I remember buying my first six string, I brought it at the five and dime, I played it until my fingers bled, That was way back in the summer of sixty nine, Good times, I had a band and everything, we never got far though ;)
I remember when I bought a beat up 6 string it was in a second hand store and I didnt know how to play it but I knew for sure that one guitar felt good in my hands.
Been asked many times by parents on what to buy as a first guitar. My advice is not to buy a cheap “starter” guitar. First, they are difficult to play. Even at a cheap price, they don’t hold their value. If you buy your kid a really good quality guitar, then they will enjoy playing more (which is the point, right?) and odds increase that they will stick with it. Lastly, if they lose interest and don’t pursue playing, then you can always sell a very good guitar and come closer to getting your investment back. That’s my two cents.
I disagree a little bittle because my first guitar was the cheapest accoustic guitar in the universe it was around 20 bucks in ALDI.. it was good enough to learn some chords and fingerpicking. Now i switched to ibanez
I bought my first acoustic for 20 bucks. It was missing a tuning peg and the strings were shot. Fixed it up for less than 5 bucks. It was a really good deal, in fact, it's the acoustic guitar I still use.
@@MartyMusic indeed Marty , Got my first Acoustic last December. Sanchez 38". Bought it For R600 which is about $40 , Plays Like any $200 ive heard . Quality is In the Guitar Itself
Julian Potter Music of course there are plenty of cheap guitars, for example Jackson and Ibanez have great guitars for low prizes, it depends on which music you d like to play, I would recommend squier, its really versatile guitar for that money
Don’t buy a gig bag unless you take it to lessons/school/etc, it will just give you an excuse not to play, display it on a stand where ever you call home and inspire yourself!!!
I still think cutaway is a big deal even for beginners starting out guitar Me myself started out with a dreadnought and after playin sometime i do realise the need of the upper note frets tho Sometimes you just NEED those upper 15 frets Anyway good video as always marty!
Charismatic Batman completly agreed! I cant stand as a player when im using a friends acoustic and im limited so much when ive trained and learned to access the whole neck
When I went to buy a guitar , I tried , very expensive to super cheap . Only to find out that the just above cheapest , was a guitar ,easy to play , and sounded as good as thousands more .Still happy after 10 yrs . No I'm not out the play in public. Guitar , Ibanez v70 .
Hey Marty, been a fan for a while and you've helped me immensely, I'm glad you're approaching 1M subs on this channel, you deserve it! I'd love a video on nylon strings, maybe finger picking?
For me, fretboard profiles; there are two; flat or curved. For beginners; you might wanna have a flat fretboard profile for much easy playability. The second is (some guitar players don't care about this); it's called "neck dive". I found it annoying. Neck dive happens when your headstock is heavy that requires you to support the weight of your headstock, reducing your play speed and slowing down your learning progress. The third is what Marty mentioned, the action. Low action, much more playability.
Good to see someone finally say straight up buy a steel string guitar. Another issue starting on classical guitar like I did was I couldn't use my thumb for fretting the low E string or muting due to the really wide neck. Only thing I liked was the smaller body compared to dreadnought. So when I ended up buying my Yamaha steel string I went for the concert body plus replaced the 12s for some 10s. Also put in a new bridge to lower the action considerably which is a must for new players just like you said Marty.
i use my epiphone dove as a pass around guitar, the tone sounds pretty good and it stays in tune and the low price i don't mind if it gets dings and scratches, it took a bit to set it up for really good action (my neighbor did that and then i bought it off of him) as i needed a campfire type guitar for when im around a bunch of beer drinkers that all want to try to play a guitar, so, when i have people over like that, its the guitar i hand them when they ask, to add, i was really surprised at the quality, tone and play ability at the $300 price new, ($150 used) the electronics totally suck in it though!, they have the battery at a location that you have to take the strings off to get to the battery!, its like, wtf??? really??? put the battery where???? I mean, it is the most stupid place to put a battery!, no wonder the price of the Dove are so low, but it does work good as a strait acoustic patio, kitchen, campfire guitar without plugging in
For me, body size was the most important factor. If it feels comfortable in your arms, size wise, you're going to want to play it more often. I think too many beginners feel they need to buy a dreadnought size guitar which is pretty big and can be a little intimidating, as well as being bulky to hold. I played that size for years until one day I tried a 000 size, and the difference was huge. I've never gone back.
