Guitars come in different shapes, colours, and indeed, sizes. If you’re wondering which size of guitar you need to purchase for your child, here are a few guide lines to help. 11 years and over - full size Children of this age group are generally able to handle a standard full size guitar. You may have to still watch that the body of the guitar isn’t too bulky in case of an acoustic, and the guitar isn’t too heavy if you’re looking to buy an electric. Classical nylon string guitars have considerably wider necks compared to steel string acoustics as well. 7 - 11 years - 3/4 size This guitar is of a smaller scale compared to a full size, with the body being smaller and lighter while the nec
This is a very common question that we get asked by many parents and beginner students. The answer: it depends The electric guitar and acoustic guitar are both just pieces of wood with strings attached, however they also have very different sounds, capabilities and purpose. The acoustic guitar is ideal when played as a solo instrument and accompanying a singer. The electric guitar is in it’s natural environment as an ensemble instrument, being played within a band. The sound of the acoustic guitar is often associated with strong rhythmic strumming and mellow fingerpicking, whilst the sound of the electric guitar to many people is defined by the infectious riffs and scorching solos bein
There are so many options available to us as consumers nowadays that it can feel a little overwhelming when considering the best place to shop a product. This holds true for many parents looking for an instrument for their son/daughter as well as the hobbyist that’s just signed up for his first lesson and is in need of a guitar to play. “Do I need to purchase my instrument brand new?” Not at all. The second hand market offers some great deals on quality instruments that you can pick up for a fraction of the retail price. Musical instruments are very simple purchases to make compared to a vehicle, a house or even computer hardware - not much can go wrong and if it does it’s of little con
