Best acoustic guitars according to redditors

PM me your address or GMail. I'll buy you a guitar. No bamboozle.

Edit: what do you think about this OP https://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-DR-100-Acoustic-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002F7IV2

Edit the second, Edit Harder: OP declined the offer. Now I have to find someone to buy a guitar for.

A Good Day to Edit: As much as I wish I could buy all of Reddit a guitar, I've already bought one and am working on getting two more sent out, as well as rockets for 6th graders. Unfortunately my discretionary budget for this month is tapped out. Rock on you beautiful bastards.

Martin literally makes a guitar called the backpacker

Also there's a company called Traveler Guitars that makes nothing but, well, traveler guitars. Their ultra light series is pretty cool if you're looking for a traveler electric.

You could also make a cigar box guitar with a proper neck and pickup if you're so inclined.

The other commenters saying to go to a music shop and play a few first are right, but a budget is a budget and I doubt you'll find one for less than $100.

This isn't black, but a friend bought this one and I was surprised at how well it was made for the price point. Definitely not a "prop" and it felt nice to play : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sxr_sxwds-rbp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3346373142&pd_rd_wg=HQ7US&pf_rd_r=6VHAPSDACBHY3QYGSCPE&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhs-carousels&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B0002F58TG&pd_rd_w=mZxOL&pf_rd_i=acoustic+guitar+takamine&pd_rd_r=34760c56-8829-4c2f-ba3d-26c7fc3cf107&ie=UTF8&qid=1520256568&sr=1

Since people have been asking these are the things I'm wishing for or any combination of them
NITE THESE WONT BE FOR ME EXVEPT THE ELECTERIC GUITAR AND THE NSFW ITEMS AND THE BIKE
Guitar acoustic

Guitar electric

Tablet

Movies in Spanish

Maybe a couple NSFW Items

Maybe a new ukulele or case
Maybe a bike
Maybe... I don't know :)

If you're actually looking to buy one, contact Steve's and Long and McQuade to see if they can order one in for you (or even ship directly to you). That Amazon merchant has a Seagull S6 Original for $723.12 while L&M and Steves have them listed for $399. That Amazon.ca retailer is ridiculously expensive for all of their Seagull guitars.

grabthesale may be the only place you're seeing these but they're definitely not the only place to get one. Reach out to some of the dealers listed on the Seagull site to see if you can find one that way.

https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-FG800-Solid-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B01C92QHLC/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1495651928&sr=1-1&refinements=p_4%3AYamaha


Yamaha doesn't seem to understand how to make a 'cheap' guitar, although they can do 'inexpensive' just fine... this one fits your budget with a dollar to spare..

Check out GOG.com for some good old games and good, new indie games. They're DRM-free and cheap. I'm a big fan of FTL and Roller Coaster Tycoon 3.

Order this guitar from Amazon and start teaching yourself to play. I got mine at Christmas for $80. There's a lot of great tutorials on YouTube.

Skype with friends and loved ones back home.

Read books. MWR probably has some. If you have a Kindle, even better. Did you know that you can get free Kindle library e-books through AKO? Log in, go to Self Service, click My Library, click "Read or Listen to a Book," then click the small text link to go to the Audio eBook Library. You can check out up to five books at a time for up to three weeks.

I think the important thing is to do something creative, whether it's building the perfect park in RCT3, learning a piece on guitar, or exercising your imagination with a good book. Hope this helps. Trust me, I've been there.

This. The crap amp that comes with it (in kit) isn't much, but it'll get you started.

Or... and I know this will get teh h8, but I ordered a Yamaha acoustic online. Think it was about 120, but my god it sounded nice. Even my cousin agreed, compared to his old Sunburst.

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-JR1-Size-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B00009J580/ref=pd_cp_MI_3

Pretty sure it's this one. Way underrated, and it is mass-produced, but god it sounds and plays amazing, great tone.

Check out the Martin Backpacker it's got a beautiful sound. i love mine, take it traveling all the time. i know a dude who walked across america with his.

Hi. Former Guitar Center manager here. We used to sell this model and I can weigh in.

In short: there are better guitars our there for 100 bucks. The Rogue isn't the worst guitar out there for the price, but they're sure as hell far from best. It looks like others in this thread have already mentioned Fenders and Jasmines, which are far superior.

This one is 14 bucks cheaper and will out perform and outlast the Rogue. I have one myself as a beater guitar and it's great. The satin finish lets it ring and the neck is really comfy.

https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520260278&sr=8-2&keywords=takamine+jasmine

Here's a Fender FA-100. It's a great starter guitar that sounds even better with a decent set of strings. IF you can spend a bit more, bet a Fender DG-8 instead. Otherwise, this will do fine.

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-FA-100-Beginner-Dreadnought-Fretboard/dp/B075P9367B/ref=sr_1_8?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1520260380&sr=1-8&keywords=fender+acoustic+guitar


Epiphone makes a few good ones too, but Fender and Jasmine tend to outperform them. Avoid Luna (crap guitars that only look pretty), Rogue (not terrible but you can get more for you money), Mitchell (QC is awful. Have unboxed many with cracked tops, seperated fret boards, and missing parts), First Act (toys), and Ibanez (but only at this price point for Ibanez. They get way better once you go up a bit).

