Best Choice Products 30in Beginners Acoustic Guitar, All-in-One Beginner Starter Kit w/Strap, Case, Extra Strings, Rosette Inlay - Blueburst

I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the reviews but I am more than just pleasantly surprised that my guitar showed up packaged well, undamaged, shinny and beautiful! For as much as it cost and all that came with it: pitch pipe, Snark brand digital tuner, pick, pretty pick guard decal, extra set of strings, nylon carrying case and shoulder strap! It felt more like a steal than a bargain.Hey, this ain't no toy. It's just a nice little affordable guitar. I wouldn't waste this on a kid that's going bang it around, get them one of those cheap plastic kind until they can learn to care for this one. This is an excellent choice for a great starter guitar on a tight budget to either find out if you have the kind of passion and discipline it takes to become a musician or you just like the idea. If you find out you have what it takes then upgrade later. And if it just becomes an ornamental conversation piece then that's okay too. You won't feel like you wasted your money either way.I am no kid and am excitedly happy about just looking at this guitar right now. I selected a black one. It's going to show dust and smudges but I don't care. That's just the nature of the color black.This is not my first guitar and I am no kid. I have owned a few guitars since I was a girl but my passions are more in fine art and writing. That doesn't mean I can't enjoy plucking around. I find it relaxing. There is nothing like the sound of an acoustic guitar to me and those that master playing one are amazing.The biggest reason why I lost interest in guitar before now is because I couldn't "get" how to tune one. It was so frustrating to me because I just didn't have the natural ear or patience. I had no idea that there was such a thing as a digital guitar tuner until I made this purchase. What a wonderful invention! This digital tuner that comes with the guitar is a good one and super easy to use. It is going to make a huge difference in my level of enjoyment attention span to learn. You really don't need anything else except lessons and the book I ordered surprised me with three free months of online video lessons too. My experience involving this purchase has simply surpassed all my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone!

The package typically includes the guitar, a gig bag, an extra set of strings, a pick, a strap, and an instruction booklet or online resources. This makes it convenient for beginners to get started right away without needing to purchase additional accessories separately. The Best Choice Products 38-Inch Beginner All-Wood Acoustic Guitar Starter Kit is a solid entry-level option for those just starting out. It provides a comprehensive package at a reasonable price, with the understanding that it may not be the most durable or highest quality instrument available. It’s a great way to dip your toes into playing the guitar without a significant financial commitment, but be prepared for potential tweaks and adjustments as you grow in your musical journey.

Here is what you need to know about me before you read the rest of my review: I am a pretty musical person. I play keyboards and ukulele, and decided that I would like to venture into the challenge of learning guitar. Also, you should know that I am visually impaired. I can see, but not very well at all. Kind of like Mr. Magoo.Here is everything that came in the box and what I think of it:1. The Guitar: Beautiful color. I thought it was going to be a lighter blue color, but mine kind of looks purple, which is nice because that's my favorite color. I'm not sure if this was intentional or a mix-up at the factory, but I am content. There were a few dings in the finish, but that's OK with me. I'm not taking it out in public for performances any time soon.2. The "gig bag:" I like the straps on the gig bag. You wear it like a backpack, which is handy, actually. Also, it has a pocket on the front where you can keep your extra strings, your tuner, and your picks, if you want. It's kinda cheaply made, but hey, I only paid $14.95 or something like that. I'm not complaining in the slightest.3. Tuner: I was a little concerned when I saw that it would come with a tuner. I thought that it would be a visual display to help you tune the string. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the tuner in question was actually a pitch pipe, with six different pitches to blow, one for each string. Love that part of the deal! Wish I had one of these for my ukulele, but I'm not complaining.Strings: Ah, yes, well, here is the one flaw in this otherwise acceptable arrangement. I was tuning the G string when it snapped. The pitch was still too low, but the string just snapped. So I thought to myself, "OK, no big deal, I have a spare." Upone replacing that string and attempting to tune it, the replacement string snapped as well. I have since ordered a new set of strings, so that I'll just replace them all so I know what I'm dealing with. I only knew that the strings were steel and I didn't know the gage or anything else about them, so I'm just going to replace them all and then I'll know what I have next time one breaks.My overall opinion of this product is that it is a good guitar to start with, to learn on. It doesn't have to be perfect if you are just learning in the comfort of your own home or in the company of an instructor who isnt' going to look down on you or anything like that. If you are going to buy this product, I do highly reccommend that you buy a new set of strings, since there is no way to be sure what strings are already on the guitar. Thankfully, strings, even steel ones, can be pretty cheap. I got mine for $3. I also bought some extra picks, but that's nothing to do with the one that came with the guitar. Oh yeah, did I mention the kit only comes with one pick? You might also want to buy some extra picks just in case. I got a 12 pack of blue ones for $5 or thereabouts. But this is a good product, and it shipped out really fast, even with only standard shipping. I was happy about that.Happy playing!