guitar for kids

[contraterrene]

can anyone point me in the right direction for guitars for a 10 yr old, and an 8yr old? i want to buy a couple for Christmas presents.
should i buy shorter scale, or 3/4 size, or whatever? $100 each is my limit, so i dont even know if its feasible....

[Jero]

Not sure if they still make them, but you used to be able to get mini squier strats for around $100

[ooop]

I got one of these for my younger kids, 3 and 5.

http://gregbennettguitars.com/guitars/e ... libu-mmb1/

It's an outstanding instrument. I actually enjoy playing it quite a lot. Would recommend without hesitation. Might be small for a bigger kid but I am very impressed with the quality.

[goosekevin]

There's a bunch of nylon string 3/4 guitars out there I believe

[Greenfuz]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1959-Gibson-Les- ... 724&_uhb=1


only if you really love your kids though

[contraterrene]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1959-Gibson-Les-Paul-Junior-3-4-Rare-short-scale-model-GIE0722-/330928477988?pt=Guitar&hash=item4d0cdfd724&_uhb=1


only if you really love your kids though

ha, i must not really love my kids...
thanks guys. mini squiers might be cool. my kids are always asking to use my pedals and stuff, so i definitely want electrics. when they outgrow them they can hand them down to their younger bros. i have 3.75 sons (wife is due dec 5th with #4), so i hope they get some use

[contraterrene]

I got one of these for my younger kids, 3 and 5.

http://gregbennettguitars.com/guitars/e ... libu-mmb1/

It's an outstanding instrument. I actually enjoy playing it quite a lot. Would recommend without hesitation. Might be small for a bigger kid but I am very impressed with the quality.

these look nice, but theyre a little too nice. my kids are cavemen, like me

[kosta]

They're $150 and acoustic, but these are pretty great:



Tape a cheap contact mic on it and let 'er rip!

Also, sent you a PM about some spare lumber I have down here in the city. )

[Ghost Hip]

I'd go with a Guitulele. Or however they're spelled. I've played a few at work and they sound really good. For 3/4 sized electrics, there are mini strats for around $129 I believe, maybe $99.99.

[Chankgeez]

They're $150 and acoustic, but these are pretty great:

kosta, have you actually played one of these?

I've been thinking about grabbing one for my nephew for his next birthday.

Would like to hear from someone with hands on experience prior to purchase.

[Swordfishtrombone]

They're $150 and acoustic, but these are pretty great:



Tape a cheap contact mic on it and let 'er rip!

Also, sent you a PM about some spare lumber I have down here in the city. )

I might have to look into this at some point. Really been liking the idea of getting a balalaika to play around with, but the shape seems like it would be uncomfortable for seated playing. Could possibly be pretty cool for a pseudo balalaika. hmm...

[kosta]

kosta, have you actually played one of these?

I've been thinking about grabbing one for my nephew for his next birthday.

Would like to hear from someone with hands on experience prior to purchase.

Yeah man, a buddy of mine has one. Super playable. Really nice.

[Chankgeez]

kosta, have you actually played one of these?

I've been thinking about grabbing one for my nephew for his next birthday.

Would like to hear from someone with hands on experience prior to purchase.

Yeah man, a buddy of mine has one. Super playable. Really nice.

Awesome to hear, thanks, I'm gonna have to start saving up.

[ChetMagongalo]

I would just buy your kids whatever you can get your hands on. It doesn't really matter, honestly with guitar I wouldn't bother getting a smaller one, maybe with bass though. Go to pawn shops and find a cheap shitty guitar that plays decently. Doesn't have to sound good at all, I couldn't distinguish good and bad tone when I was first learning because I hadn't developed an ear for it.

[Chankgeez]

I think this statement:

I would just buy your kids whatever you can get your hands on. It doesn't really matter, honestly with guitar I wouldn't bother getting a smaller one, maybe with bass though.

is at odds with this one:

Go to pawn shops and find a cheap shitty guitar that plays decently. Doesn't have to sound good at all, I couldn't distinguish good and bad tone when I was first learning because I hadn't developed an ear for it.