Honest Unboxing and Review Amazon Best Selling $40 Acoustic Guitar - Guitar Buyer's Guide

In our brick and mortar music store we see parents come in on a regular basis with guitars that they purchased online, often from Amazon for their child. The idea is that the kid may not stick with it so they don't want to spend too much money. This is an understandable sentiment but when you look at budget options on many e-commerce sites like Amazon they come from brands you have never heard of. Is it even possible to manufacture, ship and sell a guitar that is a good isntrument. Is there any value in a $40.00 acoustic guitar that you purchase from Amazon? Tons of shoppers think that's the case, so we wanted to see what the deal was for ourselves. For those of you that are on the fence about purchasing your first guitar, well this one's for you. We went to Amazon, look at the top selling guitars, picked the color we liked and ordered. The guitar came shipped to us in a box that was thankfully, not damaged in shipping and we unbox and review for you live to be completely honest and transparent and the guitar and what you can expect.
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[@Austin-lm6iq]

the guitar is just the add on, the real value is in the pick

[@unequivocalemu]

There must be diamonds in that thing

[@fatdaddy1766]

very true

[@raymarmontes8875]

dank

[@thefountainpendesk]

Austin I thought it was in the packing

[@tonyb4259]

Stick a handle on that you could dig your garden over no problem.

[@jimleininger8963]

This video has me rethinking the $17 bungie jumping kit i have in my wishlist

[@MrVolksbeetle]

Get two?

[@icu7992]

I wouldn't trust my life on a $17 kit. My life worth more than $17 :))

[@ooze5752]

TheLord67 that’s the joke

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

How about the $22 complete tattoo kit?

[@waylonmccrae3546]

Well If It Failed On Me , I Can Dang Sure Guarantee Ya' I Would Personally Be Writing A Strongly Worded Letter To The Manufactures Administration ... AND Be Demanding My Doggone Money Back From Them Sonsabitches !! 😒

[@abraxas511]

Its the kinda guitar you play around the campfire, and then toss in.

[@AlamoMusic]

LOL

[@dougrobinson8602]

Hey, that guitar could save your life if used as firewood in a survival situation. Use the low E string to create friction on the neck in a sawing action, and you'd have fire before Tom Hanks!

[@cajunplaisance6787]

😆

[@RealKennethChoi]

I laughed so hard at this lmao

[@narghora]

😄😄😄

[@CocoasArt]

This is the guitar I have And I am scared to watch this video

[@AlamoMusic]

Hahaha if it works for you then the video shouldn't matter.

[@CocoasArt]

Well it works alright Luckily the bridge didn't come off or anything xd But in the future I do wanna get a better one. I just started not so long, so got a cheaper one in case I won't be that interested (but I am really interested lol) I Tried my friend's guitar and it felt a lot nicer then this

[@AlamoMusic]

Well if you want any help when you upgrade you should call our store! We have a lot of great sales consultants who can help you find a great fit!

[@vs9312]

😂😂

[@VaR_Prodz]

I also was planning on buying this guitar but my dad surprised me with a different classical guitar with actual nylon strings. I am kind of happy I did not buy this but still everyone has a different experiences with the same guitar.

[@pathlesscreative]

“Not usually nervous when tuning up a guitar” Dude how, I’ve been playing for 14 years and still think it’s gonna pop and stab me in the face.

[@LandoMercy]

Yeah I tune up from behind bullet proof glass

[@shakenfaun_8126]

I'm scared while down tunning them, they still break then too

[@mba1234]

I think we all are nervous.. WE know it can and will happen.. but when..

[@shakenfaun_8126]

@@mba1234 the suspense sucks

[@glorioskiola]

50 years and I still have that fear!

[@masterrick2759]

Watched this video with my wife. She said "look, it comes with it's own trash bag" when you pulled the gig bag out

[@Iheartdgd]

Lmao

[@rahman.utara.]

Your wife must be a luthier master

[@marianova07]

Lmao

[@sld454]

LMAO ... that was my 1st thought as well.. lol

[@codrinmicusan446]

r/thathappened

[@stellingbanjodude]

A guitar teacher once told my brother, “ never buy a cheap instrument to learn on, it will turn you off on learning how to play” what do you mean? “ it’s cheap for a reason, it will be harder to play, won’t sound good, and has no resale or trade in value”

[@salemmayhem6349]

After I mistakenly bought this type of guitar I was going to return it for a refund and the guy was like I'll give you a partial refund to keep the guitar, that's how bad this thing is even the company that knows it's garbage doesn't want to have to take it back. 😆

[@MontuOnuphrius]

@@salemmayhem6349 lmao savage af

[@papabear4066]

Sounds like a bad marriage

[@playerjack1005]

Learn how to play and sound well on a cheap guitar that is not easy to play and then move more and more upwards to the more expensive ones. Your future self will thank me later on when you can play better than all of your friends because of the hard effort you put into making that garbage can with strings sound great.

[@sir.bendover3299]

You can get some cheap guitars (cheap as in affordable) that are good. However, if your paying less than you would for a good cable, then idk what you expect 😂

[@pardo6370]

I learned in a $20 guitar.... it was impossible doing an F chord on it. (Simply because no sound would come out of it when pressing all the strings) a lot of people told me to just put it in the trash because it was "useless". But my parents did not have money to get me anything better... so i tried incredibly hard and never gave up despite the fact it was so hard to play it, my hands would hurt a lot when playing it for long periods of time and didn't really make much progress in months.. Now 13 years later I have my own studio, I play classical guitar, electric guitar, drums, bass and piano and still have that 20 dls guitar sitting in my studio as a reminder that its not about the instrument, its about YOU and your willingness to get as far as your imagination will allow you to, just keep grinding.... you can do it.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

I also started my journey on what most would call rubbish, mine was nailed together with 3" oval nails with no glue at the heel (neck joint) as it had previously came away on the previous owner. It went out of tune every 10 minutes so I learned how to tune it real quickly by ear. I learned to play all a beginner could want to learn on that guitar. My parents also did not have much money at that time. It was a time for making do with what we had or could obtain while still putting food on the table. Some folk will have learned on scrappers, some folk won't even learn on the best. I enjoyed your story Pardo very much! Thanks for sharing.

