Acoustic Guitar is the most popular type of musical instrument for anyone stepping into the world of music. It has a hollow body that amplifies the string vibrations to create sound. It does not require any electrical amplification. An acoustic guitar is a very versatile instrument and is used in a variety of genres ranging from pop, rock, country, gospel, jazz, blues, reggae, etc. It is considered the go-to guitar for any beginner musician.

How many strings do acoustic guitars have?

Acoustic guitars are available in 6 string / 12 string variants.

What is the Standard Tuning for Acoustic Guitars?

Acoustic Guitar is generally tuned to E-A-D-G-B-E. This is also called Standard Tuning.

What are the different types of Acoustic Guitars?

The 3 main types of Acoustic Guitars are :

• All Laminate Guitars. (These are the most common type of beginner guitars)
• Solid Top Guitars (with Laminate Back and Sides)
• All Solid Body Guitars (considered the most premium type of Acoustic Guitar)

To know more about the key differences between Solid Top Guitars, Laminate Guitars and All Solid Body Guitars, you can read our Blog article on the same topic here: Laminate vs Solid Top vs All Solid Body Guitars.

What are the different types of Acoustic Guitar Body Shapes?

The main types of acoustic Guitars Body Shapes are:

• Dreadnought
• Cutaway
• Grand Concert
• Grand Auditorium
• Orchestra Model
• Parlor
• Jumbo
• Traveller (Travel Size)

How much does an Acoustic Guitar cost?

Acoustic Guitars generally start at a price range of Rs. 2500. These are entry level - beginner guitars which have an All Laminate construction. Prices can go higher, depending on the brand, quality and included accessories.
Higher priced / Premium guitars are made with premium quality materials and unique tonewoods, which results in a better sounding guitar.

What are the top recommended Acoustic Guitar brands?

Recommended Brands include -

• Vault
• Henrix
• Yamaha
• Fender
• Ibanez
• Cort

Popular Acoustic Guitar recommendations include -

• Vault EA20 / Vault EA40
• Henrix 38C / 38 Pro
• Ibanez MD39C
• Yamaha F280 / F310
• Fender SA135C / SA150C / SA150