[HANASHIR:4810] Re: Guitar Advice

[Rachelle and Howard Shubert <notfranz...>]

Karen,

I purchased a guitar for my young son who really just wanted to explore the
instrument but had a tough time getting his hands around my regular sized
classical guitar.  I think as long as a guitar has good intonation and
reasonable tuning devices, size is the most important issue for a child.  I
ordered a very serviceable, half-size guitar which keeps its tune from
Empire Music for about $65 (they have a web-site and primarily sell to
schools across North America).  Even though he relates mostly to pop and
rock music, I chose nylon strings since I didn't want him to get discouraged
by stinging fingertips.  My first guitar cost $35 second hand, and when I
was ready and could afford it, I purchased something better.  So I am used
to the idea that a first guitar need not be first class, but should not be
discouraging in any way.

Rachelle



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