Beginner's Guides,
Three Guitars for the Starter
Picking up a guitar for the first time is a capital experience that becomes the genesis for a lifelong expedition into music. The guitar is great fun and also allows the player to be introduced to musicianship and to increase one's musical knowledge in a fun and rewarding way.
The guitar is an ultra versatile and sociable instrument. The guitarist can take their guitar and practise in an intimate environment or be extrovertedly performed in front of many thousands of people.
Whenever you’re buying as a gift or buying one for yourself, there are many guitars to choose from; electric, acoustic, bass, 12 string etc. There are many avenues to discover and many means of getting there.
So, to make things easier for the beginner, we at Presto Music have created an intimate list, born from the experience, careful assessment and passion (and sometimes obsession) we share for these steel stringed, wonderful and engrossing gear.
Yamaha Pacifica
Each Pacifica is a solid body with vintage inspired body and neck shapes. Beginners love the comfort and easily playable design throughout this range.
The Pacifica guitars are perfect for a variety of genres, including rock, blues, jazz and heavy rock. They are a great choice for beginners and progressing players as they offer a high value for the price.
Some of the many features of the Yamaha Pacifica guitars include a solid alder body, comfortable C-shaped neck, rosewood fingerboards, wide variety of high quality pickups and a wider range to choose from if you want to upgrade later on. Versatile, affordable and a high quality electric guitar, the Yamaha Pacifica series is definitely worth appraising.
No matter what the budget or personal playing style, there is a Yamaha Pacifica guitar that is a perfect fit for you. Pick one of these, plug them into one of our amps and enjoy the sound of great music.
Cort SFX
The SFX series feature a slim body design with a cutaway, which makes for a comfortable playing position whilst also providing a wide versatile sound.
The SFX guitars are also available in a variety of models, each with their own unique tone-wood combinations. The SFX are all equipped with Fishman electronics, which provide a variety of tonal options. With a built-in guitar tuner, this makes this Cort guitar model one of the perfect beginner options to learn as well as progressing to live performance and recording.
If you’re a player who is looking for a modern acoustic that offers great sound, playability and value the SFX model is definitely one we would recommend. It also features a V neck profile with jumbo frets, which is great for those who would like to transition to or work with an electric guitar.
If you are looking for a fantastic sounding, versatile and affordable acoustic guitar, the Cort SFX series is definitely worth considering.
Córdoba Protégé C1 Matiz
A smooth mahogany neck with maple fingerboard offers immaculate response and playability, ideal for exploring classical passages up and down the neck.
One of the best-value electric guitars for over a decade, the Pacifica 112J is well known for its great tone and outstanding playability.
The modern SFX series with Ash Burl body has been highly sought after by players looking for that signature decorative patterns on an acoustic guitar.
A fresh take on the traditional aesthetic of the nylon guitar, the Matiz series combines maple accents and traditional tone woods in 4 eye-catching colors: Aqua, Coral, Pale Sky, and Classic Blue.
Dave Lockie - Guitar Specialist
