Choosing an Acoustic Guitar

Before we even start learning to play the  Guitar we need to think about Choosing an Acoustic Guitar. Choosing the right guitar size for you body type can make all the difference. We all come in different shapes and sizes and so do guitars. Get this right and it will make learning to play so much easier. You must feel comfortable with your guitar it must fit with your body shape and the size of your hands and fingers, if the fretboard is to wide or narrow you will find it difficult to play and you might as well just give up now trying to learn to play the acoustic guitar.

Choosing an Acoustic Guitar

So what Size Acoustic Guitar should you buy.

• 1/4 size guitar for guitarists ages 4 to 6 and between 3 feet 3 inches and 3 feet 9 inches tall
• 1/2 size for 5- to 8-year-olds between 3 feet 10 inches to 4 feet 5 inches tall,
• 3/4 size for ages 8 to 11 with a height between 4 feet 6 inches to 4 feet 11 inches.
• Full Size age 12+ and over 4 feet 11 inches (adult Size)
• The heights and age guidelines mentioned in this article are loose guidelines and don’t apply to everyone. Height, hand and body size all play a part in what size guitar is right for you. The best way to find the right guitar size is to try out a variety of sizes in your local music store.

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Next question when  Choosing an Acoustic Guitar is – What is the acoustic guitar for? Is it just for your own pleasure or do you want to use it in a band? Are you going to be finger picking, strumming or both? How loud do you want it to be?

Cheap guitars don’t sound good, they will go out of tune quickly, and they won’t feel as good for the player. It may be very tempting to get your own acoustic guitar at a very cheap and unbelievable price, however, it will only turn you off the music rather than encourage you to learn and play your own. You don’t need to buy the most expensive brand, especially if it is your first acoustic guitar. However, you will need to spend a reasonable amount of money to buy a good instrument.

Also consider what the acoustic guitar is made of. Cheap guitars are made of plywood or laminated wood, while the more expensive will normally use solid woods the cheeper guitars have inferior resonance qualities, and tend to fall apart more easily. Spruce or cedar is the best wood for an acoustic guitar top. Mahogany and curly maples are the more popular ones for the back, sides, and neck of the guitar. Ebony and rosewood are considered to be the best woods for the fretboard. Make sure to avoid buying a guitar that has a painted or stained fretboard unless you are after a particular look.  If you have the money to spend then buying a solid wood acoustic guitar is the best option as they give a much better sound.

Well I hope we have helped you at acoustic guitar learn to play and good luck Choosing an Acoustic Guitar.

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