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Finding a Grown Up Guitar for Small Adult Hands

Back in the day we had a pretty successful local band. We played all the "sock hops" and even made a nice living playing road gigs in the tri-state area of Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania under the names of "The Crazy Tones" and "The Challets". I mainly played rythym guitar and, on occasion, I played keyboard on certain songs. One thing I never played and never learned was lead guitar, the ultimate goal for all guitar players I think.

Well, I retired recently and decided to revisit my love of guitar playing. I began a search for a guitar that offered a nice price and good quality. I bid on a few on eBay but quickly found the bids to be almost as high as buying locally when you consider Shipping and Handling. I scoured local music stores but found nothing that fit me comfortably, that was at a fair price. I had no idea how much guitar prices have gone up over the years and how much quality has suffered for a low end guitar. Even good used guitars were few and far between. But, I kept looking.

In the process I discovered two manufacturers of short neck guitars. I thought - "These must be for kids and girls." But, once I looked over the specifications I realized they were not the guitars sold by toy stores at all. These were versions of full size guitars that are downsized for small adults with small hands and, yes, even for the aspiring lady pickers and teens.

My number one concern, of course, was quality of craftsmanship and sound quality. The price was a surprise. More about that in a moment.

I looked at the Fender Squire and the Ibanez Mikro. The Fender, frankly, got poor ratings from musicians and from newbies. The Ibanez, on the other hands, scored a 90% satisfactory rating among the same group. Based on that, I bought the Ibanez Mikro for under $130.00 including Free Shipping and Handling. I have not been disappointed.

I now play tunes that were almost impossible and I play them comfortably. The quality? The sound? I give this git a 100% positive rating!

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Squire MB-4 Modern Bass $229.99 Squire MB-4 Modern Bass MB Bass guitars are for players looking for a twist to their bottom line, that elusive “something different.” Sporting modern contours, brooding Black Metallic finishes, versatile pickup combinations and passive EQ, MB Bass guitars have a punch and crunch all their own. For all you players looking for a twist to your bottom line, look no further than the MB-4 and MB-5. Sportin’ a solid body, Maple neck and Rosewood fingerboard, these instruments put a non-traditional spin on the bass. The P/J-bass pickup configurations and passive EQ give these 4- and 5-string basses a crunch and punch all their own. The MB-4 and MB-5 have attitude to spare, and this version comes with a sinister skull & crossbones motif to prove it! Features: MODEL NAME: Squier MB-4 Skull and Crossbones Bass (Special Edition) MODEL NUMBER: 032-8001-(565) SERIES: Squier Showmaster Series BODY: Agathis, Sleek Contoured Body NECK: Maple, C-Shape, (Polyurethane Finish) FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 12” Radius (305mm) NO. OF FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo SCALE LENGTH: 34” (864 mm) WIDTH AT NUT: 1.5” (38mm) HARDWARE: Black MACHINE HEADS: 2-Over 2-Under Die-Cast Mini Tuners BRIDGE: Standard 4-Saddle PICKGUARD: None PICKUPS: 1 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Pickup (Mid), 1 Single-Coil Jazz Bass Pickup (Bridge) PICKUP SWITCHING: None CONTROLS: Master Volume, Pickup Pan Pot, Master Tone COLORS: (565) Black Metallic, (Polyurethane Finish) STRINGS: Fender Super 7250ML, p/n 073-7250-005, (.045, .065, .080, .100) UNIQUE FEATURES: Skull and Crossbones Graphic on Body, Skull and Crossbones Inlays at Twelfth Fret, Black Dome Knobs, Bolt-on Neck ACCESSORIES: None Get Your Squire MB-4 Modern Bass Today!

Squire Standard Stratocaster, Rosewood $229.99 Squire Standard Stratocaster, Rosewood The new Squier Standard Stratocaster plays great with a traditional vibe and modern feel. Recently upgraded throughout, these classics stand alone. Player-friendly features like the 22-fret fingerboard and a slimmer neck make for easier playing and choke-free bends. Plus, Alnico single-coil pickups! Choose from a Maple or Rosewood fingerboard. The die-cast tuners are lifetime-lubricated for years of trouble-free service and tuning stability. A new twin-pivot bridge with satin-anodized saddles provides smooth tremolo action. Features: MODEL NAME: Squier Standard Stratocaster (Rosewood) MODEL NUMBER: 032-1600-(530) SERIES: Squier Standard Series BODY: Agathis NECK: Maple, C-Shape, (Polyurethane Finish) FINGERBOARD: Rosewood, 9.5” Radius (241 mm) NO. OF FRETS: 22 Medium Jumbo SCALE LENGTH: 25.5” (648 mm) WIDTH AT NUT: 1.650” (42 mm) HARDWARE: Chrome MACHINE HEADS: Standard Die-Cast Tuners BRIDGE: Synchronous Twin-Pivot Tremolo PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Parchment on: 09, 65, 4-Ply Tortoise Shell on: 37, 3-Ply Black on: 92, 1-Ply Matte Black on: 43 PICKUPS: 3 Alnico Magnet Single-Coil Pickups PICKUP SWITCHING   5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup Position 3. Middle Pickup Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup Position 5. Neck Pickup CONTROLS: Master Volume, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Middle Pickup) COLORS: (530) Cherry Sunburst STRINGS: Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003 UNIQUE FEATURES: Large ‘60s Style Headstock, Gold Decal Logo, Engraved Neckplate, White Plastic Parts, Dot Position Inlays Get Your Squire Standard Stratocaster, Rosewood Today!

