Thanks for the info on the size of the guitar. I know this will come in handy when I shop.
Gilly Slinn said...
Welcome Amy!
As previous members have pointed out - there is a considerable price-range when it come to acoustic guitars - depending on a lot of factors: solid woods or laminates - the quality of construction etc. - and of course the brand name on the headstock.
I really would recommend trying out as many as you can in as many music stores you can get into. There's no substitute for getting an instrument into your hands - seeing how it feels - whether it's comfortable and suits your stature - how easy it feels to hold down basic chords ...
... and of course - how it sounds.
You don't need to pay a lot for a reasonable quality starter guitar (I'm English - so I don't know the prices over there ) but I gather a decent instrument should be available for around $200 upwards. If you can - try to get one with a "solid top" - ie. the top or soundboard of the guitar is made from a solid piece of wood - rather than laminated. They sound and age much better.
Julie mentioned her Taylor - which is certainly an excellent choice - though as you refer to you "short stature" maybe the "Baby Taylor" might suit you better. http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/Baby-Taylor
Most important of all though - try as many instruments as you can before you buy.
Good luck - and welcome to Songramp!
As previous members have pointed out - there is a considerable price-range when it come to acoustic guitars - depending on a lot of factors: solid woods or laminates - the quality of construction etc. - and of course the brand name on the headstock.
I really would recommend trying out as many as you can in as many music stores you can get into. There's no substitute for getting an instrument into your hands - seeing how it feels - whether it's comfortable and suits your stature - how easy it feels to hold down basic chords ...
... and of course - how it sounds.
You don't need to pay a lot for a reasonable quality starter guitar (I'm English - so I don't know the prices over there ) but I gather a decent instrument should be available for around $200 upwards. If you can - try to get one with a "solid top" - ie. the top or soundboard of the guitar is made from a solid piece of wood - rather than laminated. They sound and age much better.
Julie mentioned her Taylor - which is certainly an excellent choice - though as you refer to you "short stature" maybe the "Baby Taylor" might suit you better. http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/Baby-Taylor
Most important of all though - try as many instruments as you can before you buy.
Good luck - and welcome to Songramp!
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