What size is a good size for acoustic guitar beginner? ?

Question

HEy im going to get one and I don't know what size to get. Im 5'1 if that's important.and i don't know what 4/4 means. Is 38inch too small?

Answer 1

4/4 means that it is a full size instrument. You want a guitar that you can comfortably wrap your arm around to strum. The larger the instrument the better the sound will be. Go to a store and try a full size. If you can't reach around to the strings fully, then try a 3/4. I don't think you will need anything smaller than this. Most guitar/music stores have knowledgeable staff - get their input and opinion also.

Answer 2

If you love the guitar, then buy the guitar. Then you will find out how fleeting love can be, and then you could learn to play the blues on a real guitar. As for Daisy Rock, they make some decent guitars actually. Now, as for you to know, all the paint and finish on a guitar subtracts from the sound. However, Satin finishes are better than gloss, and your guitar does have a Satin finish - so the paint won't subtract too much from the sound. But good guitars have solid wood tops, and better have solid wood backs and sides (like the Silver Creek). There are guitars that look and sound good, but they typically cost a lot. There are lots of fancy burl gloss finishes that Ibanez and other companies use and the guitars look cool, but still don't sound that great. But playing guitar is about what makes you happy, and if a nice looking guitar makes you happy, then get the damn thing and tell everyone else to shove off!

Answer 3

You are big enough for a full size guitar. Guitar size is measured by the scale length, not the overall length. A full size guitar has a scale length of 24 1/2" to 25 1/2". Buy a guitar at a music store and nowhere else. If possible, get a smaller body guitar and not a dreadnought which is probably too large for you to play comfortably. Good luck.

Answer 4

I wouldn't get anything less than a full size cuz' you'll be robbing yourself of the sound. I personally like the Grand Auditorium Shape because it's slightly less bulkier than a dreadnought while maintaining a good volume. Its shape also benefits smaller players as well.



Here's an example:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Taylor-114-Grand-Auditorium-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=517555

Answer 5

try one that feels comfortable for you to hold for a long time