[@mrlickens]

same my fingers are hurting, especially my pinky that high e string is so hard. thinking about selling my better pc parts just for a better guitar lmao.

[@quantum3712]

I lost hope and this comment came to rescue.

[@mrjacklowingreen]

Love it…… your parents did their best and you rewarded that with perseverance , dedication and effort . Beautiful comment.

[@parito5523]

I'm a piano guy but when I was at high school, my best friend was a guitar lover, he would talk about them literally All THE TIME. And his enthusiasm made me want to learn the instrument, so I bought one, of course, I was just a random teanager with no further knowledge about guitar so I took the first "cheap" (already a pain in the but to get here in my country mostly for teanager) one that I saw (around 60 $ if my conversion is correct), so I started looking at online courses, after 3 months of playing or so, I was getting nowhere so I just thought I suck at it. Not so long after that, there was a party in my school and we brought all of our guitar, and I found out absolutely no one could play my guitar!!! Seeing that, I took another chance and bought another guitar but this time, my friends helped me choosing a good one... and here I am now years later, still with this guitar, and can now say officially that I do really suck at playing this instrument.... 😑

[@josegodinez776]

Parito I can give a few tips. 1. Stick to one song, I recommend something easy with only tabs, no chords for now. 2. You can play something like Happy birthday or a famous tv show song me was (gravity falls) it really helped a lot. 3. When you mess up don’t keep on going restart over until you got it 4. Stretch your fingers 5. Relax and get comfortable 6. And if you can play most easy songs try playing Ode to Jay, that’s the best beginner song that can really help you improve trust me.

[@123123trevis]

I loved the plot twist

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

😂✌🏾

[@elijahwali995]

Dude don’t wanna boast but i can play bunch of songs with ease and can even play the infamous f bar cord without any problem and I’ve been playing for 7 months now. You just have to be persistent and practise every day 😊

[@sergiodavid2979]

@@elijahwali995 recommend how much hours to pour everyday? currently sticking on 1hour/day

[@bobcarn]

This is the first time I ever watched someone tune up a guitar thinking they should probably be wearing safety goggles.

[@kennethdon3619]

i was cringing the whole time, espesially when i was sped up, sounded like a mandolin, even scarier to tune up

[@Dreathjoe]

@@kennethdon3619 u never experience that???

[@kennethdon3619]

@@Dreathjoe i do, always worried when tuning up the e string, especially on amandolin, its e is an octave higher

[@ethantorres4061]

i actually was loosening the strings before a flight and the high e string snapped and scratched me across the face

[@lucariomalfoy2492]

I'm that type of person that considers wearing safety goggles whenever tuning a guitar's e-string...

[@rembee341]

i just got this for christmas and i treat it like my baby

[@ilikeeggs5590]

same-

[@diegochavarria9291]

Me too

[@enderbuu9162]

I got one for my birthday, my dreams of becoming Wilbur soot are finally happening 😂💜

[@comradeabby3141]

Dont let anyone tell you it's bad. Literally look at George Harrison, brian may, etc first guitar

[@notme1998]

@@comradeabby3141 false. That's a bad guitar. Even a 150 dollar guitar would be 1000 times better than that guitar.

[@moose_sauce2938]

Me: buys 50$ guitar used online Also me: *nervous sweating*

[@AlamoMusic]

50 is probably better quality than 40 haha if you’re ever looking for a new one hit us up!

[@kyos8462]

You get what you pay for...but I believe itll be better than this....thing

[@3all714]

i got my self my first guitar on online at 31 dollars it doesnt have any problem on bridge the string is brand new and i tuned the guitar with guitartuna its still fine.....................and i hope i will not face any kind of problem

[@3all714]

and yeah they just gave me the guitar and 3 pick(normal small pick) nothing more

[@Esteban_907]

@@AlamoMusic there's a 150$ beginner deal is that a good idea

[@ContactingTheDead]

Say a prayer for all of the kids about to get this on Christmas morning.

[@kaymarvin4464]

ContactingTheDead Yeah lol 😂

[@johnturner4400]

ContactingTheDead. What if it’s all families can afford?

[@sebast0409]

@@johnturner4400you can probably find $20 used guitar better than that one.

[@chriscarlisle8997]

I got this as a birthday gift and it was the best thing ever! it got me into music and now i have a couple of good guitars and play in the jazz band. definitely a crappy guitar, but good enough to get a young kid started.

[@plankproductions5102]

@@johnturner4400 pawn shops are my best friend. There's like 12 in a 30 mile radius of my town.

[@bricemarkovich9438]

The look in his eyes when the bridge started cracking. Sheer terror.

[@FreezyPop]

Time stamp?

[@polish_king98]

@@FreezyPop 9:45

[@FreezyPop]

@@polish_king98 thanks

[@AbsoluteAbsurd]

XD

[@jakevoss7885]

I was scared for him

[@weastsidebikinibottomgang934]

About 13 years ago i went and bought one of these guitars, mine is red and black, it was first guitar i was so happy when i got it. My mum paid $26 and im so grateful for it. In fact i still have it, it’s true that it ‘s a piece of crap but its my piece of crap. I do recommend doing what this guy said and replacing the steel strings with nylons strings.

