the_duke_of_hazzard Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I want to buy my nipper an acoustic guitar. He's 7, and my daughter, 6 will likely want to start playing soon too. Anyone know whether Goya guitars are any good? http://www.londonguitarstudio.com/goya-12-size-guitar-starter.ir?cName=guitars-smaller-sized-guitars http://www.londonguitarstudio.com/guitars-smaller-sized-guitars.irc or should I wait for the Euro post and go for a Jose Ribera (can't seem to get them in the UK): http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_classic_pro_12.htm I will want to play on it too, so don't want to buy tat. TIA DoH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_duke_of_hazzard Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Or Tanglewood? http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Tanglewood-3-4-Classical-Acoustic-Guitar-Pack-Natural/VPJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shindigger Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Hello Duke, If guitars are for kids i would have thought a narrower neck might be better for small hands. Classical guitars tend to have wide necks. Against that, you would have to balance the fact that nylon strings tend to be easier on the fingers than steel strings. Yamaha have a few ranges with fairly narrow necks. Think the LL series would be a place to look. Might be a bit over budget, but reckon you'd enjoy playing it. In general Yamaha make very solid kit. Whatever they turn their hand to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemmybutton Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I want to buy my nipper an acoustic guitar. He's 7, and my daughter, 6 will likely want to start playing soon too. Anyone know whether Goya guitars are any good? http://www.londonguitarstudio.com/goya-12-size-guitar-starter.ir?cName=guitars-smaller-sized-guitars http://www.londonguitarstudio.com/guitars-smaller-sized-guitars.irc or should I wait for the Euro post and go for a Jose Ribera (can't seem to get them in the UK): http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_classic_pro_12.htm I will want to play on it too, so don't want to buy tat. TIA DoH I would go to Argos and get a 3/4 size nylon strung guitar. Alternatively get a 3/4 size Jose Ferrerer (sp?) nylon strung guitar - a bit more expensive but really lovely guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hello Duke, If guitars are for kids i would have thought a narrower neck might be better for small hands. Classical guitars tend to have wide necks. Against that, you would have to balance the fact that nylon strings tend to be easier on the fingers than steel strings. Yamaha have a few ranges with fairly narrow necks. Think the LL series would be a place to look. Might be a bit over budget, but reckon you'd enjoy playing it. In general Yamaha make very solid kit. Whatever they turn their hand to. Yamaha make very good kit! Are you sure the lad wouldn't prefer a steel strung one? The Tanglewood are quite nice too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkman Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I will want to play on it too, so don't want to buy tat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cica Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 If in doubt, Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 If in doubt, Yamaha. You will not get a dud! One off my friends has both a steel and a nylon strung one. Both nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erat_forte Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I want to buy my nipper an acoustic guitar. He's 7, and my daughter, 6 will likely want to start playing soon too. ... I will want to play on it too, so don't want to buy tat. TIA DoH Surely you need a fullsize one and the kids need a halfsize one? Better to go downmarket and get 2 cheaper ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turned Out Nice Again Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 How about starting him with a ukulele? .. Just a suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_duke_of_hazzard Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Surely you need a fullsize one and the kids need a halfsize one? Better to go downmarket and get 2 cheaper ones? Oh, I've already got one, a jumbo Just be more convenient to have a smaller one to pick up and noodle with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBlueCat Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Echoing what's been said already, I'd go for a Yamaha CS 3/4 size. It'll be good enough that it won't put them off playing it just by being nasty but not so expensive that they'll regret it if they turn out not to be interested or, like my lad did with a cheap guitar I got for him, sit on it by accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPin Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Echoing what's been said already, I'd go for a Yamaha CS 3/4 size. It'll be good enough that it won't put them off playing it just by being nasty but not so expensive that they'll regret it if they turn out not to be interested or, like my lad did with a cheap guitar I got for him, sit on it by accident. Indeed, the young chap might prefer a bassoon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okaycuckoo Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 How about starting him with a ukulele? .. Just a suggestion. LOL! But the ukulele always comes with saucy lyrics. Ooo err. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheBlueCat Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 LOL! But the ukulele always comes with saucy lyrics. Ooo err. <pedantic mode>Wasn't it a banjolele - assumimg we're talking George Formby here?</pedandtic> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail the Tripod Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Echoing what's been said already, I'd go for a Yamaha CS 3/4 size. It'll be good enough that it won't put them off playing it just by being nasty but not so expensive that they'll regret it if they turn out not to be interested or, like my lad did with a cheap guitar I got for him, sit on it by accident. Seconded, my son has a 3/4 size Yamaha CS40. Cost about £80 and has a very reasonable sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectrumFX Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Start them on a diddly bow, that'll teach 'em the basics good enough http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZNk76_4lds&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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