I just bought my first guitar . It's a Fender CD 60 Blk . Never played so I'm hoping it's a good one to learn with . Love your videos thanks for helping me learn .
it definitely helps to go shopping with someone that knows how to play already. A good friend of mine came with me to buy my first guitar 3 years ago, I was in the $350-500 range. Ended up buying a Norman B20 as my first guitar for $450. Wouldn't have bought that without my friend playing it and showing me the different actions of the guitars and what makes a guitar different to play from another. I still play this guitar daily and love every time I pick it up. Great guitar to learn on. I'm now looking to buy another acoustic in the $800-$1000 range. I'd like to thank you Marty for showing me from the beginning how to play. You've been my main source of education on how to play chords and songs these past few years. You're very good at explaining how to play and ways to improve at every aspect of the beginner phase. So thank you so much, cheers mate
The best advice I can give is to go to your local music shop and try out a bunch of different guitars before spending your hard earned money. Forget the name brand stamped on the headstock and choose a guitar that sounds and feels the best to you. Then go buy it for less on Reverb. 😋 Love that Taylor 814 DLX Marty!
I bought a Harmony guitar in 1966 for $75. I had Kevin Ryan make a Signature Series Nightingale with Brazilian and Adirondack in 2009 for $21,000. I loved them both. And I’ve owned many guitars over the years. Currently my favorite acoustic guitar is my Collings OM1CA and I also always keep a Rainsong WS1000 in my car. Never have to worry about temperature or humidity and it sounds and plays great.
I got mine for 50-60 euros and it has been very nice, when I first got her I didn't know how to tune and I ruined 2 cords, then I fixed them and I left the guitar in the storage for like 3 years and now I just started playing again yesterday(watching your first guitar lesson), I tuned the guitar and I am having a fun time, but I can't play yet cause my fingers are not used to it. If you are like me, an average person that got a guitar out of nowhere and wants to learn how to play, then you should look for a good guitar that you can play, don't find the very best you can it's the one thing I always did on things and they didn't turn out good for me. My guitar is shiny.
Yet another video upload Marty, where do you get the energy... I purchased the Epiphone Dove Pro/the Epiphone EJ200 & the Yamaha F310, as my acoustics to practice on around about May this year.. I must say for the money the Yamaha F310 at only £140, which came as a bundle of extras, it was a great value for money... Yes the Yamaha F310 is of the bigger size but its actually easy to play... It came with a Basic Learning Tutorial DVD/Spare Set Of Strings/Guitar Stand/Yamaha Carry Bag/Set of Plectrums/Old Style Strap & a Tuner... Now for £140 which will be used as a practice guitar that's great value for money, & as I said it was set up perfect but the guys from my local guitar store checked the intonation on it anyway & gave it a good look over... It's got great tone/the strings sit at perfect height so you aren't killing your fingers when you press down on them, honestly its a steal at that price for what your getting... Sometimes when guitars are given away as a bundle pack then theres a tendency to think theyll not be that great, well check out your local guitar store to see if they have one in stock & go in & give it a try... It's up to the individual what they go for but I hope the info on the Yamaha F310 Bundle Pack helps you out if your looking for your first inexpensive but reliable acoustic guitar...
A very fair overview. The only thing I'd want to add is that it's very important to find an instrument with a properly-cut nut. As you say, most beginners will spend a lot of time in the region of the first four frets (position 1) and playing chords and licks with open strings. A badly-cut nut can make playing down there a nightmare of tough action and tuning and intonation problems. So many people are put off guitar by that.
Hey Marty! Got my first guitar last November. Gonna def buy a new one to celebrate. I have watched just about all of your tutorials and I just want to thank you for all that you have shown me. Keep up the good work and Rock On!
Sorry I know his is in the wrong place to request but Marty can you make a video on “Greatest Love Story” by LANCO? Thanks man I’m just starting off and I really like you videos.
