Acoustic guitar ?????

Question

whats is the size (in inches) thats like the standard size.

also what size (again in inches) would you recommend a beginner, with a small build (so those regular guitars are really large and hard for me to hold) also something good for a 15 year old

-thanks in advance

Answer 1

If your just starting you would want a classic guitar, Much easier  

Answer 2

if you want to get a guitar i would suggest going to a music shop to buy one instead of a shop like toysrus the guitars in shops like toysrus are mostly very cheap and wont last long , also if you buy one from a guitar shop you get to try it out first.

Answer 3

When i was first starting out, I found the classical guitars to be much easier to play.  The nylon strings are easier to press and the strings themselves are spread out a bit more.

Good luck!

Answer 4

You should really check out a good music store. The guitars sold in department stores are generally junk. I would spend a few extra dollars for a quality instrument which will sound ten times better, last a lifetime if well cared for and be much easier to play.

Answer 5

"Standard size" will often depend on the type of guitar.  A folk guitar has a narrower neck than a classical guitar.  There are steel string acoustics and nylon string guitars.  Some guitar sizes are unique to the country of origin.

Your problem with "hard to hold" may be an issue of HOW you are holding it.  Classically trained guitarists are trained to hold theirs in a very specific way.  I had difficulty with this, so, I adjusted my position, and found I could play more comfortably and MUCH better.  When playing standing up (which you won't see many classical guitarists do) I found that a well adjusted strap made holding it almost effortless.

Another issue may be the width of the neck.  If you have particularly small hands, then you may have to find a model with a narrower neck.

You can go a couple of ways.  You can go with a good quality juvenile guitar, which will play and sound like an adult model, only smaller.  Or, you can find a full size model that feels comfortable.  Just remember, that at fifteen, you may still have some physical growing to do.  You may not want to spend money on a smaller instrument, only to outgrow it next year.

I have a friend who's interest in playing is a very casual and once in a while thing.  He has a small, juvenile guitar and likes it because it is easy to pack and carry around when he travels and goes camping.  He plays and sings for fun and doesn't care if the instrument looks a little small against his big belly.

Best thing is for you to visit several music stores and try out various types and models.  At some point, you will find one that "fits" you.  Once you find one, research all you can find out about that type, and then, go out and find one at a price you like.

Answer 6

A 36" guitar is not full size and in any case that one is not worth considering. You are old enough to use a full size guitar.

Do NOT buy a nylon string - that is, classical - guitar unless you're interested in classical music.  Do NOT buy a guitar from any place other than a music store.  There are plenty of real music stores in Canada.

If you're looking for an acoustic guitar but want a smaller one, then avoid the most popular shape, which is called dreadnought and also avoid the shape called jumbo.  Look for a grand concert or auditorium size (also called, 00, 000, and OM) size guitar.  You will need to spend the best part of $200 CDN.

If possible, go to a music store and look for a guitar made by LaSiDo of Canada, the largest guitar manufacturer in North America.  They make guitars under a variety of brand names including Seagull, Norman, Art & Lutherie, Godin, and several others.  They are consistently well-made, sound fine, and will last you a long time.