[@ifz4l695]

Isn't like the steel strings are better then the nylons?

[@callzz17]

@@ifz4l695 You can't put steel strings on a classical.You will destroy the guitar,the steel strings has a big tension,and the guitar can't resist the tension(about 70kg) Nylon strings has about 30kg tension.

[@vafito44]

Can u make a KZbin video about the guitar

[@davidschwarz1196]

This guitar really saved me when driving my 18 wheeler. I had literally 20 seconds to get to a toilet with none in sight. This guitar worked and fitted perfectly.

[@sincerely.phnx07]

what

[@RetroPlus]

Well, if it works I suppose

[@TheGreenDoggoOfWisdom]

That’s kinda hot tho

[@badscrew4023]

Did the strings prevent the... contents... from going in?

[@TheGreenDoggoOfWisdom]

@@badscrew4023 the strings melted when they shat in the guitar

[@JackSssss]

That picks not actually big, he’s just very small

[@nachordinarygamer9425]

As this mans son I can assure you he is a very big man 😂

[@larsalexandersson9656]

and that's not a guitar, that's a ukulele

[@sierraparker8779]

He's just a lil guy

[@kayracan3663]

@@sierraparker8779 Just like my unc Duck!

[@k3aira886]

Daniel Cerna Jr the guitars not bad just the one he has I got one and it’s good

[@TranceSFX]

I like that - "don't sue us" disclaimer. Imagine that as a legal defense? Your honour, I was VERY clear in not wanting to be sued.

[@epikkiller12rayo50]

I bought a $50 full size black matte 6 string guitar as my first guitar. It feels really cheap but solid at the same time. nothing has broken and I have been playing it for months and it sounds really good, today I ordered my first 12 string 😁

[@AlamoMusic]

A 12 string is a big move up!

[@sophiab9357]

A man’s voice may appear lower when he’s attracted to you Dude speaking to me: 10:25

[@AlamoMusic]

Hahaha

[@bink5242]

Yeah same for women but reversed no wonder why all the women I speak to sound like batman

[@amna6842]

@@bink5242 lmao

[@thomashabtemariam4827]

Wtf 😂😂😂

[@tigerpresentationsproducts425]

@@bink5242 so does this mean my crush likes me cuz like her voice gets like slightly higher when around me

[@dkmarlo]

This was actually my first guitar, and I am forever grateful to it.

[@wienerwoods]

They say "never sell your first guitar". Well, that shouldn't be a problem with this one....

[@qeb]

@@joejungbluth5941 which one did you got

[@anastasiakelly4773]

Kody Sandy me to

[@nefipena9951]

I still got one of these and its playable, anyone can learn if they try enough

[@RowvyX]

What guitar

[@ShiningXwolf]

You actually found the intended use for that large pick, it's to protect your eyes while you're tuning it

[@KristinaChestnut]

I wish I had seen this before I placed my order.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@andregolovan5110]

Nice guitar huh?

[@ItsJustFernando]

Same 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@JVB47]

it's not that bad tho :)

[@earthtominiryu]

@@danill4381 fender guitars are so cool tbh

[@zorionedmonson670]

Mines come tomorrow, how is your holding up ??

[@JimmyReidJr1]

That was actually my first guitar I bought back in high school. It definitely is nothing special, in fact the day I tossed it was one of the best days in my memory, but I'm forever grateful for ole blue

[@winstonpaul3398]

Buying a $40 used guitar ... might be a better option

[@Vidfavne]

Absolutely. My most recent purchase was a German-made 1965 Oscar Teller classical guitar in ...VG? condition (a few scratches on a 50+ years old guitar). About $40. Including a fairly good textile gigbag.

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Old acoustics can be had for bugger all, good deals to be had

[@stevenhoward6940]

Some $20 guitars are actually playable. But then again some aren’t. Usually the classical guitars with steel strings are the ones that give you a tough time. Overall if you’re looking for a guitar its best to buy one from Guitar Center. Every instrument at Guitar Center will be playable.

[@cesarl8119]

I got a 500 pesos guitar which is about 25 dollars over here. It was ok it was an average guitar but had a very thick neck (playing bar chords was a real struggle!!!) and it had cheap wood. It still looked pretty nice and worked enough to learn the basics. I later upgraded (if you can call it that) to a used $60 TOKAI GAKKI FRANCISCAN Model No.51 guitar (its Japanese or something). It's way better than my first guitar but since it's pretty old tuning is a struggle, and it has some scratches in the back and front. It also has a crack that's been "fixed" in the bottom. Also when you use a capo the strings sound off, they sound to pressed on idk how to explain it. But overall it still manages to please me (in other words I can't afford a better one).

[@markmurphy4866]

Steven - have to disagree on the Guitar Center comment. They move so much volume that they tend not to setup any instrument other than the upper tier guitars. I’ve picked up multiple instruments that had severe playability or electronics issues. I actually favor pretty high action (I play upright and electric bass), but I’m talking about unrealistic setups. Classical guitars by definition always have nylon strings, never steel. I suppose you could find gut strings somewhere. As someone who worked in a few guitar stores, I’d also say that a new $100 steel string is often more playable than a used instrument- even at a similar price point. Used instruments are a mixed bag. Some great buys to be found, for sure, but unless you know what to look for, it’s buyer beware (used or new). Many folks quit as a result of a hard to play instrument, one that won’t stay in tune or simply sounds bad. It’s interesting that the guitar in this video plays reasonably in tune and sounds surprisingly good for the price. But, as the reviewer states, it is very hard to play.

[@eternalmiasma5586]

“I think the bridge is about to rip off” Nah man, that’s just the guitar settling

[@dill2962]

CC Lewis 😂

[@JLConawayII]

This thing seems dangerous. It's definitely made for nylon strings, I'm surprised the bridge didn't rip clean off. Maybe the giant pick is designed to use as a shield so you can protect your face when this happens.

