Guitar for a 3 yr old?

MrsPteranodon

We were over at our friends house on Saturday and he plays guitar. He let Buddy play with one of his that wasn't fancy and he didn't play any more. By the end of the day Buddy was holding it and strumming and starting to pick up on needing both hands to work it.  He was so sad to leave it (and his buddy!) 

Then tonight we were doing a christmas wish list to santa and he drew a guitar and said he wanted one like B's and that he wanted to play music.

I found a decent deal on a "kids" one on amazon. I know very little about guitars in general.

I'd like to foster a love of music because I always wanted to play an instrument and my parents thought it was dumb.

Our friend B said he would teach Buddy if we did get him one. Even just basics while he's still so little as a foundation.

 

Here is the link to the one I found on amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HEI62I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&smid=A1AZULIYTO5OSZ 

AshasaurusRex

That looks awesome, but doesn't it need an amp? I'm thinking that would get really loud, I would probably buy an acoustic, but that's just me.

bellaleanne

AshasaurusRex:

That looks awesome, but doesn't it need an amp? I'm thinking that would get really loud, I would probably buy an acoustic, but that's just me.

I agree with this. There are tons of kid's guitars out there, even if you just go to Toys R Us or Target, you can find a small acoustic guitar to get your little one started.

animalcrckr

We have little music lovers in our house too and they both love the guitar.  We originally bought a really cheap acoustic guitar.  It has help up well but I have not had to worry much about it.  DS2 drags it around the house constantly.  

For a 3 year old, I would probably stick to a basic acoustic guitar, keep it really simple.

This is the one DS has on his xmas list:

https://www.amazon.com/Hohner-Kids-DN48-Acoustic-Guitar/dp/B004H34SA4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Wufroggy79

H plays guitar, and we have three of his guitars out in our finished basement hanging on display.  DD has liked to strum them just for fun for almost a year now.  I think it is a great idea.

LoCarb

H plays guitar. We bought DD an acoustic guitar so she can practice on her own, strum and hear the sound. When H hooks up his electric to the amp, she will occasionally play but prefers the sound of an acoustic better. Guitar is a great gift idea, I think an acoustic will be a great option for the 1st and then you won't have to invest in an amp. Also, H is prefers brand names that will last, so it could get expensive.