After spending a couple years playing the ukulele, with the baritone ukulele over the last six months, I've finally done it; something I've wanted to do all my life (I'm 58.) I BOUGHT A GUITAR! I have always loved the sound of the guitar, but with the background of being a drummer, and being visually impaired, I was fairly intimidated by the idea. Thanks to playing the ukulele, I have arrived here! This guitar is GORGEOUS! Such beautiful sound, from the deep low notes, to the clear midrange, and crisp tight high notes. The sustain is AMAZING! It has a nice, low action, meaning you don't have to squeeze too hard to get clear sounding notes and chords. It's beautifully constructed, and the deep brown mahogany with the gloss finish is very aesthetically pleasing to the eye. (though a bit of a fingerprint magnet!) So far, it has stayed almost perfectly in tune, with just some minor adjustments between practice sessions. Everything arrived as described except for the cleaning cloth, which the seller shipped out to me right away, after also being very helpful with some setup advice. Make no mistake, this is a large instrument! It's quite a jump from the baritone ukulele, but I'm already starting to feel more comfortable with it after a couple weeks. For me, holding this in what is referred to as the "classical position" is quite comfortable. You'll want to buy a guitar foot rest to hold this beauty properly. Also, invest in a decent guitar stand so you can keep it safe but also handy! We live in such a remarkable age, where lessons and information abound online! I'm currently using a 30 Day Guitar Challenge on YouTube, and the list of online guitar tutorials is virtually endless! Along these lines, I watched a number of reviews on this guitar, and the love for it was basically unanimous. I am very pleased with this purchase, and truly believe that I got more than my money's worth. I look forward to spending many years (hopefully!!!) exploring the joy of making music with this lovely creation from the good people at Fender. If you've thought about playing guitar, and you have the money and some time a few days each week to practice, (ideally everyday), do yourself a massive favor and buy a guitar. This setup comes with just about everything you need, and it will enrich your life like little else can. We spend so much time and money on far less inspiring things. Music is a gift; immerse yourself in it; you'll be glad you did. Read more
During the pandemic, I decided to pick up guitar again; I hadn't played in years. I wanted a new guitar, because the last one I played (a relatively inexpensive, now 30-year-old, 12-string) is difficult to tune and, with a high action, difficult to play. I decided I wanted a low-action guitar, after my experiences with that 12-string. However, I didn't want to go all-in on an expensive model until I was sure I was going to keep playing. I did a fair amount of reading, and this Fender kept coming up as a great dreadnought starter guitar. It did not disappoint. I played it nearly daily for three months, until I decided I was sticking with guitar playing, so I might as well upgrade (to a $1,300 Martin). I have no regrets about buying this Fender, and I'm keeping it as my "beater" back-up guitar. Is this Fender perfect? No. Of course not. But it's a good guitar for the money. It's eminently playable (though you may encounter some difficulties with first fret bar chords). It sounds nice. And, for those who care about looks, it looks decent, too. Also, even though I upgraded after just three months, this isn't a "three months and done" instrument. I upgraded because I wanted a superior guitar that could be plugged into an amplifier. (I sometimes play with some friends who "plug in"). Absent the desire for an acoustic electric, I could easily have just stuck with this Fender for a lot longer. It's not a throwaway instrument. I like this guitar enough that I recommended, without any hesitation, it to a friend who's considering learning guitar. Read more
Everything was good. Delivered a day early.Only thing was there was no DVD that was supposed to be included. Don't know who's job was to check package. Maybe because of holidays. Everything else was great Read more
My wife said I needed a hobby as I would be retiring soon, she said maybe play trumpet again. I quickly rejected that thought and instead said I'll pick up guitar again after 50 years. I'm a fairly big guy and this guitar fit me perfectly. Easy to tune and easy for a beginner (returning beginner) to play again. Read more
I bought this after multiple research, it’s good for my kid. The sound and quality is good Read more
Great quality and look Read more
This is a very nice beginners Guitar, great sound, nice accessorie package. No complaints at all. Great price and shipping was quick. Read more
I'm in my early 30s and have been trying to kick the habit of rotting in front of Netflix at night for seemingly years. I figured learning the guitar and/or a new language would be a more productive use of my time, so I opted to get a guitar. I got the Fender electric guitar first for like $150, including a mini-amp, and really enjoyed it. I got so into it, that I wanted to have the flexibility to play strumming tunes and not be tethered to an amp, so I bought this acoustic guitar a year later. I have no experience. I'm teaching myself by using ultimate-guitar.com, with tabs and YouTubing chords. It's a lot of fun. This guitar is super sharp - I love the all black. It stays in tune pretty well, and it sounds pretty good to my untrained ear. There is some buzzing and some other off-sounds occasionally that I attribute to my own lack of skill, but at times, I do get the sense that this is a low end guitar and understand what the ones that sell for thousands of dollars might bring to the table in terms of sound quality. With that being said, I'm super pleased with this purchase. I'll plan to beat this one up as I learn, and maybe I'll fork over some more money on my next acoustic. Also, as a side-note to the shipping - the first time I ordered the guitar, it came with a pretty significant crack in it. They replaced it immediately and sent me a new one within the week. I would absolutely purchase this again. Read more
