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Buying a Child's First Guitar - Ages 3-11

by Justin Reamer

1. Dean Playmate EVO J Children's Electric Guitar - Black
The EVO J is a Mini Version of the famous Dean EVO model guitar. Its shorter scale makes it ideal for children and players with small hands, while it still offers the great ...  more info
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Electric Guitar. Made by Dean. (MC.PLAYEVOJCBK)
2. Dean Playmate JT 3/4-Size Student Acoustic Guitar - Satin Natural
The Playmate JT is a 34-inch, 3/4-size acoustic steel-string guitar, perfect for guitarists with smaller hands or children age 6-10. Features: - Traditionally Set Neck - ...  more info
$78.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Dean. (MC.PLAYJTSN)
3. Dean Playmate JT 34" 3/4-Size Student Acoustic Guitar - Black
The Playmate JT is a 3/4-size acoustic steel-string guitar, perfect for guitarists with smaller hands or children age 7-12. Features: - Traditionally Set Neck - Chrome Hardware ...  more info
$78.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Dean. (MC.PLAYJTCBK)
4. Dean Playmate JT 34" 3/4-Size Student Acoustic Guitar - Pink Burst
The Playmate JT is a 34-inch, 3/4-size acoustic steel-string guitar, perfect for guitarists with smaller hands or children age 6-10. Features: - Traditionally Set Neck - ...  more info
$78.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Dean. (MC.PLAYJTPBS)
5. Dean Playmate JTJ 1/2-Size Kids' Acoustic Guitar
The Playmate JTJ is a 1/2-size acoustic steel-string guitar, perfect for children up to age 7 Features: - 1/2 Size Student Steel String Acoustic - Traditionally Set Neck ...  more info
$48.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Dean. (MC.PLAYJTJ)
6. Dean Stack-in-a-Box Guitar Headphone Amplifier
This little gizmo has to be every guitarist's best friend. The perfect practice tool, it fits in your hand (or in your gig bag pocket!), yet allows you to practice as loud ...  more info
$39.00add to cart
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Headphone amp. Made by Dean Guitars. (MC.STACKINABOX)
7. Excel 1/2 Size Acoustic Guitar, Classical Nylon-string - Natural
The Excel 1/2 Size Nylon String Acoustic Guitar is the perfect starter guitar for the child just beginning to play the guitar. The small size and shape make learning easy ...  more info
$39.99add to cart
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Children's classical guitar. Made by Excel. (HH.EX12N)
8. Excel 1/2 Size Acoustic Guitar, steel strings - Natural
The Excel 1/2 size guitar is the perfect starter guitar for the child just beginning to play the guitar. The small size and shape make learning easy and fun. 30-inch half-size ...  more info
$37.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Excel. (HH.EX12)
9. Fender® Frontman™ 10G 10-watt Guitar Practice Amplifier
Frontman 10G practice guitar amp.  more info
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Guitar Combo Amp. Made by Fender®. (EM.231-1000-000)
10. Hohner HAG250P 1/2-size Children's Classical Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar
This Half Size Classical package features an agathis top, neck and sides; 18 frets; individual open tuning machines; comes in a brightly colored outer carton and includes ...  more info
$49.00add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Hohner. (EM.HAG250P)
11. Hohner HC02P 34-inch 3/4-size Student Classical Nylon-string Acoustic Guitar
A great way to get started on guitar, this 3/4-Size Classical package includes a high-quality Hohner guitar, gig bag and more Features: - 3/4-size Student Classical guitar ...  more info
$99.00add to cart
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Classical Guitar. Made by Hohner. (EM.HC02P)
12. Hohner HW03 3/4-size Student Acoustic Guitar
An excellent value for the beginning or student guitarist, the Hohner HW03 offers excellent sound and quality in a 3/4-size student beginner guitar Features: - 3/4-size ...  more info
$84.00add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Hohner. (EM.HW03)
13. Hohner HW200 Folk-size Acoustic Guitar
An excellent value for the beginning or student guitarist, the Hohner HW200 offers excellent sound and quality in a concert-size beginner guitar Features: - Concert-size ...  more info
$89.00add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Hohner. (EM.HW200)
14. Hohner Rockwood HEG250 Children's Electric Guitar Starter Package - Black
Includes HEG250 Mini Electric Guitar (30", suitable for age 4-7), guitar gig bag, mini amplifier, pitch pipe, cable, strap, picks and extra strings.  more info
$100.99add to cart
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Children's Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Hohner. (HS.HEG250P-BK)
15. J. Reynolds 3/4-size Electric Guitar - Black
Suited for ages 7-11, this 3/4-size guitar is the perfect choice for the beginning young guitarist. Features: - 7/8-size body with Double cutaway - Solid Poplar wood body ...  more info
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Electric Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR5B)
16. J. Reynolds 3/4-size Electric Guitar - Red
Suited for ages 7-11, this 3/4-size guitar is the perfect choice for the beginning young guitarist.

