First time acoustic guitar reccomdation

LauraW89

Hey,

This is probably in the wrong area, but I'm looking for some help 😊

I'm looking for an acoustic guitar for my boyfriend, he's inexperienced so it would be a basic first time guitar,

I've tried to have a look online but there is so many options and I've no clue, does anyone have any reccomendations or could link me to websites that would be amaze 😊

Thanks so much

cython

Before the AH answers, you might have more luck in Music -> Instruments: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=125

Urquell

I recommend not taking it out at a party. You would ruin a grand evening for a lot of good people. Dont be that person.

Donald Trump

Any of the ones made by the manufacturer "Air"

Cheaper and won't piss off the neighbours.

He'll appreciate it in time.

razorblunt

Anything that plays Wonderwall, that's the most important thing.

Pretend to be all coy when it's brought out at house parties.

Corbally

Cheapest Epiphone you can get. Resist the really really cheap ones

suicide_circus

Don't spend less that €350

Donald Trump

Urquell wrote: »

I recommend not taking it out at a party. You would ruin a grand evening for a lot of good people. Dont be that person.

Similar rules as for his knob:

Don't take it out in public
Don't play with it within hearing range of other people
Don't let kids play with it
Even if he's having a great time playing it, doesn't mean everyone else is enjoying it to the same extent
There are lots of helpful videos that you can watch online while you are learning to play it.

Winterlong

If he is younger than 21 he will probably want a black electric guitar instead.

With a thunder bolt painted on it.

SEPT 23 1989

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seamus

Serious answer - any entry level steel string guitar from a reputable brand name.

https://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_squier_sa105ce_bk_bundle.htm

Much like one's first car, he will bang it and scratch it and make a balls of restringing it, so avoid going too expensive. When he's more experienced then he can look at spending €500+ on one.

As said above, avoid the temptation of stupidly cheap ones. They sound crap and won't stay in tune.

LauraW89

Seamus, you're a gem! As for the rest of you, reeeeeeeal mature

suicide_circus

If you buy cheap it will sound cheap. Couple this with a beginner's skill and he'll end sounding like a bag of cats and will get disheartened and give up.

stimpson

seamus wrote: »

Much like one's first car, he will bang it and scratch it and make a balls of restringing it,

Always get your car professionally restrung.

Corbally

I second the fender from thomann!!

ednwireland

Bought a crafter d7n ten years ago lovely sound off it shame I still can't really do it justice.

donegaLroad

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Bumski

The Washburn WD 10SCE is an excellent beginner guitar. As a solid top it's relatively inexpensive and should age well. I have one that I use for travelling and I really enjoy it.

HensVassal

LauraW89 wrote: »

Seamus, you're a gem! As for the rest of you, reeeeeeeal mature

You can get an electric starter pack from Music Maker for about 150. It's a Fender/Squire Stratocaster with a little amp, strings etc.