Don't forget to look at used stuff, either! A Used Seagull or Fender T-Bucket would be awesome finds and not too expensive.

Guitar!!!!


Congrats!!!

Eh, hopes for those fuckers who were born happy with a silver spoon in their mouth, never much cared for the hopeful.

When you look at things from a purely subjective point of view we are all stolen from a place of warm happiness, placed in a world that is cold and inhospitable where we struggle to eke out an existence worth having, spoiler we don't, and then we die. Real fun all that shit.

Hope isn't something that is going to fall in the laps of people like you and me. It just ain't gunna happen that way. There isn't any way to just spontaneously become hopeful because it's a crock of crap.

You gotta get by day by day. Find something simple that you can't go without. Maybe you like to cook

Maybe you like to play guitar

Maybe you like editing gay porn

Dunno, just try and find something you like cuzz every bright spot is a bit brighter when you hate everything.

And you know try to drink less, just makes it worse, I'm sure you know that, but boy is alcoholism not fun.

When someone ask what is a good first guitar, this is what I recommend. Yes, they are both more than $100. In my opinion no guitar under $100 is worth having. Why ? Under $100 dollars do not stay in tune, hard to fret and are junk. The better the quality of the instrument, the more dedicated you will be to learning it.

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https://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6

https://www.amazon.com/Alvarez-Artist-AD60-Dreadnought-Natural/dp/B0057GPINQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1541457690&sr=1-3&keywords=alvarez+acoustic+guitar

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Might can get those a little cheaper at local store....I think

Link if you want one

Yes she's playing an acoustic guitar. If you're looking to buy one I started with this cheap one and it sounds good to me. Good starting point I think

One strategy is to order inexpensive hobby related stuff from amazon and pray that you'll actually get into it.

a simple-to-decent accoustic guitar

a cross stitch kit

art stuff

if you want to get into something really niche you could try to learn how to do linoleum printing

IDK this might not be so helpful but maybe it was a little helpful. Most of this was art related b/c that's what I think of when I think hobbies I guess, but you could also check out raspberry pi / arduino projects if that's more up your alley.

Does he want an acoustic or electric? If so, what's your budget? My son started when he was 11 on a full size, so a 3/4th size guitar may do the trick.

For electric, the Mini strats do the trick.

For Acoustic, I like the Yamaha JR1

These are usually mentioned as great. I personally have the 820 and love it....
Yamaha FG800 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C92QHLC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_Pt3DybFQBZM5Z

Buy a half sized or travel guitar, they aren't crazy great sounding but easy to bring around. I've used the Martin Backpacker before. Again it's not great sounding, but it works.

But in my opinion, get a Harmonica and learn to play while you're out hiking. It's the easiest instrument to learn and it doesn't weigh a thing.

http://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6 one of the best you'll get for under $500

I have that exact Seagull in my Amazon cart from a few weeks ago!!!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TO8ND8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=A3M2O3U6L5DL0B

I have one of these and I love it https://www.amazon.com/Traveler-Guitar-Ultra-Light-Acoustic-Electric-Travel/dp/B000OQI2CI. I have one of the mini amps that plugs right into the guitar and then you attach headphones to it. Gives me a whole travel rig that is compact and light.

Have you thought about getting a Martin backpacker guitar?

Every guitar I own.

I have a couple acoustics

• A shitty Peavy acoustic electric (don't know much more about it than that since it was a gift and was used to begin with)
  
  
• A Jasmine S35 that I bought online a while back because I wanted an acoustic and couldn't afford anything better)
  
  And a couple of electrics:
  
  
• A Gibson Maestro in an SG style. Got it from a friend as a gift when I first showed interest in playing guitar. He payed around $70 for it at the time.
  
  
• A First Act ME1959 Stratocaster that I got as a gift a couple of years after I started playing.
  
  I really wish I had the money to afford a not-shit guitar. Not even something great, just...not awful.
  
  That said, they get me buy and I've grown oddly attached to those hunks of junk. Especially my Maestro. I've had it since day 1, so it's like my baby. My shitty, shitty baby.

ok so this one is slightly out of your price range at $410, so if that knocks it out for you i understand. But this guitar has been recommended by several sites and players, and is made by Seagull (they make very high quality stuff.) its listed as an entry level instrument, but with my experience its actually a phenomenal guitar, especially at $400. So my advice would be to get this one (the seagull S6), and to spend the extra money for a guitar that will sound better than most other guitars, even those that are more expensive.


here's a link to one:

http://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421298981&sr=8-1&keywords=seagull+s6

Take a look at this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Takamine-S34C-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0002GXZK4/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

It's a Jasmine S34C and they are about $120. I bought it for my son after reading a lot of recommendations for inexpensive, but playable acoustics for a beginner.

I love to play this guitar. It has a nice natural flat finish, and it is very comfortable. I pick it up before my other acoustics...it just feels better than my more expensive guitars.

I did hear other reviewers complain that it needed a set-up after it was shipped, but you should probably do that with any new guitar, anyway...especially for a new player.

Good luck. Practice a lot, and let us hear how you are doing!

