Having this small variance is actually a great thing, especially when considering a young person’s inclination to certain aesthetics. You get what you pay for, or so the old saying goes but, this short scale Yamaha guitar is an absolute gem and more than (just) good value for money. Thanks to its cutaway design you’ve got easy access to the upper frets, and the slim neck profile is a joy to play on.

The slim neck makes this guitar incredibly playable, combining well with the short scale to provide the perfect platform for beginner and younger players. Which is then concocted with the dark, punchy overtones of the Mahogany wood back and sides, guaranteeing a sound that'll perform time after time.There’s a fair chance that, if your 11-year-old is interested in acoustics, they’ve been eye-balling some dreadnoughts. The dreadnought design itself is perhaps the most widely-recognizable acoustic guitar shape in the world.

Despite being best known for its electric guitars, the Sonoran Mini proves Fender knows what it's doing when it comes to acoustics too. These guitars both have Yamaha chrome open-gear tuners, and guitar review comments have mentioned how these guitars hold tune for days at a time. Thanks to the Mahogany top it’s got a very warm tone overall, with a depth that belies its smaller stature.

Instead, it's designed to be easy to sling around your neck when you're lugging a five-man tent and a crate of beer through a crowded festival field, and it excels at that kind of caper.

While it’s easy to use a metronome app on your phone, having a phone with you during practice sessions can lead to many distractions. Sure, this guitar might not have the same components as something from the true Fender Telecaster lineup. He started his career at the Daily Telegraphin London, where his first assignment was interviewing blue-eyed soul legend Robert Palmer, going on to become a full-time author on music, writing for benchmark references such as 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Dieand Dorling Kindersley's How To Play Guitar Step By Step. Thanks to such a portable and compact size, you'll be able to pick up and play wherever you are, whether that's in the studio or just on the sofa at home. Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) trading as Yamaha Music London is registered in England and Wales BRO14498 at Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook MK7 8BL.It’s a ¾ scale guitar, which makes it ideal for kids, people with dainty hands, and those who travel a lot, and need a trusty companion. Telecasters are notoriously basic in design, with the original guitars essentially just being a slab of wood. This sustainable construction gives you a tone with endless possibilities thanks to the various species that are used. Use your best judgment in determining whether the guitar has room to grow into as they inevitably get larger.