[@Doenerschlag]

Giggled at this one

[@DeadmawAlex]

Lol I put steel on mine had it for years and steel works good on it well for me at least it sounds so much better also

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

@@DeadmawAlex Actually it's built way heavier than an average Classical Guitar

[@terywetherlow7970]

I liked pick as pirate eye patch. Lol Anyone on this thread know anything about smol guitars for a 5 year old??

[@kennyg63]

Lol😢

[@spirittoo]

For those that like to take a cheap guitar and upgrade, this would be perfect learning project. Change the strings, reinforce the bridge, lower the action take care of the frets ect. Could make it into a decent starter guitar.

[@heysweatyguy4536]

My parents got me this guitar and I was dying of laughter from the pick alone.

[@s.inna.17]

Is that guitar a good one at all? 😶😊

[@mahontulloch1525]

@@s.inna.17 no honestly, the strings are likely to break just tuning it.

[@v.a.x9020]

mahon tulloch mine never broke and I used it for a year and a half before I bought a Yamaha

[@fixyourkdkid308]

V. A .X hey I’m about to get one, is it good ?

[@v.a.x9020]

@@fixyourkdkid308 it’s good and pretty loud but there was always the G string for me that was never actually in tune it said it was but it sounded flat and when I tuned the G string it made a weird noise like it was about to break but it never did

[@abyssmanur3965]

'Brushy One string' wouldn't be complaining.

[@avinandandey6418]

Ayyyyyyy man high 5

[@avinandandey6418]

Or.... high1

[@nickellion3657]

Hahah! Quality! 👍

[@reyapuli6101]

Hhahahahha

[@reyapuli6101]

CHICKEN IN THE CORN

[@stevemercure902]

Video is a couple of years old now but the lesson on buying a decent guitar for someone learning is still an important one. Also a lesson I learned the hard way. My first guitar was a pawn shop find that was horrible. I was ready to just give up and decide I couldn't learn to play. Luckily for me, a long time friend and player reached out to me and said, "hey, before you give up find a better quality guitar and try." Another friend made me a deal on a Baby Martin and I've been moving forward ever since. Thanks for sharing an interesting video.

[@AlamoMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@kinciscorner]

In my country. I dare say almost everyone who played a guitar has at least touched one of these if not buying it. The nostalgia is strong. I got mine when I was around 13. Saved up a long time for it. It actually accompany me for over 10 years. Though I did change it to nylon strings. The guitar body broke off and I nailed it back. Finally it snapped its neck and I had to say goodbye to it. It's lousy, but a dang classic.

[@driewiel]

You should have ordered the $41 luxury model.

[@xchexco9670]

drie wiel ooh fancy

[@KingRiverVlogs]

$41? Probably better than a Gibson, or a Martin, or a Taylor!!

[@Iheartdgd]

No one likes a rusty g string

[@kjemradio]

Or having to tie the strap on by that rusty G string.

[@frankdow472]

Lmao

[@goobergee1]

Ouch

[@paulbruce4177]

That rusty g string barely covers the hole

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Tetanus from playing the guitar.

[@tinkrr_]

I had a guitar like that. I bought it at around 10/11 years old for £8 and 7 years later I decided to actually take it seriously and learn it. The guitar always got out of tune and I always thought that it was my lack of skills. The nylon strings were killing my fingers. I could barely play longer than 10mins because it hurt so bad. Today I sold it (I’m sorry to the person lmao but they looked at it and said they want it so I mean whatever - everyone has a different budget). And today I also ordered my dream guitar. It cost £144. As an 18 year old that was pretty much all my savings and I’m so excited. I know it’s definitely not the best but it’s what I could afford and I’m so excited about it. I genuinely look at it like my dream guitar so wish me luck for when the delivery comes through ;)

[@apersonwhocantmoveitmoveit7688]

Well, if you find it comfortable and good playing that means that is “the best” for you, there isn’t actually a “best guitar”,yes,there are guitar who are “better” then other in terms of playing and tune,but it’s all by the person who plays it, wish you good luck

[@jmedi5589]

Dude, the faces you made not knowing what was coming next was priceless.

[@properbeatz]

"Tie the strap-on behind the nut." Can't tell ya how many times I've said that...

[@imaginelosing7067]

Wow

[@3h127]

Lol read that as soon as he said it

[@nawaal4452]

@@3h127 Me too, same timing 😂

[@Reonlasbard]

rofl

[@senza4591]

Oh

[@AliAhmed-ri5ty]

14:20 The guitar described in one second.

[@turtleguy123r3]

A 40 dollar ukulele maybe, but never a 40 dollar guitar....

[@aashikarai5934]

These guitar cost 200$ in my country imagine how much scamming is going on here..

[@AlamoMusic]

That's no good...

[@decredtrouble1966]

so true.. I found my guitar is just 25$ actually...

[@idontwant2beasoldiermama241]

Bruuh

[@brianlove6953]

Well how much is $1usd in your country?

[@xnk8555]

Wtf. Where u from?

[@chuckHart70]

I paid $30 for a similar guitar (nylon string a few years back), its in my car. Its been through hell, cracking holes in it.... But, I learned more on that guitar than my expensive dread. Also many times it saved me when we needed some music to go with some singing at church, yes its a terrible guitar, but was still the best $30 I ever spent! So for what it is, with nylon strings, its amazing.

[@patriotir]

7:46 "You have to tie the strap-on behind the nut" thanks for the tip! I was using it incorrectly!

[@davidpeterson9281]

omg thats pretty funny right there

[@comickebs748]

It's also a "blue burst"

[@briangaudino8141]

Umm, that’s what she said??

