choosing a guitar for beginners

[@villainservitor]

watching this in 2020! best advice i've ever heard from this vid was to choose a guitar based on the size that suits you rather than sounds, appearance, etc.. and i'd been doing it backwards this whole time! i guess i should be shopping around for a guitar in person rather than online. ^^; i really want solid top mahogany, though. T__T

[@pc7573]

Kudos to you sir for approaching the subject of fit and shape as it applies to individual players. Little to zero is mentioned of this when perusing music stores.

[@ericklopes4046]

You're amazing! So glad I found your channel. But I'm right handed and I play with the guitar on my left leg... I just cross my legs with the left one on the top of the right one and the guitar fits nicely. I don't feel any pain and I can't play any other way without losing performance. I play fingerstyle :-)

[@taniaroyaltr93]

Thanks! My right shoulder & arm hurt so bad after playing for any length of time..now I know I need a smaller guitar!

[@andrew.l.5493]

Am getting around to buying my first guitar. Your videos really make sense, I will be watching further. Thank you kindly.

[@razzledayzel]

THANK YOU!! After watching so many videos trying to make sure I buy the right guitar for me this is the very FIRST one that actually addresses the size in a very clear, concise and informative manner. Bless you!

[@TheMonemone2]

Thanks. I found it surprising that so few beginner guides talk about guitar size issue. Most of the beginner guide focus on tone and play style. My right shoulder started to hurt after a week of using my first guitar which is a dreadnought size guitar. Eventually I found the right size for me at my 3rd purchase (exchanged the first one and CraigList the 2nd). If only there were a size guide available, it’d have save me troubles and pain.

[@darklawtivity6831]

play style is stupid because not everyone plays only one kind of song. I want to play all kinds.

[@giahuy3270]

thank you sir, this is really helpful

[@danr5105]

My first Yamaha FG830, weight 6.69 lbs. Second Martin D16E, weight 4.5 lbs, same size (dreadnaught) Check the weight not only the size.

[@MemoryDestiny]

I spent 500€ on a guitar that's too big for me...i admit i cried for a hour due to how many sacrifices i had to do to get the money. I don't know what to do tbh, i started feeling bad about the guitar after 1 or 2 weeks of playing, because i kept telling myself that i was the problem, but my posture is right and i'm getting better and better still. My shoulder is relaxed, i don't build tension anymore but my shoulder keeps giving me pain. Forgot to mention, i'm 168cm tall, i'm using a Cort GA style guitar. Also i'm mainly a fingerpicking guitarist, i like strumming but it's absolutely not my focus. When i strum, i don't have *that* many problems, but when it comes to fingerstyle in general, the size gives me so many problems, it's not comfortable. Also my hands' palm is pretty big, but my fingers are short, and that guitar has a V shaped neck. I should sell it, the guitar is in excellent conditions but i know i'd lose more than a hundred due to lost value. I'm so desperate...

[@metamonsodas]

hey, i know the times seem tough but i'm sure you'll make some good money by selling it and earn more money over time to buy a new guitar :) don't worry or regret it too much we all make mistakes like these when buying a guitar you'll be fine!

[@umbakaumbak]

I wish all teachers will be like you, so calm and pleasure to hear. Thumbs up and subscribed...

[@sarai2sarah734]

Thank you Sir. As a petite female going to guitar shop was so frustrating. The gentlemen were not understanding the size awkwardness and discomfort I spoke of.

[@miabrantley205]

I understand this completely. It's as if they only consider the smaller guitars suitable for children only. Never mind that grown people come in all sizes.

[@zoltan567]

I didn't know how important to choose between sizes till know. Luckily I bought a (Fender 125) which is just OK for the size. There were a lot more guitars in the shop, but the neck of this just felt thicker, more comfortable. The sales guy insisted that he doesn't feel the difference, I should choose the (really) better sounding (and a lot more expensive one) but I went with this. I look forward to watching the other video on the neck..

[@edwardbailes9288]

Thank you. This is all good sensible advice

[@poyopoyo611]

GOOD JOB MAN

[@iamaflowercat]

Thank you. This is really helpful. I'm very thankful.

[@MicahEspino1409]

Sir, THANK YOU SO MUCH! your videos are very helpful for beginners like me. i personally enjoy listening/watching you because you explain things in a way that is very easy to understand. i am planning to buy my first guitar very soon. 😊

[@AtomicSaunders]

I like this man. Very down to earth. Thank you so much.

[@isabelfonsecamiguel6087]

Very useful, in deed. Thanks

[@077di6]

Finelly a good video!thank you

[@tiffanyu168]

Thank you for your tips. It is very helpful.

[@happynewmom]

This is a good video. A question: Do many women end up buying 3/4 size guitars?

[@preciousjoma4791]

Thank you ! It helped a lot!😊

[@jondavies5885]

That was useful to show and explain the smaller size. Which might be better for me, I was stretching on a dreadnought and felt a bit bulky. What is the smaller size model please?

[@Harsh-zd6vn]

Superb Video Sir..

[@roybraym]

Helpful

[@NICKYSYMONEE]

BTW THANKS FOR ANOTHER INFORMATIVE /RELEVANT VIDEO , KEEP EM COMIN

[@danielhudson9176]

sir according to you which one is perfect for me to play in church I'm 6.3f tall , it should be looking good for me. and I'm a starter.

[@NICKYSYMONEE]

HEY TEACHER I'M PLANNING ON CHECKING OUT THE GUITARS TO FIND THE RIGHT SIZE IN MY COUNTRY JAMAICA BUT THEN BUYING IT ONLINE MAYBE WALMART OR AMAZON BECAUSE THERE ARE MORE VARIETIES ESPECIALLY IN COLOR AND I WAS THINKING ELECTRIC AS I'LL BE PERFORMING, TWO QUESTIONS , HOW DO I TRANSLATE WHAT I'VE ASSESSED OUT HERE INTO MY PURCHASE ONLINE AND WOULD A ELECTRIC GUITAR BE TOO BE TOO ADVANCED FOR ME WHO NEVER PLAYED BEFORE?

[@ishansoni-official261]

very effective....

[@alexanderdechaneet4001]

Thank you!

[@paulcrooks388]

Nothing beats a British Education

[@NergisSSSSS]

too many aspects to consider when buying a first guitar

[@runnningonempty]

CLICKED ON THIS VID BECAUSE OF THE GOOFY BEGINNER STATEMENT WITH AN OVERPRICED TAYLOR SCREENSHOT..BUT WHAT A GREAT VID!

[@warmwinter948]

thank you for this very helpful video!