Hey Marty. You probably might not see this. But because of you, I pulled my acoustic out of my basement that I got years ago and blew the dust off it. I fell into a super deep depression over the past year and because of your videos, I'm now climbing out of it and have rebuilt confidence in myself because now I have something.. guitar. Not trying to be to sappy. But I've been learning guitar at a fast rate over the last couple months because of your passion and excellent lessons. I used to think guitar was impossible and too hard. But now as I progress and learn more chords, the veil is lifted. Thank you so much for what you do.
Same here brother, you are not alone. My only difference in your truth is that I bought an electric guitar off Amazon and just threw myself into it. It literally just makes me feel better to look at it sitting in the cheapo stand I also purchased lol...be well and keep the veil lifted! xx
The accompany duet together is very nice. My very first acoustic guitar came from GC Murphy’s in McConnellsburg,Pa. I was ten. A dime store. . Took me a year to learn how to tune it. My mother said she would buy me a nicer one as soon as I learned my first song. So I wrote a song. Then she bought me a knock off humming bird. I think from Penny’s or Sears .
I know this is a little older vid, but super helpful. Ordered my first guitar, D 'Angelico Bowery. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this vid for those of us just getting started.
Thanks for the video! I'm currently looking to get my first acoustic guitar. These models are really nice. Outside of this list, my interest is on the Gretsch Gin Rickey. The sound of this little bad boy is really nice for old school blues/ folk vibe!
I borrowed an Ibanez acoustic when I first started, and it was fine, but then I borrowed a Fender Stratacoustic and decided I liked the narrower body (but not the plastic shell). So when I decided to stick with it, I shopped for a narrow body with electronics and cutout. Settled on a Yamaha APX-600 for $300 and I've been really happy with it. It has plenty of low end despite the smaller volume, and the controls are pretty good for an entry level model.
I picked up a Seagull Mini Jumbo several years back at GC. I think I paid $270 (no case). It's one of the best acoustics I've ever played, and anyone who picks it up seems to agree with me.
Any Seagull or other Godin-brand (like Simon & Patrick) is as good as it gets for value. They sound and play as good as anything and can be had for very reasonable prices.
Well done, guys. Shows how far "beginner" instruments have come and how good they sound. Keeping my Fender dg60, but have eyes on that Takamine! Shoutout to Sweetwater as well. Just started using them, and well pleased. Cheers.
My first Guitar was a flea market classical guitar. I thought I have found something special. It was crap. I would play smoke on the water on the E string for hours. That was 45 years ago. Its still hilarious when I think about it. Great video thanks for the memories 😀!
It's incredible what you can get for your money in todays music scene, spoilt for choice and even in my time playing guitar I have noticed the changes in price and quality. Loved the D'Angelico with its unique headstock and finish. The Epiphone was also really nice....so many guitars.....my gear acquisition syndrome is being overfed and my poor wallet is coughing up dust at this point! :')
Great video. Thanks Marty and Brian. My girlfriend bought me an acoustic for my 30th birthday. Life got in the way and I didn't start learning it until 17 years later. Marty's lessons got me progressing quickly and it was a great comfort during lockdown in the UK last year. I'm now the proud owner of a Takamine GD51CE-bsb and a Taylor 114CE-bsb. Guitars are still an important part of my life but the girlfriend is long gone🤣🤣
What a great video!! I was literally just asking someone what a good affordable acoustic guitar would be! My only needs are: a smaller size, and *gulp* a lefty! I own a lefty Yamaha Pacifica electric guitar, and I feel ready to "move on to an acoustic", as I agree 100% what you fine gentlemen spoke of regarding lower action, and wanting to learn rock songs [it's Nirvana for me, lol]...I live about 4hrs from Fort Wayne, and was even planning to *move* there which makes this video even more special to me! Now that I know Sweetwater Guitar is there, I feel the urge to move even more! [Currently in Hammond, on the outskirts of the far south side of Chicago.]Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
I looked at a lot of “affordable Acoustics”. In the end, I went up and down a step. I went up in price and went down in size. I bought a Taylor Mini GS Plus. The smaller body size makes its easier to play. The sound is awesome. The playability is fantastic.
