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Art and Lutherie

Beginner Guitar Reviews

Acoustic

Art & Lutherie

Manufacturer: Godin Guitars - Made in Canada
Website: http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/intro.htm

This acoustic guitar is my absolute first choice for a beginner guitar. This is what I would buy for my own children.

The Art & Lutherie guitars have all of the requirements:

Solid wood topboard - cedar or spruce (they also make a quality laminate)
Sides and back are laminate - solid hardwood layers
High ratio die cast tuners Tusq nut (Tusq is a man-made ivory)
Tusq compensated bridge saddle (a compensated bridge saddle gives each string better tuning as you go up the neck)
Silver leaf birch neck (silver leaf maple gives almost the identical properties of mahogany)
Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
Lacquer matte or gloss top finish
Very easy to press playing action
To view the features of the guitar go to: http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/anatomy.htm

Comments:

If you choose this guitar as your starter guitar, I assure you that you won't be disappointed. It's easy to play and holds it's tuning. The Art & Lutherie comes in three sizes:

The AMI is a 3/4 size guitar well suited to younger people aged 8 - 13. It has a laminate top (good quality) or solid cedar (recommended). This guitar comes in a padded "gig bag" and is available in different finishes.
The Folk is slightly smaller than the full-size dreadnought. It is preferred by many women and younger teens. This size is still considered an adult guitar, and is available with a laminate top, solid cedar or solid spruce tops. The carrying bag is not included.
The Dreadnought is a full-size acoustic available with a laminate top, solid cedar or solid spruce tops. The carrying bag is not included. This is also an excellent choice of guitar for a seasoned player who is looking for a good quality second guitar.

This website is an excellent source of information about guitar construction and why certain components matter.

To find a dealer near you click on to: http://www.artandlutherieguitars.com/dealers.htm