Boroughs Instruments: Guitars from $40, Ukuleles

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Quote from ledouxrt

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Using the Slickdeals link, I see the uke for $18, but when I do a search for ukuleles on the Adorama Music site, it shows this same uke for $40. Any idea why?

Have to add ?emailprice=t to the end of the url

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plorqk

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Tf is that

Tiny Tim sang Tiptoe through the tulips with a ukulele

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slickd888

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Any suggestions for a entry level guitar from this list for 8 yr old boy?

Probably none of them. If you or the child is determined on a guitar and don't want to start on a ukulele, I might look for a used Fender Squire Mini electric guitar. Easier to play and learn on than likely any of these acoustics. The child would quit within days on these cheap acoustics.

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My 4 year old loves to play with my guitar. Would any of these make sense for him to learn to play?

Get a ukulele. Unless a prodigy, a typical child that age will not have the finger strength and dexterity, nor the patience to properly play a guitar of any size.

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Quote from Texas-Smokey

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is the Boroughs B30ACENT auditorium acoustic electric guitar a fullsize guitar? also, I know I can't ask a lot for $69, but , any comments on quality and sound. TIA

Its a smaller sized guitar and comfortable to play if dreadnaughts feel too big. The sound is quite good for a guitar this price. I bought it for even more at $89 months ago. Its inexpensive enough to where im not super concerned about damage though i still try to take good care of it. The finish work isnt super good but acceptable for what it is. You may need to file the frets down or better yet take it to a luthier or trusted guitar shop to get a proper setup on. I wouldnt hesitate to buy it again.

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borncorp2

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I got the Boroughs B15MSB 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar a couple of months back and I like it so far. I changed the strings to nylon strings as I like more of a warmer tone. It's a great guitar for the price. I am not a pro, I just play guitar as a hobby, usually play around 5 hrs a week or so.

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PowerfulStraw4341

Dec 8, 2022 6:47 AM

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make me want to learn to play it

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Quote from ledouxrt

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Using the Slickdeals link, I see the uke for $18, but when I do a search for ukuleles on the Adorama Music site, it shows this same uke for $40. Any idea why?

Same with the Fender guitar that was listed here the other day. Has to be some kind of deal they worked out just for Slickdeals.

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KMan

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I'm sure that these guitars are crap, but are they good enough for a total adult beginner to learn basic guitar skills on and see if they have the talent and inclination to take it further and invest in a decent guitar? Or are they so bad that they're likely to turn beginners off of learning the guitar? It's one of my bucket list things, and if I took to it I'd be willing to spend several hundred or more for a decent guitar, but not to find out if it's for me.

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SeaHoke

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Quote from KMan

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I'm sure that these guitars are crap, but are they good enough for a total adult beginner to learn basic guitar skills on and see if they have the talent and inclination to take it further and invest in a decent guitar? Or are they so bad that they're likely to turn beginners off of learning the guitar? It's one of my bucket list things, and if I took to it I'd be willing to spend several hundred or more for a decent guitar, but not to find out if it's for me.

We got the Ukes a few months back, so I'm assuming the Guitars are of similar quality.

They're definitely not top quality, but they are functional. You may need to retune them more often (especially in the beginning, which is normal for new strings, but more so with these). You could definitely learn to play on these. They are proper instruments (not toys).

I would say they are baseline instruments. Perfectly functional, not as good as ones twice the price or four times the price, but that's to be expected. Perfectly good to learn on.

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Quote from KMan

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I'm sure that these guitars are crap, but are they good enough for a total adult beginner to learn basic guitar skills on and see if they have the talent and inclination to take it further and invest in a decent guitar? Or are they so bad that they're likely to turn beginners off of learning the guitar? It's one of my bucket list things, and if I took to it I'd be willing to spend several hundred or more for a decent guitar, but not to find out if it's for me.

This is a good question.
I know nothing of this brand, so take this advice as general. The cheap things give a beginner the impression they'll never be able to play well and they give up. Go to a friend or neighbor, or a music store, and get your hands on some guitars. You will find out quickly what you like and do not like. (You might even be smitten by a banjo or drums.) When you buy quality used instruments, often you lose nothing on resale. Quality doesn't have to be expensive. Anything Ibanez, Squier, Yamaha, are great bang for your buck. I'm sure others will chime in with recommendations beyond those.

lordertai

Dec 8, 2022 2:44 PM

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i ordered the guitar for my friend for xmas since he is playing w a pos guitar. hope it plays nice for 45$

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Any acoustic basses?

JamesL1959

Dec 8, 2022 3:22 PM

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Quote from KMan

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I'm sure that these guitars are crap, but are they good enough for a total adult beginner to learn basic guitar skills on and see if they have the talent and inclination to take it further and invest in a decent guitar? Or are they so bad that they're likely to turn beginners off of learning the guitar? It's one of my bucket list things, and if I took to it I'd be willing to spend several hundred or more for a decent guitar, but not to find out if it's for me.

Crap is relative. The fact that you can get an actual playable guitar that sounds decent for under $100 is pretty amazing. The low price is due to being manufactured with CNC machining in China or Indonesia. You didn't mention what your musical background is. Have you played an instrument before, like even a recorder as a kid? If not, a 6-string instrument will be tough. Are you dead set on guitar? I would actually start with bass first since it's 4-strings and much less reliant on chords. There's a good one on sale right now for around $120 called Ibanez Mikro, a guitar-sized bass. Just search SD for the deal.

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All the $19 ukuleles are oos now. Too bad, my 8 year old is going to join me as tag team partner in the local amateur wrestling matches next weekend. I do a Jeff Jarret tribute and needed father / daughter sized prop instruments to smash over the opponent's heads.

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