Check out the Fender CD 60 or Yamaha F310 - Both great beginner choices. Then also buy yourself a clip-on chromatic tuner, a capo and a beginner's songbook with the change. If you're self-teaching I highly recommend the justinguitar.com website/YouTube channel too. :)

I'd start with something like the Fender Natural Acoustic Guitar Kit. My learner's guitar was a $99 Lyons by Washburn from Target. It's a good guitar and I still play it.

youll probably never really have to buy another guitar if you get a cedar top s6 by seagull. The quality in tone at the pricepoint is uncomparable. The guitar sounds better than most $2000 martins too so Im not sure why they are still so cheap

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RW0GT6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484224724&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=seagull+s6+cedar&dpPl=1&dpID=51rQhkceweL&ref=plSrch

You seem to know what you're talking about.. what would you think of this?

As far as acoustics go, the Seagull S6 is a lovely moderately priced instrument, 400 bucks or so which is a tad pricey perhaps. Plus it's made in North America. The reviews at Amazon are compelling: http://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

There was a post the other day in here about this Jasmine guitar. I played one a few weeks ago, played every string at every fret - no buzz, and the intonation was fine. For $100 bucks, it's definitely a good buy and one that you wouldn't have to be concerned about should it get blown up. There's a version without the cutaway that's about $20 cheaper.

The seagulls are great guitars that fall right in that price range. I'm planning on getting one myself in the near future.

http://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309656601&sr=8-1

I had a $99 Takamine from Guitar Center and it was great, till I dropped it and broke the headstock off. It was not this one it had a pickup in the bridge. That said people seem to like these.


http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG

My main acoustic is this http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/acoustic_guitars/yamaha/fg700s/index.html

It rreally sounds good but the fret markings can be a pain. They are small and the 3rd fret is not marked. I played every thing guitar center had under ~$600 and this is the one I picked.

If you want a cut-away used might be better. When I buy a guitar I first make sure I like the tone and playability(action, neck thickness and width). Play Every string on every fret to make sure there is no buzz or dead spots. Good luck. You don't need to spend a lot to get a great guitar these days.

Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar and a new set of strings fits your budget.

Read the reviews.

There's the Martin backpack guitar.

Also, I have one of these and it's spectacular. Here's a side-by-side so you can get an idea of what it looks like in real life.

But, because of the short scale it's tuned A - A instead of E - E, which means your chord fingerings will be different. (IE the shape you're used to for G major makes a C major in this tuning). I've tuned it down to E, and it's workable, but the strings are pretty floppy.

Have you considered this?

Look at the Martin Backpacker guitar. It’s a lot more packable and sounds surprisingly good given its small body.
Martin Steel String Backpacker Travel Guitar with Bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P63U74/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_izmqDbZGHTSW0

With this kind of thing, you really get what you pay for.

I know this is a fair bit more than you want to spend, but in the grand scheme of things, not much. If you're reasonably serious about it, do yourself the favor and spend the extra money on a guitar that's actually going to sound decent and won't go out of tune every five seconds, that won't have as many intonation problems. That won't look and feel cheap.

Yamaha actually makes some really great sounding, great playing low end guitars. I highly recommend them.

For what it's worth, there are some very playable and decent guitars that aren't extremely expensive.

I got a Jasmine 7 years ago for $80 on Amazon and it plays very well. The tone is good, the tuning is solid, the action is good, and it holds pitch very well.. It's nothing amazing, but it's absolutely playable and decent and I've even used it at gigs. It's my beater that I can just grab and currently keep it tuned to open D for messing with slide stuff (still no buzz even tuned down).

I understand the importance of decent instruments that won't hamstring beginners (there are lots of terrible beginner keyboards out there), but I think you can definitely go much cheaper than the $3-600 range that a lot of people would recommend and still get a very decent instrument.

Guitar manufacturing has just gotten better over the years. There's always a point of diminishing returns in instrument pricing. The entry point for something that doesn't sound like shit and stays in tune used to be much higher than it is now. But it's amazing what you can get for a fairly low price these days. Yes, there is absolute garbage out there that's barely more than a toy, but at the same time, experienced players have a bad habit of trying to suggest that beginners needs instruments that they really don't.

Kids aren't going to need or appreciate the subtleties of a very nice instrument and so long as the instrument doesn't hamstring them, then there's no reason to start at a significantly higher price point than you need to, especially being uncertain that they will keep it up.

I might get down voted, but this is the guitar I've had for years. Don't let the price fool you, it's an awesome guitar. Good luck.

I have this guitar. Like many others here I went aggressive while tuning and ting... string snapped. Happened after 3 months of purchasing it. After that I realized it's hard to change strings with the guitar head it has. I should have bought something with head like this one.

I'm good with A, D, E, G chords and can change between them now.

Tutorials I use are:

• justing This one is really good.
  
  
• For chords and strumming I check out videos from this channel.
  
  Took me ~5-6 months to get hold of aforementioned chords. Only weekends ~20-30 mins practise.
  
  Long way to go and become good. :)

I ordered the following after reading over reviews on Amazon, the internet and watching some videos.
https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG

> the ones I've seen on Amazon are pretty cost effective for a SS exchange.

Good call, i didn't realize that.