I've been thinking of getting something along those lines. I just find a dreadnought uncomfortable now since I've had the Gretch Jim Dandy for a couple years.
I’ve been playing off and on for 4 years now that I’m in college I’ve been able to take guitar a lot more seriously!!! I’ve been playing open mics and around campus too. I’m still working on trying to get gigs at local places but I’m determined to not give up!!!!
For the $500 range, I'd go Seagull all the way (or one of their sister companies under the Godin family, like Simon & Patrick). They play and sound way above their price, and are made in Canada. The S6 range is probably the most well-known and yet still seems like a bit of a hidden gem.
As a 23 year guitarist and acoustic enthusiast, I agree with this. I own a Martin D-15m and have owned 5 acoustics over the years, but after gigging live and seeing what other people brought to play, I was shamed to see what was possible out of Simon and Patricks.. Atleast I only paid 1200 for my Martin, But I'd also add Taylor Gs Mini to this list. for like 450$ it sounds incredible and feels great.
Looking at the brands SW offers between 300-500...I would suggest, Guild, then Breedlove, then Seagull then Epiphone. But I always tell people to find an Eastman or used Epi Masterbilt. For the price, you can't beat them. But then again, I've only been playing since 1979.
Hello Marty from the Netherlands! This has been very helpful to me. I haven't played a lot and will give it a boost with a new guitar, This will probably be the Takamini.
I just got my second acoustic guitar recently. I found a Taylor 214ce dlx for 900 dollars on reverb. Such a wonderful step up from my 200 dollar Chinese made ibanez
I started playing almost 2 years ago and I finally got to go to a guitar store and buy a guitar of my own that Im not stealing from my stepdad lol. As soon as I got there I tried a few guitars and then I saw this blue fender California series and fell in love immediately (also it was on sale for $300 which was a bonus lol)
Hello Marty, first od all tks so much for all you give us. I have this question, when do you know you should change the strings? Is it any diferent for an electric by the way? Thank you
Hey Marty, whats up? I am a beginner looking to buy a Guitar. I would like to play classic rock and country songs. Do think I should buy steel strings now or learn on nylon then switch?
Thank you MARTY! Thank you BRIAN! Very informative and entertaining. SWEETWATER has been and remains my go to for all my gear! Never had a bad experience, also NEVER had better customer service! Shout out to Kurt Martin at SWEETWATER! Thank you Brother!⭐️👍😇
I am really surprised at the decent sound coming out of some these inexpensive guitars! Good job guys. You apparently get a lot more bang for the buck with acoustic entry level guitars today.
@Marty Music Hi I am a beginner guitarist, and I would like to take my first electric guitar, asking for your advice. I like various genres: rock and metal (AC DC, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, White Stripes, Queen, Maneskin Song 2 by Blur etc) but also blues (like Sh Boom from The Chords or Sweet Home Chicago by The Blues Brothers or Gary Moore etc), surf rock (like Surf Rider, Tequila Wipe Out etc) and classic rock (like Elvis Presley with Devil in Disguise, Hearthbreake hotel etc or Jimi Hendrix or Hotel California by the Eagles , a rock with cleaner sounds). I would therefore need a versatile guitar, so that I can play all genres I like well enough and try others to find my favorite to play too, or alternate my studies and songs so I don't get bored too. I had a look at the Ibanez GRX 70 QA, which I like the look of, it has 5 position changes, HSH, popular for its convenience and for soloing (which I'd like to learn to do with riffs). Do you think it would be fine, or would you recommend others to me? I would like to start below 200 max 300 for the first electric guitar? And, could you also do the tutorial to play Devil in Disguise and Wooden Heart by the way, songs that hurt me a lot (the second I would do with my acoustic)? Thank you very much for your attention and I'm sorry for the poor level of English, I'm Italian
Seagulls are great sounding guitars. Good quality Canadian made instruments. Can't really go wrong. The head stock is a bit odd looking, but it grows on you.
