I'm looking for a guitar that I can use for traveling and I wouldn't mind getting a bit beat up. Is this a good guitar for that?
1313009
Hi, My grandsons received one last Christmas because they wanted to take lessons. But, they lost interest and the guitars probably haven't been used much. I don't have any way of knowing how they would have held up. I bought this guitar because of all the reviews of parents who had purchased it.I believe it was a 3/4 size for smaller hands.
1313010
I got it for my son who is just beginning. It works great for that. The sound quality isn't the best but as long as your not looking for professional quality/level it is a great guitar. He has really enjoyed it. :)
1313011
I am late answering this, but Yes. I have a Taylor guitar and. Martin backpacker. I bought this for my granddaughter but would love to have one to travel. It isn't a Martin or Taylor but it would be great to practice on
1638885
It's okay but it sounds boxey. It sounds better thru a PA or an acoustic amp as there are more highs and lows. Taylor make a really great version of this type of guitar but at triple the price. I'm still foolin' around with it but I feel it has great potential.
1254785
Yes, it will be fine. I have an Epiphone Special II and two Jackson V's and it has held up perfectly fine.
243787
I've only had the guitar for a month now and it's ok... It actually looks quite solid and in my opinion it will last a while.. That being said I saw a few other mini guitars at a fraction of the price and sound good... Go to the shop and have a look before u decide!
363928
I am not a professional guitarist but others have used it and find no difference from any other guitar in terms of volum or sturdiness. Use professional strings and it would sound really good.
572775
Yes. It will be fine. Any guitar will work for you, it just depends on how advanced you are. Just don't go for first act kid guitars. If you're serious about it then you'd want this one
1949438
This is a great little guitar and would be perfect for a child! The small size of it would help him/her manage it better! It sounds really nice as well! Good luck!
1546557
I am using an acoustic guitar. I would say - very suitable, as it has the back straps, which are quite durable (unless you are riding over rough terrain :))
2071136
So I have never been on a plane but I'm assuming there might be a far amount of banging around with the case and questionable actions with it. I would trust it. I had my $800 Taylor in mine and it fell out of the bed of my truck on to the highway and might have got it, when I went back and got it the case was scuffed up which is what was to be expected but my guitar didn't have a single scratch and the case was still in fair condition. So I would say yes to airplane travel. Sorry about the bird walk
893814
I use it to play jazz and it's pretty good for that. I've also plugged a keyboard into it. I normally plug a humbucker guitar into the -15dB input. Throw a decent compressor or a tube preamp in front and it warms it up a bit but keeps a good clean tone. It's nice because I often play both bass and guitar and can get by with just one amp. The really sturdy closed back cabinet means that it's got some authority. I wouldn't use it for rock, though, as the tone wouldn't be good
1364454
I've only ever played it unplugged because I don't have an amp. Considering it's only a $100 dollar guitar, I think it sounds pretty decent. I also own a guitar that is in the $200-$300 dollar range, and I'd say that this one sounds better than the more expensive one.
363927
Mine has been fine. For the price I paid, I feel it is a good value. Not a top flight guitar but for a beginner/novice or for a knock around guitar, good choice.
243786
I have not had any trouble with mine. (knock on wood) I take care of all of my guitars very well. My guitar seems well built. So I can't answer what is happening to those other folks who had problems. Are they resting their hands on it constantly? Do they bang it around when traveling? Have their kids messed with it. How do they play their guitar? There are so many questions because everyone is different. So, I can only answer for my guitar and my bridge is fine and I have had the guitar for about four years now. The only thing I have to check is the intonation because of the shorter neck. I hope that helps. I have not had any trouble with mine. (knock on wood) I take care of all of my guitars very well. My guitar seems well built. So I can't answer what is happening to those other folks who had problems. Are they resting their hands on it constantly? Do they bang it around when traveling? Have their kids messed with it. How do they play their guitar? There are so many questions because everyone is different. So, I can only answer for my guitar and my bridge is fine and I have had the guitar for about four years now. The only thing I have to check is the intonation because of the shorter neck.... » Read More I have not had any trouble with mine. (knock on wood) I take care of all of my guitars very well. My guitar seems well built. So I can't answer what is happening to those other folks who had problems. Are they resting their hands on it constantly? Do they bang it around when traveling? Have their kids messed with it. How do they play their guitar? There are so many questions because everyone is different. So, I can only answer for my guitar and my bridge is fine and I have had the guitar for about four years now. The only thing I have to check is the intonation because of the shorter neck. I hope that helps. « Show Less
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Yes. Just don't use it recklessly. The reason i say that is because ive heard these cheap ones can break easy. But so far ive had no problems with it. It has worked fine for the couple months ive been using. But if you want a better that you can be a little reckless with go to a guitar center and get one from there. There about 4 or 5 dollars.
1331310
The neck is standard (a little slim). If you were blind you would think its a full size guitar. it is *easy to restring and to tune, the headstock is just not in a normal place but the tuners work exactly the same. It does NOT sound normal without an amp. It is great as a "silent" guitar to pratice with, but you need a headphone amp, like a VOX AmplPlug. If you do plug it into a practice amp (like a Cube, 10w marshall, pignose etc.) it will sound great, it also sounds great in full size amps.
1451982
The action is good. In addition, top quality strings have enhanced the sound of the instrument. This has really been a great guitar for the price. I have had it for about 10 years now and I was able to purchase it for about half of what they cost today. You should be able to pick up a new one for about $130-$140.
47211
I would say no. If you are checking your guitar spend the money on a hard shell case if you are carrying it on the plane with you, maybe.