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Best acoustic guitar for beginners?

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  1. DONKWOOD DONKWOOD is offline

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    Jan 22nd, 2012 (1/22/2012 11:53pm)

    I was given guitar lessons as a gift recently. I've always wanted to learn how to play and the lessons were a great surprise. Now I'm motivated to actually learn. I cant take lessons without a guitar obviously lolz. What do you guys recommend? Dont need anything fancy or special but something decent I guess. Thanks~
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:03am) in reply to DONKWOOD

    What's your pice range? Take a look at seagulls..they get great reviews and u can pick up a used one for around 300-400
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:04am) in reply to bgro

    taylor big baby is a good one.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:11am) in reply to Nothingmaker

    I dont know about prices etc. Anything you guys could recommend would be great. I obviously dont want to spend too much
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:13am) in reply to DONKWOOD

    I got a Takamine when I was in that same spot...
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:35am) in reply to Nothingmaker

    Bigjohn, something like this?

    http://www.amazon.com/Jasmine-Takami...7277710&sr=8-6
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:40am) in reply to DONKWOOD

    Yamaha, only around $130 bucks
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:49am) in reply to Nothingmaker

     
    Originally Posted by Nothingmaker View Post

    taylor big baby is a good one.


    +1, just picked one up as my 1st guitar also and love it.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:50am) in reply to shinka

    Bought my first acoustic last year, a Yamaha FG730S. Think I got it for $250, but I forget. Anyway, I have nothing to compare it to really but I'm happy with my purchase and have only heard good things about the cheaper Yamahas as far as being solid for the price.

    http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...coustic-guitar
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 12:58am) in reply to shanetrain22

    I'm taking a guitar lesson class for beginners at school. I bought an Ibanez SGT120 Sage Series for $180. It's a beginners guitar that isn't too expensive.

    I got the Trans Red Sunburst. Looks pretty sweet. Plays great too.

    http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-S...06-i1172550.gc
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:01am) in reply to iLLNuGWichee

    Spend the 500 and get the Taylor Big Baby. Great sound/great guitar even when you become more advanced you will still love playing it.
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:03am) in reply to bgro

     
    Originally Posted by bgro View Post

    What's your pice range? Take a look at seagulls..they get great reviews and u can pick up a used one for around 300-400


    cosign on the seagull. you cannot beat the quality for the price. enjoy. learning this one tonite. edit: op i have played everything from yamahas to taks to ibanezs to nice taylors and martins. youre not ready for a taylor and a taylor bigbaby wil not prepare you to play a big guitar. i cannot stress how bad ass seagulls are for the price. only guitar i own other than my original yamaha.

    Edited By: phish42O Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:05 AM
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:05am) in reply to phish42O

    That dudes got a good voice.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:11am) in reply to TRMGM

     
    Originally Posted by TRMGM View Post

    That dudes got a good voice.

    yeah... he's fucking sickening. i really like this better than the original.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:17am) in reply to phish42O

    The Ibanez SGT120 seems like a great price for the product at $180. I looked up Seagulls on Amazon and kind of balking about paying $350-$500. I'll wait a bit more for others opinions but the SGT120 is looking good right now
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:32am) in reply to DONKWOOD

     
    Originally Posted by DONKWOOD View Post

    The Ibanez SGT120 seems like a great price for the product at $180. I looked up Seagulls on Amazon and kind of balking about paying $350-$500. I'll wait a bit more for others opinions but the SGT120 is looking good right now

    It's a good choice for a beginner. You won't invest a ton like the Taylor's and Seagull's. You don't need to invest a lot in your first guitar because you may not continue to play after you start to get into it. Then you won't have $400+ sunk into something you don't use anymore.

    Be sure to pick up some picks, a capo, and a guitar tuner with your same shipment if you get it online. I got free shipping on everything so it was a good value. It wouldn't hurt to get a beginners book either, although you can find used books other places I'm sure. Obviously you can use the internet too, but I don't like playing in front of my computer every time I play.

    Also, if you get it at guitarcenter then google a promo code and you should be able to find at least 10% off.
    Edited By: iLLNuGWichee Jan 23rd, 2012 at 01:38 AM
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:44am) in reply to iLLNuGWichee

     
    Originally Posted by iLLNuGWichee View Post

    It's a good choice for a beginner. You won't invest a ton like the Taylor's and Seagull's. You don't need to invest a lot in your first guitar because you may not continue to play after you start to get into it. Then you won't have $400+ sunk into something you don't use anymore.

