Starter Guitar Kit (3/4) for child?

Pixied

Hi

My son has asked for an electric guitar from Santa and I've noticed some price reductions on sets at the mo.

Can anyone please recommend a good quality starter set with Amp? I was thinking of a plug based amp rather than battery amp as the battery would probably keep running out.

He is also fixated that the guitar MUST be red.

So if anyone can recommend a quality 3/4 red guitar set with electric amp, it would be much appreciated.

Also if there are any good music sites to buy this from that would also be much appreciated. I'm a music novice!

Thanks,
Pix

Dord

What age is he?

Depending on his age, you may be better getting a full-sized guitar.

Pixied

Thanks, he's five.

Dord

Personally I think he's too young, and probably too small for a 3/4 size guitar. It'd be huge on him. You could have a look for a 1/2 size or 1/4 size acoustic. I think that'd be more suitable.

Dord

Waltons (Georges St Dublin & Blanchardstown Center) have a range of cheaper small scale acoustics.

http://www.waltons.ie/home/products/?sid=1880

martinedwards

for a 5 year old there's no point in spending silly money.

any 3/4 size will do grand.

toysRus do them,

Pixied

Thanks for all the help!

My daughter has a kids acoustic guitar which they are always fighting over, he would prefer an electric guitar. I think if I have both types of guitar they will each come and go between trying to play them.

I think the rest of the house will all go through a phase of picking it up so just as long as it's of reasonable quality I'm fine with that :-)

I did notice that the mini branded guitars seem to be much cheaper in the states like :

http://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Electric-Guitar-Torino/dp/B0002F75KG

But again I'm not sure if this is appropriate. Any other suggestions much appreciated and thanks again!
Pix

Gregor Samsa

I've one of these on order (via their Kickstarter campaign) for myself. I'll let my 5 year-old use it too



http://loogguitars.com/pages/electric-loog