What type of guitar should be recommended for beginners?
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I want to learn how to play the guitar. What is the type of guitar recommended for beginners? I was thinking about the classic or acoustic guitar. Also, what are some good brands for beginners. I am 13 years old.
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I want to learn how to play the guitar. What is the type of guitar recommended for beginners? I was thinking about the classic or acoustic guitar. Also, what are some good brands for beginners. I am 13 years old.
Please & Thank You!
That depends how much you want to pay and what kinda’ music you wanna’ play.
Obviously, with more expenses you’re typically getting better quality, up to a certain point. After the thousand dollar range, you’re looking at minimal differences in tone which comes from the kind of wood the guitar’s made from. For a beginner, I’d stay under this price cut. That being said, you’ll want to pay enough to get a decent instrument; “begginer” packages and super-low-priced-copy-cat-guitars are usually very rough to learn on.
Electric guitars are actually easier to pick up because they typically have lower “action”, which is the distance from the strings to the neck. This makes them easier to play, easier to press the frets down, and whatnot. However, acoustics don’t require an amplifier and thus can be enjoyed in more settings and present a unique range of sounds. I’m an acoustician myself, and I think it’s a more rewarding experience. Plus, you won’t spend so much money on fancy amps, effect pedals, cords, etc.
I would go to your local music shop and try out EVERYTHING ’til you find something you really like. Don’t worry too much about brands or whether it looks cool or not. Pick something that feels good in your hands. Ask someone working there to help you out, but be wary that they’ll probably want to try to sell you more expensive models and brands.
Good luck and have fun! danwlawrence
If you’re interested in playing popular music, you’ll probably want a steel-stringed acoustic guitar. Classical guitars have nylon strings and are played very differently — with intricate finger picking. Here’s a video of a classical guitarist as an example:
At 13, you’re not fully grown, but there are still full-size acoustics that should be comfortable for you to play. Since you’re a beginner, you’ll probably want a guitar with a thin neck and low action (strings close to the fretboard), as those things will make it much easier and more comfortable to move smoothly between chords.
Ibanez makes fantastic guitars that are built like rocks, sound amazing and are often nicer than guitars costing twice as much. They’re also famous for having really thin necks and low action, which makes them comfortable for beginners, females and people with small hands to play. Jasmine by Takamine also makes very user-friendly guitars that don’t cost a fortune. The best thing you could do is go to a guitar store and test drive a bunch of different guitars, since each brand has its own feel. Epiphone guitars, for instance, have really chunky necks that make them challenging for most beginners and people with small hands to play.
Here are some links to guitars worth considering. All of them have thin necks, low action and bodies that aren’t gigantic (huge guitars can be cumbersome to play, especially while sitting). And they’re all priced very reasonably, but should still provide many years of use. If you read the reviews, you’ll get a pretty good idea about their quality.
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If you handle a bunch of different brands, chances are one will just feel really comfortable and natural in your hands. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, so most guitarists are somewhat brand loyal when they find one that works for them. Trust your instincts, since they’ll serve you better than anyone else’s opinion. The more you love your guitar, the more you’ll be inclined to practice and the sooner you’ll become an excellent guitarist. Good luck! baxterville
Recently I start learning playing guitar and I made fair deal online here:. Hope this will help. Gwen
A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar. You are referring to a classical versus a steel string flattop acoustic guitar.
A classical guitar is used almost exclusively for playing classical music. If you’re not interested in playing classical music then it;s not the right guitar for you. Also, it can only be played fingerstyle and never with a pick. Most popular acoustic guitar music requires a pick. For all of these reasons, a steel string flattop acoustic guitar is your best choice, It is appropriate for a wide range of music including pop, rock, folk, country, and more.
Good brands for beginners’ acoustic guitars are Takamine, Yamaha, and Ibanez. Lester G
If you are interested in acoustic try to get the best one you can afford. If at all possible get one with a solid top. Any music store employee will know exactly what you mean if you say you want to see their entry level solid tops. The Yamaha FG720S is a good beginners solid top at $279, but there are others as well. ddrum
well if want a song that sustains longer get any kind of dreadnot. I would suggest for a beginner a cheaper guitar such as a Yamaha F335. and i would change the strings to ones that are really light Josh