Author Topic: Good acoustic guitar for beginners (Read 2935 times)

Irongrip400 · « **on:** September 16, 2016, 06:00:29 AM »

Mods, feel free to move after six or seven responses. Looking at buying a good acoustic guitar for a beginner. Not looking for anything special, just a nice comfortable instrument. $300-$500 range if need be. Thanks.

RatedXXX · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2016, 06:23:34 AM »

Try craigslist. If you don't find a guitar at least you can get blown by a tranny.

240 is Back · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2016, 06:31:30 AM »

Taylor makes a semi mini for 499. Just a little smaller than standard sized. Cool tone, easy to carry, fun all around. You'd need a snark tuner though

Nirvana · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2016, 06:35:28 AM »

Gibson Hummingbird

_bruce_ · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2016, 06:45:53 AM »

Buy a used one from a "pro" who can also give you some sort of preview when buying the thing. Local guitarist Yngwie may have the best advice.

On_Swole · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:02:59 AM »

There are a plethora of quality guitars for beginners being built in China these days. One that comes to mind immediately is the Yamaha FG800. Solid spruce top, great playability.

Hack Benchers · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:07:33 AM »

PM Dr Dutch. He knows Guitars.

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:42:06 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on September 16, 2016, 06:31:30 AM

Taylor makes a semi mini for 499. Just a little smaller than standard sized. Cool tone, easy to carry, fun all around. You'd need a snark tuner though

What's the tuner run?

240 is Back · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:51:55 AM »

Quote from: Irongrip400 on September 16, 2016, 07:42:06 AM

What's the tuner run?

like 8 bucks on ebay. cute little clipon. everyone uses them now. They just feel the vibration from a guitar or bass and let you tune silently. Every musician in town uses them. you can tune during solos lol, i love them.

http://www.zorrosounds.com/snark-sn-5-tuner-for-guitar-bass-and-violin?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=29404&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsO6-BRDRy8bsxfiV2bkBEiQAF8EzKEEsX4Zv480ZzglkTrTp_At2js-fW9PCrkNXT5yF1J4aAjM88P8HAQ

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2016, 07:57:00 AM »

How old is the beginner? If below 13 years old I recommend a 3/4" size guitar to start with. The neck and frets are smaller and accommodate smaller hands.

Baby Taylor's are very nice. Around $250-300.

_bruce_ · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:29:34 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on September 16, 2016, 07:57:00 AM

How old is the beginner? If below 13 years old I recommend a 3/4" size guitar to start with. The neck and frets are smaller and accommodate smaller hands.

Baby Taylor's are very nice. Around $250-300.

I've played an 3/4 for nearly all of my life.

240 is Back · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:35:27 AM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on September 16, 2016, 08:29:34 AM

I've played an 3/4 for nearly all of my life.

they're not as badass thru a full PA system if you're in a rock band.

if it's just to learn, to get laid, to play a cute little duo, it's plenty.

get a dreadnaught takamine if you want to do the band thing. baby taylor is super fun.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:35:40 AM »

Quote from: _bruce_ on September 16, 2016, 08:29:34 AM

I've played an 3/4 for nearly all of my life.

They are fun, but not very practical for gigs though. When I'm home, my baby Taylor is always at arms reach. I also have a late 70's Rickenbacker 325 (like Lennon played).

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:38:51 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on September 16, 2016, 08:35:27 AM

they're not as badass thru a full PA system if you're in a rock band.

if it's just to learn, to get laid, to play a cute little duo, it's plenty.

get a dreadnaught takamine if you want to do the band thing. baby taylor is super fun.

Funny, I have one of those too.

240 is Back · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:41:13 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on September 16, 2016, 08:38:51 AM

Funny, I have one of those too.

my parker fly set to acoustic pickups sounds 10x better thru the PA, note for note. BUT when I'm playing solo acoustic gigs, there's just no bounce/ass/space filler like the takamine. It's awesome with the looper... play the chords, add a bassline, thump for the bottom drum... sounds like a full band.

Mr Anabolic · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:44:34 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on September 16, 2016, 08:41:13 AM

my parker fly set to acoustic pickups sounds 10x better thru the PA, note for note. BUT when I'm playing solo acoustic gigs, there's just no bounce/ass/space filler like the takamine. It's awesome with the looper... play the chords, add a bassline, thump for the bottom drum... sounds like a full band.

Cool, but I never got into the delay/looper thing. Too old school I guess.

240 is Back · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2016, 08:45:51 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on September 16, 2016, 08:44:34 AM

Cool, but I never got into the delay/looper thing. Too old school I guess.

it helps dudes like me... mediocre singers but melodic solos for days

I let the guitar sing all those pretty notes my johnny cash voice cannot reach.

OB1 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2016, 09:01:09 AM »

https://www.amazon.com/Seagull-Entourage-Rustic-Guitar/dp/B000TO8ND8/

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2016, 09:10:41 AM »

Quote from: Hack Benchers on September 16, 2016, 07:07:33 AM

PM Dr Dutch. He knows Guitars.

Why do you think that ?

Irongrip400 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:21:19 AM »

Quote from: Mr Anabolic on September 16, 2016, 07:57:00 AM

How old is the beginner? If below 13 years old I recommend a 3/4" size guitar to start with. The neck and frets are smaller and accommodate smaller hands.

Baby Taylor's are very nice. Around $250-300.

Lol, I'm the beginner and am mid thirties. I'm 6'4 if that means anything for size/type of guitar.

ratherbebig · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:22:51 AM »

ask kevin levrone if he has one for sale, you might even get it signed.

mass243 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 16, 2016, 11:24:20 AM »

iphone and the GarageBand is more than enough for a noobie

Croatch · « **Reply #22 on:** September 16, 2016, 12:17:13 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on September 16, 2016, 07:51:55 AM

like 8 bucks on ebay. cute little clipon. everyone uses them now. They just feel the vibration from a guitar or bass and let you tune silently. Every musician in town uses them. you can tune during solos lol, i love them.

http://www.zorrosounds.com/snark-sn-5-tuner-for-guitar-bass-and-violin?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=29404&gclid=Cj0KEQjwsO6-BRDRy8bsxfiV2bkBEiQAF8EzKEEsX4Zv480ZzglkTrTp_At2js-fW9PCrkNXT5yF1J4aAjM88P8HAQ

I have 2 of these. One for the guitar and bass I play...poorly.

I have the acooustic FG700S by Yamaha. Sounds decent, the action could be a little better...but great for $200. I picked it up on Craigsrisk for $110.
The funny thing about expensive instruments is so few will really benefit from great pick ups, etc. Buying gear is the easiest thing to do in music, playing well and consistently improving is the challenge.

SquidVicious · « **Reply #23 on:** September 16, 2016, 12:21:07 PM »

The Pixar Cars guitar is great for beginners and advanced players alike and can be had for less than $30.

OB1 · « **Reply #24 on:** September 16, 2016, 01:28:29 PM »

I would go for quality.
1. more fun/easier to play, better sound, etc. = motivation (also cheap gear sucks most of the time).
2. easier to maintain/learn/handle in most cases.
3. resale value if given up.
4. not yet

The Seagull guitar I mentioned earlier is a very good guitar for the money.
I don't know how they do it but speaking of sound they are far better than most guitars costing double the price or more.

Personally I own 2 Seagulls after playing all maybe 60 guitars in the store some of which were like 2-3000 euros, money didn't play a role back then.
The Seagulls I went for in the end were like 750 eur and the other like 650 eur only but sounded better by a wide margin somehow.