Gonna pick up a guitar to see if I like it. Would anyone recommend either of these?

https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496175112&sr=8-4&keywords=guitar

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JNQ80Q/ref=psdc_11971291_t2_B0002F58TG

Follow up question, is 41" the usual length of a guitar? The jasmine is listed as 48" whereas the second one is listed as 41"? Which would be the proper size to learn on? Are they the same, am I retarded? You tell me.

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Steel-String-Backpacker-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0002IL37Y

I started my brother out with a Jasmine S34C and I personally loved to play it. Very nice sounding guitar with a low price point. Nicely built and beautiful.

Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar, Natural https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_OphKwbXZRPKJ7

It is currently $80. I bought it a week ago and have been happy with the purchase. However, I know nothing about guitars, but the reviews speak for themselves.

Also, if you go electric, get something like this. I have one and it helps when practicing while everyone else is sleeping. :)

I have a Washburn Rover that I keep under my desk at work and love it. Unlike most travel guitars, it has a full-scale neck. Case is very sturdy, too.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00064TZYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_NoPJwbRT5G4EV

Do you think this is better than going for a Seagull Entourage Rustic or a similarly priced Art & Lutherie for a first guitar?

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Takamine-S34C-Cutaway-Acoustic/dp/B0002GXZK4

That one seems to be very reasonably priced with great reviews. Metal strings though. Gut strings are really for classical (mostly). If you want to play popular music, I'd learn to like metal.

Oh, and I didn't just google "cheap guitar", I've been playing for 30 years. I've looked at that guitar before for other people (although no one I know has one).

My very first guitar was this 3/4 size Yamaha acoustic. It wasn't bad, especially since I was a beginner and I was young at the time too. It really strengthened my fingers as well since it was an acoustic.

I feel like my first electric should be on here too, because it was just bad. It was this shitty Silvertone starter package. Everything in there was just bad, from the guitar that just hurt to play and the shitty pickups and action to the extremely trebly solid-state amp to the shitty tutorials. It was enough for me as a beginner, but after 6 years playing with it, I really needed a replacement.

I own this Fender its just like the other Fender but with a solid top and comes with some extras the other doesn't come with.

Get a full body "dreadnought" acoustic, my first was an Epiphone D-100 ($100), and 15 years later I still play it regularly. Great sound, and the low action makes it a lot easier to play than most other acoustics.

Don't listen to people telling you to drop $300+ on an instrument you can't play, there are plenty of good major-brand beginner guitars in the $100-200 range.

I have this version of the amPlug: http://www.amazon.com/Vox-amPlug-Metal-Guitar-Headphone/dp/B000ZMVAXO

It works decently well, but it kills me to use a cheap little headphone amp instead of the trusty 5150 combo that has served me well for 8 years. As for getting the bass version...that's a possibility, although then I feel silly for spending $250 on an amp in the first place, if I can't use it. I'd rather put that money into insulating/isolating the bass amp cab so it doesn't disturb the neighbor when practicing.

Really, you need to visit a couple local guitar shops and play a few guitars - even the ones outside your budget. The reason being is each guitar will fit you differently - the neck shape, width, thickness, the body depth and bout width, and of course, the sound you like to hear.

If you find a more expensive guitar that you like, then that company might have a similar, more economical brand and model that will fit your budget: Gibson owns Epiphone, Godin owns Seagull, Takamine owns Jasmine, etc.

Speaking personally, if I'm spending more than $100 I want to play it first. With that said, there is a Jasmine S35 on Amazon for $80 with an excellent review: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B0002F58TG/R3A0XMRVPGCB95/ref=cm_cr_dp_mb_rvw_2?ie=UTF8&cursor=2

I was shopping for a travel guitar, something I could take on the plane w/o worrying too much if it got crushed. I didn't buy one, yet.

I did buy an excellent Parlor, 0-size guitar last year for $350 - The Loar LO-216-NA. It's a small body with full length neck that joins at the 12th fret. It sounds awesome and I like the smaller body - I don't feel like I have stretch to fit around it.

I recently played a 00 sized Washburn that had an awesome sound, a slim C-shaped neck that joined the body at the 14th fret for about $300. I wish I had written down the model. That'll probably be my next guitar purchase.

I've been wanting to develop my nonexistent musical skills for a while and am getting a guitar. I figured I should get the cheapest reliable one I could find til I've proved I'll actually stick with it.

Can someone who knows guitars can tell me what is "expensive enough"/ what makes a good acoustic guitar? There are a ton of options.

$40 guitar

[$75 guitar](
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002F58TG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1511630573&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=guitar&dpPl=1&dpID=31GkeD%2BG0nL&ref=plSrch)

$135

You could always list it on Amazon. They're going for ~$299 used.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000TO8ND8/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all

Guitar Shops will probably offer you much less than it's worth in my experience. Craigslist is a good option for guitars, I sold my Ibanez acoustic in ~4 days.

It's a Gibson version of the 1931 Martin Dreadnought. So any Dreadnought style guitar will sound similar because dreadnought signifies a particular size and shape. The Epiphone DR-100 are about the cheapest Gibson Dreadnought - I think they're about $160 or less: https://www.amazon.ca/Epiphone-DR-100-Acoustic-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002F7IV2

How you mic an acoustic, or how you preamp it etc... will be responsible for much of the sound. No one can listen to the playback of a studio recording and differentiate between a $100 guitar and a $30,000.00 guitar. Side by side you'll notice a difference acoustically, but again, the $30k guitar will sound better only if you know it cost $30k. Guitar selection is a pseudo religious, romantic and spiritual sort of thing.

