Starter Acoustic Guitars

Looking for your first acoustic guitar? Well, we all start somewhere and this post is to guide you through the process of purchasing the perfect guitar. There are hundreds of guitars out there that all do different things so we understand how daunting it can be.

Well let’s start with starter packs, these are a perfect starting place because not only do you save money but you also getting everything you need in one place which takes away the complexity of having to shop around for extras.

Here are a number of starter packs that we recommend:

Yamaha C40 Performance Pack

Getting off to a great start is important; that goes for playing the guitar as well as anything else. Fortunately, the Yamaha C40 Performance Pack offers everything you need if you’re serious about learning how to play. For starters, there’s the reliable Yamaha C40II, a classical guitar that’s highly recommended by many music schools for good reason. Yamaha instruments are known for their excellent price to quality ratio, and the C40II is no exception. Combining a spruce top, dark meranti sides and back, a nato neck and a rosewood fretboard, this classical guitar produces a lovely balanced tone with the sparkle of spruce and the warmth of mahogany-like meranti. In short, you or your kid will enjoy this instrument for years to come.

Once you’ve started learning how to play, you’ll quickly realise that you need more than just a guitar. A gig bag, for instance, is an indispensable accessory, especially if you have to bring your guitar with you to your lessons. The same goes for a tuner, because an instrument that’s out of tune is no fun to play. Playing posture is important too, especially during those long, intense practice sessions, so a stable footstool is no unnecessary luxury. Finally, if you’re taking a break, it’s nice to be able to put your guitar away in a safe, secure way, so you can’t do without a stand either. Offering all of these components for a very attractive price, the Yamaha C40 Performance Pack is just what any ambitious guitar student needs.

FA115 Dreadnought Pack Natural

The new FA-115 pack offers great Fender sound and tremendous value to everyone. A world of acoustic enjoyment starts right here-a rich-sounding dreadnought acoustic guitar with everything you need to start playing.

Guitar features include a spruce top with “X”bracing for full and resonant sound, body binding, exclusive Fender headstock shape, Fender pickguard, smooth-playing 20-fret rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge with compensated saddle, forward strap button with internal block reinforcement, and chrome hardware. This complete starter pack also includes picks, a strap, and an extra set of strings!

Epiphone PR-4E Electro Acoustic Player Pack

The Epiphone PR-4E Electro Acoustic Guitar has everything you need to start off, all you need is a set of hands and a keen desire to play and you’re away. This product is perfect for beginners and learners and will be very attractive to every person who is looking for a guitar.

While a lot of starter packs will give you the essentials this gives you a bit more by offering a small 15w acoustic guitar amp to go along with the guitar. This amplifier means you can get a bit of extra volume out of your guitar while practising or performing so you can be heard over the room. Plus it has a built-in effect called Chorus which works really well with large chords to create a huge ambient sound.

However, if a guitar pack is not for you, then here are some acoustic guitars that we also think are great for beginners!

Yamaha F310 Acoustic Guitar

An excellent budget guitar, ideal for the first timer, the F310 has a lot to offer! A spruce top and Meranti back and sides, gives the guitar natural warmth in its resonance. With a slightly smaller design, this is the perfect guitar for a younger learner, and a really great guitar to get them started on their musical path! Packed with features for beginners – reduced depth body, slender feel neck and glorious sweet sound – this guitar is a delight to play.

The F310 offers the same focus on quality, design and sound as all Yamaha acoustics

PRO1 Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar

The Epiphone PRO-1 is a great example of a well made, great sounding acoustic guitar which will serve you well as you start out. With a reduced depth body, it is extremely comfortable to play, whilst offering a great sound. Ask any player about learning guitar and you’ll often hear comments like: “I could never get it in tune,” “My fingers hurt too much,” and “It was hard to play so I just gave up.” Epiphone listened—and the Epiphone PRO-1 Acoustic Collection provides the solution.

Drawing on over 140 years of experience, Epiphone luthiers have re-invented the acoustic guitar to create an instrument that’s easy to get started on but sounds so good you’ll keep playing it all your life. The PRO-1 is a dreadnought style acoustic guitar with a classic profile known for incredible volume and tonal range. While traditional-sized dreadnoughts can be difficult for a new player to get used to, the PRO-1 has a reduced body depth, which makes it easy to hold for long hours of playing.

There are so many different acoustic guitars to choose from, you need to choose a guitar that is comfortable for your budget and your playability skills. Do not purchase an overly expensive guitar just because you like the look of it, work within your means – a beginner guitar is not lacking in quality – they are still exceptional quality and will give you excellent results. They are built with the player in mind!

If you require more help then visit one of our stores and ask our highly trained staff who will assist you with their knowledge on all acoustic guitars.

Let us help you with your musical journey!