You are the best guitar player ever! You have the best beginner lessons. My dad watched your lessons when he was learning and now I watch these lessons
Thanks Marty! I bought a Yamaha APXT2 after seeing your video (I'm in Canada so Reverb doesn't work well for me). It has a built-in tuner, a hidden pickup and the cutout to get past the 14th fret. Sounds great and I couldn't go wrong at $230 Canadian. Plus, being a parlor (or maybe a 3/4), it's small enough to sit on my over abundant lap without me having to have ape arms.
I just last week bought a Yamaha Acoustic, very nice and sounds GREAT for 200$ at a local guitar shop! Dreadnought 20 fret but for me it will serve very nicely!! Thanks for the upload!!
My teacher told me to buy the Yamaha C40 one, it sounds pretty cool, i love its design structure and etc. I don't know if this guitar is good for a noob like me. I've never held a guitar in my hands, so hope you'll read this and tell me wha to do)
I bought a Yamaha APX500 Thinline Cutaway as my first new acoustic some years ago, and loved it. The tone was a bit thin though since it was such a slim guitar with a laminate top. After a while I upgraded to a Taylor 114ce Grand Auditorium. It's still under $1000, but such a nicer sounding guitar!
I Bought my very first Acoustic Guitarist In December 2020 , Its A 38' Sanchez Acoustic . I payed R600 which is about only $40 . It plays like any $200 guitar ive heard , its in the brand , Sanchez is a very Reliable Guitar Brand. You dont have to Spend $200 if you cant , the quality is in the Guitar itself
I bought a 100$ guitar a week ago it has a bulit-in tuner and can be connected to an amplifier and I'm just a complete beginner please teach me some techniques to be better at playing guitar.
Marty you rule ! Love your lessons and advice. I purchased an inexpensive acoustic/electric from a popular store about 8 months ago. It's a Mitchell M0120CESB cutaway that plays great and sounds great with or without an amp ! it was $149 dropped down to $129, but an even better deal of $109 as a scratch an dent sale (very minor chip at the bottom that no one sees ) ! Rock on my friend from a fellow player !
Yamaha APX500iii currently. Saw the APX500ii at a pawn shop several years ago and fell in love with it, I've always loved Johnny cash and wanted to play like him, I just needed the black guitar. The pawn shop was stingy as hell and would not negotiate with me so I bought a NEWER model for 50$ off.
Could you do a video for the part where you were showing about that little cut away I really like the way you played that part and I would love to learn it
William Castleberry if you can, always!! A hard case always beats a gig bag IMO, especially if its of any value or your taking it out alot. Only time id use a gig bag is to cover a guitar i dont take often or play much and need put away. Highly reccomend investing in a hard case, doesnt have to be extravagent, and keep it in there when not in use
Happy New Year to you and your family Marty! Thank you for this video I picked a Yamaha F310 and find it huge to play on.. guess ill try getting a 3/4 sized one.
Make sure you budget 50-100 bucks to have a good guitar tech do a full "setup" on your new guitar. It makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is to learn how to play!
@@nathanbruce1992 Super duper hard to go wrong with a Yamaha, regardless of price. The FS830 is a great start. If you can afford the $250, plus the cost to have it set up by a tech, you'll be in great shape.
What’s your opinion of Alvarez? They make some of the best acoustics I’ve ever seen, heard or played, and in fact mine is an Alvarez, although it’s been bruised pretty bad, and even the neck was snapped at one point, it STILL sounds better than most guitars I’ve ever heard! It also has a lot more bass sound than most brands I’ve heard, which is great for a lower, heavier vocalist/player like myself. What’s your favorite brand/s?
Hi Marty, I recently started playing the guitar and I'm looking to buy a good acoustic guitar... I have narrowed it down to the brand, Epiphone or Takamine. I just wanted your opinion on which brand is better. If there is an other brand you would recommend please let me know, thanks!!
I was looking into buying a guitar and what i need to know and all that good stuff. And i was sitting back watching the video with the wife and i was like wait i think ive done some plumbing for this guy. Lol small world. But thanks for video bro. God bless 🙌🏼
I just bought the Yamaha A3R for $800, but it looks like everyone on YT seems to say to go with one that cost around $200, now I kind of feel like I messed up. I do really like the sound of the A3R from what I've seen, though.
