A Guitar for Beginners?...

[Willdridge]

Hi guys...

My sister's asked my advice on buying a guitar for her fiance. She's after something VERY cheap, (we're talking £60 - £100, but as close to 60 as possible) just to get him started until he's sure he wants to play, (he's actually a drummer who's not allowed a drum kit).

I'm a little bit out of the loop for guitars in this price range, (it's been years since I looked a guitar less than £300, I must admit!) so I was wondering if anyone could give me any suggestions on brands/models that, whilst cheap and cheerful, are still, relatively speaking, value for money. I'd rather try and get him something that will at least stay in tune and has a nice action than just a "my first guitar which nearly broke my fingers".

Am I gonna struggle in this sort of price range?

Thanks in advance.

[Blues_Man]

If your looking for an acoustic get a cheap $99 dollar epiphone (pretty good quality from what I can tell).

[Willdridge]

That's a point...£60 - £100 (according to XE.com) is about $104 - $174 (US), if that makes it any easier...(although cheaper if the quality is there is more than acceptable!)

Blues - would you recommend any particular model, or have they only got so many for around $99?

I think she's looking to buy him an acoustic, does this improve the situation at all?

Thanks.

Chris.

[Fenderalltheway]

id try the squier, thats kindof standtard begginer for me, but look around in your guitar store, you might find something you've never heard of that you like. Personally, i like squiers, easy to handle, and are pretty cheap!100-250, so theres a good area for you.