Get 'em what they want! Ask your young would-be guitarist what type of guitar he (or she) wants. If he can point to a picture in the Musician's Friend catalog or on the website, you're most of the way there. Some experienced guitarists will tell you it's better to start out on an acoustic-usually because that's what they started on. We say forget that. If he's excited by an instrument, he'll be much more likely to stick with it.

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First and foremost, you should consider what your plans are for your new acoustic guitar. Then you should decide how much you can afford to spend on one. Are you an experienced player looking to move up to a higher-quality instrument? Perhaps you are a beginner who wants an inexpensive instrument to learn on. Most likely, the more you invest in an acoustic guitar, the higher the quality of the instrument will be. This doesn't mean that all inexpensive acoustic guitars are low quality. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques, you now have a wide selection of highly playable, low-cost acoustic guitars to choose from. By knowing the most important elements that contribute to a playable, nice-sounding acoustic guitar, you can maximize what you get for your budget.

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