But, if you're going for someone else's sound acoustically, find out what piezo pickup that Miles guy is playing, and what preamp gear he's using. Then play some Dreadnoughts and see which one you like best.

If you get a guitar second hand, you can leave yourself enough cash to get it set up. Used guitar + pro setup is a better idea than mid-priced guitar no setup. Unless you buy a Martin, Gibson or Guild, you're likely to buy a guitar that will depreciate substantially the minute you get it home. So buy one that's a year old and pay for a tune up.

Holy cow, OP, you generous soul!! One thing I was hoping for this holiday was a guitar so I can finally start learning again. The one I've been looking at is this one but honestly as long as it has 6strings and is acoustic it's fine with me! Picks would be great too as I don't like fingerstrumming.

Alternatively, I was hoping for Pokemon Moon this holiday as well.

If this is out of your budget I 100% understand but I do want you to know that you are a kindred soul and have made a lot of people very happy. :)

Yamaha FG800

Maybe you can find a used Martin Backpacker. Brand new they're about $175 USD.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P63U74/

Jasmine S35 Acoustic (it's not acoustic-electric so it doesn't have any way to be plugged in). Down the line you may want to pick up a better guitar or if you like the sound of your acoustic guitar you could try picking up a soundhole pickup, installing a custom pickup, or if you're ambitious, doing a DIY pickup install.

At this point in the game man pick the cheapest thing you can find.

https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1468520965&sr=8-2&keywords=acoustic

Don't buy that. Never buy a guitar you haven't held in your own hands. But that should be the price range you're looking for.

Acoustics hurt the fingers but they make them stronger for when you want to start trying an electric guitar.

My tip for you, is to the hold the guitar at eye level horizontally as if it were laying on it's back. Look and see how far the strings are from the fret board at any given point along the guitar. They should be close enough that they don't hit anything but not so far that you have a hard time pressing it down all the way. (this is called the "action" of the guitar).

https://www.amazon.com/Seagull-S6-Original-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RW0GT6

This is my acoustic guitar and it's great. Not too bad of a price tag and a great guitar, highly recommend.

If you're travelling for the sake of entertaining others, I would probably get a Parlor Size steel string since nylon strings are usually really quiet. I just ordered the pink version of this guitar which seemed to be nice judging from youtube videos.

Or you could just buy a Washburn Rover, which comes with a sweet case ready to go. I got one off craigslist for $80 bucks and it sounds surprisingly great! It's decently loud and since it has a full scale net, it's easy to play. You just need to use a strap as it's a bit hard to hold without one.

http://www.amazon.com/Washburn-String-Travel-Acoustic-Natural/dp/B00064TZYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370964206&sr=8-1&keywords=washburn+rover

You can get a way better guitar for a third of the price.

Few quick searches.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Travel-Guitar-Acoustic-Steel-String-With-Truss-Rod-In-Neck-Strap-Case-Set-Up-/201465029696?hash=item2ee8406440:g:NZAAAOSwIwhWTw4e


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Applecreek-Acoustic-Travel-Guitar-w-Applecreek-case-great-sound-and-compact-/282113764144?hash=item41af4a6b30:g:fj8AAOSw0fhXl4d8

https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-JG-TR2-Travel-Guitar-Bag/dp/B002EB68RC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1469789673&sr=8-2&keywords=Go+guitar+travel+guitar

https://www.amazon.com/Washburn-String-Travel-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B00064TZYW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1469789694&sr=8-3&keywords=Go+guitar+travel+guitar

This one is the most pricey at just under 500$ but seems to be one of the better quality.
https://www.amazon.com/Traveler-Guitar-Escape-Acoustic-Electric-Travel/dp/B00DCM0GYS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1469789694&sr=8-4&keywords=Go+guitar+travel+guitar

If you have half an interest in acoustic, look for the Yamaha 700 series or a Seagull. Both really good bang for buck.

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1409335895&sr=1-1&keywords=jasmine+takamine

This guy right here, Jasmine Takamine S35. perfect for playing just chords for a mic night, and surprisingly great sound for the price ($89!!). I got one just to carry around so I wouldn't beat up my nice Taylor. I honestly can say it plays better than some other guitars 3 times the price, if you are just using it for just chords. You will need an external pickup though, but with that extra cash you can get a decent one.

Is there a difference between this and this? It looks like the second is acoustic-electric, but I feel like I'm missing something here.

