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View Poll Results: Which guitar do you think is best suited for beginners like me? | |||
Yamaha FG730S | 30 | 58.82% | |
Seagull Entourage Rustic | 7 | 13.73% | |
Yamaha FS720S | 4 | 7.84% | |
Washburn WG16S | 0 | 0% | |
Seagull S6 | 5 | 9.80% | |
Taylor Big Baby | 2 | 3.92% | |
Cort Luce L450C NS | 1 | 1.96% | |
Epiphone EJ200 | 1 | 1.96% | |
Lag Summer Series GLA200DCE | 1 | 1.96% | |
Fender Kingman SCE | 0 | 0% | |
Crafter D-6 | 0 | 0% | |
Aria AW75 | 0 | 0% | |
Vintage V1300 Series | 0 | 0% | |
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll |
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I just wanted to also reassure you that the Yamaha FG730S, FG720S, or FG700S are all great guitars. This series of guitars are what I recommned to beginers when asked. BTW, the S in the model number means it has a solid top (laminate back and sides). The top of a guitar is the soundboard (literraly) so it being solid can make a big improvement in tone over one that has a lamiate top.
I also like the Seagul S6 a lot, mostly because it has the wider nut (1 12/16 versus 1 11/16). Why, because 1 3/4 is the nut width on my Taylor as well. If you want to save some money shop around for a used one. Typically a used guitar will sell for about 1/2-1/3 the new price depending on condition and age. If you continue to play and decide you want something better, both of these is a great guitar to have around to take out with you (a "beater"). One you won't be so worried about getting damaged in some way. Good Luck!
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You can't beat the Fg730s for 2x+ the money! The tuners hold forever, the tone is fantastic for strumming or picking. The weakest part is the factory strings! They are made to be on display and be played a lot. They are greasy and dead sounding. Put on your favorite set of strings and the guitar will sing even better!
IF you have large hands you may find the 1 11/16 difficult. But, for most it is very comfortable. It is way beyond a beginners guitar. Don't let the price fool you. Many good, inexpensive guitars need a final set up to make the guitars really playable. The Yamahas set up is the best out of the box I have seen. |
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OM's? and what is that?
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I saw a video on Youtube comparing these two guitars, its a direct comparison to compare the sound. I think both sounds great, and it makes me even more confused to choose between two, maybe if these guitars were the only choices, i'll go with the price and design to decide. So far i've not try Seagull S6, so I don't know the actual feel of this guitar.
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It's a different shape. The dreadnoughts are usually larger and have a deeper body. The OM's (Orchestra Models) are smaller and thinner. There are other shapes as well... The larger bodied guitars generally have more volume but to me, aren't that comfortable to play for long periods of time. The OM's (or other smaller bodies) are easier to pick up and play while your sitting on the couch etc. Like everyone says, try as many guitars as you can before you decide. That's part of the fun.
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I've only been playing (or, should I say-attempting to learn) guitar since January of this year. The problem with buying a guitar when you are first beginning is, you really don't have enough experience to know which guitar you'll be happy with. Take your time and hold a lot of guitars. Maybe learn a couple of simple chords so you can get an idea of how comfortable different sizes of guitars are and the difference in sound between them. I bought a dread and after awhile realized that I wasn't comfortable with a large guitar and also realize a bit wider neck with more space for my fingers was better for me as well. So, now that I knew what I really needed, I tried a bunch of guitars and ended up with a smaller size guitar with a 1.75 nut width. I'm much more comfortable playing now. I also like the sound of my guitar a bit better as well. Rather than making the same mistake and buying the wrong guitar to learn on, take the time to try out as many as you can in all price ranges and find out what you prefer, before you buy. There are also a lot of discussions in this forum about beginner guitars you might want to read.
Take your time so you end up with an instrument you really like and are comfortable with. Larry Oh yes. My dread was a Norman B18; a similar product to the Seagull only with a slimmer neck. My newer guitar is The Loar LO-16 and I'm very happy with it. |
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I've tried looking for used or second hand guitar near where I live but up to this point I couldn't find anything. Thanks for the delightful information, much appreciated. |
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