Acoustic guitar

[Fuma]

I'd like to learn how to play an acoustic guitar. Where can one get a good one for R1000?
I've seen second hand ones going for R500 at Cash Crusaders, I'm just not sure if they are worth it or not.

 

[backstreetboy]

A music shop?

 

[Binary_Bark]

best is go for a electric at a pawn shop, did that myself to start learning.
The electric is a bit harder with the note press on the neck and that will help you later with acoustic

 

[Fuma]

best is go for a electric at a pawn shop, did that myself to start learning.
The electric is a bit harder with the note press on the neck and that will help you later with acoustic

Thank you. For some reason I prefer acoustic.

 

[Binary_Bark]

Thank you. For some reason I prefer acoustic.

So do I, but the learning is a lot better with a electric, helps to harden the fingertips faster. I got one at a pawn shop for R700. Needed new strings and a clean. There is also the small amp you can get. http://www.takealot.com/marshall-ms2-micro-amp-series-1-watt-portable-electric-guitar-am/PLID38269499

 

[backstreetboy]

So do I, but the learning is a lot better with a electric, helps to harden the fingertips faster. I got one at a pawn shop for R700. Needed new strings and a clean. There is also the small amp you can get. http://www.takealot.com/marshall-ms2-micro-amp-series-1-watt-portable-electric-guitar-am/PLID38269499

You get steel string acoustics as well :erm:

 

[Binary_Bark]

You get steel string acoustics as well :erm:

I know, but with the electric you can practice without making a big racket

 

[backstreetboy]

I know, but with the electric you can practice without making a big racket

Yeah just get a soundhole cover.

 

[airborne]

Look for an old Yamaha acoustic on Gumtree, they are reasonably cheap and always winners.

 

[Fuma]

Got myself a steel string acoustic for R500 at Cash Converters Woodmead on Saturday.

 

[Solarion]

I'd like to learn how to play an acoustic guitar. Where can one get a good one for R1000?
I've seen second hand ones going for R500 at Cash Crusaders, I'm just not sure if they are worth it or not.

OP some advice. Two places to look for when buying second hand (or even new for that matter)

Check to make sure the bridge is not pulling off the body.



Check the neck join. Tug the neck slightly to see if it's still firmly connected to the body.




These two problems are the most common with second hands guitars especially ones that have been dropped.

 

[Fuma]

OP some advice. Two places to look for when buying second hand (or even new for that matter)

Check to make sure the bridge is not pulling off the body.

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Check the neck join. Tug the neck slightly to see if it's still firmly connected to the body.

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These two problems are the most common with second hands guitars especially ones that have been dropped.

Thank you. I will check again and see if I missed those

 

[DrJohnZoidberg]

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-musical...retoria/yamaha-f310/1001731384290910202848109

Looks a bit scuffed up but if it's structurally okay then it's a good deal.

 

[RanzB]

best is go for a electric at a pawn shop, did that myself to start learning.
The electric is a bit harder with the note press on the neck and that will help you later with acoustic

First person I've seen that advises this. I find the strings on the acoustic much more difficult to manipulate, meaning that when I went to electric the strings felt like butter.

I'd learn on acoustic.

 

[backstreetboy]

OP some advice. Two places to look for when buying second hand (or even new for that matter)

Check to make sure the bridge is not pulling off the body.

View attachment 390166

Check the neck join. Tug the neck slightly to see if it's still firmly connected to the body.

View attachment 390168


These two problems are the most common with second hands guitars especially ones that have been dropped.

Yeah I dropped mine. Luckily it was wood on wood and nothing happened.

 

[airborne]

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-musical...retoria/yamaha-f310/1001731384290910202848109

Looks a bit scuffed up but if it's structurally okay then it's a good deal.

If it's structurally sound that's a fair deal, it's Gumtree offer the guy R800

 

[Solarion]

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-musical...retoria/yamaha-f310/1001731384290910202848109

Looks a bit scuffed up but if it's structurally okay then it's a good deal.

Same guitar my dad has. Very nice sound, decent finish and not too heavy. You can't go wrong.