There are a few things to consider before you purchase your new acoustic beginner guitar. If you are able to afford a high-quality guitar, by all means indulge yourself and get it. The price tag may be higher but you will find that the quality will be reflected in the ease of playing and in the tone of the guitar as well. Two acoustic guitars stand out in the high end beginner guitar category. The Seagull S6 makes a fine acoustic beginner guitar of high quality, that plays well enough to take a novice guitar player well into advanced technique. It is priced in the $400-500 range. Also in this price range is the Washburn D10S. This instrument was ranked as #1 by Acoustic Guitar Magazine in a comparison of guitars under $500. While both guitars represent a significant investment for the starting guitarist, they are both very playable instruments of a quality that is capable of keeping pace with the new players ability as it grows for many years. 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. Don't waste your money on those cheap guitars you can find for under $100 at the local discount store. Even an experienced player would have trouble with these. They're poorly made and often have an overly high action, as there tends to be too much space between the strings and the fingerboard. A cheap guitar is frustrating and not fun to play, so buy a good quality acoustic beginner guitar. 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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