I'd probably advise against both of those guitars. Its best to go with a well known brand if you're going for something around that price. A lot of those really cheap guitars are garbage (trust me, I have one). Paying a little bit more for a well known brand can sometimes guarantee a little bit of better quality since they wont want to slap their name on something very bad as it would hurt their more expensive models. Fender is one of the most well known brands out there, next to Gibson. This guitar will probably be a lot better quality, although it is a little more expensive.


http://www.amazon.com/Fender-FA-100-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0071NO7I0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406810964&sr=8-1&keywords=fender+acoustic


http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Acoustic-Instructional-Strings-Polishing/dp/B0092V7WJ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1406810964&sr=8-2&keywords=fender+acoustic


http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Acoustic-Hardshell-Instructional-Polishing/dp/B0092V7EJ8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1406810964&sr=8-3&keywords=fender+acoustic


I've put 3 links to the same guitar. One is just the guitar and a gig bag. The second is a guitar, gig bag, lessons DVD, strap, picks, cleaning cloth, tuner and strings. The last is the second package, only will a hardshell case instead of gig bag, a stand and a string winder (don't need the winder at all). I'd recommend the middle package.

These actually sound great and pack down nice and small. Martin Backpacker Guitar

I'd call it at least a draw

Buy this http://www.amazon.com/Martin-String-Backpacker-Travel-Guitar/dp/B000P63U74

Couple junior guitars up for sale. Both in near new condition.

Yamaha junior acoustic$75

Ibanez junior electric. $100

$150 for both

edit: Tried the fancy links but... fail... oh well, links still work

Do u think this is any good seen Alot of reviews on it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_629xCb2RG6QYS

Sounds like the Martin Backpacker

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-String-Backpacker-Travel-Guitar/dp/B000P63U74

200$, acoustic
I found this in Walmart today for 155 Canadian dollars

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-Acoustic-Strings-ChromaCast-Sampler/dp/B0077CTYY2

Is it good?

\> due to budget constraints I was thinking of learning to play through Fender Play

Another option: Amazon is currently offering 3 months of Fender Play with select purchases. Maybe consider something like this. Using the $500, or at least a portion of it, to augment the Fender Play with private lessons.

If it turns out it's something you want to stick with, then you can upgrade your guitar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-F310-Full-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B000RVYW7E/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1497638470&sr=1-5&keywords=acoustic+guitar

There were a few cheaper, but i wanted to go for steel string and get a decent male (yamaha). You could dave yourself £40-50 and get one a bit cheaper with nylon strings. There might be cheaper woth steel as well I'm not sure but either way you can get some aroind the 40-50 mark which according to the reviews are suited for beginners

Honestly, I have a Takamene Jasmine that I bought 8 years ago for ~$100.

It works just fine.

Here is a used one at GC:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Takamine/Jasmine-Acoustic-Guitar-113273305.gc

And here it is on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1497546428&sr=8-4&keywords=acoustic+guitar

Thoughts? https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-FG800-Solid-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B01C92QHLC/ref=sr_1_4?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1551121786&sr=8-4&keywords=yamaha+acoustic+guitar&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011 or https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-FD01S-Acoustic-Guitar-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B004BUAQEU/ref=sr_1_3?rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1551121786&sr=8-3&keywords=yamaha+acoustic+guitar&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011%2Cp_72%3A2661618011 or https://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-PC15ECENT-Performance-Concert-Acoustic-Electric/dp/B00I4T0EKK/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1551122266&sr=1-6&keywords=acoustic+concert&refinements=p_36%3A1253548011

The Yamaha F310 is one of the better beginner acoustics; it's a really solid instrument for £100 but it is the kind of guitar you 'grow out of'. You will want to upgrade at some point, so it might make sense to skip this level entirely.

At the lower end, every little extra you can spend will make a huge difference to the quality of the instrument you get. If you can step up to £250, the Yamaha FG700s is pretty much the undisputed king of this price range. It's awesome for the money. Demo here. It's about the leasto amount of money you can spend and still get a 'proper' acoustic; the kind that won't hold you back.

£400 goes to the Seagull s6, which punches way above it's price range. Made in Canada too.

Above that is lower end Martin/Taylor/Gibson territory - the Taylor Big Baby is a favourite of mine if you ever get a chance to check one out.

Hey all, I'm a noob with guitars. I'm planning to buy a beginner's guitar to learn a few basics and try out some of my favorite tracks. Is Amazon a good place to shop for them? My budget is quite small, probably around $50.

Is this a good guitar? The reviews are decent.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Acoustic-Guitar-Starter-Package/dp/B0049J4O0K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1493590046&sr=8-3&keywords=Guitar

Gretsch Jim Dandy. I've been playing guitar for 21 years and I own many, both acoustics and electrics. I can honestly say without hesitation this is the best 150 bucks I've ever spent on a guitar. It's 3/4 parlour sized and the construction is fantastic. Top to bottom, a wonderfully playable guitar. Check out this old guy. He stuck a pickup in his.

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So don’t get the nylon string classical guitar. It is purpose built with its nylon strings and wide neck for classical music.

Acoustic-electrics are made to take acoustic sound and amplify it louder. An acoustic-electric still produces sound from its body like an acoustic guitar, so plugging it in won’t help make it quiet.

If you want to play acoustic, just get an acoustic. You can get a better guitar for less not spending extra on electronics you won’t use. You can play an acoustic guitar softly enough to not disturb neighbors, and if you want to play pop get a steel string guitar. Finger picking/strumming is great for pop music and can be played as softly as you like. This would be an example of a good starter Yamaha acoustic. There are some even cheaper ones too. Here’s an even more budget friendly starter pack

If you would prefer an electric guitar, they have solid bodies and produce noise though magnets called pick-ups rather than the shape of their hollow bodies via sound holes like acoustics and acoustic-electrics. An amp is required to project this sound from the pick-ups, and with a headphones you can direct all the sound to the headphones. You can technically play without an amp but it’s very quiet and doesn’t sound good. These are great starter guitars but you’ll need an amp and headphones.

