another beginner acoustic guitar recommendation

reevesy

hi all...
as well as looking at electronic drums I'm on the look out for a cheapish half decent guitar...my daughter has been learning for a bit ...hers was over a hundred quid if I remember rightly ....and I've told her I'd give it  go too.

don't want to spend too much but would like something half decent for the money
trotted down to my local guitar shop to find it has closed down so looking like online purchase

after a bit of trawling im currently looking at a couple of ones
Fender Squier SA-105 BK - Thomann UK

and
Lindo Apprentice Series Acoustic Guitar with Cutaway/Free Carry Case - Black Gloss: Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments

all I know so far is I would like a black one!...if I don't get on with it it can go to my daughter or hang on the wall!

leaning towards the cheaper fender...well because it's a fender but like the cut away look of the lindo

as I said cant get to a shop at the mo so not sure on size etc...I'm 6ft average build if its any help!

any advice/recommendations  would be most appreciated

cheers

Kailash

never heard of Lindo but i'm sure it would be ok for a beginner as would the fender.
you'll probably get a slightly fuller sound from the fender as there is no cutaway, but if you want to do some acoustic solo work you'll appreciate the cutaway

i don't think you'll struggle with the size of either. they are standard full size by the looks of it.

they are what they are. it won't feel solid. it will feel light and flimsy but with an ok sound. they are normally bright enough sounding these sort of guitars.

if you really want to learn and know it's something you want to do i'd wait and spend a little more.
if you're just not sure and it'll just be a play around then this will be fine. you can mess around on it, give it to your daughter later on etc. (when you get into it and decide to buy a better one )

remember to get a wee clip on tuner for the headstock

reevesy

thanks for the reply...would probably prefer a 'fuller sound' ......will a slight jump up in budget reap rewards?

thinking 150 quid tops

I'm 45 now...remember trying to have a go a couple of times in my teens..when I played drums..didn't have the patience for it then...got a bit more time on my hands these days

cheers

Kailash

with a little more money you'll prbably get better tuning pegs so stay in tune better
it'll just generally feel a little more solid (or should do! )

look at Yamahas, know to be good

i bought an electric when i was younger at school, played with it for two weeks and sold it again, no patience whatsoever

took me nearly ten years to pick up another guitar and learn proper. been playing ever since on and off. so glad i learnt it
i'd like to learn other things , maybe keyboard or make computer music, but of course the other end is theres no time now

you may not get your guitar in black btw but i'd avoid the shiny lamanated ones anyway

Yamaha F310 full-size Acoustic Guitar Basic Start Pack (Natural): Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments

one to consider; i've never played it but with amazon you can send back if it's not right anyway

reevesy

thanks again....food for thought and all that..amazon link not working though

cheers

Kailash

yamaha F310 it was

reevesy

thanks
http://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_f370_bl.htm

looks nice

good reviews
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-F370-Full-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B001VG2M5I

Kailash

ah there you go , in black too , perfect

reevesy

yeah looks nice....was having a pluck on my daughters guitar last night....managed to stumble along to the opening bit of creams sunshine of your love !

hers is a admira

Alty08

I'd never buy a guitar you haven't tried in person or seen, it is worth the effort to travel to a shop and try a few out and if you are thinking of buying from Germany (After you have tried a particular model in person) check your card issuer for charges as some are OK whilst others are not.

There are too many variables to decide sight unseen, sound, quality, finish, strings, hardware....and these are also what need checking when buying and if the guitar is comfortable to play first and foremost, do not rely 100% on www. reviews you really need to get out and try some, if you want a 'fuller sound' then I would avoid ones with a cutaway.

Part of the problem is that there are hundreds of choices but ones to look out for in your budget:

Yamaha FG700S (If you can find one around £150)
Fender CD-60/CD-100
Takamine G220
Cort
Washburn
Tanglewood

And don't be afraid to buy SH and either learn (If you don't already know) to set it up properly or spend £30-£40 at a good Luthier to do it for you, although most of what they do can be done yourself if you are that way inclined.

One of the worse things you will do is rush buy, it may seem like a pain to travel around looking but worth the effort and I wouldn't recommend a particular model just for you as it's impossible as you will be the one playing it and everyone is different.

Good luck!

P.S. On your travels try and source a BOSS Chromatic Tuner one of the best for the money, we've had one for as long as we can remember and it still works as good as the first day we bought it.