April 13, 2009

Beginner Acoustic Guitars – Tips On Your First Guitar

When you are looking to get an acoustic beginner guitar, there are a few things you want to look at. For instance, it may actually be worth spending the money on a high quality guitar even though this might be hard to justify as a beginner. The ease with which the guitar plays and the sound it makes really is related to the quality and price.

Buying a quality guitar is a wise investment for the beginner if they plan to stay the course and master playing the guitar. One guitar will last you through from novice to erstwhile guitar hero. Two of the best acoustic beginner guitars you can invest in is the Seagull S6 and Washburn D10S. Both hit the market under the $500 mark. Indeed, making this kind of investment might even motivate you to take your guitar lessons more seriously if you struggle to get motivated in the initial stages. Definitely pricier than what a beginner might want to spend, but the exceptional quality well justifies the price. Even professional guitar players whove played and owned huge collections of guitars cherish the Seagull S6. Another high-end acoustic beginner guitar to consider is the Washburn D10S. In the under $500 range, the Washburn D10S has received the top vote in Acoustic Guitar magazine.

With the big spenders out of the way, you will find several good choices priced lower for acoustic beginner guitar players. These include the Yamaha F310, Takamine G-240 and Fender DG7. If your budget is really tight, the cheapest acoustic model available is the Epiphone DR-100. The Epiphone DR-100 is a snip at $120-$150 but really is made for beginners. You will find that you hanker to upgrade once your skills reach a better level.

So with some idea of prices here is a bit of advice. Avoid the very cheap ones. They will only frustrate you, indeed these guitars are actually harder to play and can be hard for even an experienced player. A cheaper made acoustic beginner guitar is just not made well and usually have really high action, meaning there is more space between the strings and the fingerboard than the more expensive guitars. This can make a beginner just give up.

If your budget is less than $100, you are better off with a second-hand acoustic beginner guitar. If you see two of the same guitar, try playing both of them. Doing this will tell you the personality of the guitar, which might also tell you a little about the personality of the previous owner.

Ever hear the saying, “never buy a guitar from a jerk”? Whether a guitar picks up a “personality” from it’s owner is a point to be debated, however most guitar owners treat their instruments like people. So when you look for your first acoustic beginner guitar keep this in mind. Pay attention to the guitar’s “vibe”, and even if it sounds great, but doesn’t feel right somehow, pass on it.

If you can’t play a guitar and are looking at a guitar in a store then ask the salesperson to demonstrate and play the acoustic beginner guitar you are thinking about buying. Most salespeople in these shops have some experience or at least will know of someone who can let you hear how it sounds. They might just be helping the next big guitar play purchase their first guitar.

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March 25, 2009

Beginner Acoustic Guitars – Tips On Your First Guitar

When you are looking to get an acoustic beginner guitar, there are a few things you want to look at. For instance, it may actually be worth spending the money on a high quality guitar even though this might be hard to justify as a beginner. The ease with which the guitar plays and the sound it makes really is related to the quality and price.

Two beginner acoustic guitars that stand neck and headstock above the rest in the high end beginner guitar category are the Seagull S6 and the Washburn D10S. You can get a Seagull S6 for under $500. It plays well enough to take a novice guitar player well into advanced technique. The Washburn D10S retails under $500 too. This instrument was rated as number 1 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine in a review of guitars under $500 mark. While both guitars represent a significant investment for the beginner, it is a wise investment if you plan to stick with guitar playing. They are both very playable instruments of a quality that is capable of keeping pace with the new players ability as it grows for many years.

The Yamaha F310, Takamine G-240 and Fender DG7 are all good choices for the beginner. But in terms of price, the most affordable for the beginner is the Epiphone DR-100. However once you get more experience you will want be keen to trade up, but it’s a great acoustic beginner guitar at $120-$150.

So with some idea of prices here is a bit of advice. Avoid the very cheap ones. They will only frustrate you, indeed these guitars are actually harder to play and can be hard for even an experienced player. A cheaper made acoustic beginner guitar is just not made well and usually have really high action, meaning there is more space between the strings and the fingerboard than the more expensive guitars. This can make a beginner just give up.

If you were planning on spending around $100 or less, a second hand acoustic beginner guitar is a good option. One of the benefits would be the guitar having some character. Take for example, two second hand Yamaha F310′s. Try them both out as they will likely have distinctly different sounds. These sounds may even give you some insight on the personality of who owned the guitar before.

You should always avoid buying a guitar from someone who doesnt know beans about caring for one. A guitar has to be handled like a lover (or at least a friend!). When it hasnt been properly treated, its just never going to make great music. If an acoustic beginner guitar youre trying feels a bit off for any reason, go on to the next one.

Another point to consider if you are a complete novice and buying your first guitar in a store is to test the guitar out. Ask the store salesman to play the guitar if you can’t play it yourself. Any sales person at a guitar store will be able to figure out that you would like to actually hear the sound of the acoustic beginner guitar before making a purchase. Who knows, maybe they will be assisting the next great acoustic guitar player!

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