Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

Posted by Austin Bazaar on 10th Dec 2014

One question we get a lot from customers is, "What is the  best acoustic guitar for beginners? In this post, we review three of our best-selling under-$200 models to help you find the perfect beginner acoustic guitar.

1. Yamaha FG700s Folk Acoustic

Yamaha has a long history of producing high-quality, dependable instruments, and their FG Series is a perfect example of that reputation in action. The Yamaha FG700S Acoustic Guitar is includes deluxe features including a solid Sitka spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and a protective tortoise pickguard. The folk-style body is a bit more streamlined than the traditional dreadnought shape, which can make playing easier for beginners. The FG700s acoustic guitar is available in Natural and Brown Sunburst.

Check out the Yamaha FG700s Acoustic Guitar in this demo video:


2. Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar

If you're looking for a truly economical guitar that is guaranteed to sound great no matter what your skill level, the Jasmine S35 acoustic guitar is an excellent choice. Featuring a natural spruce top and slim-profile neck, the S35 has a great tone and is a joy to play. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced player, there's no denying that this acoustic guitar will make an excellent companion to singer-songwriters and folk-rockers alike. 

Check out the Jasmine S35 guitar in the video below:


3. Fender FA-100 Dreadnought Acoustic

Though you could spend forever trying to decide which Fender acoustic to get, we'll save you some time by letting you know that the  Fender FA-100 Acoustic Guitar is one of the best beginner models you can get for under $150. This guitar features a durable laminated spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and chrome tuning hardware. It also comes with a padded gig bag so you can transport and protect your new guitar. The FA-100 is available in Natural, Natural Satin, Black, or Limited Edition Sunburst.

See and hear the Fender FA-100 in action in the video below:


Still don't know which guitar is best for you? Give us a call 800-511-1322 or email sales@austinbazaar.com