Looking for a kid's guitar for my 6 yr old son


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12/24/2009 3:20 pm
My boy just turn 6 and appears to have an interest in guitar. My guitars are obviously too big. I read a few reviews on amazon and one said a 30" hohner nylon acoustic was too small for his 7 yr old. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
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Jaged Ice
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12/24/2009 4:14 pm
There are some begginer guitars at toys r us

they have that brand first act

they have guitars for 3-5, 6-8, and 9-15

The only thing is they would be the right size, but they sound like crap
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12/24/2009 8:03 pm
My daughter (10 yrs old) just got an Ibanez Mikro which is 3/4 scale. You can see a few places where saved some money. The nut looks like it belongs on a toy and the sound is a little hollow, even when unplugged, compared to my RG-170. But considering the price($130), I am pretty impressed. I find myself playing it more than I expected.

It may still be kind of big for a 6 yr old but they grow fast. This Mikro doesn't look, to me, like a disposable guitar.
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12/31/2009 6:12 am
Thanks for your replys. So far his only requirement is that it has a dinosaur on the front. So I'll get a sticker (light adhesive)of a Trex and plaster it on the front. I think I'll try a 3/4 size with a thin neck, he's growiing real fast.
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12/31/2009 12:48 pm
Originally Posted by: sixpackdateSo far his only requirement is that it has a dinosaur on the front.


'Lil dude knows his priorities! :)
...so ever since then, I always hang on to the buckle.
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01/03/2010 12:33 am
I would even try him out on an electric. They're usually heavier, so make sure he wears a strap, and start him out sitting down. Get a small amplifier too.
The reason I mention it: Electrics are easier to fret than acoustics (even nylon string).
Start out with some easy power chord songs, and that'll help his confidence when he can actually play a song in no time.
check out web reviews like this one below:
http://www.electric-guitars-guide.com/child-electric-guitars.html
Keep up the good work at encouragement! :p
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