I ordered this while I was on travel for business, just to have a beater instrument to play in the evenings. I've played guitar for several decades and have a nice stable of instruments at home. I have other Donner guitar-related products (pedals etc.) at home and have always been happy with their gear. It's decent quality gear at a good price. This "beginner kit" seemed like it would fit my needs - it has not only the guitar, but bag, strap, capo, picks, tuner, spare strings, allen wrench for adjusting neck relief, and polishing cloth.
The guitar is very very nice! Best I can tell, the top is not laminate, but is solid wood (specs say it's sitka spruce, and I could believe that). Sides and back may be laminate, but I don't think so. Fit and finish on the joinery and inner bracing look really good. Fret ends are nicely smooth and polished. The guitar was nicely packed and padded and was in great shape when I unboxed it. Strings were fairly slack (which is how a guitar is supposed to be shipped). I tuned it up and stretched the strings and the tuning has been rock-solid ever since, going on 36 hours of ownership, now. The neck relief needed a little bit of adjustment. The nut slots had the strings sitting a little high off the first fret, not terribly surprising given that it's a $150 mass produced guitar, but not at all a dealbreaker, either. The bridge is compensated and sits a little high, lending a slightly high action for the instrument. When I go to change the strings, it's easy enough to pull out the bridge and sand it down on the underside to lower the action by about half a millimeter...that's a 20 minute job.
And...it sounds and plays really really well. It sounds like a dreadnought! Plenty of low end, projecting midrange, easy fretting with no buzzing. This instrument is a steal for what I paid for it.
The extra bits are hit or miss, generally OK.
- gig bag is not very padded, but it covers the instrument and provides some protection.
- strap, picks, polishing cloth are nothing special - they get you up and running as soon as you unbox, but you'll probably want to get better picks and strap.
- I can't comment on the extra strings; I haven't used them yet. They're 11-gauge (light acoustic). I'm sure they're fine, I assume they're the same ones that came on the guitar, which are perfectly serviceable.
- the tuner was non-functional, but it wasn't a big deal...I have a tuner app on my phone...so no big loss
Overall, five stars for the guitar. The guitar, and the overall kit, is perfect for a beginner...or really any player. I consider myself an advanced player and I just wanted an inexpensive instrument to play while on business travel. I wasn't expecting boutique quality; but this is a very playable instrument that's a steal for what I paid for it.
If I had a suggestion, maybe it would be to leave out some of the extra bits (tuner, strings, strap) and upgrade the gig bag.
Donner Guitar Acoustic Full Size 4/4 Guitar Cutaway Beginner Adult Guitar 41 inch Kit with Gig Bag Tuner Strap Strings Capo P
4.5 | 7,148 ratings
Price: 139.99
Last update: 04-25-2025
About this item
????[Complete Beginner Acoustic Guitar Kit] Everything required to get up and strumming. With the acoustic guitar, gig bag, tuner, capo, extra strings, picks, and more.
????[Well Made Craftsmanship] Boasts a spruce top complemented by a mahogany back and sides, all reinforced with X bracing for durability and sound quality. The fretboard features 20 brass frets with clear position markers on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, and 17th frets for ease of play, designed to withstand years of practice and performance.
????[Rich Warm Clear Sound] The combination of a spruce top and mahogany body offers a rich, warm, and clear sound, with a balanced tone and a full-bodied mid frequency. This construction also enhances the instrument's sustain, ensuring each note resonates fully.
????[Stays in Tune] This beginner guitar is strung with phosphor bronze strings over a high carbon steel hex core, paired with a high hardness bridge saddle and a plastic steel nut. This setup not only makes the guitar easy to tune but also helps it to stay in tune longer, maintaining sound quality after the strings have been stretched and played in.
????[Maximum Playability] A full-size 41-inch acoustic guitar with a cutaway body, the guitar produces a full and vibrant tone suitable for various musical styles. Its design ensures both playability and tone are optimized for beginners, providing a quality instrument that encourages learning and growth in the craft.
????[Well Made Craftsmanship] Boasts a spruce top complemented by a mahogany back and sides, all reinforced with X bracing for durability and sound quality. The fretboard features 20 brass frets with clear position markers on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th, 15th, and 17th frets for ease of play, designed to withstand years of practice and performance.
????[Rich Warm Clear Sound] The combination of a spruce top and mahogany body offers a rich, warm, and clear sound, with a balanced tone and a full-bodied mid frequency. This construction also enhances the instrument's sustain, ensuring each note resonates fully.
????[Stays in Tune] This beginner guitar is strung with phosphor bronze strings over a high carbon steel hex core, paired with a high hardness bridge saddle and a plastic steel nut. This setup not only makes the guitar easy to tune but also helps it to stay in tune longer, maintaining sound quality after the strings have been stretched and played in.
????[Maximum Playability] A full-size 41-inch acoustic guitar with a cutaway body, the guitar produces a full and vibrant tone suitable for various musical styles. Its design ensures both playability and tone are optimized for beginners, providing a quality instrument that encourages learning and growth in the craft.
Product information
| Item Weight | 9.55 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 43.31 x 20.47 x 7.09 inches |
| ASIN | B07K6GCKJG |
| Item model number | EC1129 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #750 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars #4 in Acoustic Guitar Beginner Kits |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | November 5, 2018 |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Body Material | Spruce, Mahogany Wood |
| Color Name | Black |
| Fretboard Material | Ebony Wood |
| Guitar Pick Thickness | 0.46*2/0.71*2 |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | No |
| Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | ebony |
| Material Type | Brass, Mahogany Wood |
| Instrument Key | C KEY |
| Size | 41" Cutaway |
| Proficiency Level | All |
| Battery type | Lithium Polymer |
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