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What are the best guitars for beginners? 

The best guitars for beginners have to be both affordable and high-quality, so that you don't have to struggle and can enjoy excellent tone. We recommend that all beginners start with Taylor guitars, particularly the Academy, GS-Mini or Baby guitars, as they are affordable, North American made and easily adjusted by a skilled guitar tech. Many of our customers have a limited budget, or want a guitar they don't have to worry about taking to the camp fire. In this case, we recommend Yamaha guitars as excellent entry level guitars. We have found that they stand out from the competing in terms of their build quality, playability and they are remarkably durable. In summary, the best guitars for beginners are Taylor and Yamaha guitars. However we always recommend that beginners purchase the best quality guitar they can afford, that way they can enjoy the experience and have an instrument that they can grow into. And the worst guitars for beginners tend to be old ones, with rusty strings and high action (where the guitar strings are hard to press down). In that case, we often recommend getting a fresh new Yamaha or Taylor to get started. Once you move from beginner to intermediate, we have an entire world of professional, top shelf guitars to enjoy from Bourgeois, Collings, Santa Cruz, Lowden, Huss & Dalton, Preston Thompson and more!

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    Taylor 722ce


    $3,999.00

    Players have always appreciated Hawaiian koa’s rich tonal character and beautiful aesthetics, and our new 722ce adds to that heritage with Sel...

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  • 2021 Lowden F-34 Koa & Sitka

    Original price $5,225.00

    Current price $4,399.00

    Quintessential Lowden tone, crisp and clear with tons of sustain and a wonderful tonal balance. Featuring golden Koa wood on the back and sides pai...

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    Original price $5,225.00

    Current price $4,399.00
  • Taylor T5z Custom Koa


    $3,799.00

    With new comfort-focused enhancements and visual upgrades, the T5z Custom delivers a new level of musical appeal. A lightweight Urban Ash body...

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    $3,799.00
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    Taylor 722ce Koa w/ Gloss Finish


    $3,999.00

    Players have always appreciated Hawaiian koa’s rich tonal character and beautiful aesthetics, and our new 722ce adds to that heritage with Select-g...

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    2019 Santa Cruz Custom Koa OO with 1929 Appointments

    Original price $11,650.00

    Current price $7,499.00

    Looking for a stunning Koa OO guitar? This masterpiece has it all—gorgeous all-Koa construction, a rich, resonant tone, and excellent condition wit...

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    Original price $11,650.00

    Current price $7,499.00
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    Taylor 724ce


    $3,999.00

    Showcasing the gorgeous variegation of Select-grade Hawaiian koa, the acclaimed 724ce remains the standard-bearer for our esteemed 700 Series....

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    2019 Thompson Style 2-KA Koa & Adirondack


    $5,299.00

    This exquisite guitar combines an angelic parlor tone with understated glamour, featuring an Abalone rosette, elegant snowflake fingerboard inlays,...

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    $5,299.00
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    2005 Martin OMC-16E Koa


    $1,199.00

    Here we have a lovely pre-owned OMC-16E from 2005. This guitar has lovely Koa back and sides with a Sitka top, Comes equipped with a Fishman pickup...

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    1997 Lowden O 35 Koa


    $3,499.00

    This is one fantastic, huge sounding Jumbo in excellent + condition. The frets are level and the neck angle is perfect after an expert reset and ac...

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    Taylor Builder's Edition K24ce


    $6,499.00

    Crafted to deliver the ultimate playing experience, the Builder's Edition K24ce blends a refined, ergonomic playing experience with premium tonewoo...

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    $6,499.00
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    Taylor 722ce


    $3,799.00

      Players have always appreciated Hawaiian koa’s rich tonal character and beautiful aesthetics, and our new 722ce adds to that heritage with S...

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    2014 Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner


    $7,500.00

    This is one of the very best, magic sounding guitars! We are the original sellers of this one-owner super-custom guitar that is in excellent condit...

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    $7,500.00
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  • 2023 Taylor K21e Hawaiian Koa Grand Theater

    Original price $5,999.00

    Current price $4,899.00

    The first of Taylor's GT acoustic guitars to feature Hawaiian koa, the K21e is a treat in both sound and style for players seeking a fun, spontaneo...

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    Original price $5,999.00

    Current price $4,899.00
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    2016 Taylor K22ce


    $3,799.00

    The all-koa Grand Concert has long been a player favorite for its combination of musical complexity and visual beauty. The K22ce, made with top, ba...

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    Taylor 724ce


    $3,799.00

    The all-new 724ce launches a new era for the Taylor 700 Series, introducing Select-grade Hawaiian koa to this popular family of acoustic guitars. T...

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    $3,799.00
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  • Lowden S-50 KO-AS 50 Series w Koa B&S Alpine Spruce

    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00

    The 50 series can be described as the Lowden Custom Shop. The woods that are used are Master Grade tone woods; the best of the best tone woods avai...

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    Original price $11,515.00

    Current price $10,940.00
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    1920s Weissenborn Style 3


    $5,999.00

    Built by Hermann Weissenborn in Los Angeles in the 1920s and 1930s. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 original instruments were produced, and i...

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    $5,999.00
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    c. 2022 Dave Nichols Dreadnought D-S-20


    $2,499.00

    This custom  Dread in excellent condition was built by the legendary inlay artist, Dave Nichols. It features an Adirondack Spruce top and a gorgeou...

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    $2,499.00
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    Taylor Builder's Edition K24ce


    $6,499.00

    Crafted to deliver the ultimate playing experience, the Builder's Edition K24ce blends a refined, ergonomic playing experience with premium tonewoo...

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    $6,499.00
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    WolfSong Chocorua - Small Jumbo w/ Armrest


    $7,499.00

    With his unique artistry and attention to detail, Beau Chadinha’s WolfSong guitars are well balanced and responsive. Building in Stow, Maine, Beau ...

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    $7,499.00
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    2003 Taylor 355ce L1


    $1,999.00

    Great Taylor Jumbo 12-strings are getting scarce and this Limited Edition Koa is a real find! Luthier Pat DiBurro just gave it  an ES1.3 pick-up up...

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    $1,999.00
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    Taylor 722ce


    $3,499.00

    Features solid Select-grade Hawaiian koa for lively tone Compact Grand Concert body shape offers comfortable feel V-Class bracing dials up more o...

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    $3,499.00
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    Taylor 724ce


    $3,499.00

    Solid Select-grade Hawaiian koa back, sides and top Lively, vibrant tone with lots of natural koa character Grand Auditorium body shape offers mu...

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    $3,499.00
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    Bourgeois Legacy Series Soloist OM - Koa

    Original price $12,949.00

    Current price $11,655.00

    Where does one begin in describing this incredible instrument? We hand selected the Master Grade Hawaiian Koa and figured Aged Tone Bearclaw Sitka ...

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    Original price $12,949.00

    Current price $11,655.00
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