2007-10-11 10:50:07 · 9 answers · asked by bellerzz* 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
i use my brothers regular one right now, and it feels big, and im ordering it online.
i think im going to do musiciansfriend.com
2007-10-11 11:05:08 · update #1
Why not try to play them both and see which size you are more comfortable with?
2007-10-11 10:57:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are two types of acoustic guitar with smaller bodies that come to mind. There is the type known as a 'parlor guitar' where the neck and the body are joined at the 12th fret and the other is a 'concert model.' Both are smaller than the standard dreadnought and have their own unique sound. These smaller instruments are sometimes favored by fingerpickers.
If hand size is an issue, you may want to look up Daisy Guitars. These are shorter scale instruments (22 1/2 scale)designed specifically for girls and teens.
Good luck. I hope it works out. Playing is an utter blast.
2007-10-16 12:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Alan K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Musician's friend is a good idea, they have a tumultuous amount of guitars there, they make 3/4 size, 1/2 size,! And also they make acoustics that are thinner than the old jumbos,! But the best thing to do is go look in a music store, or a pawn shop and "feel" which one feels good! I went ahead and got an acoustic/electric, that way I can hook up to an amplifier if I need to!
2007-10-11 18:06:24 · answer #3 · answered by musicman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a regular sized guitar. It should feel fine once you've gotten past the initial stages of learning to play and the sound will be much better.
2007-10-11 11:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only good kids size guitar I know of is a Baby Taylor & they're very limited as far as quality. Full scale guitars are your best bet. Go for a shorter scale (like Gibson's - 24.75" versus Martin's 25.5")
2007-10-11 19:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a local music shop and try a few --- guitars come in all shapes and sizes. Start with a smaller, more inexpensive model and see if you really enoy playing before thinking about a pricier one. Good luck!
2007-10-11 11:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jim P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 5'2" and I can handle a regular sized guitar. Why don't you go into a guitar shop and try a few out. See what's comfortable for you.
2007-10-11 10:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by angiemedic56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
regular size works for anyone over 4'6'', but its also based on comfort, if you dont like reaching that far to hit 1s 2s and 3s then go for the child
2007-10-11 10:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by \Tony\ 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go with the kids size version. get used to the frets, finger placement etc...then move up and the transition should be easier.
2007-10-11 10:58:01 · answer #9 · answered by pissdownsatansback 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