BUYING A GUITAR FOR YOUR CHILD

Very often parents come up to me and ask which guitar to buy for their children?? Or how to buy an acoustic or electric guitar for children?? Here's a guide to help parents looking for the perfect guitar for their children.

Before you go to a music store and look for the perfect guitar for your child it's very important that you decide if you want an acoustic or electric guitar for your child. There are many kinds of guitars both electric and acoustic available in the market, there are no limitations based on your child's age. The kind and quality of your purchase depends on your budget.A smart idea is to start on an acoustic guitar for one main reason - it's cheaper.You have no idea whether your child will use the guitar for more than a few days, the less expensive acoustic option is more logical. On the other hand, many parents choose to start with an electric guitar because it's cooler and more fun.
If you've decided on an acoustic guitar, you have one more decision to make -- there are two types of acoustic guitars: Steel-String and Nylon-String (Classical). Steel-string guitars are used in almost all popular music and are much more common, but it is normal for a child's first guitar to be a classical nylon-string guitar. The reason being nylon strings are soft and easier to press down.Size is the main concern when buying a guitar for a child under the age of ten. It is important that the guitar not be too large for your child or they will not be comfortable playing it.Another thing to think about when selecting your guitar is how much you want to spend to make sure that you receive a high-quality instrument. If you want an instrument that will last for several years, sound good, and be easy to learn on, then you should consider spending extra to get a top-quality guitar.




But if you are buying this guitar as an experiment and you're not sure your child will stick with it, then you may be better off buying an inexpensive beginner instrument. If you really want to make sure you get a top-quality instrument, we try and buy Squier , Fender. Other brands are Hohner, JB Player, Dean and Oscar Schmidt. European-made Amigo guitars are also a good deal.For those looking for the least expensive starter guitars, we carry several respected beginner brands, such as Lauren, Excel, and J. Reynolds, all of which offer beginner guitars at very affordable prices.

Acoustic Guitar Accessories (Important) : Strings,gig bag, guitar strap, picks and extra strings guitar tuner, Metronome, accessory/maintenance kit, guitar stand, instruction book or DVD

Electric Guitar Accessories (Important) : Amplifier,Cable,gig bag, guitar strap, picks and extra strings guitar tuner,Metronome, accessory/maintenance kit, guitar stand, instruction book or DVD. A headphone amp is also useful

Another smart way is to go for guitar packages and starter packs. A starter pack consists of a guitar and several extras like gig bag, a strap, picks, an extra set of strings and so on. If you're buying an electric guitar, definitely check out some starter packs because they usually include an amp and cable, without which you won't be able to play.