As per the Title:
Adult Female player, totally new to Guitar, but obviously has keen interest in Music.
She definitely wants to go down the Acoustic route, Steel Strings, not Classical. I've given her the lowdown on Justin Guitar and all that for lessons and beginner learning. Obviously I'd help her too.
The thing is "Price", now, even Justin recommends not buying too cheaply, especially an Acoustic. As I have no idea on Bang for Buck on Acoustics, I'd need advise from those more aware of such things.
I haven't broke it to her yet, but for a reasonable quality new Acoustic, I would guess that anything under £300 would be something that might prove to be lower quality and more difficult to play. I may be wrong though.
A £300 new Acoustic + Set Up be any better. Always the possibility of a good used one too I guess.
I'm sure this type of thread has been done to death, but any help is welcome.
Thanks.
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It's good that some of the options I mentioned have amp capability too and some lovely carves and fret access.
I'm just wondering about whether the Price vs Quality/Playability thing is a myth too? If it was Electric she was after, I would know exactly what to look for, but I'm a bit sketchy with Acoustics and the nuances between models, sizes etc.
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/61134/sarge/p1
Your friend would get more guitar for her money and it would have the benefit of having been played in and loosening up.
I got my Faith Mercury for under £300 & it's a superb guitar.
It's smaller than a Dreadnaught too, which I find more comfortable- comfort is quite important when you're learning as it makes the experience more enjoyable.
If it has to be new- Tanglewood, Sigma and Vintage are all brands I'd trust for under £300.
The Vintage Paul Brett range is VERY nice.
Less than 9 months old and hardly played as I prefer playing electric.
Slightly smaller body and contoured for comfort with a slighter shorter scale length for ease of play.
Feel free to PM me for details.
But if you can find a nice clean used guitar for £300 then you'll have a better guitar - £300 used equates to around £450/500 new
Either way and you should get a decent model for £300 ish - Notice you are in Sheffield so suggest you check out Rich Tone
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