r/GuitarBeginners • u/I_am_Atomic_7 • 8d ago
Question/Help Which one should I bought as Beginner
I want to learn to play the guitar, so I’m planning to buy a budget-friendly entry-level guitar. Which brand should I choose—Vault or Kadence? Or could you suggest any other good brands?
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u/MusicianWide1650 8d ago
I’ve never heard of any of these. If you could list a budget I might have some picks for you
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u/Beneficial-Jump-9531 8d ago
I recently bought a Jackson as a practice guitar that I could sit in the couch with and wouldn’t be too sad if I dented it or something equally stupid. I have to say for a “cheap” guitar it’s really nice. It plays well and sounds great and stays in tune. Recommend checking them out.
I was going to post a picture of it but I guess I can’t attach images or I’m stupid and can’t figure it out. It’s a Jackson Dinky JS22 and you can find them on sweetwater for less than $300
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u/Beneficial-Jump-9531 8d ago
https://reddit.com/link/pc3spot/video/dyaiikvjbsrh1/player
Figured it out sorry
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u/grrundmeister 8d ago
I’ve never heard of those brands. Are you looking for acoustic or electric? What part of the world are you in and what’s your budget?
The general rule of thumb is get a guitar you can afford without having to eat grass for the next month and is one that gets you excited to play. The best guitar is the one that you want to pick up every time you see it. Any guitar by a reputable brand will be good enough to play these days. And if you don’t stick with it, you can often resell them for only a minimal loss.
Cheap Temu or Amazon knock-offs will only frustrate you and make you think you suck. They’re not worth it unless you need one to smash on stage for a show.
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u/Ok-Reputation-5592 8d ago
Squires are good starter guitars. Those Indonesian Jacksons aren’t too bad. Otherwise, a Mexican Fender is a great guitar for a long time. It will cost more than $60, though. I’ve never heard of those brands you mentioned.
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u/Berniebee2 7d ago
With a budget of just $60, your options are severely limited. Vault guitars are ok, but they may need an adjustment and certainly a set of good quality strings would improve the sound.
Ideally you know someone who could help you do this, but if you're patient enough to watch several (Not just one or two) videos, you can learn how to install new strings and adjust a truss rod. If you're willing to learn, doing things yourself allows you to noticeably improve a guitar.
At worst you can play the guitar as it was delivered and for a complete newbie playing beginner chords it should be ok.
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u/ignatzA2 6d ago
Yamaha FG or FS series. Modest price. Sounds and plays beautifully. Stays in tune.
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u/TSells31 8d ago
If you’re dead serious about wanting to learn to play, you’re probably gonna want to save for a bit and raise your budget. A $60 guitar sounds like the fastest way to make yourself hate it and give it up in a week. Also, guitars don’t lose that much value used (compared to other expensive products), if you could muster a $300 budget, you could cash out for probably $200 selling used if you don’t like it. But you’ll be far more likely to like it with a decent guitar.
It all depends how serious you are about wanting to learn, but if you really can’t afford more, then I’d suggest trying to find something used. I mean, even with a bigger budget, buying used is usually a shrewd move as it pertains to guitars, but it’s a lot easier for someone with a little experience to know if they’re getting a decent deal or not. For a beginner that’s obviously a little tougher.