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Beginner's Gear Guide: Acoustic Guitar -- Start on the road to songwriter stardom with an acoustic.

Beginner's Gear Guides: Acoustic Guitar

Ready to start playing acoustic guitar? Start on the road to songwriter stardom with this guide.

Once you've decided to go with an acoustic guitar, your next step is to choose which type of acoustic will suit you best. Take a look at this guide to learn about steel-string vs. nylon-string acoustics, small-sized guitars for younger players, and accessories for aspiring acoustic guitarists.

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All-in-one Acoustic Guitar Packs
Want to gear up and get playing right away? These all-in-one packages include an acoustic guitar plus all the accessories you need to get started, such as gig bags, straps, picks, strings, and even DVDs to help you learn to play.
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Yamaha Gigmaker Deluxe Acoustic Guitar Package

$229.99
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    $38.33
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    $57.50
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Epiphone PR-4E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Player Package

$289.00
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    $48.17
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    $72.25
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Ibanez IJVC50 Jam Pack Grand Concert Acoustic Guitar Package

$169.99
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    $28.33
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    $42.50

Ibanez IJV50 Jumpstart Acoustic Guitar Package

$169.99
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    $28.33
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    $42.50
Beginner Steel-String Acoustic Guitars
Steel-string guitars are the most popular type of acoustics, and it's no wonder: they define the twang of country and folk along with the lonesome sound of the blues. A sturdy steel-string acoustic will last for years, as your repertoire and guitar collection continue to grow.
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Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar

$169.00
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    $28.17
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    $42.25

Ibanez PN15 Parlor Acoustic Guitar

$179.99
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    $30.00
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    $45.00

Fender Sonoran Mini Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$199.99
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    $33.33
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    $50.00
Used $169.95

Ibanez PF1512 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar, 12-String

$249.99
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    $41.66
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    $62.50
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Fender CD-60SCE Solid Top Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar

$329.99
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    $55.00
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    $82.50
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Yamaha FG820 Folk Acoustic Guitar

$299.99
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    $37.50
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    $50.00
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    $75.00

Yamaha FG830 Folk Acoustic Guitar

$349.99
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    $43.75
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    $58.33
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    $87.50
Beginner Nylon-String Acoustic Guitars
Nylon-stringed acoustics, also known as classical guitars, produce a sweet, mellow tone, and are a great choice for younger players. The softer strings are generally easier to hold down, and the wider neck can make it easier to see what your fingers are doing. With their smaller body size, classical guitars are also typically easier for younger players to hold.
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Yamaha CGS102AII 1/2-Size Classical Acoustic Guitar

$139.99
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    $23.33
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    $35.00

Yamaha C40 Classical Acoustic Guitar Package

$199.99
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    $33.33
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    $50.00

Cordoba C3M Classical Acoustic Guitar

$289.00
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    $48.17
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    $72.25
Used $245.95

Cordoba C5 Spruce Top Nylon-String Classical Acoustic Guitar

$389.00
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    $48.63
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    $64.83
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    $97.25
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Cordoba Protege C1M Classical Acoustic Guitar

$179.00
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    $29.83
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    $44.75
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Takamine GC1 Classical Acoustic Guitar

$299.99
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    $37.50
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    $50.00
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    $75.00
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Cordoba C5 Classical Acoustic Guitar

$389.00
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    $48.63
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    $64.83
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    $97.25
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Ibanez GA6CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

$279.99
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    $46.66
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    $70.00
Small-Sized Acoustic Guitars
These small-sized guitars are easy to hold and easy to play. If you can get your arms around a regular-sized acoustic, skip these small-sized guitars and go with an instrument that you won't outgrow -- but for the youngest future rock stars out there, these diminutive instruments are a great option.
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Yamaha JR1 FG-Series 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$159.99
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    $26.66
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    $40.00

Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$449.00
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    $56.13
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    $74.83
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    4 x  
    $112.25

Taylor GS Mini Mahogany Acoustic Guitar (with Hard Bag)

$599.00
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    $49.92
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    4 x  
    $149.75

Luna Muse Series Safari 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar (with Gig Bag)

$179.00
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    $29.83
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    $44.75
Acoustic Guitar Accessories
The right accessories can add a whole new layer to your acoustic guitar playing experience. Future folkies definitely need a good capo, and no first-time guitarist should be without a tuner.
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