[@regimex4899]

Hooman st I just ejaculated to your comment

[@BlackMist123]

Femdom ftw,

[@JesseQuinn]

Guitar Playing starts at 13:52 He noted that this should have nylon strings, even though it comes with steel strings, hence the extremely arched high action.

[@MusicalJeanAz]

I would consider buying it just to fix it up with the right strings , lower the action etc. I am a violin luthier but play the guitar, ukulele too so have done work on various stringed instruments. Fun review at watch.

[@AlamoMusic]

That would be a fun project!

[@bobpoirier3464]

There is no truss rod so almost impossible to adjust. This is a Kapok Guitar. You can order the guitar with steel or nylon strings. Lots of guys in Indonesia play these things. For years, as is. Not great. It is what it is.

[@thatonekidfromschool7554]

As a guitarist, when the bridge started cracking, it gave me such bad anxiety 😭

[@SC4RRL3TT]

I saw the thumbnail, and immediately thought: I HAVE THAT GUITAR YO WTF

[@salomoncarranza8676]

Do u realy?😂😂

[@SC4RRL3TT]

@@salomoncarranza8676 Yeah I do!

[@SC4RRL3TT]

@@salomoncarranza8676 I barely play it tho, it sounds weird, and it hurts my fingers.

[@fortifiedpancake]

Saaame

[@baldkiwi444]

lol same

[@andyho657]

The breaking bridge made beginner memories back

[@brianlove6953]

Haha! That moment you were tensing up tuning and made the comment how you were never so nervous tuning a guitar before gave me a good laugh, thank you! That totally made up for the very long drawn out one minute intro scene.

[@twantheunisz9281]

Why does it come with a comically large pick HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@saber-jocky3436]

Clearly, it's compensating for something.

[@Seanmm8855]

beacause its like if you buy this guitar, a joke

[@AlexanderBukh]

that would be the bobby dazzler

[@pete5668]

That pick is made for TV.

[@RudyG210]

The pick is a paid actor..a comic relief

[@trajan_x0128]

It’s 1am and I’ve never played a guitar or know anyone who does.

[@2BsWraith]

Hi im swfty, now you know a guitar player!

[@NathanialWheelerHD]

Must be some great weed bro

[@somename842]

I play ukulele if that counts for ya

[@thejourney2451]

@@somename842 ayyyye me tooo

[@somename842]

Nakeem Sharif how many frets does yours have?

[@xandervillacaste5834]

I really spent 4 years with this guitar and surprisingly didn’t give up im proud

[@AlamoMusic]

That is very impressive!

[@carcass8736]

What exactly did you mean by that? Did it mean that you only need 4 years to finish learning guitar or what?

[@kevinvanhove5834]

@@carcass8736 No? Obviously he meant that he upgraded to another guitar.

[@kenshi8499]

I have a 20$ guitar and it's better than this does that make sense?

[@sehrgut9520]

Randomly found one on the street, best deal ever

[@Undistortedlove]

Atleast your strings didnt brake and get stuck in your arm, no joke I got that for Christmas 2yrs ago and that's what happened

[@avaplude]

Tee_Y YeeT oh jeez😂 that’s crappy! Sorry to hear that!

[@tomatotom984]

mutilation of body parts is what you pay for i guess lol

[@lorelaisslime1054]

Wow I know not to get this one now bc I was wanting to get this 😂

[@festushaggen2563]

I hope you didn't buy it yourself because then there's no one to bust over the head with that thing.

[@Bluenautilus843]

When he was attempting to tune the thing, all I could see in my mind was the scene from "The Haunting" when that piano string broke and lacerated the young lady's face...

[@FVCK-]

Dude: “We’re gonna go ahead and tune it up” Guitar: “l’m sorry? What was that now?”

[@vs9312]

😂😂😂

[@WOODBARK100]

This guitar is obviously a prop to be used for a backdrop or - for smashing over a chair like in the movies!

[@nachordinarygamer9425]

WOODBARK100 no he is my dad I see were your coming from but no that’s real

[@hunterh.7321]

NachOrdinaryGamer woodbark is right and he is not your dad

[@AFA111]

Jeff Jarret use these kind of cheap guitars for head smashing.

[@DReed1945]

Really, a cheap gift for that special someone who wants one but you have no cash.

[@bobbuns6881]

@@DReed1945 what you on, this is a gift for your enemy. You just sit ain't wait a few months till the strings snap and take out their eye

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

When you give a wine connoisseur a bottle of Koolaid.

[@bradharrison5293]

For some reason that made my mouth water. It's been so long since I've had cool aid.

[@Dancingpumpkinman]

When you give a kool-aid connoisseur a bottle of wine

[@BenRajan]

One of my fears, even after playing for over 5 years, is the strings breaking while tuning. I always hold my face away.

[@TheMistyBlueLounge]

Lol yea, one of the first times I tuned my guitar one of the strings snapped and scratched my eyeball... I could literally see a scratch across it when I looked in the mirror! Scared the hell out of me... I actually wore safety glasses for a bit after that haha, but now I just wince and try to keep my face away from it while I tune it up!

[@robertwuehrmann1267]

Luckily I only got smacked across the back of the hand. Took about 4 seconds to start bleeding, lol.

[@mahadkhwaja]

I just broke my guitar string and there is a pretty big slice on my arm

[@sagarjungkunwar278]

Stop scaring me 😱😱

[@antongoite3057]

To be honest that's my guitar rn.... Can't afford expensive one's dang

[@BenDover-ez1lh]

Same boat don’t feel ashamed, if I can play and learn on it so can you

[@supertorigaming]

Me toooo

[@taylorxxlove98]

My first guitar was 160 bucks, so four times this amount, but still not too expensive. I've been playing it intensively for 13 years and it still plays incredibly well. Not cheap doesn't have to mean expensive. My guitar teacher recommended anything between 100 and 200 for a first guitar and please don't let it be a Yamaha. Just to be clear, I didn't mean any offense in this comment and I'm sorry if it comes across as such. I don't mean to sound entitled or anything.

