Suzuki Acoustic SUA-D Guitar?

Question

I've never played the guitar before but will be taking classes at a community college. I saw a sale at Costco for a Suzuki acoustic guitar, model SUA-D for $100 after rebate. Since I don't know anything about them, I'm not sure if I should buy it. I tried to find reviews online, but found mixed reviews.

There's a satisfaction guarantee refund policy, but I don't want to bother with the refund, so I want to make sure it's a good buy before I purchase it.

Thanks!!

Features:

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Neck material: Nato
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Neck Color: Light brown
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Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
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Fret Material: Cupronickel(width:2.2mm)
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Frets: 20F (arc 380R)
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Front Position Marker: Inlay prismatic position maker(MJ-124)
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Side Position Marker: Inlay 3,5,7,9,12(two),15,17 (Φ2.0mm)
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Purfling: Inlay maple (1.5mm)
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Top Material: Solid spruce (natural)
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Side & Back Material: Sapele (light brown)
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Top Purfling Inlay: White/Black/White/Black/White/ Black/Maple (1.5mm)
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Side Purfling Inlay: Black/Maple (6.0mm)
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Back Purfling Inlay: Maple (1.5mm)
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Rosette Inlay: Black/White (1.0mm)/Black/Rosewood (8mm)/ Black/White (1.0mm)/Black
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Bridge Material: Rosewood
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Bridge Shape: M-1
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Finish: High gloss
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Nut: Ivory-white(43.8mm)
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Saddle: Two semitones, ivory-white
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Tuner: Die cast
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String: Imported steel-strings
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Pickguard: Tortoise
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Tie-pillar: Ivory-white with color-dot
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Strap Button: Chromeplate metal
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Scale Length: 25.59”

Accessories Included:

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Soft-shell carrying case
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Guitar tuner (batteries included)
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Guitar strap
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Guitar picks x3

Answer 1

The problem with these cheap made-in-China guitars is that very often they have wide necks with terrible action, which means they are very hard to play, especially for a beginner. Often the beginner will give up or lose interest. If you buy this, and stick with it, you will want something better within 6 months. You get what you pay for.

Answer 2

Suzuki Acoustic Guitar