@@matthewlewis4003 I'm a bit odd because I liked it from the moment I saw it! Plus it always reminds me of the fantastic acoustic song Seagull by Bad Company 😆
Hey Marty I’ve been playing since March of 2020 and I wanna thank you for teaching me almost everything I know. I have a request.. please learn Boot Hill by Stevie ray Vaughan and teach us
I bought my first guitar in1979 for $100.00. I still have it/her today, her name is Becky. It no Martin but she has been with me for a long time and still plays like the day I bought her. Thanks for the video Marty.
I have to say that $450 - $500 for a guitar doesn't sound affordable to me, if I'm being honest! Yes, they're more affordable than the Gibson's and the Martin's, but it's still a lot of money to pull out!
Absolutely Stephen, I agree. FWIW I recommend a solid top Yamaha. FS Or FG range (fs is smaller bodied). Don’t take my word for it, try one out. And for $250 ish, great value. Tried lots of others but defo best value when I started 😎
Yeah man I'm one of the 21 year Olds I've playing for five years man if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be where I am and I learned all the songs from you -luke
Bought my wife a guitar years ago that she asked for and never played. She is now bitter thanks to you!! Good thing you did not advertise the Sweetwater visit you would have been signing guitars I live 20 minutes from the Sweetwater campus. You need to do a show or something at the Clyde Theatre!!! Stay cool!
Hello there. Not sure if you make Christmas music but I am putting together an album with as many creators as possible and were sending the proceeds to st.jude. Please hmu if you wanna hop on.
Even when I upgraded from my 1st guitar it was under $500. Considering Sweetwater has a ton of beginner guitars under $200, that's probably where they should've started the price range.
You can’t get a new acoustic guitar for much under $500 that is worth having imho. Used, you can probably make a purchase around $250 that would be worthwhile.
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Hey Marty. You probably might not see this. But because of you, I pulled my acoustic out of my basement that I got years ago and blew the dust off it. I fell into a super deep depression over the past year and because of your videos, I'm now climbing out of it and have rebuilt confidence in myself because now I have something.. guitar. Not trying to be to sappy. But I've been learning guitar at a fast rate over the last couple months because of your passion and excellent lessons. I used to think guitar was impossible and too hard. But now as I progress and learn more chords, the veil is lifted. Thank you so much for what you do.
Never give up man keep going I was there to but I stuck with it the best choice I've made
i’m in a similar boat it gives me a reason to do anything
Same here brother, you are not alone. My only difference in your truth is that I bought an electric guitar off Amazon and just threw myself into it. It literally just makes me feel better to look at it sitting in the cheapo stand I also purchased lol...be well and keep the veil lifted! xx
That’s awesome keep working you can do it
The perfect video for choosing the perfect first acoustic... Nice work, Marty and Brian! 😎👍
Taylor Academy hands down is the best beginner guitar.
Hey Marty, its so nice to see you, I have been following and learning music since 2012 from you. Thank you so much for being around ever since!
The accompany duet together is very nice. My very first acoustic guitar came from GC Murphy’s in McConnellsburg,Pa. I was ten. A dime store. . Took me a year to learn how to tune it. My mother said she would buy me a nicer one as soon as I learned my first song. So I wrote a song. Then she bought me a knock off humming bird. I think from Penny’s or Sears .
I know this is a little older vid, but super helpful. Ordered my first guitar, D 'Angelico Bowery. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this vid for those of us just getting started.
Thanks for the video! I'm currently looking to get my first acoustic guitar. These models are really nice.
Outside of this list, my interest is on the Gretsch Gin Rickey. The sound of this little bad boy is really nice for old school blues/ folk vibe!
These guitars sounds really good. Thanks guys!
I borrowed an Ibanez acoustic when I first started, and it was fine, but then I borrowed a Fender Stratacoustic and decided I liked the narrower body (but not the plastic shell). So when I decided to stick with it, I shopped for a narrow body with electronics and cutout.
