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Choosing Your 1st Acoustic Guitar

Guitars are stringed instruments and are of two types i.e. acoustic guitars and electric guitars. Acoustic guitars are those guitars that are loud enough to be heard and sound great without amplification. A sound hole is the distinctive feature of it.

Acoustic Guitar

We recommend you to keep 3 aspects in mind before buying an Acoustic Guitar.

01

THE BUDGET

Shortlist the manufacturers who optimise their craft the maximum in your budget.

Pick the guitars to physically get a feel of it. Remember to look for features that may add if willing to spend few extra bucks.

02

THE SOUND

Different woods, string types etc., determine the sound of the guitar.

The only way to understand what we are saying is to try as many guitars in your price range as possible. Attentive ears will do the trick.

03

THE FEEL

Different woods, string types etc., determine the sound of the guitar.

The only way to understand what we are saying is to try as many guitars in your price range as possible. Attentive ears will do the trick.

While choosing a guitar for kids, there are two aspects to consider: age and height.

The following chart below will help you to choose easily the right guitar for your child:

Age	Height of the Child	Guitar Size	Total Length
4-6 years	– 3’9″	1/4	– 30.5 inches
5-8 years	– 4’3″	1/2	– 34 inches
8-11 years	– 4’8″	3/4	– 36 inches
10+ years	– 5’1″	7/8	– 39 inches
12+ years	From – 5’3″	4/4	– 39.5 inches

Attention!!! Do not confuse kid’s guitars with other types of small guitars, such as the parlor guitar or any travel guitars. The body is also reduced but the length of the neck is adjusted to the adults’ hands.

A good guitar shop has a good explains guitar salesman.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Choose the shop wisely.

Don't rush or get into anyone's words if you are not truly satisfied.

It’s okay to check other stores, other prices, other brands.

Don't buy a guitar just because of the brand name.

Your guitar should suit your needs. Hence keep looking at your checklist.

Our Recommendations

Note : Semi acoustic guitars come with already built in pickup and can be directly connected to the amplifier. It is recommended to buy only if you wish to perform on a stage someday. If not, acoustic guitars will be sufficient. Remember, you can fit a pickup manually later if you wish to and also can choose the quality of the same.

Brand Name	Model Number	Semi-Acoustic	Price Range	Over all Length in Inches	Scale Length
Yamaha	Yamaha F310 Dreadnought	No	Rs. 8000 – Rs 10000	41	643mm
Cort	Cort AD810 Dreadnought	No	Rs. 8000 – Rs 10000	41	643mm
Fender	Fender CD60 Dreadnought	No	Rs. 8000 – Rs 10000	43	643mm
Yamaha	Yamaha F280	No	Rs. 5000 – Rs 8000	40.5	–
Yamaha	Yamaha Fs100c	No	Rs. 8000 – Rs 10000	40	634mm

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