miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Carvin Cobalt - 250S
muttley600
Banned
If she is of an age that needs a small bodied guitar then get her one. If you want to invest in her future buy some bonds..
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sjjohnston
New member
I suspect that if she gets highly interested in playing the guitar, she's going to want a nicer-than-$300 one before very long anyway. But I suppose that's an issue for the parents, and if you don't want to argue with them, don't.
"Full-sized" presumably just means "not 3/4-sized." In other words, I don't think common parlance considers anything other than a dreadnought to be less than "full-sized."
As already suggested above, if you're getting a full-scale guitar, at least go for a smaller-bodied one (like what a number of companies call an "000").
"Full-sized" presumably just means "not 3/4-sized." In other words, I don't think common parlance considers anything other than a dreadnought to be less than "full-sized."
As already suggested above, if you're getting a full-scale guitar, at least go for a smaller-bodied one (like what a number of companies call an "000").
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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
Hey, just saw this in Atlanta's Craigslist:
Art & and Lutherie Ami Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar
Might be just what she needs.
Art & and Lutherie Ami Parlor Size Acoustic Guitar
Might be just what she needs.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
Guitars are becoming so passé ...everyone wants to learn to play one.
Since an acoustic guitar choice appears to be too difficult for you to make...I would consider just getting her an accordion.
Isn't that like the French national instrument, anyway?
You can give her a little of that Parisian romantic vibe with an accordion.
I'm sure she will be the coolest kid at school during music class.
Since an acoustic guitar choice appears to be too difficult for you to make...I would consider just getting her an accordion.
Isn't that like the French national instrument, anyway?
You can give her a little of that Parisian romantic vibe with an accordion. I'm sure she will be the coolest kid at school during music class.
muttley600
Banned
Guitars are becoming so passé ...everyone wants to learn to play one.
Since an acoustic guitar choice appears to be too difficult for you to make...I would consider just getting her an accordion.
Isn't that like the French national instrument, anyway?
I'm sure she will be the coolest kid at school during music class.
Accordion = German national instrument = bad
Hurdy Gurdy = French national instrument = even worse
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Chater-La
New member
Thanks for the advice. Yes, they now want a full sized dreadnought.
JCH
El Nacho
Things are different in Nevada USA
Accordian = Mexican national noisemaker. If they had used these in the war, we would be speaking Spanish here.
Hurdy Gurdy = A Donovan song
That's probably a mistake. I wouldn't recommend a dread for any new player. They're large, and unwieldy, especially if you are carrying one around in a case. I find them uncomfortable to play seated, and they generally don't record very well. I have an old Sigma DR 7. It's a really nice guitar, but rarely comes out of it's case. I'd rather play my 000.
muttley600
Banned
My nephew wants a Formula one racing car. Should I get him one or would a few driving lessons be a better investment?
This thread is officially lol...
This thread is officially lol...
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
I think I have a quarter....OK, someone call it...heads or tails?
Time to make some kind of decision in this thread before the kid grows up.
I can imagine how long this would take if it was shoes instead of a guitar....
Time to make some kind of decision in this thread before the kid grows up.
I can imagine how long this would take if it was shoes instead of a guitar....
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stevieb
Just another guy, really.
Second on the no-dreadnaught thing. I personally think WAY too many dreads are sold, other sizes sound better for a lot of music. I am not even sure why so many dreads are sold. I'm thinking it's a sheeple thing.
muttley600
Banned
Pretty much yes....
aaronmcoleman
The truth is out there!
Get a dreadnaught for her. It won't be too big. Lots of kids play cello and that's huge compared. Dreads are awesome and she'll love it.
Again recording king is really nice for the money.
Again recording king is really nice for the money.
muttley600
Banned
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dogn4u
New member
Ditto. Well said. Epi makes a decent $2-300 guitar; Yamaha; Ibanez.
somegeezer
4 Gazillion Rhodium User
EKO make affordable guitars that sound like much more expensive guitars. I have one that is worth about £100. Easily sounds more like it £800.
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Chater-La
New member
OK I got everyone's input. I think it is best to go to the local shop and try different models out. The girl is probably my size by now, so if it will be awkward for me with a full size I will get the 3/4. I myself have played mostly 3/4s, full sized ones have a really big booming sound, when you are girl and also have boobs in a sitting position a full sized one is really too much IMO.... Her father has no boobs so he wouldn't know!
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moresound
Loud Sun Studios
- But fathers know best. Except for that boob thing ..... I'll get that figured out one day.
miroslav
Cosmic Cowboy
That's what the curve in the middle of the guitar body is for...you rest your boobs in there while you play.
Chili
Site Moderator
Woohoo, are we talking about boobies now???