You can also find cheap electric starter kits that come with amps from squire and epiphone.

Just to reiterate once more, an acoustic-electric seems like the worst choice for you because it’s sole purpose is to make the acoustic sound louder, which is the opposite of what you want. Get an acoustic or electric, but not an acoustic-electric imo.

Do you need it to be full sized? I played around with a Gretsch Jim Dandy and it felt good to me - I liked the thick neck on it. The sound wasn't bad either - not what you'd get out of a dreadnaught or full bodied acoustic but not bad. I'd try one out at a store if possible, to see if it's for you (actually, that's what you should do whether it's for this guitar or any other)
https://www.amazon.com/Gretsch-G9500-Jim-Dandy-Flat/dp/B00BEYDFA8/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1502579864&sr=1-1&refinements=p_4%3AGretsch

> I have wanted to do something like this myself for awhile, but lack equipment and a guitar;

You should! This subreddit definitely could use more content. It's clear that I take the quantity over quality approach, at least currently.

I don't use any special equipment. Just a computer with a mic and the program Audacity which is completely free.

The guitar I use is a Takamine Jasmine which is only $80 on Amazon with free shipping. I'm sure it doesn't compare to really expensive high quality guitars, but it's certainly better than nothing!

> if I may make a suggestion, try familiarizing yourself with common chord structures in different modes...

Thanks, I really should. Right now, I don't know music theory about chords and such at all.

I took your advice and /u/scharwenkadh's: https://youtu.be/dS08qRgBbzA
It sounds better, though obviously there are still lots of mistakes.

Make my way home in daylight. Once home, take stock of what provisions are available. House has oil heat, but garage has wood/coal furnace/stove. Plenty of seasoned wood in backyard. Generator for temporarily operating well pump for fresh water (assuming the generator is unaffected and operable). If not, then keep inground pool relatively clean and continue chlorinating for drinking water. There are also a few springs in the backyard that flow fresh water when the water table rises.

IF transportation is necessary, start up the restored '72 Plymouth Duster, which should largely be unaffected by an EMP/solar flare.

Load the guns and keep extra ammo nearby. No children, so child access isn't a big worry.

Keep self busy with reading, home making, musical instruments (trombones, sax, drums, clarinets, acoustic guitar (and this cutie http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Steel-String-Backpacker-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B0002IL37Y... the electric bass/amp would be kind of useless) .

Otherwise, weather it out as best I can. IF long term, I can reference the first 3 Foxfire books for edible plants and butchering info, as well as a few survival books I have.

I'd recommend something like parlor guitar rather than either of those. The cordoba one would be tuned much higher than a regular guitar, and I wouldn't recommend a nylon string unless you want that particularly (if that is what you want then great). The backpacker is closer but it will have much less volume and fullness than something more conventional. Some options: ibanez gretsch recording king.

thanks so much man this has been really helpful. I wish they'd have a disclaimer in YT tutorials instead of just saying "yeah tune down all your strings am an octave for this song!"


Looked up a soundhole humidifier, is it worth getting one for a cheap guitar I got for free ([it costs about 40 on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049J4O0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1480955632&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bag+nylon+string+guitar&dpPl=1&dpID=51X%2BKuY9AcL&ref=plSrch) , had steel strings and body damage on it when I got it, to give you an idea of its condition).

edit: shit I think it was meant to have steel strings just looked at its amazon page

Hopefully I get to replace it with a real guitar soon, I'm thinking of getting an electric, a [Yamaha Pacifica] (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Pacifica-PAC012-Electric-Metallic/dp/B0002GZWZ0) because it's entry level and versatile ($150, twin humbuckers plus single coil), and the two styles I'm interested in are blues and grunge. A lot of those songs take a ton of arranging to sound interesting and 'full' on acoustic without pedals etc [this guy is my favorite example] (https://youtu.be/rwpi6vkiAgA)


At the same time I want to replace the classical with a proper acoustic, so I'm fairly torn on what to do.

Okay, at the risk of being laughed at, I'll throw my suggestion into the discussion. Jasmine by Takamine.

Here are the reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Takamine-S35-Acoustic-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG

It really is a decent very cheap guitar that you can learn on without risking much money at all. For the price it cannot be beat. Don't let the cheap price fool you.

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1449111088&sr=8-4&keywords=acoustic+guitar

I just started playing the guitar and I have this guitar. It's 5 bucks above your limit but maybe someone could lend you 5 bucks for something? It's a really nice guitar for the price. To me, fingerpicking the acoustic is beautiful and it's easy to impress friends because you could pick up an acoustic anywhere and play it.

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Strings-Instructional/dp/B00AZM8YLA

It was this. Solid spruce top, rosewood fretboard. I bought it at a shop tho, to avoid quality control issues.

Hey, you're like me! I also started playing the guitar seriously only this January.

• Item which would most make you seem like an old posh Englishman.
  
