Buying a cheap acoustic guitar is not difficult but you must take care that you buy the right one for the budget that you can afford. Here we will look at different price ranges that suit every budget.
Firstly, what determines the price of a musical instrument are the materials used to build it. The biggest cost in a guitar is the wood. Although there are guitars that are both made from graphite and plastic, it is wood that gives the guitar that distinctive sound that you need even with a cheap acoustic guitar. Guitars that are constructed with material other than wood just won't sound right to you and will probably make you feel frustrated and even lead you to stop playing. For this reason you really ought only choose a guitar that is crafted out of wood as a cheap acoustic guitar made of plastic or graphite will make you only disappointed in your purchase.
The Seagull S6 model, though not the most cheap acoustic guitar, is one that gives real good value for money. It is the quintessential guitar for beginners. It has a very attractive sound derived from its top made of solid cedar while the sides and back are crafted out of mahogany. Seasoned pros who own many guitars will always treasure this one even when some of the other guitars they own are more expensive and sophisticated. It's not a cheap guitar to buy; that is unless 0 to 0 is chump change to you. However it is a sure investment in your musical future and if you source on line deals you might even secure a better price for this familiar and well thought of musical piece of craftsmanship.
The Yamaha F310 is also a really good choice for the cheap acoustic guitar buyer. At its top it is built out of solid spruce and back and sides are made of mahogany. At 0 to 0 it might fit your budget better and it is the most popular choice for novices taking up the instrument seriously.
The Epiphone DR-100 comes at a lower price if you are looking for cheap acoustic guitars that range at the 0 - 0 mark. Again the back and sides are made of mahogany and the top is made out of spruce. This is strictly a beginner guitar so when you become more proficient it will mean that you will need to buy a more advanced one. However it is perfect if you are not quite sure that you are in for the long haul in learning to play guitar and in that respect it fits the budget well.
On the other hand you could really be strapped for cash and be looking for a really, really cheap acoustic guitar. However those that retail below 0, I'm afraid to say, that you should really steer clear of. You will find these guitars cheap for a reason. Cheap acoustic guitars at this price range are of such poor quality that many beginners end up being put off playing the guitar for good even though they could have gone on to become good players. Not worth it for that sake of a few dozen dollars. So it is highly recommended you stay clear of such guitars below 0 so that you don't encounter that fate and end up with a guitar that you will consign to the dust bin.
But if you really can't stretch your budget more to get a quality acoustic guitar you should then consider buying one 2nd hand. The advantage of doing this is that they will have already been used and hence possess a full rich tone that brand new ones don't have. On the other hand this might be a disadvantage as the feel of it might not suit you but to counter this make sure you try each one out first and if one does not feel right, then try another cheap acoustic guitar till you find one that you like.
Even if you buy a cheap acoustic guitar, it is necessary that you make sure that its top is made of a solid wood. Plywood top guitars just don't have the same richer and fuller tone. And if, budget allowing, you can find a guitar that also has the sides and back made of solid wood then you should try and buy it. In the long term you will be glad you did.
