Beginner Acoustic Guitars - Top Choices

When looking at beginner acoustic guitars, there are quite a few great choices.

Learning the guitar is an exciting journey that can last a lifetime. To avoid frustration and maybe quitting in frustration (before you even really get a good start) - you'll need a guitar that will stay in tune and that's easy to play.

The old saying is usually true when it comes to acoustic guitars - you get what you pay for. You should spend as much as you can afford to get a quality instrument that you'll be happy and look forward to learning on. And most of the following beginner acoustic guitars will keep you happy for years to come.

You don't have to spend $500 - $1000 - especially when you're just starting out. You can get a nice playable instrument made of quality materials for $130 - $300. Try to stay away from the cheapest models - they're made of poor quality materials and are very hard to play. If all you can afford is something cheaper, either save up your money or buy a used one.

Don't rush into your purchase - take your time and visit your local music store. Try out as many guitars as you can - whether you can play or not - at least you'll get a feel for them. Pay attention to how easy it is to press down on the strings. And see if the size is right for you. Can you reach your arm over to strum it with no problem? Will your fingers reach up to make chords?

Acoustic guitars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes to accommodate just about every type of player. If you don't know how to play yet, take a friend along who knows how to play or ask a sales clerk to play it for you so you'll be able to get an idea of how it sounds.

Without further ado, here are some of the top acoustic guitars for beginners -

Jasmine by Takamine S34C NEX Cutaway Acoustic Guitar - This guitar is relatively lightweight with its mini-jumbo body. The cutaway body allows you easy access to all the notes on the neck. It features a Spruce top, Nato back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.

Price - $130

Squier by Fender SD-6 - This full-size dreadnought guitar is a good beginners choice. The Agathis top, back and sides project a nice full tone from the body. Features a rosewood neck and bridge. Squier is Fender's less expensive line of guitars.

Price - $140

Yamaha F335 - Yamaha is well known for producing quality acoustic guitars and this full-size dreadnought is no exception. It features a laminated Spruce top, Meranti sides and back, and rosewood fingerboard and bridge. It has a nice full sound and the string action is low - which makes it easy to play.

Price - $150

Applause AA13 Minibowl - This Cutaway Acoustic Guitar is ideal for smaller students or those who just prefer a smaller instrument - it's ¾ the size of a full-size Applause guitar. It also makes a good travel guitar due to its smaller size. It's durable and has low string action which makes it very playable. And the cutaway design will give you easy access to the upper frets.

Price - $150

Ibanez SGT120NT - Sage Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - This guitar features a solid Spruce top that gives you a nice full sound that will only get better with age. And it has mahogany back and sides. String action is low on this one and it's decorated with many stylish details.

Price - $180

Epiphone DR-200S - This full-size dreadnought acoustic guitar is an excellent starter guitar that features a solid spruce top for a rich, full sound that gets better with age. It features a mahogany body, neck and rosewood fingerboard.

Price - $200

Yamaha FG700S - This full size acoustic guitar is an excellent sounding guitar with a solid Sitka Spruce top. It features NATO back and sides and a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Like most Yamahas I've ever played it has low string action and really stays in tune well.

Price - $200 - $250

Fender DG100 - This full size dreadnought acoustic features a rich warm sound from its Englemann spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Features a solid feel and low string action for nice tone and playability.

Price - $250

Takamine G440C - This acoustic guitar features a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The cutaway body will allow you easy access to the upper frets. Its easy to play and puts out plenty of volume.

Price - $280

Epiphone EL-00 - This is a small-bodied guitar with lots of deep tone. It features a solid Spruce top, mahogany body and neck and rosewood fingerboard. The small parlor-style body is excellent for smaller players as well as those who just crave a smaller bodied guitar.

Price - $300

It's hard to go wrong with any of these beginner acoustic guitars. Just try a few of them out and find the one that feels the most comfortable in your hands.

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