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249 reviews from r/AcousticGuitar, r/guitarlessons, r/metalguitar and 26 more subreddits

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Yamaha

4.7

(64)

"You should check out the FS800 model. It has a slightly smaller body, which I find to be more comfortable."

"A steel-strung Yamaha would be a good starter instrument."

"Yamaha tends to be king for budget acoustic guitars."

"Can't go wrong with a Yamaha."

"Yamahas are great."

"You can pretty much count on it being close to the best in the category."

"All of their electric guitars were excellent."

"I regularly see like-new FG800s for $100-150."

"Yamaha makes great stuff, I think you will do well."

"Yamaha is known here for making high quality stuff for a good price."

Squier

4.1

(30)

"I can’t recommend Squier Stratocasters enough."

"I would pick up a cheap squire stratocaster and a spark amp."

"I highly recommend a Squire in her favorite color."

"Squier Telecaster. She may never want anything else."

"The squiers are very easy to play which helps a lot when you are starting."

"Would recommend u look at second hand options too."

"I’d recommend a Squier Telecaster."

"This is exactly my configuration, except my Strat is Tahitian Coral."

"Just bought a Squier Sonic yesterday and it sounds great."

"I started with a Squier Sonic and loved it!"

Ibanez

4.2

(21)

"Ibanez Prestige is basically guaranteed quality."

"Dual humbuckers, with a 5 way switch so you can split the double coils"

"I bought the Ibanez Q547-bmm (the 7 string version) and it's lovely!"

"Get an Ibanez. Great guitars for the money."

"Id go for Ibanez hands down"

"Highly recommend starting on an Ibanez"

"You will LOVE the neck."

"Check out the GRGR120EX its on sale rn for 190."

"I just purchased one and it’s great."

"‘A little above 500, but pretty good.'"

Taylor

4.8

(17)

"I can **very highly** recommend a Taylor GS Mini."

"Well worth a look I would say."

"You can get the base model (sapele) for in the 400s."

"What about a base model (sapele) taylor gs mini with no pickup?"

"GS Mini for me. Super portable, great for playing on the couch."

"Baby or mini Taylor. The sound is incredible for the size."

"Taylor GS Mini. My daughter writes a lot of music and plays out."

"I think a Taylor Gs mini would be perfect for an 11 year old."

"If you can stretch your budget a Martin or Taylor would be a guitar she will keep forever."

"Taylor GS-Mini 👌🏼."

Harley Benton

4.4

(13)

"Harley Benton is a great budget brand."

"So... definitely get her a HB."

"They have really good cheap stuff"

"Harley Benton and Cort are your friends in that price range"

"Harley benton! I got one this year and its fantastic!"

"I recommend a Harley Benton HB20-R for smt from Thomann."

"Get something cheaper but plays as good and also very well made."

"Harley Benton from thomann, amazing amount of bang for your bucks."

"An HB guitar will do it just fine."

"I recommend Harley Benton for the same reasons everyone else has stated."

Schecter

4.7

(12)

"Schecter, by a mile... The Lundgren M7's, Ernie Ball nut, neck thru and stainless steel frets alone make this the better sale."

"Schecter beats out import Jackson in every way imaginable."

"That Schecter is the perfect guitar for Drop F#."

"I have a Schecter omen elite 7 that handles drop f# beautifully."

"Schecter is always the way."

"I went with the schecter, ive heard shit things about jackson’s quality at this price point."

"I think Schecter would be a good brand to look into."

"If that’s the same as the C1 platinum guitar center ones, I have the same one in purple and it is awesome!!!"

"A used Schecter... If you can find a c1 or C7."

"I'll always say Schecter is a good place to start."

Epiphone

4.1

(12)

"My second was Epiphone Les Paul and I do recommend that."

"Go to a pawn shop and look for an epiphone."

"I have an epiphone sg that was about $400 new."

"Dot Epiphone Dot is my pick."

"Epiphone dot or squier classic vibes, they are both pretty good for the price imo."

"Any Epiphone, really. Whatever you can afford that you'll actually play."

"Used earphone les Paul custom or standard."

"Look into Epiphone, Squier or Harley Benton and get a guitar you like the look of."

"I would go with an Epiphone with humbuckers."

"Squire or Epiphone are solid. I have a Epi Les Paul Special II that I love."

PRS

5.0

(9)

"CE 24’s are incredibly versatile."

"I’m absolutely smitten with my DGT."

"I'd definitely recommend the 24-08 over a 24."

"Mcarty 594. So great, plays everything"

"I'd say to go with the 24-08 over the plain 24."

"I’d go for the SE McCartney 594 Singlecut. 22 frets but sooooo beautiful"

"I learned on a Custom 24 SE and... I can say I will never be without a Custom 24."

"For what it's worth I really love the SE 24-08. It was my main guitar until I got my CE."

"I have an SE DGT and it’s fantastic."

Martin

4.4

(10)

"Martins are great and are intended to bond with the musician for life."

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND looking into the Martin Special 16 Rosewood Dreadnought!!!!"

"Look for a D15. All mahogany and great sound."

"The 15 series is hard to beat especially in good used condition."

"Little Martin is the one I would get for my child!"

"Buy a used Martin via marketplace or reverb."

"Martin LX-1."

"I got a Little Martin I picked up as my couch/living room guitar."

"I'd look for a Little Martin or Baby Taylor, perhaps used if needed to fit your budget."

"I’d rather have them instead of a cheap, plastic Martin that’s overpriced because of its name."

#10

Eastman

4.5

(6)

"Eastman e1d for dreadnought or eastman e1o for the smaller bodied one."

"Eastman e1d if you want an amazing all solid guitar."

"Find a used Eastman E1D, for sure the best deal under $500."

"Eastman makes a great bluegrass guitar."

"Eastman E1OM"

"I'd recommend an Eastman E1OM."

#11

Fender

4.5

(6)

"I have found that the cheap fender acoustics fit the bill. I love it."

"Get your wife a Fender Squier. Excellent guitar for the money."

"I’ve been playing for 17 years and got my daughter a squire and that thing actually shreds for the price point."

"The Johnny Marr Jaguar is an excellent choice."

"You may like Fender’s short scales (Jaguar and Mustang). I love short scale guitars."

"The Squier series from Fender are great value for the price."

#12

Breedlove

4.2

(5)

"BREEDLOVE DISCOVERY!!!!!!!"

"Breedlove Concertina!"

"I just bought my Daughter a Breedlove Concertina."

"Breedlove is another good option."

"I would recommend Breedlove, Yamaha, Eastman, and Guild in your price range."

#13

Banshee

5.0

(3)

"Its the best made instrument I own."

"The Banshee is the better specced guitar."

"Banshee all the way"

#14

5.0

(2)

"I have recorded many black metal songs with my Yamaha Pacifica."

"I have a pacifica too, amazing guitars for the price."

#18

C10

5.0

(2)

"C10 adds ebony fretboard an upgrade from C9. I vote for the C10."

"I think a C10 is a wonderful instrument and will certainly suffice for your needs."

#19

Cordoba

5.0

(2)

"I bought a Cordoba C9 last month and have been really digging it."

"I really can’t recommend the Cordoba C9 enough."

#20

Charvel

4.5

(2)

"It just feels so effortless to play."

"Numerous Charvel models."

#21

Jackson

4.5

4.0

(1)

"Blueridge."

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