Features:

  • 7/8-size body with Double cutaway
  • Solid ...  more info
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Electric Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR5R)
17. J. Reynolds 34-inch Student Acoustic Guitar - Steel-string
Features include zero fret, adjustable bridge, natural finish.  more info
$61.99add to cart
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Acoustic guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR12S)
18. J. Reynolds 36" 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar - Black
The small body size on this guitar makes it comfortable and suitable for children ages 6-11, great for beginners and ideal for traveling. Available in five high gloss finishes: ...  more info
$67.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR14BK)
19. J. Reynolds 36" 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar - Pink
The small body size on this guitar makes it comfortable and suitable for children ages 6-11, great for beginners and ideal for traveling. Available in five high gloss finishes: ...  more info
$67.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR14PK)
20. J. Reynolds 36" 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar - Powder Blue
The small body size on this guitar makes it comfortable and suitable for children ages 6-11, great for beginners and ideal for traveling. Available in five high gloss finishes: ...  more info
$67.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR14PB)
21. J. Reynolds 36" 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar - Transparent Blue
The small body size on this guitar makes it comfortable and suitable for children ages 6-11, great for beginners and ideal for traveling. Available in five high gloss finishes: ...  more info
$67.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR14TBL)
22. J. Reynolds 36" 3/4-size Acoustic Guitar - Transparent Red
The small body size on this guitar makes it comfortable and suitable for children ages 6-11, great for beginners and ideal for traveling. Available in five high gloss finishes: ...  more info
$67.99add to cart
Usually ships same or next business day
Acoustic Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR14TR)
23. J. Reynolds 36-inch Student Acoustic Guitar - Nylon-string
Features include slotted headstock, zero fret, natural finish.  more info
$66.99add to cart
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Classical acoustic guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR15N)
24. J. Reynolds 36-inch Student Acoustic Guitar - Steel-string
Features include zero fret, adjustable bridge, natural finish. Includes bag.  more info
$66.99add to cart
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Acoustic guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR15S)
25. J. Reynolds Children's 1/2-size LP-Style Electric Guitar - Cherry Sunburst
Made with younger beginning guitarists in mind, this 1/2-size LP-style electric guitar offers incredible styling and features at an unbelievable price! With 2 humbucker ...  more info
$120.99add to cart
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1/2-size Electric Guitar. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JR8MCSB)
26. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Beautiful Black
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKSTBK)
27. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Bodacious Blue
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKSTBL)
28. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Groovy Gold
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKSTGD)
29. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Pop Princess Pink
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKLPPK)
30. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Rockin' Red
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKSTRD)
31. J. Reynolds Children's Electric Guitar Prelude Package - Sparkle Blue
The perfect way to get your young rocker started early, this starter pack includes a mini electric guitar and all the accessories you need to get started -- all at one incredibly ...  more info
$101.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by J. Reynolds. (MC.JRPKLPBL)
32. JB Player 36" Acoustic Guitar - Black
An affordable, quality acoustic guitar, this student-sized model is great for the beginning guitarist who wants a guitar that will last but doesn't want to spend a bundle!  more info
$108.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by JB Player. (MC.JB36BK)
