And if you wanted to play louder… Then you just hit it harder. And with no amp or additional faff required, acoustic guitars were, and always will be, the perfect gateway for new music makers looking ...

A great way to take that leap is by playing open mics. But, if you have reached that stage, chances are your first acoustic will not cut it. Most beginner guitars do not come with built-in pickups ...

That said, there are a few things you should consider. Smaller players will obviously find smaller acoustic guitars easier to play, but there’s more to selecting a guitar than just comfort.