by Jay Tyler

There are several things to remember when your out searching for your first acoustic beginner guitar. First of all, you want the very best guitar your money can buy. The value of an easier-to-play, high quality instrument will be clearly seen in both its tone and its responsiveness to the touch.

If you’re looking for a high-end acoustic beginner guitar, an excellent choice is the Seagull S6, costing about $400-$500. It may be more expensive than what most beginners are prepared to pay, but it is an exceptional guitar for the price. Even professionals often keep their Seagull S6 after they’ve purchased many other guitars. Another good high-end acoustic beginner guitar is the Washburn D10S. Acoustic Guitar magazine voted it #1 for guitars under $500. Most people looking in this price range will end up choosing the Washburn or the Seagull.

Some very good choices for the beginner are the Fender DG7, Yamaha F310 and the Takamine G-240. When it comes to price though the Epiphone DR-100 comes out on top as an affordable brand and model. You will probably find yourself wanting to trade up once you start playing better, but with a price tag of $120 to $150 dollars this great acoustic beginner guitar cant be beat.

When you are looking for your first guitar, avoid the very cheap ones. These 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.

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.

As a beginner, until you get some practice in with your own equipment it will be difficult to play your acoustic beginner guitar properly, even just to hear how it sounds in the store before you buy it. Take a moment and ask the salesperson to demonstrate so you can get a better feel for the sound it makes. Most times they will only be happy to help out. Who knows, they may be helping a future music star start their career.

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