33. JB Player 36" Acoustic Guitar - Natural
An affordable, quality acoustic guitar, this student-sized model is great for the beginning guitarist who wants a guitar that will last but doesn't want to spend a bundle!  more info
$105.99add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by JB Player. (MC.JB36N)
34. JB Player 39" Folk-size Steel-string Acoustic Guitar
An affordable, quality acoustic guitar, this folk-size guitar is perfect for smaller guitarists (young teens) and those who prefer the smaller folk-size body. The perfect ...  more info
$134.99add to cart
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Folk-size Steel-string Acoustic Guitar. Made by J.B. Player. (MC.JB18)
35. Lauren 30" Student Guitar - Nylon Strings
30" Student Guitar These 1/2 size acoustic guitars provide the young student an easy-to-hold instrument.  more info
$37.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA30N)
36. Lauren 30" Student Guitar - Steel Strings
30" Student Guitar These 1/2 size acoustic guitars provide the young student an easy-to-hold instrument.  more info
$37.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA30)
37. Lauren 34" Student Guitar - Nylon Strings
- Slotted headstock - Zero Fret - Adjustable bridge - Natural finish  more info
$45.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA34N)
38. Lauren 34" Student Guitar - Steel Strings
- Slotted headstock - Zero Fret - Adjustable bridge - Natural finish  more info
$45.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA34)
39. Lauren 36" Student Guitar - Nylon Strings
- Slotted headstock - Zero Fret - Adjustable bridge - Natural finish  more info
$56.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA36N)
40. Lauren 36" Student Guitar - Steel Strings
- Slotted headstock - Zero Fret - Adjustable bridge - Natural finish  more info
$56.99add to cart
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Children's Acoustic Guitar. Made by Lauren. (MC.LA36)
41. Oscar Schmidt 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Blue Finish
This 3/4 size steel string guitar provides superior intonation, action and response found only in instruments of far greater selling price. Features include: • 3/4 size ...  more info
$109.00add to cart
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3/4-size Acoustic Guitar. Made by Oscar Schmidt. (EM.OG1-TBL)
42. Oscar Schmidt 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Natural Finish
A quality small-size steel-string guitar at a price that can't be beat! This 3/4 size steel string guitar provides superior intonation, action and response found only in ...  more info
$109.00add to cart
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3/4-size Acoustic Guitar. Made by Oscar Schmidt. (EM.OG1)
43. Oscar Schmidt 3/4-Size Acoustic Guitar - Red Finish
This 3/4 size steel string guitar provides superior intonation, action and response found only in instruments of far greater selling price. Features include: • 3/4 size ...  more info
$109.00add to cart
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3/4-size Acoustic Guitar. Made by Oscar Schmidt. (EM.OG1-TR)
44. Oscar Schmidt 3/4-size Classical Guitar
Here's a great children's-sized classical guitar that features Oscar Schmidt quality at an affordable price! Features Include: • 3/4 Size Classical Guitar • Select spruce ...  more info
$89.00add to cart
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Classical Guitar. Made by Washburn. (EM.OC1)
45. Squier® Children's Electric Guitar Package - Black
Featuring the high-quality Squier "Mini", this starter kit has everything you need to get your kids started on guitar! Best of all, unlike other children's "toy guitar" packages, ...  more info
$169.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by Squier®. (EM.MINIPK-BK)
46. Squier® Children's Electric Guitar Package - Red
Featuring the high-quality Squier "Mini", this starter kit has everything you need to get your kids started on guitar! Best of all, unlike other children's "toy guitar" packages, ...  more info
$169.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by Squier®. (EM.MINIPK-RD)
47. Squier® Hello Kitty® Mini Electric Guitar - Black
The purr-fect guitar for Hello Kitty fans, this undersized guitar is made to suit smaller guitar players of age 6-10! Music is one of Hello Kitty's favorite hobbies, and ...  more info
$149.00add to cart
