Ibanez miKro GRGM21M Electric Guitar (2 colors) $129.99 + Free Shipping

Bibhu3108

Nov 15, 2024

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Bibhu3108

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Any feedback on how good are they for a beginner teenager?

EagerOstrich4976

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EagerOstrich4976

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I haven't played this particular model but Ibanez guitars in general make great beginner guitars, that's where I started and I own 2 at the moment.

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ElatedOstrich5190

Nov 15, 2024

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ElatedOstrich5190

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Quote from Bibhu3108

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Any feedback on how good are they for a beginner teenager?

This is a smaller sized guitar. Depending on finger/hand size that may be good or bad. This is a 22" scale. Full size is generally 25.5" for Fender and 24.75" for Gibson with most other brands matching one of the two or falling in the middle. Fender does have models that are 24" scale also.

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SensibleHealth672

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SensibleHealth672

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Quote from ElatedOstrich5190

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This is a smaller sized guitar. Depending on finger/hand size that may be good or bad. This is a 22" scale. Full size is generally 25.5" for Fender and 24.75" for Gibson with most other brands matching one of the two or falling in the middle. Fender does have models that are 24" scale also.

I second this, I'm an adult male, this was my first guitar a couple of years ago. The fretboard is flat and cramped, depending on if the person you're buying for plays chords, it's tough. I very shortly after bought a Fender telecaster, that's a full length 25.5 inch guitar. You would probably be much better off looking at Squier Mustang guitars in this price range, something the person can grow with. Squier also recently released a budget affinity 6 string Jaguar guitar, although I believe the Jaguar is close to double the price of this Ibanez. The mustang and Jaguar are 24 inch scale lengths. There's also Les Paul's or SG's by Epiphone that are both 24.75 inches, those are mostly humbucking pickups too like the Ibanez seen here. Depending on the genre, humbuckers are more for rock/metal and can handle higher volumes, gain and distortion better than single coil pickups found in Squier/Fender guitars. Hope this helps.

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mstars

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Quote from Bibhu3108

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Any feedback on how good are they for a beginner teenager?

My daughter used this at 8-11. At 12 we moved to a full size because it felt too small.

Bibhu3108

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Bibhu3108

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My daughter used this at 8-11. At 12 we moved to a full size because it felt too small.

Thanks probably then my son needs a full size . Any suggestions in full size ?

jplee3

Nov 16, 2024

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jplee3

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I'm hoping to start my 9yr old on guitar so wondering if this would be better for him to start on a smaller one like this or if he would be fine learning on a standard electric. I got one of those GearIt Shorelines and fixed it up to play nicely but just not sure regarding age/level

Chaosblade

Nov 16, 2024

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Quote from Bibhu3108

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Thanks probably then my son needs a full size . Any suggestions in full size ?

1) Something that he likes the look of. For a beginner, something "cool" will be motivation to keep playing.
2) I'd recommend going to a music/guitar shop and putting hands on some instruments. An Ibanez Gio will feel EXTREMELY different in the hands than a Squier Strat for example. To some extent preference is developed, but he may find a certain brand's necks more comfortable than others.
3) You absolutely need to budget for a proper setup. A local guitar-oriented shop would be the best bet for this, and they may even offer the service for free if you buy from them. This is not really negotiable - guitars are not "ready-to-play" out of the box. Having a guitar tech go over it and set the neck relief, string height, nut slots, and intonation will make for a significantly better and easier playing instrument. Learning guitar is hard. Learning guitar on a guitar that isn't properly set up is MUCH harder.
4) Don't forget accessories. A stand is better than a case at home since it keeps the guitar in sight and easy to pick up and play. A strap, picks, tuner, cable, something to plug it into. Amp is honestly a whole deal of its own to think about depending on what your kid is interested in and budget.
Used can be a great option for a first guitar and amp.

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FancyGoat1002

Nov 16, 2024

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Quote from Chaosblade

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1) Something that he likes the look of. For a beginner, something "cool" will be motivation to keep playing.2) I'd recommend going to a music/guitar shop and putting hands on some instruments. An Ibanez Gio will feel EXTREMELY different in the hands than a Squier Strat for example. To some extent preference is developed, but he may find a certain brand's necks more comfortable than others.3) You absolutely need to budget for a proper setup. A local guitar-oriented shop would be the best bet for this, and they may even offer the service for free if you buy from them. This is not really negotiable - guitars are not "ready-to-play" out of the box. Having a guitar tech go over it and set the neck relief, string height, nut slots, and intonation will make for a significantly better and easier playing instrument. Learning guitar is hard. Learning guitar on a guitar that isn't properly set up is MUCH harder.4) Don't forget accessories. A stand is better than a case at home since it keeps the guitar in sight and easy to pick up and play. A strap, picks, tuner, cable, something to plug it into. Amp is honestly a whole deal of its own to think about depending on what your kid is interested in and budget.Used can be a great option for a first guitar and amp.

A grestch 5210 P90 if you find it cheap. Around 260

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