This Valencia guitar is a decent choice if you are looking for a budget nylon string package for children who are ages 7 to around 10 or 11. It is a 3/4 size model, which means that it is three quarters the size of a full-sized guitar. ¾ size models are perfect for younger kids because..
The Barcelona 30-Inch 1/2-Size Nylon String Classical Acoustic is a decent budget option for kids aged 4 to 8. As its name says, it is a 1/2 size model, which means that is it half the size of a full sized guitar, so it is comfortable and easy to play for very young kids. It..
This guitar is a favorite in my house. I would recommend the Classic Vibe for a beginner teen or older child ( age 11 +) who is very serious about learning to play. It is more expensive (around $400) than other beginner electric models that I recommend, but this is an excellent value for the..
If you are on the market for a guitar for a girl, you might be wondering if you should be getting a ‘girl guitar.’ The easy answer to this is no; you don’t need to buy an instrument that is specially designed for a girl’s body or small hands. The idea of having to have..
The Epiphone DR-100 is a good option as a reliable, great sounding and inexpensive starter guitar for a teen or kid age 12 and up. The DR-100 is made by Epiphone, which is a sub-brand of Gibson, who use it to put out the budget designs of their more high-end guitars. So with the DR-100,..
The Baby Taylor Acoustic is a very nice 3/4 size acoustic guitar that would be a perfect starter instrument for young kids who are between ages 7 to 10 or so, and who are serious about learning. I would recommend this model for a child who is doing lessons. It is a little more expensive than..
If you are on a tight budget and you are looking to get the most bang for your buck for your child or teens first full-sized acoustic guitar, your best bet is the Jasmine S35. This model costs around $100 but plays like a guitar in the $300 price range. It’s well built, has great..
Buy on Amazon PROS: The main advantage of the FA-100 is the price. For a pretty low price, you are getting a brand name guitar that is good quality, and that would be an excellent option for a beginner CONS: Minor cosmetic issues with some of the finishing on the guitar SUMMARY: The Fender FA-100..
PROS: Smaller 3/4 size is more comfortable for kids to play than a full-size instrument. It is a good quality instrument for the price you are paying. CONS: It has steel strings that some children may find uncomfortable to play. SUMMARY: The FG JR-1 is a great starter guitar for kids ages 7 to 11...
If you are looking for a 1/2 size guitar for a child, you will find there aren’t too many models available. A lot of the lousy quality toy guitars tend to fall into the 1/2 size range, and you don’t want to get one of those, because they are virtually useless. Half-sized models are generally..