Settled on a Yamaha APX-600 for $300 and I've been really happy with it. It has plenty of low end despite the smaller volume, and the controls are pretty good for an entry level model.
I picked up a Seagull Mini Jumbo several years back at GC. I think I paid $270 (no case). It's one of the best acoustics I've ever played, and anyone who picks it up seems to agree with me.
Any Seagull or other Godin-brand (like Simon & Patrick) is as good as it gets for value. They sound and play as good as anything and can be had for very reasonable prices.
Really liked your videos.especially the guiter,which sounds very beautiful.
Well done, guys. Shows how far "beginner" instruments have come and how good they sound. Keeping my Fender dg60, but have eyes on that Takamine! Shoutout to Sweetwater as well. Just started using them, and well pleased. Cheers.
My first Guitar was a flea market classical guitar. I thought I have found something special. It was crap. I would play smoke on the water on the E string for hours. That was 45 years ago. Its still hilarious when I think about it. Great video thanks for the memories 😀!
It's incredible what you can get for your money in todays music scene, spoilt for choice and even in my time playing guitar I have noticed the changes in price and quality. Loved the D'Angelico with its unique headstock and finish. The Epiphone was also really nice....so many guitars.....my gear acquisition syndrome is being overfed and my poor wallet is coughing up dust at this point! :')
Why were the comments turned off on the Stranglehold lesson??
I already own the Hummingbird Pro and the Takamine. I got them both from Sweetwater and they are awesome. Love me some Marty AND Sweetwater!
Great video. Thanks Marty and Brian. My girlfriend bought me an acoustic for my 30th birthday. Life got in the way and I didn't start learning it until 17 years later. Marty's lessons got me progressing quickly and it was a great comfort during lockdown in the UK last year. I'm now the proud owner of a Takamine GD51CE-bsb and a Taylor 114CE-bsb. Guitars are still an important part of my life but the girlfriend is long gone🤣🤣
What a great video!! I was literally just asking someone what a good affordable acoustic guitar would be! My only needs are: a smaller size, and *gulp* a lefty! I own a lefty Yamaha Pacifica electric guitar, and I feel ready to "move on to an acoustic", as I agree 100% what you fine gentlemen spoke of regarding lower action, and wanting to learn rock songs [it's Nirvana for me, lol]...I live about 4hrs from Fort Wayne, and was even planning to *move* there which makes this video even more special to me! Now that I know Sweetwater Guitar is there, I feel the urge to move even more! [Currently in Hammond, on the outskirts of the far south side of Chicago.]Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
My first was an iibenez and I love it bought 4 more since love them al.
I had an Epiphone Hummingbird once upon a time but it never sounded like that! Killing it 💙
I looked at a lot of “affordable Acoustics”. In the end, I went up and down a step. I went up in price and went down in size. I bought a Taylor Mini GS Plus. The smaller body size makes its easier to play. The sound is awesome. The playability is fantastic.
I've been thinking of getting something along those lines. I just find a dreadnought uncomfortable now since I've had the Gretch Jim Dandy for a couple years.
Acoustic guitars are my favorite. Regards from Bulgaria.
I’ve been playing off and on for 4 years now that I’m in college I’ve been able to take guitar a lot more seriously!!! I’ve been playing open mics and around campus too. I’m still working on trying to get gigs at local places but I’m determined to not give up!!!!
For the $500 range, I'd go Seagull all the way (or one of their sister companies under the Godin family, like Simon & Patrick). They play and sound way above their price, and are made in Canada. The S6 range is probably the most well-known and yet still seems like a bit of a hidden gem.
As a 23 year guitarist and acoustic enthusiast, I agree with this. I own a Martin D-15m and have owned 5 acoustics over the years, but after gigging live and seeing what other people brought to play, I was shamed to see what was possible out of Simon and Patricks.. Atleast I only paid 1200 for my Martin, But I'd also add Taylor Gs Mini to this list. for like 450$ it sounds incredible and feels great.
Martys rockin my epiphone hummingbird pro great guitar!
