Acoustic guitars are generally a lot cheaper than electric guitars. Having said this, the ones at the top end of the scale can cost as much as an electric guitar, reaching prices of $5000 or more. The models mainly designed for beginners can sell for as little as $15, but these are not designed to be used by serious musicians, though finding cheap guitars for sale can be great if you just want a cheap instrument to strum around a campfire. If you are not a beginner, then the price of a full sized acoustic guitar is still pretty low; prices usually start at around $30. But if you are searching for acoustic guitars for sale, bear in mind that the cheaper ones are not going to be of the best quality.
Finding Cheap Used Acoustic Guitars For Sale
One of the best ways to find cheap acoustic guitars for sale, is to look for them used. When searching for a used acoustic guitar, you really want to find one with a ‘like new’ rating. This means that the guitar may not have even been played, but the seller cannot sell it for a full price. You therefore get a basically new guitar for less money. Not including beginners or children’s used acoustic guitars, prices start from as low as $50. But when looking for used acoustic guitars, it is vital that you find out as much as you can about any used acoustic guitars before making a purchase. Although used is cheaper than new, you can never be sure what the seller hasn’t mentioned.
Popular Acoustic Guitar Brands: Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, & Fender Guitars
- Gibson Acoustic Guitars: For those looking for higher end acoustic guitars, Gibson guitars have been used by many of the world’s greatest acoustic guitar players, and are one of the most beautiful models of guitar that money can buy. The back and sides are made from mahogany, and the fingerboards are made from some of the highest quality ebony on earth. All moving parts of the guitars are made by hand, and are inspected and qualified by skilled experts. Because of the huge amount of time and care that goes into making Gibson guitars, it is not surprising that they can reach prices of up to $20 000, but those reaching this kind of price are mainly vintage models.
- Martin Acoustic Guitars: These guitars are often a lot harder to find in the shops than other guitars. Although they are extremely fun to play they are quite costly. The ‘Little’ Martin guitars are usually around $200 to $300, with the full sized models reaching up to $800. Vintage or personalised models cost considerably more.
- Fender Acoustic Guitars: Fender guitars are one of the most popular brands of guitar, and they are usually fairly affordable as well If you’re looking for a full sized Fender, then they prices range from $100 to $400. The woods used to make these guitars are incredibly durable, with an almost rugged look about them.
- Yamaha Acoustic Guitars: Yamaha is one of the most trusted brands of guitar, mainly being used for beginners and intermediates. For a full sized Yamaha acoustic guitar, you can expect prices to range from $150 to $800. The ¾ sized, are usually around $135, with the smaller children’s models costing even less.