Guitar Buying Guide
Need some help deciding what to buy? I’m here to help.
Choose
Your
Style
Choosing the style of guitar for you or your child is an important step in learning how to play guitar.
The good news is there are no rules – you can start learning on any type of guitar you like! They all work the same.
The main difference is the sound they make and the style of music they’re best suited for.
Acoustic – Pop, Folk, Acoustic rock
Classical – Classical, Folk, Jazz
Electric – Pop, Rock, Indie, Metal
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Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic or ‘Steel String’ guitars are a common guitar type in modern music. They sound bright and lively due to their steel strings and project this sound with a hollow body, so can be easily enjoyed without extra amplification.
These guitars are a great choice for pop, folk, acoustic rock and other modern genres.
Attention!
Getting the right size is important.
Filter by age of player below.

Single Cutaway
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar Pack
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Single Cutaway
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar Pack

Yamaha JR2
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar
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Yamaha JR2
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar

Sigma TM-15
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar
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Sigma TM-15
– ¾ size –
Acoustic Guitar

Ibanez VC50NJP
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar Pack
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Ibanez VC50NJP
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar Pack

Yamaha F370
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar
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Yamaha F370
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar

Sigma DM-15
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar
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Sigma DM-15
– Full size –
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitars
The classical guitar (also known as a nylon-string guitar or Spanish guitar), is a precursor to the modern acoustic and electric guitar. It is an acoustic instrument so can be enjoyed without extra amplification but has a more mellow sound than a steel string guitar, as its strings are made of nylon.
These guitars are great choice for classical, folk and jazz and are a little easier to play for very young learners, as the nylon strings are softer under the fingers.
Attention!
Getting the right size is important.
Filter by age of player below.

Yamaha CGS102AII
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar
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Yamaha CGS102AII
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar

Ortega R121
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar
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Ortega R121
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar

Jose Ferrer
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Musicroom
Jose Ferrer
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar

Fender ESC-80
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Gear4music
Fender ESC-80
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar

Ortega R221BK
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar
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Ortega R221BK
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar

Deluxe Single Cutaway
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Musicroom
Deluxe Single Cutaway
– Full size –
Classical Guitar

Fender ESC-105
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
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Fender ESC-105
– Full size –
Classical Guitar

Ortega R221SNBK
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
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Ortega R221SNBK
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
Electric Guitars
The Electric guitar is the newest form of the guitar. It has been used widely in music from the 1930s. Electric guitar bodies are usually made from solid wood, so need extra amplification to be heard. The sound can be shaped or electronically altered to achieve different timbres or tonal qualities, making it quite different than an acoustic guitar.
These guitars are a great choice for Pop, Rock, Indie & Metal.
Attention!
Getting the right size is important.
Filter by age of player below.

Squier Mini Jazzmaster
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar
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Squier Mini Jazzmaster
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar

Brian May Mini May
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar
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Brian May Mini May
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar

LA
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack
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LA
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack

Squier Stratocaster
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack
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Squier Stratocaster
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack

Yamaha Pacifica
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack
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Yamaha Pacifica
– Full size –
Electric Guitar Pack

Yamaha CGS102AII
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar
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Yamaha CGS102AII
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar

Gear4music
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar
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Gear4music
– ¾ size –
Electric Guitar

Fender ESC-80
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Gear4music
Fender ESC-80
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar

Ortega R221BK
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Gear4music
Ortega R221BK
– ¾ size –
Classical Guitar

Jose Ferrer
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Musicroom
Jose Ferrer
– Full size –
Classical Guitar

Yamaha CG122MC
– Full size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Musicroom
Yamaha CG122MC
– Full size –
Classical Guitar

Ortega R121
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar
Buy on Gear4music
Ortega R121
– ½ size –
Classical Guitar