Beginner guitar question.?

Question

Hey,
I really don't know much about guitars, but I really want to learn. What guitar do you recommend for a beginner who really doesn't have much cash to spend, but wouldn't mind getting something used? Also, what do you call it when a guitar has the dropped back body near the neck like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Flame-Burst-Acoustic-Guitar-Ibanez-Copy-B-Stock_W0QQitemZ300077564443QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2385QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem instead of being rounded? I prefer that design for the way it feels and for fretting, but its it a bad idea? Note I'm not planning on buying that guitar, it was just an example. Anyway, I'd appreciate any help you've got on guitar choosing, I plan to go acoustic or electric acoustic, which would be better? Thanks.

Answer 1

Start off with a nylon-string acoustic. This will save you wear and tear on your fingers while you develop your calluses. If your fingers hurt less, you'll be more likely to practice and less likely to leave the guitar in a corner of your room. Many beginners get discouraged at the early stages of playing-- 'cause it's not as easy as it looks-- and I have found the nylon-string is a smoother introduction for newbies.

You can find an OK nylon-string acoustic anywhere from Guitar Center to Sam Ash to Musician's Friend, and many others. The "entry-level" models should run from about $100-$150, and they are fine for a beginner-- to start off, you don't really need a great instrument, as you are merely beginning and are unlikely to notice and/ or exploit the superior quality instrument... (not to mention the fact that many people quit an instrument within the first few months of trying it) so a cheapie beginner axe will do you for perhaps the first 6-12 months you are learning. If at that point you decide to stick with it, you can upgrade to whatever your tastes are leaning to.

Answer 2

Get a cut away standard electric acoustic to learn on, You will feel more comfortable and that will allow you to learn easier. Go to t he music shop and try on each style until you find what fits your size.

Answer 3

Try musiciansfriend.com or guitarcenter.com they have some great guitars for students at resonable prices .

I recently purchased a classical guitar for $99.00 that is great to learn on .

Answer 4

just buy a classic guitar at first and try to learn the notes

Answer 5

it's a cut-away body,,,,,i would try a washborn or yamaha guitar,,,they are nice guitars and not too expensive