Does anyone know about the action or height of strings? Would there be any issue pushing strings down (strength wise) for a 6 year old?
2026050
I'm sorry I meant tuning the strings is easy. to actually play might be difficult. I mean my fingers have not bled but they have calloused and sometimes I can't get the chord to play because its difficult.
2187225
Yes, the fret and neck board would be to thick for most girls that age to get their hand around. Its made more for a early teen ager, 12-16. The half size guitars and ukes are more sized for a seven year old unless you are planning for her to grow into this. At that age it is hard to tell.
2160712
They are nylon and the low strings are wound with steel over the nylon. Some people say that it makes it easier for children but I think the wide neck defeats the ease of the strings. My six-year-old likes her yamaha, though, and will only play it even when I offer her a little Martin or a GS mini (both wonderful guitars).
2177474
I got these as a present from a friend who researches products ad nauseam and put them on a Taylor 514(cedar/hog). I think they sound great - lush and full but different than other strings, for sure. They also seem like they are lower tension and are much easier to play. I did have some issues with the low E pulling out the bridge pin but I would re-set it and keep going. That string just broke but after 6 months or more of regular use. I bought another set of these to put back on. I even bought some Plectrums to try on a Taylor 816 but haven't tried yet.
534980
I purchased this for my 10 year old Grandson, it would also be appropriate for a younger child. Remember it takes finger strength for the strings and fretts and it can be a long reach with small hands.
1456847
Sorry to respond so late. I have a petite 6 year old and it is perfect. Besides you do want them to grow into it and not out of it.
2047040
I think it will be just fine for a six-year-old. My five-year-old grandson does nothing more than strum and pluck, but the size is good for him.
1832554
This is a full size guitar. I'm 21 but I'm not very big and I have no problem handling it, I've been playing guitar since I was 15 and the cheap guitar I used to own was the same size. If you're asking about anyone younger than that I suppose it's a matter of opinion and the players skill level.
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We have steel strings. The strings that come with the guitar are fine. My in-laws (the martin family band) were in the house the other day and upgraded the strings which definitely improved the tone (richer) and reduced the necessary finger pressure on the frets.This guitar is primarily used by my 15 year old daughter who has small hands.
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I bought my son, 10, a regular size strat and was a bit too big for him. (You could go into a local guitar store and have him try a regular vs 3/4 size.) So we went with the 3/4 strat and kept the regular one which I enjoy playing. He is smaller than your average boy at 10 yrs old. I also had some debate about acoustic vs. electric as well. I'm very glad I went with electric because he really enjoys making different sounds with the guitar and amp. It is really keeping his interest high.
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Metal strings come on it but can be changed to nylon. The strings can be adjusted a little closer to the neck, too, to make the action easier for smaller hands. That adjusting is easy but you need to know what you are doing. It's somewhat a handful to my 8 year old grand daughter, but she makes due without real problems or complaints. By age 12 (sixth grade) fingers should fit better on the neck. It would be a good one....for the neck is on the smaller size; and it is a pretty good guitar.
633610
Size is great, but strings won't hold! Pay a little more and get a little more, but the size was great for a small, 3 year old.
1222565
When I purchased my stand, it was for only a youth guitar. I am not familiar with the size of electric guitars. The depth front to back with youth guitar allows for a second almost to fit. It is low to the ground. Not sure if that is an issue for you with connections and wires. I have not seen it be tipped over by a nearly 6 year old. It appears to have gray substance around the base which keeps it from sliding around.
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My 4 year old has shot it. Seems to be a really nice bow. If your youngster is small they may not be able to draw it very easily. My little girl is about 4 1/2 yrs and she is nearly 54" tall and 49lbs. She can draw fairly comfortably but some of my small 4-h kids that are couch potatoes are having trouble with it. For $40 they wont have to wait long if they cannot now.
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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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The neck is still full size, so depending on age their hands may be too small. Weight and size wise, it's great for kids, and it's durable. I would also throw lighter gauge strings on it for a kid, the ones that came with it were pretty rugged. The neck on the baby taylor is a little easier to handle. As an alternative, tenor guitars have a real nice light thin neck and are super easy to handle. Hope this helps.
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It would be ok one of my sons is 10 yrs old and he's short too and its perfect especially if he's a beginner I hope this help its a very nice product for beginners : )