🎸 3/4-SIZE GUITARS
Great for: Beginners • Kids • Smaller hands • Travel • Campfire playing
Yamaha CGS103A 3/4-Size Classical Guitar - $159.99 · Guitar Center
A smaller guitar with a warm, musical voice.
The Yamaha CGS103A is a 3/4-size classical guitar designed to make playing comfortable for younger musicians and players with smaller hands.
Its nylon strings offer a warm, gentle tone, while the compact size makes it easier to hold and play than a full-size classical guitar. It’s a great introduction to classical guitar and an excellent option for developing proper technique.
Great for:
Kids • Beginners • Classical • Fingerstyle • Smaller hands
Mitchell Launch O100JR Auditorium Junior Acoustic Guitar - Natural $159.99 · Guitar Center
Compact size. Full-on acoustic fun.
The Mitchell Launch O100JR is a comfortable junior-sized acoustic guitar that makes playing more approachable without feeling like a toy.
Its smaller body is easier to hold and play, making it a smart choice for younger musicians, beginners, or anyone who prefers a more compact instrument for travel and casual playing.
Great for:
Beginners • Kids • Smaller hands • Travel • Songwriting
Squier Mini Stratocaster Maple Fingerboard Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Olympic White - $179.99
A smaller Strat with a big electric-guitar attitude.
The Squier Mini Stratocaster is a compact electric guitar designed to make playing comfortable for younger musicians, beginners, and players with smaller hands.
Its shorter scale and lightweight body make it easier to hold and play, while the familiar Stratocaster design delivers the classic look and versatile electric-guitar feel players love. The limited-edition Olympic White finish adds an extra touch of style.
Great for:
Kids • Beginners • Smaller hands • Travel • Electric guitar • First guitar
Yamaha JR2 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst $199.99 · Guitar Center
Small in size. Big on adventure.
The Yamaha JR2 gives you the feel and sound of an acoustic guitar in a compact 3/4-size design that's easy to hold, play, and take anywhere.
It's a fantastic choice for younger players, beginners, travelers, or anyone who wants a smaller guitar without giving up the fun and feel of a real acoustic instrument.
Great for:
Beginners • Kids • Travel • Smaller hands • Campfire playing • Songwriting
Squier Affinity Mini Stratocaster V2 Electric Guitar - Black - $199.99
A compact Strat built for easy playing and big musical possibilities.
The Squier Affinity Mini Stratocaster V2 is a 3/4-size electric guitar designed for younger players, beginners, and anyone who prefers a smaller, lighter instrument.
With its comfortable size, familiar Stratocaster shape, and versatile electric-guitar sound, it’s an approachable way to start playing guitar without feeling like you’re holding a full-size instrument.
Great for:
Kids • Beginners • Smaller hands • First electric guitar • Travel • Practice
⭐ OUR CLASSICAL BEGINNER PICK
Yamaha CGS Student Classical Guitar Natural 3/4-Size
Small enough to handle. Serious enough to keep playing.
The Yamaha JR1 is a great example of why a smaller guitar can be such a smart starting point.
Its 3/4-size design makes it easier to hold and reach the frets, while its acoustic construction gives beginners the familiar sound and feel of a traditional guitar.
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⭐ OUR ACOUStiC BEGINNER PICK
Yamaha JR1 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar
Small enough to handle. Serious enough to keep playing.
The Yamaha JR1 is a great example of why a smaller guitar can be such a smart starting point.
Its 3/4-size design makes it easier to hold and reach the frets, while its acoustic construction gives beginners the familiar sound and feel of a traditional guitar.
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WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?
Keep your first setup simple.
You don't need a mountain of gear to start playing acoustic guitar.
We recommend starting with:
Guitar
Your instrument and the most important part of the setup.
Tuner
An easy way to keep your guitar sounding right while you're learning.
Picks
Try different thicknesses and find what feels comfortable.
Guitar Strap
Especially useful if you'll be playing standing up.
Extra Strings
Eventually, every guitarist breaks a string. Having a spare set is a good idea.
Gig Bag or Case
Protect your guitar when you're carrying or storing it.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED?
Keep your first setup simple.
You don't need a mountain of gear to start playing acoustic guitar.
We recommend starting with:
Guitar
Your instrument and the most important part of the setup.
Tuner
An easy way to keep your guitar sounding right while you're learning.
Picks
Try different thicknesses and find what feels comfortable.
Guitar Strap
Especially useful if you'll be playing standing up.
Extra Strings
Eventually, every guitarist breaks a string. Having a spare set is a good idea.
Gig Bag or Case
Protect your guitar when you're carrying or storing it.