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dazcoug
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I wouldn't get a teenager looking for a long-term guitar a mini.
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Looking to buy a guitar for my teenager for Christmas, any suggestions? And is
Buffalo
3:13pm
Guitar Center has good deals right now. If he's a beginner something like a
reagan21
3:17pm
You would not recommend nylon strings? I'm seeing some people recommend
Buffalo
3:22pm
Nylon can be a little easier to learn on, but as soon as he learns, he'll want a steel string guitar
Greg Kite's 'stache
3:24pm
can you switch out the strings or does nylon always stay nylon?
Buffalo
3:25pm
no you can switch, but why add a step.
reagan21
3:27pm
I would not recommend putting steel strings on a classical/nylon string guitar.
CopperLix
3:28pm
And get the strings sharpened so that his fingers bleed more easily. That will
spoxjox
3:26pm
Nylon is not as harsh on your fingers, but you want to build up calluses
reagan21
3:26pm
I would. For that, see this post
Icecat
3:35pm
Nylon is certainly better to start, but most skip that step
NGB
3:38pm
It only took a few days for my kid’s fingers to stop hurting with steal strings
Shawarma
3:43pm
We bought our daughter one after taking her to a music store to try out several. We didn't buy it then but
Soupie
3:18pm
If you're in Salt Lake, try Acoustic Music at 857 E 400 S. Both new and used at all levels
Greg Kite's 'stache
3:23pm
Acoustic Music is a good store. I approve.
CopperLix
3:26pm
I also endorse Acoustic Music.
scottfunkel
3:39pm
Heading there now, thanks
Buffalo
3:46pm
Don't go too cheap. If the action makes it hard to play, he might give up on it.
CopperLix
3:24pm
If acoustic, Yahama is a good starter guitar. Make sure the action is nice and
sakar12
3:31pm
How much do you want to spend? Sweetwater has the Taylor 114ce for $700. You could possibly get it for less on Reverb
Icecat
3:33pm
My kids guitar teacher convinced us not to go the cheap Yamaha guitar route.
Shawarma
3:34pm
Taylor is a real nice way to start. If people are spending all the money on
calvindyer
4:05pm
What’s your budget?
Nittany Cougar
3:35pm
He's a CB'er not named TNT. Budget: Unlimited
reagan21
3:38pm
Could I get something decent for 300-500?
Buffalo
3:38pm
yes
reagan21
3:39pm
Taylor mini’s are $499 on Amazon. Lovely guitars!
Shawarma
3:49pm
Would that be a good choice for a full-sized teenager?
Buffalo
3:49pm
I wouldn't get a teenager looking for a long-term guitar a mini.
dazcoug
3:54pm
Probably not.
Shawarma
3:59pm
Used Epiphone Masterbilt or used Tacoma is probably the best value you can get
dazcoug
3:50pm
Oh goodness, yes. Regular players can get something they’d think was good with
Nittany Cougar
9:25pm
Electric? Classical? Acoustic? Playability is the thing to start. Here is
calvindyer
4:03pm
Years ago I bought mine at Great Salt Lake Guitar Co. I think it's still around.
SoCalCoug
4:41pm
Sweetwater has the best customer service I've ever seen. Call them and tell them your story.
SJS
4:49pm
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