Is anyone else just watching this cause there board knowing what to buy but still seeing if they can learn some new and I did learn some new even though I bought many guitars in my 9 years of playing
Hey Marty love your videos. I really appreciate the effort you put in your videos to bring us informative content like this. Can you do a similar video for buying an electric guitar?
Could you do some of Robert Jhonson tutorials? Me and the devil blues , hellhounds on my trail and crossroad blues if you can. I've been watching you for years and love your teaching style.
Marty, or anyone for that matter. I need a recommendation for a quality new or used acoustic guitar. I’m looking for a price range of up to $500. I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years , but never played that much acoustic. I guess another question I have is: would, or has anyone ever bought an acoustic guitar online without being able to try it out? With this virus stuff going on there’s no place that’s open. At least not yet. Thanks y’all in advance!!
Reverb is giving away $500 in Reverb Bucks! reverb.com/contests/marty-music-giveaway
Marty Music please do the Sunshine solo by Matt Costa
Yowza
Marty Music does the intro to suggest a Revival Lesson to come?
Marty
Please keep up the ultra enthusiastic, professional videos.
They are appreciated over here in Lancashire UK.
I went over to Reverb to sign-up, and ending up buying myself a pedal. Guess if I win the Reverb Bucks, I just might find a guitar to go with it!
I ended up buying a triangle , thanks Marty !
Shoulda got a cowbell dude! We always need more cowbell!! Cheers
well it is hard for somebody who plays trumpet to transition to a stringed thing....this is gonna take a while!
😂😂
@@flamegamingx4717 as a trombone-player, who now out of the blue wants a guitar, I feel this.
@George Washington wtf George
I remember buying my first six string,
I brought it at the five and dime,
I played it until my fingers bled,
That was way back in the summer of sixty nine,
Good times, I had a band and everything, we never got far though ;)
Bruh 😂😂
summer of 1969
I remember when I bought a beat up 6 string it was in a second hand store and I didnt know how to play it but I knew for sure that one guitar felt good in my hands.
@@InfamouslyCantankerous jukebox hero
1969
Nice
Been asked many times by parents on what to buy as a first guitar. My advice is not to buy a cheap “starter” guitar. First, they are difficult to play. Even at a cheap price, they don’t hold their value. If you buy your kid a really good quality guitar, then they will enjoy playing more (which is the point, right?) and odds increase that they will stick with it. Lastly, if they lose interest and don’t pursue playing, then you can always sell a very good guitar and come closer to getting your investment back. That’s my two cents.
what guitar would you recommend to play mexican corridos, budget of 250-350
I disagree a little bittle because my first guitar was the cheapest accoustic guitar in the universe it was around 20 bucks in ALDI.. it was good enough to learn some chords and fingerpicking. Now i switched to ibanez
Maybe a second-hand but good quality guitar? And then if they stick with it they can get a new one if they wish?
Takamine
@@moneymaniac9522 get a Fender $200 and above for acoustic
I bought my first acoustic for 20 bucks. It was missing a tuning peg and the strings were shot. Fixed it up for less than 5 bucks. It was a really good deal, in fact, it's the acoustic guitar I still use.
nice score!
@@MartyMusic indeed Marty , Got my first Acoustic last December. Sanchez 38". Bought it For R600 which is about $40 , Plays Like any $200 ive heard . Quality is In the Guitar Itself
Please do a similar video for electric guitar 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
I second that
Squier is the answer
edit: always
@@milanherich4169 🤔🤔🤔
No question. First guitar Fender Telecaster.
Julian Potter Music of course there are plenty of cheap guitars, for example Jackson and Ibanez have great guitars for low prizes, it depends on which music you d like to play, I would recommend squier, its really versatile guitar for that money
Experience here, don't let your big brother pawn your first guitar for booze. Nice advice Marty.
copy that
Experience here. Dont give your first Fender Squire electric away to your cousin when you are depressed.
Experience here, do not buy the cheapest guitar you can find buy something that sounds good that you can afford
Don’t buy a gig bag unless you take it to lessons/school/etc, it will just give you an excuse not to play, display it on a stand where ever you call home and inspire yourself!!!
