Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars Under $300
Looking for the best beginner acoustic guitar under $300? Here's what to look for, where Fender fits, and why used gear at this price point is worth considering.
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LTD with Floyd Rose: Setup for C# Standard on 9s
An LTD with a Floyd Rose came in on 10s in standard tuning and left in C# standard on 9s. Truss rod, trem springs, trem height and intonation rebalanced.
Guild Acoustic: Buzz from the Truss Rod and Nut, Strap Button, 12s to 11s
A mahogany Guild acoustic came in buzzing, with a strap button to fit and a move from 12s to 11s. Truss rod and worn nut were the cause.
Schecter (Pink): Loose Jack and a Setup for 10s
A pink Schecter came in to go from 9s to 10s with a loose output jack. Jack tightened, truss rod, nut, trem springs, saddles, intonation and pickups set.
Ibanez SoundGear Bass: Pickup Cavities Routed for Active Humbuckers
An Ibanez SoundGear bass came in with owner-supplied active humbuckers that did not fit. Both pickup cavities routed to size and matched.
Squier Stratocaster: Cleanup, Electronics and a Full Setup
A sunburst Squier Stratocaster came in dirty and needing everything.