Hey everyone,
I've been reading all of your wonderful information about buying a guitar and I'm still undecided. When I say I'm a novice, I mean, not ONE lesson... yet. I just have no clue what kind of guitar to buy. I know I'd like a steel string, and am looking to play a variety of music (but my ultimate goal is to play anything by John Mayer!). I'm about 5'6", average size female, mid-30s. NEVER played before. Ever. BUT, I have played piano, so I have a slight musical background, I guess.
Anyway, I went to two music stores. One tried to sell me a Yahmaha (about $150), the other was an Alvarez (about $190). They both felt comfortable and the strings were fairly easy to press, but I don't want to get a guitar that will make learning harder for me. I currently had a hand-me-down Yahmaha, but soon discovered it's a 3/4 size and has nylon strings and classical guitar (the fret is waaaay to wide for me -- can't reach around it).
Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated! Also, thinking of taking lessons from "Musika" teachers -- anyone ever hear of them?
Thanks again -- this forum is so helpful!!!
-Rebecca