I still think cutaway is a big deal even for beginners starting out guitar
Me myself started out with a dreadnought and after playin sometime i do realise the need of the upper note frets tho
Sometimes you just NEED those upper 15 frets
Anyway good video as always marty!
Charismatic Batman completly agreed! I cant stand as a player when im using a friends acoustic and im limited so much when ive trained and learned to access the whole neck
@@exzaviorw I’m stupid I just got one and for a song I’m gonna do I have to reach 17 it’s such a pain in the ass what do I do ?
When I went to buy a guitar , I tried , very expensive to super cheap . Only to find out that the just above cheapest , was a guitar ,easy to play , and sounded as good as thousands more .Still happy after 10 yrs . No I'm not out the play in public. Guitar , Ibanez v70 .
Hey Marty, been a fan for a while and you've helped me immensely, I'm glad you're approaching 1M subs on this channel, you deserve it! I'd love a video on nylon strings, maybe finger picking?
as someone who has only played wind instruments their entire life and just got their first string instrument(it was a ukulele) aaaaa im so excited
For me, fretboard profiles; there are two; flat or curved. For beginners; you might wanna have a flat fretboard profile for much easy playability. The second is (some guitar players don't care about this); it's called "neck dive". I found it annoying. Neck dive happens when your headstock is heavy that requires you to support the weight of your headstock, reducing your play speed and slowing down your learning progress. The third is what Marty mentioned, the action. Low action, much more playability.
Good to see someone finally say straight up buy a steel string guitar. Another issue starting on classical guitar like I did was I couldn't use my thumb for fretting the low E string or muting due to the really wide neck. Only thing I liked was the smaller body compared to dreadnought. So when I ended up buying my Yamaha steel string I went for the concert body plus replaced the 12s for some 10s. Also put in a new bridge to lower the action considerably which is a must for new players just like you said Marty.
I have my Epiphone Hummingbird. I really like it, especially tuned half step down.
i use my epiphone dove as a pass around guitar, the tone sounds pretty good and it stays in tune and the low price i don't mind if it gets dings and scratches, it took a bit to set it up for really good action (my neighbor did that and then i bought it off of him) as i needed a campfire type guitar for when im around a bunch of beer drinkers that all want to try to play a guitar, so, when i have people over like that, its the guitar i hand them when they ask,
to add, i was really surprised at the quality, tone and play ability at the $300 price new, ($150 used) the electronics totally suck in it though!, they have the battery at a location that you have to take the strings off to get to the battery!, its like, wtf??? really??? put the battery where???? I mean, it is the most stupid place to put a battery!, no wonder the price of the Dove are so low, but it does work good as a strait acoustic patio, kitchen, campfire guitar without plugging in
For me, body size was the most important factor. If it feels comfortable in your arms, size wise, you're going to want to play it more often. I think too many beginners feel they need to buy a dreadnought size guitar which is pretty big and can be a little intimidating, as well as being bulky to hold. I played that size for years until one day I tried a 000 size, and the difference was huge. I've never gone back.
I just bought yamaha apx600 vintage white today! my first acoustic. great sound&feels awesome to play 😀
I just bought my first guitar . It's a Fender CD 60 Blk . Never played so I'm hoping it's a good one to learn with . Love your videos thanks for helping me learn .
it definitely helps to go shopping with someone that knows how to play already. A good friend of mine came with me to buy my first guitar 3 years ago, I was in the $350-500 range. Ended up buying a Norman B20 as my first guitar for $450. Wouldn't have bought that without my friend playing it and showing me the different actions of the guitars and what makes a guitar different to play from another. I still play this guitar daily and love every time I pick it up. Great guitar to learn on. I'm now looking to buy another acoustic in the $800-$1000 range.
I'd like to thank you Marty for showing me from the beginning how to play. You've been my main source of education on how to play chords and songs these past few years. You're very good at explaining how to play and ways to improve at every aspect of the beginner phase. So thank you so much, cheers mate
Would you consider doing a guitar tutorial of “don’t think twice” by Bob Dylan, finger style?
It's cool that you listen your viewers ! Thanks Marty !🎸Rock'on !!!
