Guitars for Kids

Our website has valuable information to help you make the best decision when purchasing your kid a guitar.

We'd be remissed if we didn't first start off by stating that many would-be guitarist never really get started in the first place because they have the wrong guitar for them.

Perhaps the guitar they start with has string that are too hard to push down resulting in an inability to play clear notes. And also likely is a great deal of pain in the fingers cause they have to push down so dang hard.

With that in mind the first thing you need to look at and understand is what is the right guitar for your kid to start with. Is it a kids electric guitar, a kids bass guitar or maybe a children's acoustic guitar.

One important thing to remember when purchasing a kids guitar is that even thought they are a child you do not necessarily want to base your purchase on the cheapest guitar. the reason why is because guitars, like most things in life, you get what you pay for. You don't want to ruin your kids first guitar experience by investing in something that is hard to play and sounds like garbage. Don't be afraid to go to the guitar store to look at all models, high and low, end so at least you know what's out there.

Now, let's look at each quickly to help you determine the right guitar for your child that will also set them up to be successful playing it.

Kids Electric Guitar

Quite frankly these guitars will be the most fun and in nearly all cases will be easier to play as well. The reason they're more fun is because they make cooler noises, are louder and you can make "music" even when you don't do things quite right.

The reason they are easier to play is because the strings are closer to the fret board and therefore you do not have to push down as hard to produce clear notes.

Children's Guitar - Acoustic

For some teachers and parents this is the guitar that they want their child to start with. Depending on the commitment of the kid and the parents in regards to lessons and practice an acoustic guitar may be the way to go.

Just be sure you understand that acoustic guitars are harder to play and will make practice time more difficult for you kid.

Kids Bass Guitar

This is a less common guitar for kids but very fun none the less. The reason they are not as common as the electric or acoustic guitar is because bass guitars only make the low sounding bass notes. You can't do all the cool stuff that you can on the other guitars.

Most kids end up playing bass guitar because they struggle with the others or they join a band and no one else wants to play bass. Bass guitars can be easier to play in some cases because they only have four strings instead of six.

That's why its important to go to a few guitar stores to check out several different brands and kinds of guitars for kids to help you make the best decision for your situation.