expired Posted by iconian | Staff • May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022 6:38 PM
Item 1 of 5
Item 1 of 5
expired Posted by iconian | Staff • May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022 6:38 PM
Fender FSR CC-60S Concert Acoustic Guitar (Natural)
+ Free Shipping$139
$229
39% offAdorama
Visit AdoramaGood Deal
Bad Deal
Save
Share
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
A concert, like this CC-60s, is a bit brighter or sparklier, and again may be more comfortable for smaller people. I bought it a few years ago for my girlfriend, who enjoys it as a campfire/travel/beater guitar.
Are you the beginner? I generally recommend beginners start with an electric guitar as they're physically easier to play, quieter (you can practice with headphones), and because cheap electrics are typically better quality than cheap acoustics.
Buy the guitar that you feel excited about: whether it be electric, acoustic, classical.
Learning on electric vs acoustic vs whatever, all irrelevant. At most, for peace of mind, you could bring the guitar to a local guitar tech and for around 50 bucks they should do some minor adjustments and any guitar (unless defective) will be good to go.
Any guitar is difficult at the beginning. Just give it time, and enjoy the process.
Mostly agree with what others said, just my 2 cents 👍
I bought this two months ago when it was a Slickdeals FP +34 deal for $10 more from the same seller. I have been very happy with the guitar at that price; so much so that I'm considering buying another one now
There will always be some debate over the merits of different types/makes of starter guitar, but mine arrived in great shape, well set up, and a pleasure to play. A great deal on a solid-top acoustic, especially for those of us who absolutely want something smaller than a dreadnaught.
58 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
With FREE shipping and NO tax! 😎
I had heard that if you learn on an acoustic, you can easily learn electric, but not the other way around.
So I am very curious as to your suggestion for learning on electric.
Is it the size of the guitar that makes electric easier to learn on?
Or is it that you were thinking about play/practice with headphones?
And is it not true what I heard about learning on acoustic vs electric?
At this price point though, you might not care. However, if you start spending more than $400 on an acoustic, you might have to worry about long term care and the fact that its more fragile than an electric (i.e. falling over and hitting the ground can have a really negative impact on an acoustic). With electrics, you have to factor in the price of an amp if you want to play with volume.
I had heard that if you learn on an acoustic, you can easily learn electric, but not the other way around.
So I am very curious as to your suggestion for learning on electric.
Is it the size of the guitar that makes electric easier to learn on?
Or is it that you were thinking about play/practice with headphones?
And is it not true what I heard about learning on acoustic vs electric?
2. Able to play with headphones is a definite plus because it'll let you practice anytime.
3. Yes, it is true. It's like if you can drive a manual/stick-shift car, you can drive an automatic car. The acoustic guitar is all-around harder to play than an electric. The recommendation for starting out on the electric is so that you have the easiest learning path to guitar and (hopefully) you'll enjoy the learning process enough to not quit. Later, you easily switch to an acoustic guitar.
The one big advantage about learning on the acoustic is that you only need to bring the guitar when practicing. You don't have to mess with an amp; playing the electric without an amp is going to bore you to death. Another advantage is the acoustic sound (if that's what you like). Electric amps/multi-effects can simulate but never replicate that nice, chime. Of course, the beginner acoustic is cheaper overall (the electric guitar needs an amp, and you'd want an "interesting" amp).
The guitar in this deal isn't bad on paper and price; and a concert-sized guitar is all the rage right now; they are pretty comfortable for everybody. However, I have no idea about Fender's acoustic line (never played them).
You (and the person you replied to) forgot the most important thing though....
You must love the guitar. Don't just buy on price alone. Instead, buy a guitar that you love (within a reasonable price limit). This is important because a guitar that you love will inspire you to pick it up and play every time you walk past it.
However, you can't always use the bridge pins to make that determination because there are also nylon guitars using pins (e.g. search for "ball end nylon guitar strings").
How big (height/hand span) is your kid?
If your kid is average, then look into a 3/4 guitar.
Unless you have a big 10 year old. Really can't tell kids' size by age anymore. There are kids in my son's 3rd grade that have to be at least 5'10" or something and some kids that look like they belong in Kindergarten. Only unfortunate thing is that you really probably need to get to a store and have the kid pick up the different sizes to find out.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
You must love the guitar. Don't just buy on price alone. Instead, buy a guitar that you love (within a reasonable price limit). This is important because a guitar that you love will inspire you to pick it up and play every time you walk past it.
...and you'd want an "interesting" amp).
They also don't need a traditional amp to start, given that they likely won't be performing immediately. They could get a Vox AmPlug, Traveler Guitar, or Fender Mustang Micro headphone amp, or a portable multi-effects amp simulator unit like the Boss GT-1.
And there are tons of Vox Pathfinder, Fender Mustang, and Orange Crush amps on the used market for under $100 if they want a traditional practice amp but don't want to spend $180-230 on a Katana.
Its big and meant to be have a bigger sound if performing etc
Practicing in a bedroom etc nobody needs a dreadnought
I'm 6'1" and a dread felt like playing a barrel with strings
I went to a Les Paul (Epiphone) from a deal here and it was so much better
I found the electric easier to practice with volume wise
Headphones or acoustic - you can still practice chords etc
Of course you want to practice with an amp too
The idea is versatility
I also got a $120 Strat type guitar off Monoprice and that was even more comfortable than the Les Paul
It has a chamfered edge where it sits under your chest
I'm sure going from acoustic to electric is easier, but as a learner I would rather start with what is easier first
Should a person learn to drive a tractor trailer first because then a Honda Civic will be easier?
Go for the Civic first imo
EDIT - I should add a classical acoustic with nylon strings can be more comfortable than a steel string acoustic -
Buy the guitar that you feel excited about: whether it be electric, acoustic, classical.
Learning on electric vs acoustic vs whatever, all irrelevant. At most, for peace of mind, you could bring the guitar to a local guitar tech and for around 50 bucks they should do some minor adjustments and any guitar (unless defective) will be good to go.
Any guitar is difficult at the beginning. Just give it time, and enjoy the process.
Mostly agree with what others said, just my 2 cents 👍
I will add that I find the comments on SD VERY helpful, and that is what led me to choose the Yamaha.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Leave a Comment