The best advice I can give is to go to your local music shop and try out a bunch of different guitars before spending your hard earned money. Forget the name brand stamped on the headstock and choose a guitar that sounds and feels the best to you. Then go buy it for less on Reverb. 😋
Love that Taylor 814 DLX Marty!
Picked up a Rogue starter kit for 140 bucks. I love this thing sounds great.
I bought a Harmony guitar in 1966 for $75. I had Kevin Ryan make a Signature Series Nightingale with Brazilian and Adirondack in 2009 for $21,000. I loved them both. And I’ve owned many guitars over the years. Currently my favorite acoustic guitar is my Collings OM1CA and I also always keep a Rainsong WS1000 in my car. Never have to worry about temperature or humidity and it sounds and plays great.
I got mine for 50-60 euros and it has been very nice, when I first got her I didn't know how to tune and I ruined 2 cords, then I fixed them and I left the guitar in the storage for like 3 years and now I just started playing again yesterday(watching your first guitar lesson), I tuned the guitar and I am having a fun time, but I can't play yet cause my fingers are not used to it. If you are like me, an average person that got a guitar out of nowhere and wants to learn how to play, then you should look for a good guitar that you can play, don't find the very best you can it's the one thing I always did on things and they didn't turn out good for me.
My guitar is shiny.
Yet another video upload Marty, where do you get the energy...
I purchased the Epiphone Dove Pro/the Epiphone EJ200 & the Yamaha F310, as my acoustics to practice on around about May this year..
I must say for the money the Yamaha F310 at only £140, which came as a bundle of extras, it was a great value for money...
Yes the Yamaha F310 is of the bigger size but its actually easy to play...
It came with a Basic Learning Tutorial DVD/Spare Set Of Strings/Guitar Stand/Yamaha Carry Bag/Set of Plectrums/Old Style Strap & a Tuner...
Now for £140 which will be used as a practice guitar that's great value for money, & as I said it was set up perfect but the guys from my local guitar store checked the intonation on it anyway & gave it a good look over...
It's got great tone/the strings sit at perfect height so you aren't killing your fingers when you press down on them, honestly its a steal at that price for what your getting...
Sometimes when guitars are given away as a bundle pack then theres a tendency to think theyll not be that great, well check out your local guitar store to see if they have one in stock & go in & give it a try...
It's up to the individual what they go for but I hope the info on the Yamaha F310 Bundle Pack helps you out if your looking for your first inexpensive but reliable acoustic guitar...
A very fair overview. The only thing I'd want to add is that it's very important to find an instrument with a properly-cut nut. As you say, most beginners will spend a lot of time in the region of the first four frets (position 1) and playing chords and licks with open strings. A badly-cut nut can make playing down there a nightmare of tough action and tuning and intonation problems. So many people are put off guitar by that.
Hey Marty! Got my first guitar last November. Gonna def buy a new one to celebrate. I have watched just about all of your tutorials and I just want to thank you for all that you have shown me. Keep up the good work and Rock On!
I just bought a 60$ guitar off Amazon that comes with 6 picks, Tuner, and strap along with carrying case. Is that ok?
Sorry I know his is in the wrong place to request but Marty can you make a video on “Greatest Love Story” by LANCO? Thanks man I’m just starting off and I really like you videos.
I started on an electric so moving to acoustic was a bit easier. Acoustic definitely has higher action for the most part
You are the best guitar player ever! You have the best beginner lessons. My dad watched your lessons when he was learning and now I watch these lessons
What is the most accurate way to determine whether to buy left- or right-handed guitar?
I now watch anything you record, all the way through, the day it comes out. I don't do this with anything else in my media world.
As always very informative and professional. Thanks for the years of service you've devoted to helping guitarist
Grand Concert, best size for beginners or anyone wanting a smaller guitar
thank you Marty, my good sir. This fine moving picture of yours had greatly aided my quest for a guitar. 🐱👤
I've been watching you for a while, and your Riptide vid taught me my first song a couple years ago, now I know around 20 to 30, thanks man
Thanks Marty! I bought a Yamaha APXT2 after seeing your video (I'm in Canada so Reverb doesn't work well for me). It has a built-in tuner, a hidden pickup and the cutout to get past the 14th fret. Sounds great and I couldn't go wrong at $230 Canadian. Plus, being a parlor (or maybe a 3/4), it's small enough to sit on my over abundant lap without me having to have ape arms.