Looking at the brands SW offers between 300-500...I would suggest, Guild, then Breedlove, then Seagull then Epiphone. But I always tell people to find an Eastman or used Epi Masterbilt. For the price, you can't beat them. But then again, I've only been playing since 1979.
Marty thanks for the heads up 🎸I was looking at a hummingbird this very morning Thanks again to both of you......
Hello Marty from the Netherlands!
This has been very helpful to me. I haven't played a lot and will give it a boost with a new guitar, This will probably be the Takamini.
Great video was thinking of getting an acoustic. The 79 Conn classical of getting a little dated. Got my Tele from sweetwater, good people.
I just got my second acoustic guitar recently. I found a Taylor 214ce dlx for 900 dollars on reverb. Such a wonderful step up from my 200 dollar Chinese made ibanez
I purchase a Takamine to learn on two years ago. It is a great Guitar.
Wow just when I was looking for a new acoustic guitar this video came out at the right time!
Hey Marty, great video on beginner guitars, just in time for help on a Christmas present!!
do these apply to us leftys?
Hi Marty iam using jimm acoustic guitar from.last three years.
Hey Marty, could you do a video like this for beginner electric guitars? I want to get my first one but idk where to start. Gracias
take a lot at some squier guitars, incredible quality for the price! I have a squier classic vibe jaguar and it's amazing!!!
Also check out ESP LTD 256, great!
Loved your stranglehold video dude
I started playing almost 2 years ago and I finally got to go to a guitar store and buy a guitar of my own that Im not stealing from my stepdad lol. As soon as I got there I tried a few guitars and then I saw this blue fender California series and fell in love immediately (also it was on sale for $300 which was a bonus lol)
What's the neck shape of the Epiphone? I have a cheap Donner, with a D-shaped neck and it's way too thick for me to play comfortably.
Hello Marty, first od all tks so much for all you give us. I have this question, when do you know you should change the strings? Is it any diferent for an electric by the way? Thank you
Hey Marty, whats up? I am a beginner looking to buy a Guitar. I would like to play classic rock and country songs. Do think I should buy steel strings now or learn on nylon then switch?
Of course Fender use Squire brand for acoustics!
Also for just a bit more, a Taylor gs mini is always a good choice. About 550 dollars new and less than that used.
Thank you MARTY! Thank you BRIAN!
Very informative and entertaining. SWEETWATER has been and remains my go to for all my gear! Never had a bad experience, also NEVER had better customer service! Shout out to Kurt Martin at SWEETWATER! Thank you Brother!⭐️👍😇
Orangewood all the way!
I am really surprised at the decent sound coming out of some these inexpensive guitars! Good job guys. You apparently get a lot more bang for the buck with acoustic entry level guitars today.
@Marty Music Hi I am a beginner guitarist, and I would like to take my first electric guitar, asking for your advice. I like various genres: rock and metal (AC DC, Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, White Stripes, Queen, Maneskin Song 2 by Blur etc) but also blues (like Sh Boom from The Chords or Sweet Home Chicago by The Blues Brothers or Gary Moore etc), surf rock (like Surf Rider, Tequila Wipe Out etc) and classic rock (like Elvis Presley with Devil in Disguise, Hearthbreake hotel etc or Jimi Hendrix or Hotel California by the Eagles , a rock with cleaner sounds). I would therefore need a versatile guitar, so that I can play all genres I like well enough and try others to find my favorite to play too, or alternate my studies and songs so I don't get bored too. I had a look at the Ibanez GRX 70 QA, which I like the look of, it has 5 position changes, HSH, popular for its convenience and for soloing (which I'd like to learn to do with riffs). Do you think it would be fine, or would you recommend others to me? I would like to start below 200 max 300 for the first electric guitar? And, could you also do the tutorial to play Devil in Disguise and Wooden Heart by the way, songs that hurt me a lot (the second I would do with my acoustic)? Thank you very much for your attention and I'm sorry for the poor level of English, I'm Italian
I have a Seagull Entourage that produces a really nice sound in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing. Unfortunately that is not me.
