Top 10 Acoustic Guitar Brands For Beginners

Yamaha: Yamaha has the largest variety of acoustic guitar products. They are well known for manufacturing the best sound quality guitars on it's reasonable price. Popular artist who uses Yamaha acoustic guitars are Avril Lavigne, Edwin McCain, Andy McKee, Clint Lowery of Sevendust, Johan Jorgensen, Kristyn Osborne, Ben Mauro and Glenn Pearce.


Epiphone: Epiphone guitars have made its reputation for having a good line of manufacturer from its mother company brand, the Gibson. It always comes with very low price perfect for the beginners. It has been used by the Beatles(John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison), Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Les Paul, and Brian Stone of The Rolling Stone.


Squire: Squier is a brother to a very famous guitar manufacturer, the Fender. Even fender specializes on electric guitars, the Squier delivers the needs for a very good sounding acoustic guitars for the Fender's market. Played by Blink 182.


Ibanez: Ibanez is the best selling electric guitars and bass guitar brands.But it doesn't mean that they are behing with acoustic guitars. For the beginner guitarists, The V series is famous for its sound, built, and affordable price.In my opinion it's the best acoustic guitar brands for beginners. Played by Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.


Gibson: Gibson guitars is one of the best sounding guitar in the market. But it is a little bit expensive, making it an intermediate guitar. Played by Eric Clapton, Chet Atkins and Sheryl Crow.


Samick: Samick is a Korean based guitar manufacturer that competitively produces good quality and goos sounding acoustic guitars on a cheap price. They are also making guitar under Greg Bennett name in the industry. Played by The Drew Davis band.


Oscar Schmidt: A brand name under the famous guitar manufacturer, the Washburn guitars. Unequalled standards in easy playing comfort and tone response creates the perfect value. Played by Willie K. and Pearl Charles - The Driftwood Singers


Taylor: Originated from California, known for and are made with a patented bolt-on neck; the NT neck (new technology) that delivers superior sound quality handcrafted by mexican manufacturers. Played by Paramore, Billy Corgan, David Gilmour, Bryan Adams and Eric Clapton.


Takamine: Name derived from Takamine Mountain in Sakashita, Japan, Takamine Guitars have over 40 years of history dedicated to innovation and improvement to the art and craft of guitar making. It can can compete with Taylor and Yamaha for its quality and sound. Played by Jon Bon Jovi, Glenn Frey of Eagles and Meredith Brooks.


Seagull: Guitar made in Canada, from the French guitar makers. It was made from solid top guitars offer richer sound and wider dynamic range. The S6 is affordable and gives entry-level players the opportunity to experience the great feel and superb sound provided by a hand-finished neck, solid cedar top and genuine lacquer finish.

Playing Guitar - Introduction for the beginner guitar players

As a beginner on playing guitars, it is the motivation that drives a person to learn how to play. When you saw a friend of yours who can play really well and knows almost every songs on charts today, you feel that you want learn it also. It is an added spice to your talent as a singer or just a way of expressing your yourself being creative. To actually play the rhythm of your favorite songs on the guitar while you sing along makes you feel great.

Learning it is difficult at the beginning because you need familiarize first the basic parts of the guitar. You need to know first how each part works and how it produces sounds. You need to be comfortable of the ergonomics and size of the guitar that you will use on your learning process. That is why buying a guitar of your own and of your choice makes it crucial for the beginners.

It is important to choose a guitar that is lightweight, the size should not be very bulky so that you can cradle it easily on your lap. Another advantage of having your own guitar is the accessibility of it. You can always grab your own guitar whenever you feel inspired and play some tunes anytime. Also, the key to be a successful guitar player is the mastery from your own guitar. You may not be a better player if you always switch guitars because not all guitars are have the same sizes and of the same feel.

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It is known that Europeans are the first to introduce the guitar on 12th century. They are the ones that introduce it to Americans but it is not proven that they are the inventors of it. Some similar instruments that are comparable to the guitar are the Ukulele, Sitar and Banjo because they share common parts like neck, nut, fret, fingerboard and the body where the sound resonates.