I just last week bought a Yamaha Acoustic, very nice and sounds GREAT for 200$ at a local guitar shop! Dreadnought 20 fret but for me it will serve very nicely!! Thanks for the upload!!
You taught a lot of nirvana songs on this guitar, didn't you Marty Sir☺☺☺☺!!
My teacher told me to buy the Yamaha C40 one, it sounds pretty cool, i love its design structure and etc. I don't know if this guitar is good for a noob like me. I've never held a guitar in my hands, so hope you'll read this and tell me wha to do)
Opinion on when to upgrade from that 1st acoustic guitar
I bought a Yamaha APX500 Thinline Cutaway as my first new acoustic some years ago, and loved it. The tone was a bit thin though since it was such a slim guitar with a laminate top. After a while I upgraded to a Taylor 114ce Grand Auditorium. It's still under $1000, but such a nicer sounding guitar!
I Bought my very first Acoustic Guitarist In December 2020 , Its A 38' Sanchez Acoustic . I payed R600 which is about only $40 . It plays like any $200 guitar ive heard , its in the brand , Sanchez is a very Reliable Guitar Brand. You dont have to Spend $200 if you cant , the quality is in the Guitar itself
thanks i have never owned an
acoust because i went directly from classical to electric. I need a electro acoustic so that i can acyually gig.
I recommend a fender DG-8s its what I've been practicing with for the past 6 months
I bought a 100$ guitar a week ago it has a bulit-in tuner and can be connected to an amplifier and I'm just a complete beginner please teach me some techniques to be better at playing guitar.
Marty, please do one System of A Down guitar lesson
YES
👌🏻
Ew wtf
Would a Yamaha Storia be a good first acoustic?
One of the best sounding/playing acoustics I’ve played out of about 40 models ranging from $200 to $2000 is the Ibanez aw540pn
Marty you rule ! Love your lessons and advice. I purchased an inexpensive acoustic/electric from a popular store about 8 months ago. It's a Mitchell M0120CESB cutaway that plays great and sounds great with or without an amp ! it was $149 dropped down to $129, but an even better deal of $109 as a scratch an dent sale (very minor chip at the bottom that no one sees ) ! Rock on my friend from a fellow player !
Yamaha APX500iii currently. Saw the APX500ii at a pawn shop several years ago and fell in love with it, I've always loved Johnny cash and wanted to play like him, I just needed the black guitar. The pawn shop was stingy as hell and would not negotiate with me so I bought a NEWER model for 50$ off.
Thanks, Marty
Could you do a video for the part where you were showing about that little cut away
I really like the way you played that part and I would love to learn it
Question! I have a Classical guitar.... anyway I can jus buy acoustic strings ?? Or do I need to buy a new guitar? Thx
Should get a good hardshell case (not one of the gig bags or cheap made cardboard case's) for a decent guitar.
William Castleberry if you can, always!! A hard case always beats a gig bag IMO, especially if its of any value or your taking it out alot. Only time id use a gig bag is to cover a guitar i dont take often or play much and need put away. Highly reccomend investing in a hard case, doesnt have to be extravagent, and keep it in there when not in use
I’ve searched and searched for that acoustic and this pops up in my recommendations after an hour of looking
I have a Simon and Patrick.. it sounds beautiful!!
Ja ima yamaha gitara fg800. Toplo preporucujem svakom pocetniku. Vrat nije sirok a gitara mekana. Vrhunska gitara. Pozz Marty
Happy New Year to you and your family Marty! Thank you for this video
I picked a Yamaha F310 and find it huge to play on.. guess ill try getting a 3/4 sized one.
I love the guitar you used in this video. Can you please tell me what brand and model is it?
Hello! I just bought a Rogue RD 080. Some say its a good starting guitar and it's cheap. I've been learning a bit from you thanks alot!
what about this thing about some woods not being able travel because of how and where they harvested it?
