Children's acoustic guitar

bradfromtampa · Post by **bradfromtampa** » Mon May 18, 2009 1:31 pm

I'm thinking about taking guitar lessons with my daughter at our neighborhood clubhouse and I'm looking to get her a low cost acoustic guitar. Any suggestions?

darjama · Post by **darjama** » Tue May 19, 2009 6:56 am

how cheap, and how small is your daughter? yamaha isn't a bad budget option, they've got a 3/4 size dreadnought for around $100 new. There's also those daisy guitars that come in girly colors, not sure how they sound, but it could help grab her interest.

mikeyc · Post by **mikeyc** » Tue May 19, 2009 7:42 am

I've played some 1/2 size acoustics from either Kona or S101 that are not too shabby. Should easily be less than $100.

Jasmine s-35's are pretty good full size acoustics. Those can usually be had for around $80 or less.

llmonty · Post by **llmonty** » Tue May 19, 2009 8:36 am

yes, depending on how old/size I really liked the tone of the First Act 1/2 size that I found I think even at toy's R Us -- seriously. I found myself really digging it and playing it myself on the couch -- much to the chagrin of my son.

http://shop.firstact.com/PublicStore/(X ... eSupport=1

They really should be POS, but the sound pretty cool.

JWL · Post by **JWL** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:33 am

It's important that a beginner's guitar be actually playable, or better yet easily playable, or the new player will get discouraged.

If I were getting a guitar for my daughter, I'd try to scrape together $250 for this: http://www.wechterguitars.com/models/travel_series

After, of course, seeing what the local used market had to offer.

Rolsen · Post by **Rolsen** » Tue May 19, 2009 10:04 am

Have you considered an electric guitar? You could score a 'starter pack' from any banjo-mart for around $250. Electrics are easier to learn on, plus your daughter would likely better relate the sound of an electric to her favorite band, be it Jonas Bros or whatever - further inspiration to keep at it. What kid listens to acoustic music?

RefD · Post by **RefD** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:34 am

Rolsen wrote:What kid listens to acoustic music?

mine are into Pete Seeger, actually.

Madguitrst · Post by **Madguitrst** » Thu May 21, 2009 9:28 pm

A Tacoma Papoose is a cool little instrument.

ThePaloverdeBeetle · Post by **ThePaloverdeBeetle** » Fri May 22, 2009 7:45 am

Actually me too. I can't stop playing my son's "First Act" guitar. Had for 20 clams at ToysRus. Sounds great!

ubertar · Post by **ubertar** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:37 am

llmonty wrote:yes, depending on how old/size I really liked the tone of the First Act 1/2 size that I found I think even at toy's R Us -- seriously. I found myself really digging it and playing it myself on the couch -- much to the chagrin of my son.

http://shop.firstact.com/PublicStore/(X ... eSupport=1

They really should be POS, but the sound pretty cool.

I like the strawberry. Psychedelic!

Jeff White · Post by **Jeff White** » Fri May 22, 2009 9:30 am

Find a used Baby Taylor. It's great for everyone.

I totally miss mine.

Jeff

AstroDan · Post by **AstroDan** » Sun May 24, 2009 8:02 am

I was going to recommend the Baby Taylor, as well - but if you can get a playable, decent sounding acoustic for $20 go for that first.

bradfromtampa · Post by **bradfromtampa** » Sun May 31, 2009 9:26 am

Thanks for the replies! My daughter is 7 and very small. I like the idea of the electric, but also thought the acoustic is something we could leave sitting around and just pick up and play. Unfortunately the classes won't fit in our schedule, but I still want to get her a guitar. My wife and I want to have instruments in the house for the kids.

darjama · Post by **darjama** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:56 am

my father-in-law just got our son a ukulele. He's 15 months old, so he can barely hold the thing, but he does like to strum it. Maybe that's not a bad place to start for a seven year old. She won't worry about it being uncool at that age, right? And it's easy to pick out a melody and play simple chords, the standard tuning is an open Am7.

lysander · Post by **lysander** » Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:23 am

+1 on the electric being easier to play, especially for a beginner-level instrument.

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