READ THIS IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING BUYING THIS GUITAR!!! I bought this used - very good for 45 bucks about a year ago. I probably would not pay full price, as much as I love it. That being said, IT IS NOT JUNK GIVE IT TIME! I swear half the people leaving negative reviews have no idea how guitars work. I am a full grown adult guitar player, and I've been playing since high school. I'm in college now, and I needed something small and light to travel with. I DON'T USE THIS AS MY EVERYDAY GUITAR! I reach for this guy if I'm messing around with chords, my fingers hurt from my metal strings, or I'm just trying to relax. It's great to practice on, but not so much if you're trying to actually play in front of people. Nylons aren't meant to be used like metal stringed acoustics, they're a separate instrument! It still works for that purpose, though, you can play the same exact songs and chords. If you tune it properly it gets the job done. Great for my college dorm or throwing in the car for a camping trip cus it's super light. Great to practice on when I don't feel like lugging my full sized acoustic around. This is a decent product for the price I PAID. Being a nylon string guitar, you have to stretch the strings and tune it quite a bit (2-4 days is recommended for the strings to settle - watch a youtube tutorial on how to do it) Furthermore, the plastic strings that everyone complains about are standard on a nylon. Heck, the C40 from Yamaha, well established nylon, has the same type (but higher quality, I bet) if I recall. They do go out of tune pretty frequently, especially at the start, but it's not even that much - just retune them! The tuner works well for me, but if you don't like it, just get an app like GuitarTuna. Now, for the guitar itself, it's what I expected when I bought it for 45 bucks, barely even damaged since I got a higher quality used (or less damaged I guess) version, and I have to say, it has really grown on me. Guitars are instruments, not toys. You can't give it to a kid and expect them to learn the ins and outs. If you really want them to learn guitar, buy them a cheap acoustic like a rogue or Yamaha, a C40 is a great nylon but you could also get them a metal string, and get them lessons! Find a music store near you, it might be a bit pricey but it's the best way to learn. Originally I recommended swapping the strings, but it's not worth it to be honest. I got it back in 2021 for 45 USD used, and I love it for what I use it for. If you're dead-set on a cheap starter guitar, or you want an affordable spare, grab this but follow my advice. If you really want to learn, shell out the extra money and buy a tried and true brand. For the full price, 80 bucks is not worth it. Get a rogue for that money. Anyway, that's my rant, hope this helps! (I even bumped my review up from 4 to 5 stars - when I first wrote it, it was 1 star because I didn't understand stretching the nylon strings - IT TAKES TIME! but I genuinely love this thing!) Enjoy!
Pyle Beginner Acoustic Guitar Kit, 3/4 Junior Size All Wood Instrument for Kids, Adults, 36" Sunburst Teardrop Matte
4.3 | 4,806 ratings
Price: 69.99
Last update: 11-07-2024
About this item
36” BEGINNER GUITAR SET: Pyle brings you a complete all-in-one acoustic guitar set, everything you need to start playing! The guitar comes with a gig bag case, pitch pipe tuner, spare strings, pearloid picks, cleaning cloth, and a gift card
JUNIOR SCALE SIZE: A junior scale 6 string guitar perfect for use on lessons, recitals, band rehearsals, on-stage performances or when practicing at home. Has a traditional classic body style great for beginners and children learning to play guitar
HANDCRAFTED: The classical guitar features handcrafted construction w/ linden wood body, birch headstock, dyed maple wood fretboard, high quality finish body back w/ protective binding, rosette linden laminate finish, chrome 3-in-line machine head
BEGINNER READY: This traditional junior classic acoustic stringed instrument kit is excellent for both beginner and children looking to start guitar playing. It brings you everything you need to start playing straight out of the box
SPECIFICATIONS: Total Length: 36”; Scale Length: 22.8”; Total Body Length: 17.3”; Total Neck Length (Nut to Body): 18.5”; No. of Frets: 18 Frets; Guitar Body Material: Linden Wood; String Material: Nylon; Total Dimensions: 35.8” L x 13.4” W x 3.35” H
JUNIOR SCALE SIZE: A junior scale 6 string guitar perfect for use on lessons, recitals, band rehearsals, on-stage performances or when practicing at home. Has a traditional classic body style great for beginners and children learning to play guitar
HANDCRAFTED: The classical guitar features handcrafted construction w/ linden wood body, birch headstock, dyed maple wood fretboard, high quality finish body back w/ protective binding, rosette linden laminate finish, chrome 3-in-line machine head
BEGINNER READY: This traditional junior classic acoustic stringed instrument kit is excellent for both beginner and children looking to start guitar playing. It brings you everything you need to start playing straight out of the box
SPECIFICATIONS: Total Length: 36”; Scale Length: 22.8”; Total Body Length: 17.3”; Total Neck Length (Nut to Body): 18.5”; No. of Frets: 18 Frets; Guitar Body Material: Linden Wood; String Material: Nylon; Total Dimensions: 35.8” L x 13.4” W x 3.35” H
Product information
| Item Weight | 5.34 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 35.8 x 13.4 x 3.35 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B0CNBTTFK4 |
| Item model number | PGACLS82SBD |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
4,806 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #441 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Acoustic Guitar Beginner Kits |
| Date First Available | November 14, 2023 |
| Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
| Body Material | Wood |
| Color Name | Sunburst Teardrop Matte |
| Fretboard Material | Engineered Wood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| String Material | Nylon |
| Top Material | Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Wood |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Size | 36" |
Top reviews from the United States
College Guy trying to be helpful :)
UPDATED 3/6/2022: READ ME! Not as bad as people say! people just love to complain.
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2021
Bill Reid
Outstanding Child's Guitar for the Money. NOT a toy.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023Katie
Perfect beginner set
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024