art & Luthrie, and Simon & Patrick. Great handmade guitars for less than $300.
2006-09-14 09:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by Tim M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dreadnoughts for the adults; parlor-size for children. Don't spend more than $300 on an acoustic until the student proves he's serious.
Check with a reputable music store and seek advice from a guitar-salesman. Several brands exist that make good beginner guitars.
2006-09-14 09:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned, Yamahas are good. Also check into Takamine.
And if you really want the best guitar you can get for the money, consider a higher quality, well cared for used guitar. My son paid $450 for a killer Alvarez guitar that retails for $900. Whatever you buy, try to get a solid spruce or cedar top. The cheaper models will have laminated tops which will never sound as good.
2006-09-14 09:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by astrosfan57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be fooled by brand names!
You should get a nice smallish spanish guitar with soft nylon strings (they're much easier than steel strings when you're just starting)and a fairly wide fretboard that is close to the strings, then once you know the basics you can move on to the 'designer' ones. Oh, and make sure you get a hard top, they sound better and are more reliable. Mine is cedar which sounds really rich but really gentle.
Please please please don't just go sraight for a fender! Obviously they're popular and sound great, but the body of mine is so enormous it was too difficult to learn at first! The fretboard is narrow and the strings are stiff.
Definitely go for a spanish one though, there's just something really special about them...
Happy playing! I hope you find the one for you! =)
2006-09-14 10:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by LOL COL =] 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can name brands till the cows come home to roost. Best thhing is that the guitar feels good you. Get a friend or a decent salesman to help you. The build of every guitar is not 100% the same (width of the neck etc.) the one that feels most comfortable to you is the one you'll play the best on.
2006-09-14 09:41:23 · answer #6 · answered by peter gunn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best guitar for around £120-£150 would be a Tanglewood,
it has close action, meaning the strings are set close
to the fret board, and has a deep intense sound,
plays just as well as a top of the range guitar, and will last
you for years.
2006-09-14 09:30:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first learned to play guitar I started with a classical guitar. They have nylon strings that are easier on the fingertips than metal strings.
2006-09-14 09:07:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good all round acoustic is the yamaha F340-this is an entry level guitar that is still widley available dude-reatails at bout £110,and has good sound and action,i cut my teeth on one and am still playing it today even though i now have many guitars-they take a good lickin as well trust me!!-i still regularly gig with mine and it is reliable as ****!!!-get one man it will make you a better person-hope that answers your question-hit me back!!!
2006-09-14 09:09:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know, but i heard that fenders are quite good. i bought a cruiser by crafter electric guitar when i wanted my first guitar, i was gonna get a acousic but then i thought i like the idea of learning with a electric one as well.but what i find is that electric ones have metal strings and when i first started they hurt my fingers
2006-09-14 09:07:12 · answer #10 · answered by Gerards twin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tanglewood i got one 10yr ago it was £120 so they may have changed the price a tad but its been a great guitar and stayed in tune while i gave it some hammering when learning and it never let me down since hth
2006-09-14 09:18:04 · answer #11 · answered by kj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