    Be sure to pick up some picks, a capo, and a guitar tuner with your same shipment if you get it online. I got free shipping on everything so it was a good value. It wouldn't hurt to get a beginners book either, although you can find used books other places I'm sure. Obviously you can use the internet too, but I don't like playing in front of my computer every time I play.

    Also, if you get it at guitarcenter then google a promo code and you should be able to find at least 10% off.

    I understand why you say this, but in retrospect it is incorrect. A used seagull will retain its secondhand value and may appreciate over time. My first guitar was a yamaha which i still play today because it is a cutaway. However, it does not sound anything near a seagull. Nor is it as playable as a seagull.

    Playability is key for a beginner. Thats why so many people go with a baby taylor (low action). However, overall a seagull is the best guitar for value ever made and it is not even close. There can be no debate on this. It is fact.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:51am) in reply to phish42O

    I don't know enough about the subject to debate you on it. My opinion is I don't want to invest more than $200 in a guitar at a beginner. If you can find a seagull, hand me down or not, for that price then go for it. But I know for me, even if I quit for some time on the guitar I would never sell it unless I was just dying for money. So the seagull retaining it's value to me is a moot point.
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 1:53am) in reply to iLLNuGWichee

     
    Originally Posted by iLLNuGWichee View Post

    I don't know enough about the subject to debate you on it. My opinion is I don't want to invest more than $200 in a guitar at a beginner. If you can find a seagull, hand me down or not, for that price then go for it. But I know for me, even if I quit for some time on the guitar I would never sell it unless I was just dying for money. So the seagull retaining it's value to me is a moot point.

    I totally understand that. I did the same as you and even owned an Ibanez which I liked. I just can't stress how solid seagulls are. Sold my Martin and Taylor because I never played them (One reason being is that I wouldnt play my Taylor after a few drinks and never really got to know it because I treated it like a baby because it was so pretty).

    Get a Seagull
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 2:00am) in reply to phish42O

    lol that is kinda funny. I'll definitely keep the Seagull brand in mind once I start getting better. Right now I'm pretty much the pits but I'm keen to learning.
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 2:03am) in reply to DONKWOOD

    Who the hell gives guitar lessons as a gift to someone who doesn't own a guitar
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 2:05am) in reply to phish42O

     
    Originally Posted by phish42O View Post

    yeah... he's fucking sickening. i really like this better than the original.

    I checked out more of his Youtube vids, some good songs on his site.

    Yeah, he sounds exactly like the singer for Third Day.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 2:06am) in reply to phish42O

    got to agree with illnug. If I like playing and get halfway decent I guess I can look into a Seagull down the road. I think for now the SGT is my best bet. but thanks for the post Phish, I appreciate it
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 4:05am) in reply to DONKWOOD

     
    Originally Posted by DONKWOOD View Post

    got to agree with illnug. If I like playing and get halfway decent I guess I can look into a Seagull down the road. I think for now the SGT is my best bet. but thanks for the post Phish, I appreciate it


    for sure. most important thing is to enjoy playing. it will be very very frustrating at first. dont give up.
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 4:30am) in reply to phish42O

    Agreed with phish. Glad I could help out, donkwood.
     
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 4:33am) in reply to iLLNuGWichee

    Thanks guys. About to order the SGT now. Who knows, maybe I'll post up a youtube video in a year or so and all of OT can tell me to STFU, GTFO, etc etc
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    Jan 23rd, 2012 (1/23/2012 5:12am) in reply to XXEDPXX

    Agree with Yamaha. Lots of good ones cheap.
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    Feb 19th, 2012 (2/19/2012 1:57pm) in reply to C_Bomb

    Took my first guitar lesson yesterday. I can now play the rhythm to "Every Rose Has its Thorn". Holy shit, thats all I've been practicing today hahaha. Having a blast! I'm practicing my C, C add 9, Em and G now. Very frustrating for sure since I just started but also fun at the same time. Going to give it my all and hopefully stick with it. BTW the SGT-120 is a great guitar for me. My instructor even complimented it~
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