How much should i pay for an acoustic guitar?

Question

im going to start learning acoustic guitar, i havent bought one yet but im in the middle of finiding one, how much shouold i pay for a decent one? with a good sound and yeah? theres one on ebay for $160, its pink and its a ladies one but it says its 7/8 size? or theres a black one for $40, does that mean its not a good one because it includes 2picks, a carry bag for the guitar, electric tuner, a shoulder strap and a stand, is that a good deal for $40 + $34 for postage? this is the link :

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Acoustic-Guitar-with-extras-ASST-COLOURS_W0QQitemZ230272391431QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33021QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

thankyou

Answer 1

A regular acoustic or a classical?

What's all this about a girl's guitar?  It seems to be getting increasingly ubiquitous lately.  

When I started classical lessons I realized I'd need a classical guitar, and I found one at a flea market of all places.  It was about $50... I'm learning flamenco now, but I'm not quite ready to invest in a flamenco guitar.  Get a guitar that's good to start out on, the most important thing is to practice and as you develop your own style keep your eyes out for that perfect guitar.  They're outrageously expensive, but my dream acoustic guitar is the Takamine.  Keep saving your money and I hope that down the road you can invest in one.  You play acoustic but f you ever decide you want an electric you can easily get a cheap one at a pawn shop or flea market... but I would save my money, and look at Fender.

Just make sure you can get your money back if you don't like it.

Answer 2

I personally wouldn't buy a first guitar from eBay.

If you can, get a friend who plays guitar and go to a music shop.

One other thing to consider is whether you want a nylonl or steel-string acoustic guitar. Nylon is better for classical music, steel-string for most other genres. Classical (nylon) guitars are often significantly cheaper and you can get a good beginners one made by Valencia for $99 AUD (which is probably alot less in US Dollars)

Answer 3

Ok

Rule #1 for buying guitars (Electric or Acoustic) Always try it out before you buy it because even if you have heard one played of the exact same model doesnt mean this one will sound like it  Every guitar has its own sound

my advice is to go to a local music store tell them your price range and they will help you find a good guitar for you  by trying them out

Answer 4

dont buy from ebay go to a music store and buy one there for around $200

Answer 5

well i payed 140 for mine at a local guitar shop

My advice id DONT BUY FROM EBAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!well dont buy this!BEcaue My sis bought a electric from ebay and it was MESSED up even though it said new! well i would go to  a local guitar shop and buy one!