Make sure you budget 50-100 bucks to have a good guitar tech do a full "setup" on your new guitar. It makes a HUGE difference in how easy it is to learn how to play!
GroovesAndLands: have any tips? If you could point me in a direction for me to check out It’d be much appreciated sir
@@nathanbruce1992 Super duper hard to go wrong with a Yamaha, regardless of price. The FS830 is a great start. If you can afford the $250, plus the cost to have it set up by a tech, you'll be in great shape.
What’s your opinion of Alvarez? They make some of the best acoustics I’ve ever seen, heard or played, and in fact mine is an Alvarez, although it’s been bruised pretty bad, and even the neck was snapped at one point, it STILL sounds better than most guitars I’ve ever heard! It also has a lot more bass sound than most brands I’ve heard, which is great for a lower, heavier vocalist/player like myself.
What’s your favorite brand/s?
Hi Marty, I recently started playing the guitar and I'm looking to buy a good acoustic guitar... I have narrowed it down to the brand, Epiphone or Takamine. I just wanted your opinion on which brand is better. If there is an other brand you would recommend please let me know, thanks!!
Honestly I half expected the intro to carry into the rest of the video and he just explains the pros and cons in the form of a song
I was looking into buying a guitar and what i need to know and all that good stuff. And i was sitting back watching the video with the wife and i was like wait i think ive done some plumbing for this guy. Lol small world. But thanks for video bro. God bless 🙌🏼
I bought a Stratacoustic onJune, it’s a Stratocaster but as an acoustic guitar. And it costed me $375. Sooo is that cool?
I just bought the Yamaha A3R for $800, but it looks like everyone on YT seems to say to go with one that cost around $200, now I kind of feel like I messed up. I do really like the sound of the A3R from what I've seen, though.
Great guide Marty, Im sure youre helping a lot of people and inspiring them!
Is anyone else just watching this cause there board knowing what to buy but still seeing if they can learn some new and I did learn some new even though I bought many guitars in my 9 years of playing
Got a fender pm1 deluxe and im lovin it
My first guitar is a Gretsch electric. I wanted to learn electric. Your channel is awesome Marty. I learn a lot
Hey Marty love your videos. I really appreciate the effort you put in your videos to bring us informative content like this.
Can you do a similar video for buying an electric guitar?
I am thinking of buying a Ibanez V50NJP-NT as my first one, i have a classical one atm and i don't like how it sounds at all, toughts?
What’s your guitar called???
An electric guitar one would be great
Could you do some of Robert Jhonson tutorials? Me and the devil blues , hellhounds on my trail and crossroad blues if you can. I've been watching you for years and love your teaching style.
Thanks for the tips!
what guitar are you using in this video if you don't mind me asking
Hey Marty, Thanks for the Acoustic Guitar tips!!!
can the acoustic electric guitar play and sound good with out ample fire
I spent $1300 Aussie dollars and I love it. I bought a prs se a50e and it's a work of art 😍 if you can afford it I highly recommend
Can you suggest an acoustic for $1500 or less
I really want a dobro. Suggestions for first one?
Hey Mary big fan absolutely! Could you please tell me what is the guitar you using in this video the model number please thanks
i wish i found this video before buying my cheap guitar. but now im ready to upgrade!
I really needed to know the sizes, ive tried to use a normal sized acoustic & it’s way too big. Def going to get a 3/4 lol
Marty, or anyone for that matter. I need a recommendation for a quality new or used acoustic guitar. I’m looking for a price range of up to $500. I’ve been playing guitar for 40 years , but never played that much acoustic. I guess another question I have is: would, or has anyone ever bought an acoustic guitar online without being able to try it out? With this virus stuff going on there’s no place that’s open. At least not yet. Thanks y’all in advance!!
I don’t see the recommended guitar can someone please send a link
Which is this guitar????
Marty, how about the distance between the strings?
As a beginner, which hand should be used to hold the notes on each fret if your right hand is dominant? (I'm a righty)
What is the name of the guitar you have in this video ?
Please do creed one last breath...and I wish I got a cutout.
I love your channel been watching you for years
best video on this ever
Hey thanks so much!
Cedar or spurce, that is the question