Good classical guitar pack for beginner
596039
This classical guitar pack would be good for a beginner trying to decide if he or she wants to play guitar. Besides the guitar itself, it has several features a learner would find handy.

The guitar is a full-size, sunburst style blue with an attractive, colorful rosette. The bridge is black plastic. The tuners are fixed securely to the slotted headstock. The guitar stays in tune.

It comes with a pamphlet that includes diagrams for the basic major chords and instructions on how to string a classical guitar.

There's a nice black plastic gig bag with some padding and a zipper compartment on the outside that's about 12 by 16 inches--big enough for a few thin books.

The pamphlet includes a log-on code to the Ashton website and instructions for downloading guitar lessons, a tuner, a metronome and other functions, but I wasn't able to access it. I asked someone who's more download-savvy than I am but she couldn't log on to the site either.

The classical guitar is comparable to&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Dean-Classical-Guitar-Pack-with-Foot-Stool-and-Gig-Bag/dp/B0018TDDT2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Dean Classical Guitar Pack with Foot Stool and Gig Bag</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Tyler-Mountain-Full-Size-Acoustic-Classical-Guitar-Deluxe-Starter-Pack/dp/B00A94D4OQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Tyler Mountain Full Size Acoustic Classical Guitar Deluxe Starter Pack</a>.
4670243
Overall this is an excellent classical guitar resource.  I am a guitar tutor and recommend it to those of my students who want to learn classical guitar.

Its main strength is the large body of carefully graded music.

It assumes no prior guitar knowledge (eg, Ex. 1 is the 6 open strings, focussing just on right hand).

There is no tablature, but I think that's appropriate for learning classical guitar music. However it could do with an introduction explaining how to read the sheet music.  If you can't read music, you would do well to get someone to help you as you get started on this book.  There are detailed symbols for strings and fingerings, but again they may be confusing for a beginner guitarist.  But once you get going, the music resources are excellent.
1552606
Probably the best guitar I've seen in this price range and I own lots, ranging from 50 bucks to 1000. The extras make it an awesome starter pkg.
3559464
I'll just say that this is perfect for someone like me that was just starting to play guitar and wanted to change from strumming with my thumb on my acoustic to strumming and picking with picks. Being as I've never tried them, when I searched for picks to buy I was surprised and a bit overwhelmed by the variety so was glad to find a VARIETY pack. Exploring the different thicknesses, textures, and shapes is crucial to having comfort when playing guitar and this pack helped me with just that.
4528010
Without a doubt, Tarrega is my favorite guitar composer. I started playing guitar again after a 25 year hiatus, and this book is overall, a good level of difficulty for me. The seven studies and 12 preludes are fairly easy, but beautiful. Much of the music here is probably for the beginner, but would be good warmups for the intermediate player. The simplified arrangements, such as Recuerdos, aren't very interesting to me, but there are pieces for early intermediate players, too. Overall, a good introduction to the fine music of Tarrega.
4402725
It is a great guitar for beginners it come with every thing you need. I personally think the amp could be better but its good for just starting out.
530021
I played guitar when I was younger and picked this up a few years ago when my kids got into music.  I avoided a solid top guitar because I did not want to have to baby it (and didn't mind slightly lower volume of a laminated top).  The guitar is a solid choice for the price - you will not find better for the money.  The tuning machines are better quality than other starter guitars (we've replaced 2 on my son's Ibanez V70 purchased at the same time). My F325 guitar in the pack was produced in Indonesia. It was well made (no excess glue or crooked tuners) and set up fairly well out-of-the-box. It has a folksy sound and is good for strumming and fingerpicking (not so much for barre and power chords). Over the years, the guitar has been abused, but has held up fairly well (a few small dents and very minor warpage in the top - at a low angle, you can see where the X-bracing is). I've heard of bridges delaminating on cheap guitars, but mine looks solid. My complaints about the guitar are the lack of a front strap button and the lack of a dot on the third fret.
Of the extras that come in the pack, the picks and strings are nice, the strap and the case are junk, and the DVD and tuner are adequate - but at the price of the Gigmaker kit, consider it a $150 guitar and free extras.
2807691
I decided one day to try out classical guitaring, so I bought a used Fender from a Craigslist ad.  The thing sounded awful; shallow, muffled and not very loud even after installing new high-end strings.  It also went completely out of tune every two days.  I eventually got rid of it and was soured on nylon stringed guitars for a while.

Then my teacher showed me her $4,000 custom built classical guitar and it sounded beautiful, so I decided to give nylon fingerpicking another shot.  I went to Guitar Center and tried out over a dozen different guitars in their special classical guitar room, and this was the one I decided on.  Even though it was the second cheapest model they sold I felt it had a deeper, richer and louder sound than 75% of the rest, some with $800+ price tags.  It's also easy to play (at least compared to my steel stringed Seagull).

Since then I've had no reason to regret my decision.  I compared it side-by-side with my teacher's guitar, and although hers does sound better it's not by the margin you'd expect when compared against the price tags.  Overall a very satisfying playing experience.

If I had to nitpick at something it would be minor asthetic imperfections.  The guitar body has a thick glossy finish (something I don't care for), and the fret board is unevenly stained and has evidence of glue residue around some of the frets.  None of this, however, detract from its sound and playability.
1144086
I purchased this item as a gift for my husband's birthday since he expressed an interest in taking up guitar.  This was a great "starter" kit as it comes with a tuner, several picks, a bag, a strap and the guitar itself.  It would have been nice if it also came with a beginner's instructional book or DVD other than that I would recommend this item to any beginner.
4650199
Good quality capoa and a variety of picks. I bought this to help me get started on learning guitar. Its a small investment for getting started on a new hobby.
1392850
This is a nice CD, specially for those who study the Classical Guitar. There lots of etudes of Sor, lots of etudes of Aguado and Tarrega's highlights, like Recuerdos de La Alhambra, Lagrima and Adelita, etc. The  recording is very nice, with no noise. The guitarrist is Norbert Kraft, a  tremendous guitarrist. You won't be disappointed if you buy this, even  that, it's a cheap CD
1577795
Great guitar for beginners, comes with everything you need. The tuner was a little cheap and it broke after about a month. Seeing as the guitar itself goes for around $120 at a guitar center it's a good deal. Guitar sounds great and the extra strings really come in handy.
2594864
I am a beginner with the guitar in general.  I've had some lessons so I can play a few simple songs on a steel string guitar. I wound up purchasing a classical guitar because the neck is wider and fits my hand/fingers much better.  I've always wanted to learn classical guitar and was happy to have found this book. So far the instructions are easy to follow. I feel this is going to be a very helpful book as my skills improve.  I will definitely look for more advanced books by this author as my skill progress.
2616043
I love these student guitars. They have a good sound and they include the case, picks, tuner, cd and book for beginners. This is the best buy for students guitars. I wish I had of taken all Alfred guitars instead of the Crestwoods even though they were a bit more. I like the sound of theses guitars.
700067
It is a good guitar for beginners, good bargain price, quick shipment of this product. I did not realize this guitar will look and sound good for it is made of China. My 9 yrs old daughter likes it.
3354339
Easier to play than my electric guitars. Sound is excellent. The wood grain is top notch. I have played for years and always wanted a classical guitar to play. This is an excellent deal for the price. Great quality. And the tuner works better than most. Case is heavier than plastic ones and seems more durable.
589249
A good set of tools to start with when learning the guitar. A great deal when i bought it $23, but if the price has risen anymore they aren't worth it. Good all around though