what size of guitar should i buy for a 10 year old?

Answer 1

My seven year old daughter actually uses my adult sized electric guitar. If you go accoustic or classical, you should get it in youth size as the neck will be too thick for small hands and fingers. If you go electric, you can go full size. The bonus is you don't have to get him another one as he gets bigger.

Answer 2

It depends entirely on how big (and what sex) your ten year old is. If they are very serious about wanting to learn the guitar and have already expressed a preference for a particular style of guitar playing i.e. Electric guitar or Acoustic Guitar or even Classical Guitar like John Williams then that's a good place to start. If they have no clue what they want and are just toying with the idea because they think a guitar will make them look cool and get them mates, then their not really ready to own an instrument and you should look at whether the school will hire one to him/her for lessons.

As for size, it depends on the size of the hands, arms and body of your ten year old but the best way to find out is to go to a small, independent guitar shop and try things out. That's the only real way to find out what size is best.

Answer 3

A 1/2 SIZE

Answer 4

I think the best starter guitar is a nylon string acoustic. A three quarter size guitar is preferable for a smaller child. However in three or four years time if they keep playing they will probably want either a bigger acoustic - nylon or steel strung - or an electric guitar.

Nylon strings are great for beginners as they don't 'cut' into the fingers as much as steel strings, allowing longer practice periods - and the learning of stock chords that will aid quicker progression.

Answer 5

Depends on the size of the 10 year old...

To play any guitar the players hand must be able to comfortably encompass the fretboard - so the best way to ensure a correct fit for the child is to gauge/measure their hand span.

If you want it to be a surprise gift then get them to grab your forearm and note where their fingers reach; if it is NOT a surprise, then take them to your local shop and get them to test the available products, ask about the size that suits them best, say you're going to think about it - then have a look on eBay! (heehee)

Answer 6

Remember that you do not learn to dive in a V12.
you go for the one that suits the person.
You have to learn the fundamentals first.
You have to be able to reach the pedals.
The same is needed for many thing you wish to learn.
So take note you will learn faster,
If you are happy with the choice you make.

Nylon string are by fare the best choice for a child.
The size is the one that can best fits the size of the child.
These are the things that only you can answer.
Do not take what a sales person says as being the truth.
They will say what ever it take to get the sale.

Answer 7

this can vary from one child to another. If your child has long fingers then a 3/4 will do fine but generally a 1/2 will be best. If this is a 1st guitar then go for a cheap one. If he or she is bitten by the bug then you can invest into a dearer one. Most music shops will offer genuine advice free of charge.

Answer 8

One of our lads was given a 3/4 size one by school when learning there around the same age. He's tall. Don't know if that helps..

Answer 9

Get them a 'Junior size' guitar. That's if they want a Spanish or acoustic. Don't know about electric... (how about a ukulele?)

Answer 10

get a full size as 1/2 size is just made up buy the manufactures to sell more. and if he/she gives up they are easier to sell on. However if he/she continues it will last them.