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Topic: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Hi Folks,
   I currently play the uke and I am thinking of trying my hand at the guitar.  I am 5'3 and very small frame.  I've never had any luck with playing full size guitars.  Can't see over it to see the chords.  Anyone know of a mid range acoustic with a small frame that sounds decent?  I am a grown woman so I would like to stay away from Daisy Rock guitars or the new Taylor Swift guitar.  I'd like to keep the price under $400.  I went cheap on my first uke and had to upgrade because of sound quality.  Thanks for any input.

Alexis

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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

acox1918, Welcome to Chordie. Try doing a google search for 3/4 size guitars or parlor size guitars. Many manufacturers offer guitars in these sizes which are a little above a "child" instrument. Martin offers a small guitar in the $300.00+ range. Hope this helps. I'm sure someone will post a site for you to go to.

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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Hey Alexis! Welcome to Chordie!

I think you'd be most comfortable with a parlor, 000, 00, etc.. or possibly even a folk or GA (Grand Auditorium)body size. It's really best if you can get out there and get some hands on playing at a local music store. Try a few diffrent sizes and see what's most comfortable for you.  All we can do is guess.... But here's mine smile I'd consider either a parlor or 000. Here a great example of a nice sounding parlor in your budget http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/ami.htm and here's a nice 000 in your budget http://elderly.com/also/new_instruments/items/RO07.htm  What style of music do you plan to play? Strumming or fingerstyle?

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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Welcome to the forum!

I have a 3/4 size Ibanez.  It wasn't anywhere near that price tag and sounds pretty nice.  I have been into the guitar stores since and fell madly in love with a Parlor size Ibanez electro acousitc... price tag was $350.  I didn't care if it was electrified or not... I LOVED the acoustic sound unplugged.  DEF check out parlor size guitars in your price range.  You will NOT be disappointed at what's out there!

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  • Registered: 2010-02-22
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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Thanks guys for the info.  I've done some research and have found a lot of good reviews about the LXK2 Little Martin.  And it has a nice look to it.  I have a friend who runs a music store and he has a few for me to play. 

As far as my style, I'm more of a hum and strum type.  For now atleast.  Have to start somewhere.  Glad to be onboard here at Chordie.com.  Seems like a good place to be!

  • Registered: 2010-02-22
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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

YEAH!!!!  Got me a Taylor Big Baby.  Looking at the Baby Taylors in person, they were so small.  But the Big Baby fits just right.  Now if I switch over from uke chords to guitars chords, I'll be set.

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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Congrats on your NGD (new guitar day) Acox!  Whoot Hoot!  Enjoy... happy playing!

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  • Registered: 2009-01-23
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Re: best acoustic guitar for small woman

Congratulations!   I have a Washburn and a Fender, just about too big.   Good luck!

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