| I have a ten year old daughter and have been cheking around for
a guitar she can handle. I myself started playing at ten or there
abouts, its hard to remember, and I had a piece of crap guitar. I
know this because I still have it. However at the time I didn't
know any better so I just assumed that playing this thing really
should hurt this much and be such a pain in the ass. So I gave up,
and have only just resently picked it back up again.
My point is, a guitar which is hard to play will only collect dust
in the corner of your nieces room. For $75 to $100 you can buy her
a nice 3/4 size "student" guitar w/nylon strings that she can have
fun with for a couple of years. To get her going, maybe a couple
of lessons, after that there are plenty of starter books that are
good. It would be ideal if she knew someone else who played to ask
questions of and help keep her going.
although she can always ask her uncle to ask her questions for her
via this notes file.
good luck
drew
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| a 3/4 scale is probably the best way to go. (and you can get
them in Acoustic or Electric)
There easy to handle, light, and generally inexpensive.
I bought my son a 3/4 scale Kent (nylon string) when he was 7. He still
has it, plays wonderful (I had to do some neck and Bridge work to it,
but I got it at Macduffs (Shrewsbury) for 30 dollars!!) This year, I
went to a music store in Fitchburg (Fitchburg Music) and picked up a
Hondo 3/4 Student electric for $79.00. plays fine, sounds fine, a
great little electric for him. (kinda Strat style, single coild
pickups...)
He has a very easy time handling both 3/4 scale guitars, and Dad
even gives em a whirl every now and then.
If you're looking for a name brand to trust, smart money goes with
Hondo for the beginners. They make decent stuff and not expensive.
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| If you're talking acoustic - go with a nylon string job for sure.
That might be better than starting with an electric because you
wouldn't need an amp, or cables, etc. And with an electric some
youngsters are more interested in playing with the knobs and buttons
rather than playing the guitar.
Jerry - who likes knobs and buttons !
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