Re: Acoustic for young beginner

ARLOWE wrote:
Nil formulated the question :
My 8-year old nephew is interested in learning guitar. My sister is willing to spend up to $200 on an instrument. I volunteered to help find something suitable. He says he likes "country music", so I figure a steel-string acoustic would give him some of the sounds he likes.

I know there are tons of decent electrics available for not much money. But how about acoustics? I'd like to get him one that's as good-
sounding and easy-to-play as possible for a starter instrument. It should also be somewhat smaller than a dreadnought (parlor or OM sized?)

Can anyone recommend any brand names or online sources for such an animal? Any other thoughts?

I'm pretty sure you could get a Squier Stratacaster for $200.00.



Don't start the kid on an electric. It'll make him a crappy guitar player.
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