[@BenDover-ez1lh]

Noëlle de R. It’s okay bud you’re fine, no need to apologize I understand what you’re saying, but why not a Yamaha? What’s wrong with that brand? And what brand do you suggest? I plan on getting a better real acoustic guitar

[@abigailneely4085]

My first one was $300USD its the fender starcaster MAS-1

[@paulkusibab4269]

That’s the pick of destiny

[@jaidengott926]

WE ARE THE D WE ARE THE D WE ARE THE D WE ARE THE D WE ARE THE D WE ARE THE D

[@NocteAlveolumChannel]

I almost had a guitar break on me, when my boss asked me to tune a cheap classical guitar he bought for his grand daughter. The G string actually snapped off the neck (luckily didn't break). The entire time I tuned it, it was making quite aggressive cracking and squeaking sounds. I did get in it tune in the end, but it generally just didn't sound good. You get what you pay for

[@plexyglass429]

This was my first guitar, thank god I didnt give up

[@naturalthing1]

That guitar can actually be bought for much less than $40, It cost $40 because you bought it on Amazon

[@grilledcheesefan13]

I bought it for 20 on Amazon a couple of years ago.

[@hunterh.7321]

The Sun Will Rise Again cool pfp

[@dagerdickboyyo9781]

Not anymore its like 70 dollars now just bought one and im kinda beating myself up about it. I think its the same one just original color

[@The_Eldest_Millenial]

@@dagerdickboyyo9781 Please return it. I made a comment with my own experience with this monster. Get a yamaha c40. At least it will retain its worth for resale

[@heyreddin2.0s10]

Junk, for consuming only.

[@KevinVagen]

I absolutely love that the gig bag says "guitar". Not enough instrument cases tell you what is inside!

[@etm_restorations8775]

I have this exact same guitar for 2 years now as my first guitar.ik people think its trash but i learned on it and it never broke. I changed the strings and thats the only “repair”i did to it.some people don’t have enough money to buy fenders or yamahas but if you hear a sound its good.I love my guitar and now that i have a electric i understand how important that guitar was for me to be able to finally go on and get my electric.This guitar is awesome if you can take care of it.

[@BlindIRLbtw]

I have this exact guitar. My mom got me this one for Christmas without the box, just the guitar in a big bag. Even though it was my first classical guitar, I knew something was off about it. I asked for another one and she said "that one you have is fine". So yeah I'm gonna show her this video. Edit: if you have any questions about the guitar feel free to ask, but a few things is that it seems poorly made, I have scraped off a section of one of the frets, making it useless, and it constantly needs tuning.

[@traceymallard]

Salamander Would you recommend it to a beginner?

[@kyos8462]

How'd your mom take it?

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

@@traceymallard no

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

@@traceymallard he said in the video that no one is gonna learn on it

[@Okayokayokayokayoh]

@@traceymallard just check out a pawn shop or smth

[@JCTrucks410]

i would have liked to see how it works with proper nylon strings on it.

[@sonicsng]

it's still plays like crap. My student came in with this guitar and I instantly changed his strings. But I was most dissapointed with the parents.

[@1987jaffa]

It's obviously not the intention of the video to show any redeeming qualities of the guitar, it's just to shit on something they don't sell themselves and advice you to go buy something over at Alamo Music Center, and advice you something a bit more expensive... "o god my fingers start hurting from the steel strings, i can't find my frets because they're not dotted, by the way i've been playing for years so trust me". Not saying the thing isn't shit, and that a beginner could use side dots, but the dude is clearly laying it on thick so you don't want to buy a $40 guitar.

[@shivansmyth9315]

@@1987jaffa but u rly rly shouldn't. Anyone can afford a more expensive instrument. Even a 200 dollar one is better smh 40 is a bunch of shit

[@hunterh.7321]

Shivan Smyth I got a Denver folk for 110 Brand new and it sounds hearty and plays easily

[@sebaba001]

@@shivansmyth9315 Not everyone, not everyone is from the US. I am currently playing on a 80 bucks classical guitar and I'm satisfied. I had a 70 bucks electro acoustic for years and it was nothing but suffering. Sold it for half of the price I bought it and got the classical. Right now I'm 50 bucks sharp from my next rent. Not everyone can afford a 200 guitar, wish I could right now.

[@waygone6657]

The guitar was sent to you in Texas, they sent a Texas size pick. :-)

[@Alkamateru]

complaining about a 40 dollor ine and yet here I am with a 28 dollar one 😂😂😂😂

[@tapodeepbhattacharya12c42]

Is it working 😂😂?

[@Alkamateru]

yep wanna see

[@Korealife]

@@Alkamateru yea please

[@anuvette]

@@Alkamateru same lmao

[@Alkamateru]

welp hope I dont get copyright gonna play river flows

[@firstname3359]

My dad bought me this and I'm still learning on this for about a year(still going)

[@yollaa66]

It’s another year how are you doing?

[@danielolumese9083]

Have you tossed it yet ?

[@myfyp2]

10:32 I flinched at that crack too.

[@juliannajspeers9122]

OMG! This was my exact first guitar. Giant pick, blue coloring and all. I never used the pick but wore out the strings in like two weeks because I played it so much. A month or so after learning to play I bought a real guitar. It was mindblowing.

