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This 3/4 scale acoustic guitar from Ibanez includes a gig bag, tuner, picks, and strap. $180 on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a96ca3d4f2dce66d68a26c4/decbd582-a86d-4d9f-8cd2-cafb05a1429b/Screenshot+2026-09-10+144714.png South Bay Guitar Lessons Blog - Beginner Guitarist Buyer’s Guide - Yamaha APXT2 3/4-Size Acoustic-Electric Guitar This acoustic-electric guitar can be plugged into an amp or speaker for extra volume. 3/4 scale makes it a good choice for younger students. $248 on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a96ca3d4f2dce66d68a26c4/ca8c070f-2fdc-41dd-b2cd-f61a668bfcc1/Screenshot+2026-09-10+142346.png South Bay Guitar Lessons Blog - Beginner Guitarist Buyer’s Guide - Yamaha C40 Full Size Nylon-String Classical Guitar A standard full-size nylon-string acoustic. Classical guitars like these can be easier on the fingers for beginners but produce a different, more mellow sound than steel string acoustics. $190 on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a96ca3d4f2dce66d68a26c4/15301605-ae43-423c-80cc-14e35203c588/Screenshot+2026-09-10+142627.png South Bay Guitar Lessons Blog - Beginner Guitarist Buyer’s Guide - Yamaha CGS102A Half-Size Classical Guitar Another nylon-string guitar but 1/2 scale. Perfect for very young beginner guitarists. $160 on Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6a96ca3d4f2dce66d68a26c4/cd6c7019-be45-42e9-bce6-6ae84f4e6093/Screenshot+2026-09-10+143344.png South Bay Guitar Lessons Blog - Beginner Guitarist Buyer’s Guide - Fender Squier Stratocaster Entry level version of the iconic stratocaster. 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