Buying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you’ve never bought one before. There are so many factors to consider and so many guitars available that novices are sure to be overwhelmed. Fear not, help is available. The following five lowest priced acoustic guitars offer great value for their respective prices.
1. Seagull S6
These Canadian-made instruments are fabulous guitars, highly regarded for both their beautiful sound and excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some would be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment.
2.Yamaha F310
Perhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid entry-level instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it’s a good value. The guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides.
3.Takamine G-240
This Takamine beginner guitar model features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although clearly not up to par with some of the higher-end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is that the G-240 offers good value for money.
4 DG-7 fenders
This inexpensive Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar might appeal to novices.
5. Epiphone DR-100
The DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found quite cheaply, making it attractive to beginners. However, most consider this to be a strictly beginner’s instrument, so it may not be long before you want to switch to it.
6.Washburn D10S
This low priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their best guitar under $500. I can’t entirely agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain!
7 Blueridge BR-40
This is a low priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftsmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlays. A particularly impressive guitar for an instrument in this price range.
8. Ibanez AC100NT
The Ibanez AC100NT is another well built instrument with a solid spruce top and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm bottom tone with sparkling highs.
9. Taylor Baby Taylor
This is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger players with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation as one of America’s best guitar makers, and while they’ve cut back a bit here to find a low price point, this is still a solid instrument.
10. Martin LXI
One of the most respected guitar makers has provided this 3/4 size guitar, designed for players with small hands and small pockets. The LXI features a solid maple top, back, and sides.
