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Offline TSM Girl

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« on: October 30 2007, 10:54:04 PM »
Ok, question for you guys...  My daughter who is 7 is very interested in guitar. She has been interested in it since 5.  She wants an electric guitar for Christmas.  :supz: She has no clue on how to play it, but next year she will be offered music lessons at school.  My question is, should I just get a "basic" string guitar at Wally world or what??? I am not sure on what to get for her just to practice on until next year.
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« Reply #1 on: October 31 2007, 12:19:04 AM »
If you check some bigger music stores and online sites like sweetwater and musicians friend, you should be able to find a nice guitar thats scaled down for children or those with small hands.(IE: Fender telecaster j/k) I don't recommend
going too cheap otherwise the guitar you get may have to high of an action making it nearly unplayable for a beginner.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31 2007, 12:53:21 AM »
Yup, find a kid sized guitar. If you get an electric, get a really light gauge of strings on it. If you get an acoustic, get a nylon string Spanish style, WAY more forgiving than a steel string dreadnought.
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« Reply #3 on: October 31 2007, 12:54:00 AM »
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:19 pm"
you should be able to find a nice guitar thats scaled down for children or those with small hands.(IE: Fender telecaster j/k)


I detest that.  :mad;
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« Reply #4 on: October 31 2007, 09:19:44 AM »
Where we live, anything I get her will have to be online, the nearest place to go I think is near Memphis.   Thanks for the input.   :atbeer:
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« Reply #5 on: October 31 2007, 12:51:24 PM »
There's a Squire (Cheapy made by Fender) mini Strat available through musiciansfrien d.com that's pretty cheap. Search through their beginners packages and you'll no doubt find a guitar/small amp/gig bag dealy for about $150-ish.
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« Reply #6 on: October 31 2007, 01:10:27 PM »
Sounds good, thanks to all.  Let me see what I can find her.
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« Reply #8 on: November 01 2007, 03:06:59 AM »
Quote from: "87natty @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:54 pm"
Quote from: "Recklessrob @ Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:19 pm"
you should be able to find a nice guitar thats scaled down for children or those with small hands.(IE: Fender telecaster j/k)


I detest that.
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« Reply #10 on: November 01 2007, 06:16:02 PM »
lol, I asked her, but she said "No". I was surprised. But, that is fine with me.
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Re: Guitar
« Reply #11 on: November 01 2007, 06:30:14 PM »
The hello kitty guitar is a standard size neck.
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« Reply #12 on: November 01 2007, 06:32:02 PM »
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The hello kitty guitar is a standard size neck.


Which means???????
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« Reply #13 on: November 01 2007, 06:35:27 PM »
I think standard is a fine way to start, but that's up to you.

Donna, MAKE SURE not to buy anything with a polychromatic arpeggiator a phrygian inversion device!
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« Reply #14 on: November 01 2007, 06:39:46 PM »
Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:35 pm"
I think standard is a fine way to start, but that's up to you.

Donna, MAKE SURE not to buy anything with a polychromatic arpeggiator a phrygian inversion device!


She's just starting out, so I don't think that'll be a problem. Also stay away from Lydian Tuno-matic bridges. A standard bridge will work just fine.
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