what is a good type of a acoustic guitar for a starter??

Question

i have just started guitar lessons and i want to know what the best acoustic guitar would be for me

Answer 1

I would recommend a Squire. It carries through with a good sound and great for beginners. It was my first acoustic. Also, be sure to pick up light gaged strings. Those will be easier on your fingers. Either way, you'll sustain Calais's. But at least you wouldn't apply as much pressure. No pain, no game. Those guitars also run exceptionally cheap, and are of good quality.

Answer 2

The single most important thing for a beginner's acoustic guitar is comfort. Assuming you are right handed, your left hand is going to be fretting the strings on the neck. Therefore, your non-dominant hand (left) is going to be doing most of the work early on. That's a hurdle right there. So, to make it as easy on your left hand as possible, it has to be as comfortable as possible.

Comfort, in this sense, is all about the "action" of the guitar. The term "action" has to do with the height of the strings off of the neck/fretboard. The higher the "action", the more uncomfortable it will be, and the less likely your are to keep at it.

So, you need to find an inexpensive acoustic guitar with low "action". (Incidentally, you don't say whether you want a steel string or gut(now plastic really) guitar. Gut strings are inherently more comfortable due to many factors, most important of which is the circumference of the strings---they're fatter and less taught, and hurt less than steel. On the other hand, the necks of "classical" gut string guitars are wider---so, if you have small hands, that might not be the way for you to go.)

My suggestion is to decide the gut v. steel issue, and then visit a good music store. Fortunately, nowadays there are some less expensive guitars with decent action readily available. For steel string, try Washburn, Epiphone, Guild, Takamine. There are many other decent brands, but you ought to be able to find something you like and can afford from that group. My guess is that all of those names also have a beginner classical, gut string, model too. Good luck with it.

Answer 3

OK. work out your budget, then go to your local music shop. If your teacher or a knowlegeable friend could go with you, so much the better. Try out nylon strung and steel strung guitars, and decide which sound you like best. Nylon strings are easier on the fingers at first; Steel strings give a brighter sound. Be aware that it will hurt your left hand fingers for a while, but it wears off with practice. Also be aware that you cannot have long, pretty nails on your left hand. Check the "action"on your chosen instrument (the distance you have to push the strings down against the fingerboard - the smaller the better). hope this helps, and all the best with your playing

Answer 4

An electric-acoustic guitar is the same as a regular electric guitar except that it has a pick up that allows it to be plugged into an amp for greater sound. This is optional though. You can play it without plugging it in.

Answer 5

Seagull Guitars. the S6 Cedar Original is a very nice model. Suitable for a beginner ans also one that you will continue to use for years. These sell for about $300.

Answer 6

Honestly, I'd say a

Ibanez ( because they have cool colors/decent prices too)
Yamaha

I use my Yamaha acoustic, but only for composing songs.
In the recording studios, I use the electric for rock, metal etc.
Here are the linx to check them out at:

www.music123.com
www.guitarcenter.com

Hope this helped, never give up trying and and good luck.

Answer 7

I personally use an Abilene six-string- I got it at a pawn shop, and it's definitely not perfect, but it gets the job done and has a very good sound. Give Abilene a look into.

Answer 8

if you look for a nice guitar,..
first, you should look at every part of it, the structure, the shape if it is desired to your look,..
second, look for the string- is it compatible to the guitar, what i mean is, is this feel soft to your fingers, cause some of the strings are feel hurt,..

i recommend you to buy the chestone guitar or the yamaha guitar,..

i want to chance your string look for gibson