Cheap Acoustic Guitars
The materials used to construct musical instruments are what drive the price. Wood is a big part of the cost of a guitar. Although guitars can be made from graphite or plastic, wood gives the sound you’re looking for even with cheap acoustic guitars. If you purchase a guitar that isn’t constructed from wood it won’t sound right to you and it may cause you to quit the guitar from sheer frustration. You are better off getting a cheap acoustic guitar crafted from wood than trying to save money with a plastic model that you will only disappoint you.
While not a cheap acoustic guitar, the Seagull S6 is actually an exceptional value for the price. To leave out this particular guitar in a discussion of beginner guitars would be remiss. This guitar has a beautiful solid cedar top with mahogany wood on the back and sides and is capable of producing a beautiful sound. Even professionals will keep this guitar for years, despite owning a collection of even more expensive guitars. Priced at $400-$500, it may be more than you were budgeting for; but, if you are serious about taking up guitar playing, you should give some real consideration into purchasing this guitar. Furthermore, an online search may help you find a deal on this guitar as it is a readily available model.
A solid, dependable choice for a cheap acoustic guitar is the Yamaha F310. It features a top of solid spruce along with a back and sides made from mahogany. The price might fit better for your budget, coming in at $150-$200 and it is a universal choice for the serious novice.
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.
Belcat Prener-LC Acoustic Guitar Preamp/EQ/tuner/piezo | US $29.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:23:41 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1976 Alvarez K. Yairi DY 74 Acoustic Guitar
 | US $500.50 (24 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:34:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
VINTAGE CONRAD ACOUSTIC GUITAR 1960'S-1970'S VERY NICE
 | US $99.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:46:13 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
1968 Vintage Martin 00-18C Classical Acoustic Guitar
 | US $1,025.00 (2 Bids) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:50:28 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Takamine f-385 12-string acoustic guitar
 | US $275.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Mar-09-2010 20:55:25 PST Bid now | Add to watch list |
Even if you are looking for really cheap acoustic guitars 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.
If you can’t pony up for a better quality acoustic guitar, try to buy one second hand instead. If you buy a used guitar, it will have already developed a full and rich tone that you will not find in a brand new one. Many stores have a special section for used cheap acoustic guitars and you can play each one until you find the one that suits your needs.
A solid wood top is a must-have, even for cheap acoustic guitars. A guitar with 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.
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