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Cass wrote:What does the world say?

Axtech wrote:Choosing the acoustic first is like learning to ride a bike for the first time on a full-sized bike. Sure, once you learn you'll be great on both that bike and one with training wheels. But if you start with the training wheels, it's a much smoother learning process.

Axtech wrote:Don't worry about it. And don't buy Fender. Between these two most popular guitar heavyweights, Gibson wins by a long shot (although there are much better, though more expensive brands out there). Don't be concerned with getting a name you recognise.

A cheap guitar is a cheap guitar.

However.

A well known name like "Fender" has overpriced low-end guitars. You'll get more for your money from a lesser known brand, when looking at the cheaper models. Though their better guitars are very good, there's no point paying extra to have "Fender" on the head of a beginner guitar.