Acoustic Guitar Starter Package
The cost of material used is one reason for the cost of the instrument. Part of the final cost is wood, though not all guitars are made from wood. Some are graphite or plastic. However, the reason an acoustic guitar sounds the way it does is because of the wood it is crafted from. The sound of a guitar that is not made out of wood may cause you to give up learning because of the poor sound quality. A plastic guitar that you probably won’t like isn’t a wise investment. A better option would be to buy an acoustic guitar starter package made out of wood.
The Seagull S6 model isn’t the cheapest acoustic guitar there is but it offers extraordinary bang for the buck. You can’t talk about guitars for beginners without discussing this model. It comes with a top that is solid cedar and the sides and back are crafted from mahogany that gives it an attractive sound. It’s the sort of guitar that professional musicians hang onto, even though they own far more expensive guitars. Although $400-$500 might be more than you considered spending, you should really think about investing in this guitar. You might be able to find some online deals for this familiar and highly regarded musical instrument.
The Yamaha F310 guitar is a good choice if you are looking for an acoustic guitar starter package. It features a mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce top. At $150-$200, this guitar is much easier on your wallet. It is also a good choice for the serious beginner.
The next price range for cheap acoustic guitars is from $120-$150. A great selection in this category is the Epiphone DR-100. This guitar has a high quality spruce top with mahogany back and sides. This is a student instrument and you will have to upgrade at some point. If you don’t know how serious your interest in the guitar really is, then this is a good choice if you still want to obtain a decent quality guitar at a low price.
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Even if you are looking for a really cheap acoustic guitar starter package you are better off to avoid those with a cost below $100. Practically speaking, in the $100 price range there are no bargains. Many such guitars will be very disappointing. The cheap acoustic guitars under $100 are usually of such poor quality that may lead many inexperienced players to give up on learning to play guitar. This is particularly sad for young people, which are maybe at their first encounter with music and willing to play. So, stay away from those guitars under $100, since at that price you will not find stuff of even modest quality.
It’s better to get a second-hand guitar in good shape than the poor new one you may find at $80. Guitars have quite a long life and you may prefer a decent second-hand guitar with some personality to a new one of poor quality. The best move is to find a dealer with a large number of second-hand cheap acoustic guitars and then try them until you discover the one that suits you better.
A solid wood top is a must-have, even for a cheap acoustic guitar. A guitar with a solid wood top, instead of a plywood top, has a richer and fuller tone. A guitar with also the sides and the back made of solid wood is even better, if your budget allows it.