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Best Beginners Guitar

What Is The Best Beginners Guitar?

Hey Everyone, In this article we are going to be talking about a very controversial question that has been asked since the beginning of time. What is the best beginners guitar?

The problem with this question is that if you look online for a good answer or any feed back, all you find is people selling guitars telling you to buy a top of the line series.

Do you need to have the best guitar for your first guitar? The simple answer is no. It is kind of like getting your first car. You want the best one, but you know you should buy something for beginners, that way if you wreck it or in this case decide not to play then you are not out a lot of money.

Below is a list of the pros and cons for both acoustic and electric guitars. You should review this list before you plan on purchasing a guitar, it will help you make an informed choice on which one is best for you.

Acoustic Guitar Vs. Electric Guitar

Before we get ahead of ourselves we need to go over the pros and cons of electric vs. acoustic.

Acoustic Guitar Pros

1. Can be played anywhere, does not need power.

2. Costs less and less equipment to lug around.

3. Great for finger style picking

Acoustic Guitar Cons

1. Harder to push down strings then an electric guitar. You may get discouraged.

2. Can only be played so loud, If you want to play in band, you will not be heard.

3. Can not add overdrive to sound. You will be less motivated because you can not replicate the sound of a electric guitar.

4. Harder to hold and less comfortable than an electric guitar.

5. Limited adjustment. Most beginner acoustic guitars do no have the option of adjusting the bridge, truss rod or intonation.

6. Larger neck diameter makes it hard for people with smaller hands to play comfortably.

7. Reacts more to climate changes. Is affected more by heat, cold and humidity.

Electric Guitar Pros

1. Easy to push down and bend strings.

2. Can be played at various volume levels and can also be played through head phones.

3. You can get years of playing out of the electric guitar especially if you want to play with a band.

4. Can easily be adjusted to your personal style and comfort.

5. Thin neck makes it easy for anyone to play chords.

6. You can easily play many different styles.

7. Body is thinner, which makes it more comfortable to hold.

Electric Guitar Cons

1. Need to buy an amplifier and cord.

2. Need to have a power source to use amp.

3. More moving parts that could get broken.

4. Cost more for start-up.

Best Beginners Guitar - New Vs. Used

No matter what type of guitar you decide to go with I would recommend buying a new guitar. If you buy a used guitar you might also inherit the problems from it not being taken care of correctly.

If you were to list the potential problems you might inherit it would look something like this; warped neck, worn out frets, worn out or broken tuning pegs, faulty wiring, worn down nut, defective body do to climate changes and you never really know what is wrong with it or how it was treated.

Things To Check Before You Buy A Guitar

1. Check for a warped neck. Stand guitar up on the floor and look down the neck. You want to verify that the distance between the strings and the neck are the same distance all the way up and down the fret board.

2. Determine what size of guitar is best for your needs. There are 3 different sizes small, medium, and full size. The size of the guitar is determined by the length of the neck. The small size is good for kids age 5-9, the medium size is good for kids ages 9-13 and the full size is good for ages 13 and up.

3.Verify that the bridge and truss rod can be adjusted. This is one of the most important things to check. If the bridge and truss rod can not be adjusted you my have problems in the future if you want to use different string sizes or the guitar gets out of adjustment due to climate changes.

4. If you are going to buy an electric guitar make sure the guitar and amp sound good together.

5. Always try the guitar to make sure it feels good in your hands. If you are comfortable with the guitar than it is most likely the one for you.

Best Beginners Guitar - Conclusion

From my personal experience I would say that the Fender Squire Strat is the best beginner guitar and it is the most versatile guitar for most styles. I have played guitar for 9 years and I still have and play my Fender Squire.

You can buy a starter kit which includes 1 fender squire guitar, gig bag, cord, 25 watt amp, guitar tuner, guitar strap and some random guitar picks all for around $200.

Always remember whatever guitar you choose you should be completely happy with it before you purchase, or you will regret it later.

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