Thanks,
tracy
best accoustic guitar for small people?
I'm under five feet tall and my hands are weak and small with short stubby fingers. I've been playing ok for a couple of years with a small low end classical guitar ($100) and would like to upgrade to a high end guitar. Any ideas of a really good guitar that's not full size? I mainly do travis picking but would like to try some easy blues.
Thanks,
tracy
Thanks,
tracy
# 1
I would think most companies carry a 3/4 guitar..
Are you planing to continue on with a classical style or go to a flat top acoustic.
A classical guitar has a wider neck, so a flat top (Full size) may be easier to play for you. Also a proper set-up will make a world of difference..
Like most people here subscribe to the theory of "try before you buy". Try many.
Manufacture that pop into mind are Taylor and Yamaha. Looking through prices on line it seems that 3/4 size guitars are aimed at youth.
If you watch this video you will see size does not always matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnrmXgj4Q6U
good luck finding the right guitar
Are you planing to continue on with a classical style or go to a flat top acoustic.
A classical guitar has a wider neck, so a flat top (Full size) may be easier to play for you. Also a proper set-up will make a world of difference..
Like most people here subscribe to the theory of "try before you buy". Try many.
Manufacture that pop into mind are Taylor and Yamaha. Looking through prices on line it seems that 3/4 size guitars are aimed at youth.
If you watch this video you will see size does not always matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnrmXgj4Q6U
good luck finding the right guitar
# 2
Wow....cool video....thanks.
....I don't know if I want classical or flat top....I've only ever had this cheap classical so not sure. I do like finger picking but would also like to try some easy blues. so perhaps a flat top would be more versatile for both? My hands are not strong, so I thought the classical with nylon strings was easier to play? I guess I better do some research. I find it very difficult to play a guitar in the store when the salesman is standing there watching. (Oh, and what do you mean by a 'proper setup'?)
thanx,
Tracy
....I don't know if I want classical or flat top....I've only ever had this cheap classical so not sure. I do like finger picking but would also like to try some easy blues. so perhaps a flat top would be more versatile for both? My hands are not strong, so I thought the classical with nylon strings was easier to play? I guess I better do some research. I find it very difficult to play a guitar in the store when the salesman is standing there watching. (Oh, and what do you mean by a 'proper setup'?)
thanx,
Tracy
Originally Posted by: compart1I would think most companies carry a 3/4 guitar..
Are you planing to continue on with a classical style or go to a flat top acoustic.
A classical guitar has a wider neck, so a flat top (Full size) may be easier to play for you. Also a proper set-up will make a world of difference..
Like most people here subscribe to the theory of "try before you buy". Try many.
Manufacture that pop into mind are Taylor and Yamaha. Looking through prices on line it seems that 3/4 size guitars are aimed at youth.
If you watch this video you will see size does not always matter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnrmXgj4Q6U
good luck finding the right guitar
# 3
I agree that a 3/4 size steel string acoustic would probaly fit the bill for you. Definitely go try some out since 3/4 size means different things to different companies. You could also try out some thinner acoustics that are full size - it makes it easier to get your strumming arm up and over the body of the guitar.
We got my daughter a 3/4 size guitar with steel strings and I enjoy playing it myself! Because of the smaller size, I can bend strings like I can on my electric, so it's suitable for blues playing. We got it at guitar center. It's a Mitchell, which I believe is the GC store brand. I was torn between this one and a Laguna. The Laguna had a better sound to my ear, but my daughter was drawn to the other, so that was what we bought. I've heard good things about the Baby Taylor.
A good sales guy should get you what you are interested in and walk away as you try it out. If they hover, it can certainly be intimidating. Go when they are busy...what way they will be much less likely to hang with you, they'll be off trying to sell to some other people.
Proper setup means that the string height is set low enough that it's easy to play but high enough that you don't get a lot of string buzz. Many times, guitars out of the box are setup poorly. If you love everything about a guitar except for the string height, ask if they can bring the action down as part of the sale. Even if they charge, it shouldn't be that much money.
We got my daughter a 3/4 size guitar with steel strings and I enjoy playing it myself! Because of the smaller size, I can bend strings like I can on my electric, so it's suitable for blues playing. We got it at guitar center. It's a Mitchell, which I believe is the GC store brand. I was torn between this one and a Laguna. The Laguna had a better sound to my ear, but my daughter was drawn to the other, so that was what we bought. I've heard good things about the Baby Taylor.
A good sales guy should get you what you are interested in and walk away as you try it out. If they hover, it can certainly be intimidating. Go when they are busy...what way they will be much less likely to hang with you, they'll be off trying to sell to some other people.
Proper setup means that the string height is set low enough that it's easy to play but high enough that you don't get a lot of string buzz. Many times, guitars out of the box are setup poorly. If you love everything about a guitar except for the string height, ask if they can bring the action down as part of the sale. Even if they charge, it shouldn't be that much money.
# 4
Hi Tracy- I've also been shopping acoustics lately. Although I can't relate to your size issue I was just roaming the acoustic department ( I'm shopping for an acous/elec in the $800 +/- range) and came across a guitar I would consider petite. It was a YAMAHA APX model. I would have to say I was extremely impressed with the sound/playability of that "little" guitar. It was less than half the price of the Taylor/Martin/Takamine stuff I was looking at but, in terms of sound and easy play, it kept right up with them. Very impressive. They didn't have the larger (full size) versions of an APX so I can't speak for them ...but if I was looking for a smaller-package guitar this little $299 APX would get very serious consideration. Good luck with your shopping - have fun with it.
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