I want to buy my first guitar and I don't want to spend much money in the very beginning as I don't know how to handle it and all those things. I want to buy an acoustic one. So, can you suggest me any good and cheap guitar on which I can start learning? I am a noob for a guitar, but I had played other instruments in the past. Thanks.
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Jump to PostFirst, you got to have some sort of "masochistic" attitude, because in the beginning your fingertops are going to hurt like hell. :D
The second most important thing: look down from the nut over the neck in the direction of the bridge. The strings should be as close as possible …
Jump to PostAs for the fingertips, I believe the general rule is practise until they bleed then 20 minutes less. Once the calouses form it gets easier.
Jump to PostGo to a decent store selling musical instruments, ideally one specialising in stringed instruments, and talk to the staff.
Try multiple guitars, have the staff play some for you, get a feel for the size, weight, and sound of them.
Then decide which would best fit your needs, wants, and …
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