[@caitlink]

I’ve played this same guitar for five months now and I’m dying to get a good real guitar

[@RADThird1]

In general I agree with Chris's conclusions....get a decent guitar to learn on. That being said if you know what to look for you can find a new acoustic starter for less then $100. My 11 year old great-niece decided that she wanted to try guitar so I went on line to see what I could get. I found a J. Reynolds 36" steel string on the Amazon Warehouse page for $45 with free shipping so I researched it. First thing I look for; does it have a truss rod? Yes. Does it have a paddle headstock? Yes. Enclosed tuners? Yes. Standard bridge with pins? Yes. I decided to give it a shot. When I got it I pulled it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised. The construction is well done and it has X bracing. It has what looks like rosewood board with inlaid position markers and rosewood bridge. The tuners seemed pretty decent...smooth and fairly accurate. The strings were junk but I was planning on changing them anyhow. I put a set of light silk & steels on it and using the truss rod I was able to get the action low without any buzzing. like most of this sort of guitar the nut slots were cut too high and since I didn't want to invest in a set of nut files I used the trick of tuning down a half step and putting a capo on the first fret(still no buzzing) to ease playability and further reduce string tension. I also had to dress the ends of the frets a bit. It sounds good for what it is...a small all laminate guitar. My great-niece is having fun and she will start taking lessons with it this Fall.

[@GabeWatchesAnime]

Am I the only one also Afraid along with him when I heard the bridge creaking? I started making scared faces and people were looking at me weird

[@deangulberry1876]

I have this guitar. I’m brand new to learning guitar and I was blown away by the pick. Still using the guitar after one year. It’s not a good guitar I reckon but I think it’s good for beginners like me who don’t know how long they will want to play it and don’t want to spend much money.

[@philip2009]

The tuning gave me anxiety.

[@Jose-Sousa]

I have a Stagg C440, 50€ with tuner and 'garbage bag' type of bag like that one, it is a classical accoustic guitar, came with nylon strings and an action high enough to put a 80 sheet notebook under it. To make it right I had to sand the bridge saddle down and it became a great guitar for learning how to play. Later I got and installed a 10€ pre-amp with a piezo pickup and made a bridge saddle out of bone, making it work with an amp acceptably well. Now.... If only my guitar skills were as good as my craftmanship ...

[@weatherphobia]

Can you do a video on Amazon's DIY Heart Bypass Kit? It's $999.99 and as of this time has more than 5,000 reviews all positive. THANKS MAN!!

[@sebione3576]

I got one, and my heart is doing just greaaaa..... (Silence)

[@03Venture]

Crackles McFarly: 😖😖😖

[@benniehill3763]

Crackles McFarl

[@freewayross4736]

I got a 30$ acoustic guitar when I was seven this now 13 years ago and this cheap ass guitar still functions and sounds really good for that price tag

[@martinstojanovic2123]

" *for that price tag* "

[@kaymarvin4464]

What one is it?

[@melanievidal548]

So much fun watching the video...So many memories! That guitar is almost identical to the first I ever owned and it drived my crazy! I BURNED IT! When my mom ask I was like:"I don't where it is... I losed it .. I guess". Then I got a better guitar! Thanks for the video! Good intro btw!

[@minidom5192]

16:46 "There is one benefit..." :-D Thank you for the video! I'm happy I got an older used one for Christmas that in fact is really nice instead of a cheap new one!

[@crazydrunk88]

You had me on a roller coaster ride of emotions when I heard the first crack whilst tuning the guitar!

[@Ragg0rrr]

i almost died of loling

[@JeffinBville]

All my guitars have been hand-me-down learners guitars until I picked up a 70s era Epiphone FT-550 this year. What I learned is that I had to relearn the guitar and also that I still suck at it. It makes me happy to play though! There's a Taylor 214 with my name on it ... somewhere. At least it'll tell me that I truly do suck but I'll suck with a really nice guitar.

[@Dbag5000]

One of these days my eyes are going to break because I roll them so far back when I hear that people pay to have strings changed on a guitar. Omfg

[@jeffhartman7000]

Well, isn’t that what you have to do when the guitar goes out of tune? 😜

[@Lak3baby]

Jeff Hartman no, if your guitar is un tuned , you tune it, if the string pops then you get a new string installed

[@jeffhartman7000]

@@Lak3baby -- you do realize I was being facetious, right? Of course nobody pays to have their guitar tuned... they just buy a new one.

[@plankproductions5102]

@@Lak3baby r/woosh

[@Lak3baby]

love hope corny

[@jiverdude2775]

As a 51 yr old guitar picker (for 40 yrs now), I can remember getting one of these type of A/G, nylon string, for Christmas when I was 12 or so. Some of you folks might remember Musicland/Sam Goody RECORD STORES!! Retail chain back when. So, my mom got me one of these overseas A/G in the early 80's. NO QC (quality control). What this guy experienced on this video I did as a 12 yr old kid. Took it to my local music store in Phx growing up. An old hippie type who worked there was kind enough to re do the bridge so it wouldn't snap/break. Fixed it to where it was "playable" quote/en quote. IMHO, I'd shy away from these low end guitars. Stick w/ a name brand, reputable company. And go to a store where they inspect, set up, etc. That way, a person can really get a quality instrument. Just my .02...good luck!

[@jasielt.2006]

Me: yo bro can I pick a string Bro: yeah but only one Me: *pulls out my comically large guitar pick*

[@AlamoMusic]

LOLOL

[@jimmyholmes4494]

God bless you, Chris! I was seriously concerned that a broken string would either cut a finger off or put your eye out. Like everyone told Ralphie, "You'll put your eye out, kid!". But you marched onward and upward like the courageous soldier that you are! :D

[@AlamoMusic]

He's a manly man!

