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What is an Acoustic Guitar?

An acoustic guitar is a guitar that is crafted from wood that has a hollow body. It comes in different length sizes for 1/4 size to full size acoustic guitars, standard vs cutaway, as well as different body types as in regular vs slim body.

An acoustic guitar doesn't use electronics to project sound; instead, an acoustic guitar transmits sound from the vibration of the strings and through the wooden body and the sound exits from the sound hole. They provide a rich sound that is suitable for beginners and experts without the need of an amplifier. There are many options available, each option may offer a different level of tone and build quality..

What are the benefits of playing an acoustic guitar?

An acoustic guitar provides several benefits. Learning to play on an acoustic instrument ensures that you do not rely only on the sound of power chords.

You do not need to use other accessories, such as amps, to play an acoustic guitar. They are built for versatile playing so that you can play various types of songs.

What are the different types of acoustic guitars?

1. Dreadnought: The dreadnought model or sometimes spelled dreadnaught is the most common guitar shape. They have broad shoulders and a tight sound. Dreadnoughts have cutting highs and a strong mid-range. This series can compete with banjos due to a higher volume and tonal range.

2. Parlor: Parlor guitars are very similar to Dreadnoughts, but they are much smaller. Great for smaller players or those who prefer an intimate sound, parlors can be used for both solo performances and full bands.

3. Jumbo: As you could imagine these are largest acoustic series, these instruments have big, rounded shoulders, and large cutaways. This is also the loudest type of guitar, good for those who sing loudly or want to stand out in a band. Tonal qualities are balanced.

4. Auditorium: This guitar shape includes a tight waist that makes it firmly sit on your leg while playing. Tonal qualities are balanced, with smooth chords and notes. Volume is loud and pronounced with a large cutaway.

 

How many different wood types are there for an Acoustic Guitar ?

There are several different wood types when it comes to Acoustic Guitars. The wood types  Come make a difference in the sound and tone of the guitar. In general there are five different wood types that Acoustic Guitars are made and crafted from. These are outlined below not in any particular order.

1. Maple: Maple is known for its bright tones and cheery tonality. Projection is strong with great note definition.

2. Cedar: Cedar is a distinctly red-brown material that offers warm tonality and warms up quickly. This wood is also lighter than most others.

3. Mahogany: A dense material, mahogany offers amazing projection and warm tonality. This material is among the darkest and richest colored.

4. Rosewood: This gives smooth, warm tonality. Players can expect complex guitar harmonics from rosewood.

5. Spruce: Spruce is considered a balanced choice as it offers good volume, smooth tonality, and distinct projection. It can be easily recognized due to its pale color.

Is it simple to string an acoustic guitar?

This simple procedure can be done by anyone and within a few steps.

1. Start by loosening the acoustic pegs until the string is no longer under tension.

2. Remove the bridge pins at the bottom.

3. Place the new string into the bridge pin hole.

4. Wind it around the top peg and clip the remainder of the string.

5. Now you just have to tune the guitar to ensure proper sound.

 

Is it worth it to buy a cheap acoustic guitar for kids, beginners, or students?

Cheap guitar could mean cheap as in "junky" or it could mean affordable and playable just not very expensive. Just like with anything else the saying goes "you get what you pay for". 

If you're just purchasing the guitar as a gift for a friend that they would just hang it up on the wall for decorating purposes, then you don't need to buy an expensive guitar and you could get away with buying a cheap guitar as long as it has no cosmetic flaws. Same thing applies if you're buying the guitar as a Gift for the Holidays for a kid that you know is not serious about learning to play the guitar, and just wants to strum the guitar and have some fun with it.

If you're buying the guitar for a serious student, it is recommended that you buy at least a decent entry level guitar that's easy to play with, because you don't want them to lose interest which could happen if they find it hard play with. Sometimes if you just want to gauge you childs interest in guitar playing and, you may not want to spend  too much in case the kid quickly loses interest in playing the guitar, and you don't want to have spent all that money for nothing. 

 

What is the correct size acoustic guitar for myself as an adult or for my child, or for a beginner student ?

In order to answer that, we first need to know what are the different sizes of guitars?


There are many different sizes when it comes to acoustic guitars specifically, as well guitars in general, but there are four most common sizes. Once we know the typical size of these different types of guitars that should help us figure out what is right for you.

The most common acoustic guitars come in four sizes:  1/4 size, 1/2 size, 3/4 size and full size.

The general rules-of-thumb on what size guitar to get for children would depend on age but of course could vary depending on the size of your child.

1/4 sized or ukulele: up to 5 years old
1/2 size guitar: 5-7 years old
3/4 size guitar: 7-10 years old
Full size guitar: 10 years and older