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My 2 cents - if you are looking for your first guitar to "try it out," much better to spend about the same amount on local listing and get one from an established maker. Even better if you can bring along someone who plays. Chances are, you'll get something much better, and if you decide to quit, you can "return" it on the marketplace for the amount you paid. Nobody wants a used "Boroughs."
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My 2 cents - if you are looking for your first guitar to "try it out," much better to spend about the same amount on local listing and get one from an established maker. Even better if you can bring along someone who plays. Chances are, you'll get something much better, and if you decide to quit, you can "return" it on the marketplace for the amount you paid. Nobody wants a used "Boroughs."
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Seems to be an Adorama house brand.
My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
Your theory is a fact, but there's some nuance there. As far as I know, there aren't factories that specialize in building house brand, bottom-price guitars. If that were the case, it would be reasonable to assume, for example, because Harley Benton guitars are decent, these should be as well. However, chances are more likely that the same factory that makes these guitars also makes guitars that retails for a grand or more.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
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Your theory is a fact, but there's some nuance there. As far as I know, there aren't factories that specialize in building house brand, bottom-price guitars. If that were the case, it would be reasonable to assume, for example, because Harley Benton guitars are decent, these should be as well. However, chances are more likely that the same factory that makes these guitars also makes guitars that retails for a grand or more.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
Or just buy a $50 guitar and when you or your kid gives up; piss on it and throw it in the garbage cause it was $50. Merica
(or more realistically, give it to a friend's kid and enjoy the noise complaints)
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These are the guitars you see getting smashed on TV shows and stuff. If this is all you can afford, keep saving another few months and buy something real. A crap instrument is sure to fail at inspiring a beginner to keep playing and getting better. A Yamaha FG800 is $220 and infinitely better. Or get a Fender CD-60S for under $150. If you really need to go cheap, a Fender CD-60.
I bought the "Boroughs B15MSB 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar" for $50 a few months ago, and it turns out fine. Not the best guitar, but it's fine for beginners and travel.
I bought the gig bag on Amazon for $20.
Fact is, instrument does not define a good musician. A good guitarist could play well on any brand of guitar
If that "brand" made decent guitars. I play. Ever heard an accomplished pianist play on a worn-out, out-of-tune piano? Maybe- but if they started on something like that, they'd quickly tire of it. And no accomplished pianist would play on such an instrument given a choice. Neither did they learn on it, in all probability. And that's why those instruments end up in the garbage, or maybe get restoration money put into them. Same with guitars. For example, if the neck is warped, or in need of relief, nobody would be able to play. I bought a guitar like that, and all the strings were dead. It's now fully setup and quite playable. My level of ability had nothing to do with it.
My first guitar was a Harmony acoustic and it cost $37.00 in 1963. It came with a case! I played that for a year before I got another Harmony. Some 40 years later, my neighbor's kid bought a brand new black Rogue acoustic for $89.00. After new strings - this thing sounded great and had excellent action and playability. Any beginner is gonna be frustrated if they can't finger some simple chords.
In 4 1 of the B15MSB 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar. For $50 this is a great deal for me as I needed something of good quality but cheap enough to not hurt if I decide to tweak it and drill holes in it, install a miniamp and a speaker just to experiment.
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Here is a good video I found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgVZlY0
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My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
My theory - many guitar factories push out basic models like these sold under house brands like Carlo Robelli (Sam Ash), Mitchell (Guitar Center), and Harley Benton (Thomann). They're all playable and so much better than beginner guitars of the past. Begin with this, and if you (or your kid) make it through or a year of lessons, then you go buy a solid top acoustic.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
Where the difference would be is in the deals the brands make with the factories. If Adorama comes to your factory and wants you to build acoustic guitars that they can sell for $50 and still make profit after shipping costs, they won't be getting the same guitar as those in generally respected Thomann's Harley Benton lineup.
Bottom line: everyone knows a guy who bought a $300 guitar, only to quit after a month. Many of these guitars end up on classifieds for under $100. Getting a better guitar this way is almost guaranteed, and I'll again mention the resale value. You won't lose any.
(or more realistically, give it to a friend's kid and enjoy the noise complaints)
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But a good guitarist would not play a crappy $50 F/S guitar, and a beginner should not buy a crappy $50 F/S guitar.
I bought the gig bag on Amazon for $20.
But a good guitarist would not play a crappy $50 F/S guitar, and a beginner should not buy a crappy $50 F/S guitar.
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I'm sure a pro basketball player would say they are far better wearing shorts and sneakers than a suit and tie. Same player, different instruments.
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