Buying your first acoustic guitar can be pretty intimidating. As a beginner, you
Beginner Guitar Recommendations
Enya Nova Go Carbon Fiber 1/2 size Adult Travel Guitar is one of the non-traditional recommendations for the new beginner. Amazon is generally a bad place to buy guitars, but this is one case where I make an exception. Here are some of the good and bad things to consider about the Nova Go:
- The Good:
- Affordable: At about $189, the basic version of the Nova Go is one of the better starter acoustic guitars.
- Size: the 1/2 size Nova Go is perfect for kids, smaller adults, and people with smaller hands.
- Durable: Due to its carbon fiber construction, you don’t have the same worries about heat and cold warping your guitar. It comes with a case and handles travel well. It’s perfect for kids going to and from lessons.
- The Bad
- No left-handed version
- Weaker Bass: as a smaller guitar, it won’t have the same bass qualities as the large dreadnaught guitars.
Yamaha F335 Dreadnaught Guitar – Yamaha is one of the most popular guitar manufacturers in the world. It’s also one of the most frequently recommended brands I see as a moderator on the Reddit r/guitar subreddit. Affordably priced, the Yamaha F335 should be one of the first guitars for you to consider.
- The Good:
- Affordable: At $189.99, it is one of the most affordable traditional wooden acoustics available.
- Brand Reputation: Yamaha is a well-known, and highly trusted brand. Hard to go wrong with them
- The Bad
- Size: Dreadnaught size guitars are fairly large and can be more difficult for smaller adults and children to play comfortably.
- No left-handed version – sorry, lefties are out of luck.
Fender CD-60S – Fender is the name in electric guitars, but they also make a popular line of affordable acoustics. If you care about the brand and a good quality starter acoustic guitar, it’s hard to miss with the Fender CD-60S.
- The Good:
- Affordable: At $199.99, the CD-60 just sneaks in under the $200 mark. Given it’s popularity, you can easily find used CD-60s just about anywhere.
- Brand Reputation: Like Yamaha, Fender is one of the best-known guitar companies in the world.
- Lefty Friendly: The CD-60S also has a lefty version so no one misses out
- The Bad
- Size: As with the Yamaha F335, dreadnaught guitars can be larger than is comfortable for smaller adults and children.
Resources
Feel free to browse the suggested resources below. The suggestions are my own opinions, and I don’t make any money from them affiliate marketing or sponsorships from them.
- Enya Nova Go Carbon Fiber 1/2 size Adult Travel Guitar Bundle – Amazon.com ($189.99 USD):
- Yamaha F335 Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar – Guitar Center
- Fender CD-60S Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar – Guitar Center