  (Because this would be perfect for my posh englishman fountain pen collection. And it would look great next to my cigar humidor.)
  
  
  
• Most "oh god, I would never be seen with this in public" looking item.
  
  (Probably because I'm a guy, and this is on the wishlist because I'm trying to buy this as an aniversary gift for my babe <3)
  
  
  
• Most phallic looking item.
  
  (I guess this would be it!)
  
  
  
• Most geeky item.
  
  (Oh god ಠ_ಠ)
  
  
  
• Item which would most help you achieve a goal.
  
  (I've been trying to save for this baby for a while, so that I can turn it into a wineador. See this for explination. Humidor + Wine Cooler to keep tempeartures at bay.)
  
  
  
• Best item to bring to a deserted island.
  
  (Because you'd go insane on an island without music.)
  
  
  
  
  Everything but the geeky item is on the RAOA list. The geeky item is on the other list. Thanks for the opportunity! <3 <3

There are no <$80 good beginner acoustic guitars.

There is however a <$85 good beginner acoustic guitar!

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380636015&sr=8-1&keywords=takamine+jasmine+guitar

I've been looking into getting one of these http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-JR1-Size-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B00009J580

THE GUITAR!

is it a problem that the closest thing i have to metal tone comes through this http://www.amazon.com/Vox-amPlug-Metal-Guitar-Headphone/dp/B000ZMVAXO

I just got this guitar for $80 with free shipping and am very pleased with it!

I've only been playing for about a year (started with an electric) but have gotten pretty decent with self-teaching. If you search around for "free guitar lessons" in google you'll find plenty of results (About.com has a decent one). There are also a lot of youtube lessons and a book with CD might be helpful if you want to learn how to read music.

I'd recommend going acoustic first if you're unsure whether you want to stick with it. I sprung for an OK first guitar (electric) and a decent amp since I knew I really wanted to learn. I've heard that electric is a little easier to learn but who knows if that's true.

Good luck getting started! I really enjoy playing to pass the time (when I have some)! Feel free to PM me or reply with questions, etc., although I may not be the best person to ask, lol.

http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Takamine-S35-Acoustic-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346802946&sr=8-1&keywords=takamine+s35

my dad used to have a Martin backpacker which was quite nice. http://www.amazon.com/MARTIN-BACKPACKER-TRAVEL-GUITAR-ACOUSTIC/dp/B0002IL37Y

I prefer Yamaha, likely as it is what I started on. Not only are they great instruments but are built to last, I still have (and use) my Yamaha from back when I started.

You will likely get a different answer for every person you ask, however I would suggest something like this, personally.

maybe?

Have you looked into travel guitars? There are several manufacturers that make full scale guitars that will fit in the overhead bin of an airplane.

Some examples:

Ultra-light

Traveller Guitar

These guitars are not the same as your Seagull, but they travel superbly.

I see you have a guitar starter kit on your wish list and it's pretty and blue, but let me beg you not to buy that one! I had the same one because I just needed something cheap to learn on and I loved the color. It is the biggest piece of crap. It just simply fell apart! It was pretty much glued together in random places and not even playable. The strings either laid flat on the fret or didn't reach at all. I would suggest one of the following starter kits instead. They come with everything you need to get started . I know they're not blue, but at least they will last longer than one day :)

$99 kit

$149 kit

Dang girl, thanks for the contest!! Please surprise me if I win! Thank you!

I started to learn on an old guitar that I found in my parent's basement with super high action (strings were high above the fretboard). It was awful. I got this one and changed the strings, and I've never had issues with it. I'm sure it's not the greatest but it sounds fine and is great to learn on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002F58TG/ref=cm_cr_srp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

I have this amazing dreadnought acoustic, and it is awesome. It's a really great sounding guitar for $60. definetly good for beginners.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004BZU4OW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1419836299&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=41NiCJYVLlL&ref=plSrch

Acoustic guitar Yamaha FD01S, bought few month ago for practice on amazon. Leaving soon and not sure how to carry it on plane. PM for details.

I bought this guitar from Amazon a couple of months ago, and it is really amazing what you get for the price. I totally would recommend it if you're just starting off.

Hello little martian,
I recommend the acoustic [Jasmin guitar]http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-S35-Acoustic-Guitar-Natural/dp/B0002F58TG/ that you can find on Amazon for 80$. (US)

I bought it myself JUST to try it out to see if it was worth recommending to beginners. (I've been playing for 15 years now)

I think this is the perfect beginner guitar for many reasons:

• it's dirt cheap (even if you have money and would like a nice guitar, wait until you know how to play, that way you will know what sound you like, and will be able to choose the perfect guitar for you that will last you years)
  
• it sounds great for a guitar at that price. I've never seen anything like it.
  
• it's an acoustic guitar so you don't need Anything else
  
• you can bring it anywhere and not be scared to ding it. (Think playing songs in a park, on the beach, etc.)
  
• It looks like a nicer guitar ;)
  
  This is the perfect guitar to learn how to play your first songs.
  Don't spend to much time choosing one and start learning!
  
  Cheers.
  
  ps: how do you plan on learning ?

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Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar, Natural
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002F58TG/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

I've owned two of these and I couldn't complain a bit