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What price is considered a cheap guitar?
Guitar Cost vs. Materials and Manufacturing
| Guitar Cost | Materials |
|---|---|
| $500-$1000 | Mid-level components, still good quality |
| $300-$500 | Budget components, some alternative and less expensive tonewoods |
| $100-$300 | Beginner guitars. Budget all around, but some are very good |
| Under $100 | Very low quality components all around |
Is it OK to start with a cheap guitar?
The answer is quite simply; no, you don’t need an expensive guitar to get started. In most music stores you can find beginner guitars that sound great and don’t cost too much. Expensive guitars and cheap guitars all have the same important elements that you need to learn and practice your technique, frets and strings.
Is it harder to play a cheap guitar?
Cheap acoustic guitars are often harder to play than expensive ones, thanks to careless manufacturing techniques, shipping issues, and poor-quality materials such as strings. Since acoustics are much harder to play in general than electrics, the obstacles raised by playing cheaply-made guitars can be discouraging.
What is the price of a decent guitar?
Beginners can buy “starter packs” which come with an amp and case for $150. You can even buy an acoustic guitar for as little as $50. For those more experienced and with more fine tuned ears, acoustic guitars are generally between $500 and $1,000.
Are beginner guitars worth it?
Beginner guitars can represent good value for money, as the manufacturers often skimp on visual features to give you a cheap and reasonable sounding guitar. However, they are often harder to play than expensive guitars since less time is spent in the factory on their final setup.
How much should your first guitar cost?
A good ballpark cost for a decent, beginner guitar is anywhere between $200 and $800. Depending on your means, your previous experience, and your commitment to learning, this is different for every individual.