Electric? Classical? Acoustic? Playability is the thing to start. Here is

Dec 13, 2024
4:03:08pm

calvindyer All-American

the thing about guitarists. They go through their whole life collecting gear, guitars, straps, amps, pedals, etc.

What type of music do they want to play?

What do they listen to?

What is there age?

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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.

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