​Recommended guitars:

Squier by Fender
- Includes electric, acousitc, 1/2 size and 3/4 size guitars

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Why?
- Price friendly (no more than $600)
- High-quality workmanship
​- Classic Vibe, Vintage Modified and Contemporary series instruments are professional-level instruments at an affordable price

Lesson Book Recommendations:

For those with no note-reading experience

- Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method Grade 1 Expanded Edition (required)

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For those with some note-reading experience

- Mel Bay’s Modern Guitar Method Grade 1

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For those planning on studying guitar intensively

- Mel Bay’s Complete Method for Modern Guitar

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