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Suggestions for a 3/4 size acoustic guitar suitable for a young learner

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paulphoenixpaulphoenix Frets: 140
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As per the title really, what would be a good starter instrument for a child of 6 as an upgrade from a 3/4 Ashton nylon string guitar?

Assume budget end of the market, steel strung.

Would it be better to have them wrestle a full size scale length with a smaller body? 


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  • WhistlerWhistler Frets: 270
    A parlour guitar has the smallest body on a full scale guitar, If he is big enough to play it.
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  • ModellistaModellista Frets: 2039
    https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190426342779008--dangelico-premier-utica-natural-spruce
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    remember you can use a capo on a small full scale guitar
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  • KilgoreKilgore Frets: 8107
    Yamaha JR 1. 21.25 scale length.

    I don't really know much about it but at the budget end of the market you can't go far wrong with Yamaha. 
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    are there some travel guitars with a short scale length?
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    Yamaha FG Jr. If you spend less than that you're (to an extent) probably not getting value for money. They're really good.

    There's also a Freshman (can't remember the model number) I've seen for around £180 new which is very nice, and more Taylor-like.

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  • paulphoenixpaulphoenix Frets: 140
    Thanks for all the suggestions. It's tricky with kids as you never know how long they will keep up their interest in the instrument and as such, parents are reluctant to spend the extra ££'s for a better guitar in the early stages. 
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  • ToneControlToneControl Frets: 11438
    also: buy a used one is the best way to get a decent one cheap
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