• Learning to play the guitar can be a pleasurable experience when the proper equiptment is used. However, learning to play on a poorly constructed instrument can make the learning experience difficult and discourage you from playing. Many discount stores sell so-called guitars at a budget price, but you always get what you pay for. Beginners should always look to learn on the best quality instrument that they can afford.
  
  

Yamaha Acoustic Guitars

• Yamaha Guitars are well-known for the quality of their entry-level instruments. When buying a Yamaha guitar, you know that you are getting an instrument that is well-constructed and playable. Some guitars are almost impossible to play brand new out of the box. Yamaha classical acoustic, steel string acoustic and electric guitars are always good choices for beginning students.
  
  

Epiphone Acoustic Guitars

• Epiphone is another guitar company that is known for making quality instruments. Epiphone is owned and controlled by Gibson. Gibson guitars are some of the best guitars on the market today, and Epiphone is dedicated to making affordable versions of Gibson guitars. You can relax when buying an Epiphone guitar, knowing that it will provide years of quality playing.
  
  

Ibanez Acoustic Guitars

• Ibanez is another guitar manufacturer that is praised for the quality and affordability of their beginner instruments. Ibanez acoustic guitars come in a variety of styles to match just as wide a variety of tastes. Ibanez acoustic guitars are an excellent choice for the beginning guitar student. They have excellent beginner acoustic guitar packages starting around $100 as of 2009 that include everything the beginning guitar student needs to begin his study. Most of the beginner packages include the guitar, a gig-bag (soft case), an electronic guitar tuner, a strap and picks.
  
  

Squier by Fender Acoustic Guitars

• Squier Acoustic Guitars are designed by Fender U.S.A. Fender is one of the most popular guitar makers in the world. Many of the biggest names in music play Fender guitars. So when you buy a Squier guitar, you are guaranteed an exceptional level of quality and playability.
  
  

Ovation and Applause Acoustic Guitars

• Ovation acoustic guitars are another popular brand used by many professionals. Ovation acoustic guitars are normally acoustic-electric guitars, meaning that they are hollow and can be played without amplification, but they also can be plugged in and amplified if necessary. Applause is a company owned by Ovation and they make affordable Ovation-style guitars. Ovation guitars are unique because they are not made of all wood like most acoustic guitars. Ovation and Applause acoustic guitars feature a rounded plastic body that is supposed to increase resonance when played acoustically and reduce feedback when plugged in.