[NetKnockout]

My father wants to purchase a second guitar for me so that when he's around we can play together... Though, he is not looking to break the bank... : ) (Note: I am still a beginner, though I'd say I have the basics down, I now sport quite ugly callouses on my left hand, know my way around the fret board, and I can play most the common barre chords with ease) We are discussing perhaps getting an electric, (I have an electric-acoustic now, a Takamine G-Series)... Though, either way, I'd like to get something a bit smaller, as I have tiny hands.... Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.... ~Nikki

[allthumbs]

Your best bet is to go to a guitar store and play as many different guitars as possible. Sounds like you want a thin neck if you have small hands. What kind of playing are you likely to be doing? For a finger picker,a semi or a hollow body gives mellow bright tones. You don't want a Les paul,they are too heavy,11-13 lbs. Some people think strats have chunky necks so you might not want to go there.
What price range are you looking at. You can still get the Squire51s for under 150 bucks. One of our members got one for 99.

[NetKnockout]

I'm still playing around and haven't zeroed in on a style, but somewhere between easy rock and folk... Some finger-picking... I'm a 100lb woman, so again, tiny... I'd like the guitar to be tiny too...: )... My hand measures from my wrist to the tip of my middle finger, 6 and a half inches, width of my hand is 3 inches, fingers (left hand, pointer = 2 and half inches, middle = 3 inches, ring = a hair over 2 and a half inches, pinky = 2 and a eigth inches)... Price anywhere between $100 to $500 (US currency)... Thanks for your help!!! ~Nikki

[NetKnockout]

Oh, and going to the music store really isn't an option for me.... I live out in the country and the nearest town that'd have a music store is two hours away but my father works up there so he'll just go by and pick it up for me.... : (

[NetKnockout]

Oh, another thought on price... My father is friend's with the music store owner, and can get exceptional deals on some guitars, just depends... He got my Takamine G-series for a little over $200.00, when it normally runs anywhere from $500.00 to $700.00, I believe...
I can't seem to find the spec on the guitar I own, (it is a Takamine EG530SSC...), though it feels to large in the body and the neck...: (
Well, I found these specs, but they don't include size...: (
Body Shape:: Dreadnought C/A

Rosette:: Abalone

Top:: Solid Spruce

Inlays:: Abalone Dots

Back:: Solid Sepele

Sides:: Sepele

Fingerboard:: Rosewood

Electronics:: TK4NT

Tuners:: Nickel

[tpolitz]

Hi Nikki,
Sounds like a nice guitar, a friend of mine had a Takamine, he has the same problem with having small hands, he went to one of the stores here and tried many different guitars and I believe he ended up with a Alvarez, I don't know if they make electric or not but he's very happy with his Electric/Acoustic he purchased and uses at most of his gigs. I also don't know the price range but it sounds like that might not be an issue if your Dad has the connections. Just a thought. Good luck!

[tpolitz]

Can you post a picture of your guitar? You never know, once you find what you want out there, someone might be interested in taking that Takamine off your hands, for a fair price of course

[NetKnockout]

Well, actually after talking with my father further, I think we are going to look for another electric/accoustic... As for the guitar that I have now, I am going to keep it forever, my Daddy got it for me , sentimental I am, plus my Dad plays guitar, (though he doesn't have one), and he wants to play with me, so we'll need both... : )

[tpolitz]

Originally Posted by NetKnockout

Well, actually after talking with my father further, I think we are going to look for another electric/accoustic... As for the guitar that I have now, I am going to keep it forever, my Daddy got it for me , sentimental I am, plus my Dad plays guitar, (though he doesn't have one), and he wants to play with me, so we'll need both... : )

Very cool that you and your Dad are that close. Well good luck in whatever decision you make on your purchase.

[Jean]

Have you though of getting a Yamaha f310 or a F40?
I tried the F40 out today at the music shop, pretty darn good
The F310 has a nice easy to play 'electric type' neck, also its not too expensive around $300-$400

But I like the sound of the Takamine G series,

Good luck anyway!

(I've tried to get my dad playing, (I have two guitars) but it was no use, he just doesn't have the interest...)

[bluesguy]

I have a Takamine EAN-15C which I really love. I played a lot of accoustic-electric guitars until I settled on this one.

[allthumbs]

Might consider this . Best of both worlds, acoustic and electric.
http://www.musiciansbuy.com/Godin_So...49 24049.html

[NetKnockout]

Thanks for the feedback...: ) ~Nikki