Seagulls are great sounding guitars. Good quality Canadian made instruments. Can't really go wrong. The head stock is a bit odd looking, but it grows on you.
@@matthewlewis4003 I'm a bit odd because I liked it from the moment I saw it! Plus it always reminds me of the fantastic acoustic song Seagull by Bad Company 😆
Which model of the Takamine is the one on this video
Awesome great music song concert.
Next trip to Sweetwater get Brian to play some EVH tunes for you!
He’s pretty impressive 👍🏻
Great video!
Sweetwater provides phenomenal customer service!
What guitar is on youtube video pic?
Hey Marty I’ve been playing since March of 2020 and I wanna thank you for teaching me almost everything I know.
I have a request.. please learn Boot Hill by Stevie ray Vaughan and teach us
Love it
Heyy can you show a tutorial on how to play knee socks by Arctic Monkeys??
No Stairway??? Cmon Marty, I wanted to see Brians reaction... :D
I bought my first guitar in1979 for $100.00. I still have it/her today, her name is Becky. It no Martin but she has been with me for a long time and still plays like the day I bought her. Thanks for the video Marty.
6:54 you can tell that he didnt get the joke
Cracked me up too, although he did get Marty with the Bon Jovi jabs 😅
Get an accoustic guitar with a one piece top (not laminated). It will have a much better timbre.
I have to say that $450 - $500 for a guitar doesn't sound affordable to me, if I'm being honest! Yes, they're more affordable than the Gibson's and the Martin's, but it's still a lot of money to pull out!
Absolutely Stephen, I agree. FWIW I recommend a solid top Yamaha. FS Or FG range (fs is smaller bodied). Don’t take my word for it, try one out. And for $250 ish, great value. Tried lots of others but defo best value when I started 😎
Noticed you’re in the Uk Mick and Pete at andertons acoustic paradiso did a good review. I bought one for c £220 excellent guitar. No regrets
Firefly Acoustics are BY FAR the best Acoustic under $500.
Yeah man I'm one of the 21 year Olds I've playing for five years man if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be where I am and I learned all the songs from you
-luke
Taylor 114
No way. Just bought the Fender for my 16 year old daughter in metallic blue. She's played mine for long enough.
No Yamaha? REALLY?
Still have major problems finding a good lefty
There isn’t a better guitar for under $500 than a Seagull S6.
Bought my wife a guitar years ago that she asked for and never played. She is now bitter thanks to you!! Good thing you did not advertise the Sweetwater visit you would have been signing guitars I live 20 minutes from the Sweetwater campus. You need to do a show or something at the Clyde Theatre!!! Stay cool!
🍭 🍬 Candy! 😄
Yeah Marty, it would be nice if you'll make something similiar on electric guitars. Thanks ^^
editing it now!
@@MartyMusic Awesome!!! :D
Keep up a great work!!
Hello there. Not sure if you make Christmas music but I am putting together an album with as many creators as possible and were sending the proceeds to st.jude. Please hmu if you wanna hop on.
Would you do Fred bear by Ted nugent
I'm still an Ovation guy
I feel like I took a journey in that intro
Had to sneak Wonder in there😂
Less talking and more playing required! Show what the electronics and headstock, tuners look like in a closeup too. Thank you!
“Its the best one to learn Wondrwall…” *is guilty*
Jasmine S35 under a $100
Most beginners only have $50-100 for a guitar, nowhere near close $500....
Yeah the title seems almost sarcastic to me. My guitar costs 110€.
Even when I upgraded from my 1st guitar it was under $500. Considering Sweetwater has a ton of beginner guitars under $200, that's probably where they should've started the price range.
You can’t get a new acoustic guitar for much under $500 that is worth having imho. Used, you can probably make a purchase around $250 that would be worthwhile.
Legit was half am hour away from me
Jon Bon Jovi....Jon Bon Jovi
So anyway, here's Wonderwall
Quick think of something funny
First love the vids Marty keep it up
First like😋
Now this is a video My wallet and I need