I have a 2.5 year old &amp; she loves guitars. I don't want to buy a plastic toy one that is unlike the actual instrument. Is 23" going to be too big?
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Honestly its too much of a toy. Its absolutely horrible quality. Toys r us has a much nicer one i just bought on sale for a little more than this and its real. Nice wood and real strings. Its so much bettet than this one. Dont waste your money.
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I bought this guitar for my nephew who is 7. It is a wonderful size for him. also, it is a student's guitar but beautiful and excellently made using steel strings. It has everything needed, carry case, pitch tuner, and pick. It's also great value for price. Hope this helps.
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My 8 year old grand daughter loves this guitar I bought her. At that age any guitar is a little large. The neck (for hand reach) is on the smaller size, better for smaller hands. She plays it several times a day while singing and smiling. Strings are metal but nylon could be used if one wanted. Finger tips always need a couple weeks to "toughen-up." Her 12 year old friend who plays in a band recommended this to Fern as the guitar to get. Grandpa Charlie
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I bought it to teach my daughter who is four to play. It is definately not like a junior Martin. It's just about as big as my other guitars.
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If the six year old is big for their age, otherwise get the child size guitar. If they are going to stay with it and grow into it, it will be good for quite some time.
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It's perfect for a child. My experience is that they are much more comfortable with this than a full sized instrument.
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Height is irrelevant for person of 5' and taller. It is a medium size guitar.. so I don't see any reason for height to be a concern. Enjoy strumming :)
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Agreed with bullie76: it adjusts down to a very small size. I don't have 30" guitar on hand, but on my banjo, I'm able to slide the strap down to the point where it fits my four year-old. But that's a grown-up banjo. In any case, the width of the strap may be uncomfortable for a young child. If you're concerned, I'd suggest bringing your son and the guitar in to a music shop to test out some straps. And maybe try out some mandolin straps, too.
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I have big hands and it is good. Not good for my son. He has a smaller guitar. Not much help I know. Sorry
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I think it'll be perfect for you! I'm a few inches smaller but the guitar fits me well enough, and I've had no problems with it! Great value for the price.
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Hi M. Stewart, I own a G9126 and even that it is a small beautiful guitar the neck is almost as wide as a regular size guitar. I think the space between frets and strings will be to big for a small hands kid. The Cordoba guilele and Yamaha gitalele will be more suitable for your kid (because of the thinner neck they have), they are both cheaper on price and quality but not that much on sound. The Yamaha comes in different colors.....you can also check smallguitars.com
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A guitar is measured from bridge to nut. This one measures 21 1/2 in that measurement. I believe it would be a 1/2 size. My petite 8 year old daughter has enjoyed it for 2 years. She will likely outgrow it by next year. It has been the perfect beginner guitar. I recommend getting the case as well.
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I wouldn't think so, but it depends on how tall he is and how long his arms are. I'm 5' 5" and find the body of this guitar a little too big. The length of the neck and spread of the frets are a stretch for my hands (I wear a ladies M-L glove). It would be a great guitar for him to grow in to, however, you may want to consider going to your local music store and getting him sized before you spend a few hundred dollars to make sure. If it's just a little too big, it would probably be perfect since he'll grow in to it quickly. But if he needs a 3/4 size, he may not grow in to a full size guitar for another couple of years. I wouldn't think so, but it depends on how tall he is and how long his arms are. I'm 5' 5" and find the body of this guitar a little too big. The length of the neck and spread of the frets are a stretch for my hands (I wear a ladies M-L glove). It would be a great guitar for him to grow in to, however, you may want to consider going to your local music store and getting him sized before you spend a few hundred dollars to make sure. If it's just a little too big, it would probably be perfect since he'll grow in to it quickly. But if he needs a 3/4 size, he may not grow in to a full size... » Read More I wouldn't think so, but it depends on how tall he is and how long his arms are. I'm 5' 5" and find the body of this guitar a little too big. The length of the neck and spread of the frets are a stretch for my hands (I wear a ladies M-L glove). It would be a great guitar for him to grow in to, however, you may want to consider going to your local music store and getting him sized before you spend a few hundred dollars to make sure. If it's just a little too big, it would probably be perfect since he'll grow in to it quickly. But if he needs a 3/4 size, he may not grow in to a full size guitar for another couple of years. « Show Less
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Yes! My 6-year-old is currently learning on this guitar. The neck width is narrower, making it easier for smaller hands to grab chords.
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Yes it is. It's not to big and it's not tiny. I'm 13 and it works for me, it's a nice guitar too. The tuner works good.
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The best answer is "PERHAPS." It is a nice playing miniature guitar with good intonation and good sound (for its size). But the body might be too small to feel like he's playing a guitar. The body is the right size/scale for my 2-year old (although two is too young to learn how to play). A small body classical guitar could be another option for a six year old. But the look, sound, feel and quality of this tiny Gretsch is as good as one could wish for. So if your six year old likes the look of a ukelele, then this is the one for you.
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This guitar might be too small for him, it really depends on the size of his fingers and hand span. I would take him to a guitar shop and find out if it's the right fit.. then come back online and buy through Amazon ! You won't find better prices or service anywhere else for all musical gear... I haven't !