[@Alacard0malley]

My daughter's mom got her this guitar and the bridge cracked on it too. Just gotta break it in it'll be fine.

[@lemongrab1495]

The fact that you said daughter's mom instead of wife.

[@anairaham]

@@lemongrab1495 I was confused too but they could just be co-parenting! Like had a child together but not together anymore

[@lemongrab1495]

@@anairaham damn, that's sad.

[@countryclippings]

I bought a $40 classical guitar on amazon years ago because I wanted to paint it. They don’t sell it anymore but it’s actually pretty nice and has a very warm sound.

[@jaylinzero4959]

I have this guitar and I was like...."Yeah I need a new one."

[@mimoochodom2684]

My appreciation for my acoustic guitar has just snowballed exponentially.

[@patthesoundguy]

You ordered a tuner and got a free guitar basically 😉

[@DjgodYT]

The part where he tuned it and the bridge kinda sound like it's about to break is *HILARIOUS* 😂

[@savagecrow]

Great video. We already own one but needed to confirm that it's firewood before burning it. Thanks!

[@Iheartdgd]

😂😂😂 9:45 that’s the sound that lets you know something is about to hit you in the eye

[@masteraxe9238]

Isn't that a classical guitar? Why does it have steel strings lol

[@AlamoMusic]

Haha no idea

[@hectormonclova7563]

I know, it’s super crappy, but I was left with the curiosity: how would have been the experience if that guitar had nylon strings, as it was supposed to have?

[@Dailylilyful]

The action would still be too high probably. And that would be so annoying for a beginner

[@NexusBecauseWhyNot]

I paid 50 dollars on a whim for a guitar like that one. It came with nylon strings but they were meh, so I replaced them. This experience really made me learn a lot more about guitars, so I am glad about it. It was so hard for me to press the strings, especially the first and second fret, so I took the strings out, straight up cut the nut off the guitar, made some measurements and grinded the bottom until it matched the height I wanted it at. Now it is useable, I am having fun with it from time to time and these little things I had to do actually got me hyped about learning to play. Right now I don't really care much about it so I can make designs and throw them on it to see how they look :^)

[@hectormonclova7563]

Thank you...

[@shadowhalk225]

I literally have the guitar you're talking about. It was okay, not terrible nor perfect. The A string broke after 8 months of owning it and was not repairable. But that was just my experience

[@cathykley7238]

I have it. I like it with my nylon strings. I never played it with the wrong strings. I was very sick at the time and didn't have a lot of money to spend...and well, I really don't think it's supposed to be played by an adult. I really think it's supposed to be a disposable kid guitar. No great loss of the kid doesn't stick with it or damages it. If you are going to get serious, get a good guitar meant for an adult.

[@meh6731]

I have one from the same brand, I even painted it and let me tell you it sounded a billion times better when I replaced the metal strings. The only difference is that mine was store bought and the bag had padding inside and even a pouch, I choose the picks directly from the store. And it's been amazng.

[@AlamoMusic]

Thanks for sharing! It's cool to see what a few modifications can do to a guitar.

[@KaosII1968]

Why not just put nylon strings on it.??

[@Tb0n3]

Probably because he was reviewing it as it comes. If it should have nylon strings the seller should have put them on there. What beginner getting a cheap guitar would know that what it came with shouldn't be on it?

[@zakuraayame5091]

@@Tb0n3 but, it still would've been nice to see how this $40 guitar would've played with nylon strings, to show its best case scenario for people who can only afford say, $50 to start. You do know most places do no have $40 used guitars, right? And there are a lot of poor people out there that also cannot jump into financing. NB4 you say poor people shouldn't play music.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Because, they're worth more than the guitar.

[@zakuraayame5091]

@@folieadeux147 not last $40 you dilhole lol and not me, I'm good; I'm saying spending 40-50 for a kid to try something out is far more logical than 400. And if that is all of a budget someone has on 'entertainment funds', then so be it. No where did I state sacrificing a healthful food budget to buy a walmart guitar; just that a walmart guitar might be all they can afford, and maybe with proper nylon strings for a few bucks, this might be a viable purchase for a complete beginner on a shoestring budget or for a parent to test if their 4 year old is actually into it or if it is a short lived fad ... not every instrument is for everyone. You might have liked the sound of a smooth sax player but get one in your hands and realize this doesn't really fit you; just like some racers love NASCAR, some love dirt, some love drift, some love road racing ... and they all require different 'instruments' to play. Just thinking, this guitar might not be so bad if strung with the correct strings and tuned appropriately ... in fact, that is EXACTLY what I got out of this; but putting that forth isn't exactly good for business when you sell used guitars for 4-10x the amount of this new one, now is it? It actually looked far better than I thought. If my kids did find an interest in guitar, now I know I could try this out and just get the right strings and it would be good enough for them to get started; or if I wanted to get back into playing, I'd consider it. No loss of bacon or steak dinners required; and long term, if stuck with it, a proper guitar could be acquired, new, probably electric :)

[@zer0768]

@@zakuraayame5091 just gonna be honest, if you buy this or something of similar quality for a kid that may want to learn guitar, you may as well just say no. The workmanship on it is clearly awful, even with nylons I doubt it would hold a tune. It will be uncomfortable, and it will likely never do what they want it to. Save the money, they aren't gonna pla th it anyways. There are plenty of cheap acoustics out there, you may have to buckle down or really hunt for them to get down to a budget, but for 120 I got a brand new Yamaha, doesn't play phenomenally but it stays in tune and makes the sounds I want it to. Buying toys shaped like instruments ensure whoever plays them will immediately lose interest. I'm not saying to go buy them a Taylor 814ce for 3700 bucks, but if you have to save for even a year, it will be more worth it.