What model? For about a 11 year old. Is 30 in. enough?
2007-04-15 05:25:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Get him a 3/4 guitar depending on his hand size. Try a music store.
2007-04-15 05:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, just get a regular set of strings. After you put them on the guitar you need to cut the ends off with wire cutters. When you string the guitar put the string through the peg far enough so that the string has a couple inches of slack along the fretboard (you should be able to lift the string just a couple inches off the fretboard). Then turn the tuning peg to tighten the string. It should only wrap around the tuning post a few times. Then snip off the excess string. If the strings are so long that the loose end is in the way as you're tuning, you can snip the end off before tuning, but be careful not to cut it too short. I'd suggest using light gauge strings as well. They're easier on the fingers and put less tension on the neck and bridge of the guitar.
2016-05-20 22:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by mina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this can be a very confusing process if you are not a musician. I, being a guitar player/musician for over 40 yrs. should be able to shed a little light on the subject. start with Guitar Center, ask for beginners packages. depending upon the size of his or her hands will determine if 3/4 scale guitars are right for you (this will severely limit your choices) or a 39in. full scale guitars.(a lot more choices in full scale available) If you don't have a Guitar Center near you, you could go online or to a local music instrument store near you. another option is ebay, but I highly recommend that you chose a ''hands on'' buying experiance.hope this helps a little.
2007-04-15 05:46:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a guitar player, I have to forewarn you: if you see a guitar for $40 that says "great value," it is not great value. If you want an inexpensive but decent guitar, you may have to search around a little bit. There is an inexpensive line of guitars by Rogue which are about average quality. For size, a good size would be 3/4 scale.
Musician's Friend is the way to go. They are the best value catalog I have seen so far.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/
2007-04-15 05:29:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're not sure your young player will stick with it, but you want to get something good enough for him/her to play easily (and something that will stay reasonably in tune), I recommend the starter guitar made by Takamine called "Jasmine." I have played two of these guitars and bought one for my nephew. He was twelve at the time. They don't have the richest tone in the world but are about as accurate and dependable as you're going to get in the cheapo guitars. You can usually find these for around $100, sometimes with a free case. I'd try www.musiciansfriend.com or www.americanmusical.com. American Musical Supply has a great 45 day money back guarantee--so if you aren't satisfied, you can send it back for a refund, no questions asked. Yes, you'll have to pay shipping, but unless you live in California or New Jersey, you shouldn't have to pay tax. Good Luck!
2007-04-15 06:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by Paul W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, at 11-12 my friends and I got full-size guitars and never had any problems - in fact, we ended up being very good (4 or 5 of us, same gang). I'd say get a good instrument right away, chances are s/he will get much better that way. And buy a GOOD instrument, no beginner junk. For a budget shopper, Yamaha and Ibanez offer some very neat guitars at the $350 - 500 range, things that can be played for life, professionally and otherwise. One more thing - nuy online - musiciansfriend.com, music123.com, zzounds.com, americanmusical.com and such, to save a lot of money you'd spend in a store.
2007-04-15 05:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the value and number of local giutar stores check there firs, there will be people there who can tell you what size ect... I know that the first act brand guitars are very high quality and not too expensive you can prbably find these at any music store...you could possibly find them at wal mart...Swicegood music stores are very nice.....First Act is a good alternative to an expensive brand...
2007-04-15 05:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
guitar center ask for a beginers guitar
2007-04-15 05:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
guitar center has the biggest selection
2007-04-15 05:37:01 · answer #9 · answered by BUY A WEBKINZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walmart has toy ones.
2007-04-15 05:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