What size acoustic guitar should a child get?

Younger children often manage a 1/2 or 3/4 size guitar, while most teens and adults play full size. Height and arm length are the usual guides.

Should a beginner get steel or nylon strings?

Nylon strings are softer on the fingertips and suit classical styles. Steel strings sound brighter and suit folk, pop and rock.

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Acoustic guitar starter pack

This classic instrument is perfect for aspiring musicians of all ages eager to learn chords and melodies.

An acoustic guitar starter pack gives a new player the instrument and the basic accessories needed to start learning chords right away. It suits teens, adults and older kids who have shown an interest in music, since an acoustic guitar needs no amplifier and works for folk, pop and rock.

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Why acoustic guitar starter pack make a good gift

Needs no amplifier or power, so practice can start anywhere in the house.
Works across many styles, from campfire folk songs to pop and rock chords.
A starter pack bundles useful extras, so the recipient has fewer items to buy.

What to look for

Choose full size for adults and a smaller scale, such as 3/4, for younger players.
Check whether a gig bag, tuner, picks, strap and spare strings are included.
Pick steel strings for a bright sound or nylon strings that are softer on fingertips.

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Questions people ask

What size acoustic guitar should a child get?: Younger children often manage a 1/2 or 3/4 size guitar, while most teens and adults play full size. Height and arm length are the usual guides.
Should a beginner get steel or nylon strings?: Nylon strings are softer on the fingertips and suit classical styles. Steel strings sound brighter and suit folk, pop and rock.

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