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Children's Electric Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.033-5101-506)
48. Squier® Hello Kitty® Mini Electric Guitar - Pink
The purr-fect guitar for Hello Kitty fans, this undersized guitar is made to suit smaller guitar players of age 6-10! Music is one of Hello Kitty's favorite hobbies, and ...  more info
$149.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.033-5101-570)
49. Squier® MA-1 3/4-size Steel-string Acoustic Guitar
With the right features, size and price for younger guitarists, these durable guitars are made to suit beginners who would be more comfortable with a smaller guitar.  more info
$109.00add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.093-0100-049)
50. Squier® MC-1 3/4-size Nylon String Acoustic Guitar
With the right features, size and price for younger guitarists, these durable 3/4-size models are made to suit school music programs and beginners who would be more comfortable ...  more info
$99.00add to cart
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Acoustic Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.092-0100-021)
51. Squier® Mini Electric Guitar - Black
The 3/4-size Squier® "Mini" is the ideal first guitar for kids, and it's also a great travel guitar for players of all ages.  more info
$99.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.031-0100-506)
52. Squier® Mini Electric Guitar - Red
The 3/4-size Squier® "Mini" is the ideal first guitar for kids, and it's also a great travel guitar for players of all ages.  more info
$99.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar. Made by Squier®. (EM.031-0100-558)
53. Squier® Mini-Player Children's Beginner Electric Guitar w/built-in amplifier - Black
The Squier Mini Player is perfect for travelers, beginners and players of all ages -- amplifier, speaker and distortion are built right into the guitar! A 1/4" jack lets ...  more info
$149.00add to cart
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Electric Guitar with built-in amp. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-0105-506)
54. Squier® SE Special Electric Guitar Starter Pack - Antique White
NOTE: The image on this page shows the Sunburst model guitar, if you order from this page you will receive a white guitar with white pickguard Featuring world-famous Fender ...  more info
$199.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1600-080)
55. Squier® SE Special Electric Guitar Starter Pack - Black
Featuring world-famous Fender® quality, Squier® Starter Packs are the world's best-selling guitar starter kits! For an incredibly low price, the Squier® Electric Starter ...  more info
$199.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Pack. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1600-006)
56. Squier® SE Special Electric Guitar Starter Pack - Brown Sunburst
For an incredibly low price, the Squier SE Special Electric Starter Pack includes everything you need to get started on the electric guitar. All Squier products are made ...  more info
$199.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1600-032)
57. Squier® Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Guitar & Amp Pack - Affinity Strat® with 15-watt Amp - Black
Ask any guitarist and they'll tell you -- a Squier Starter Pack is the best way to get started on guitar! Featuring world-famous Fender quality, Squier Starter Packs are ...  more info
$249.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1605-006)
58. Squier® Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Guitar & Amp Pack - Affinity Strat® with 15-watt Amp - Blue
Ask any guitarist and they'll tell you -- a Squier Starter Pack is the best way to get started on guitar! Featuring world-famous Fender quality, Squier Starter Packs are ...  more info
$249.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1605-095)
59. Squier® Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Guitar & Amp Pack - Affinity Strat® with 15-watt Amp - Red
Ask any guitarist and they'll tell you -- a Squier Starter Pack is the best way to get started on guitar! Featuring world-famous Fender quality, Squier Starter Packs are ...  more info
$249.99add to cart
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Electric Guitar Starter Kit. Made by Squier®. (EM.030-1605-025)


Justin Reamer loves to play guitar and write about music, as both activities afford him the ability to wake up at noon, play with his cat for an hour, and then (and only then) get to work.

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