I starting out playing guitar. Which guitar should i get.?

Question

A Fender CD110E Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar or
Epiphone Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar?

i dont know how to play so trying it out wont help.

Answer 1

Okay, there's a couple good points here - especially about the "one you can't live without", but some people are recommending $2400 guitars. I'm going to assume you like BOTH you mentioned above - so start there. The Fender might have a little edge over the Epi because of the plug-in. Neither are going to gain value over time, neither are junk, and both will play fine if set up well. If the Epi feels better to you, get it, but if both are about the same feel, get the Fender due to the plug in, if nothing else.

If you want a comparison/suggestion, try the Takamine G230 or G230C, or the Yamaha F335 for a bargain - if you're on a budget. Honestly, the Fender won't have as good a tone as the Epi, but if you're in it to learn, you'll upgrade either of them as you progress. Have the salesperson demo Taylor, Martin, and Gibson to let you hear tone variety later on to know where you want to end up.

I HIGHLY recommend teflon coated strings, like Elixir or Alchemy, as they are easier on your hands and last a lot longer.

Answer 2

Cconsaul gives good advice. Sometimes, however, you won't know the guitar of your dreams until many years later. Until then, play as many guitars as possible. Eventually, you'll have a collection of your best choices to play.

I learned on a LG-3 Gibson parlor acoustic, bought and sold many different brands during my Army career, settled for a J45-50 Gibson for many years until the HD-35 Martin that I now own came before me.

During my professional years I used my double-cutaway electric Gretsch--the Chet Atkins Nashville--which I still use at times, but the Martin is always the forerunner as my favorites.

Answer 3

Get the one you can't live without. Wrap your hands around both of them and the one you can't let go of is the one you need. You will practice longer, more often, and you will appreciate what you are doing much more consistantly if you are playing the guitar of your dreams. Insist that you get a chance to play both of them and don't buy from any store that would deny you that opportunity. Play several if you have to, and don't leave the store until you find your soul mate. Hope this helps.