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Post by sigmadel on Nov 17, 2014 23:33:46 GMT
You need your child with you when you buy the instrument . If the boards too wide or necks too fat then his small hands won't be able to reach the strings . Most of the nylon string guitars have that wide fingerboard for classical style . I'd definitely get them to try a few but would suddgest leaving it for a few more years as Keith said . My 8 yr old still can't reach a C whereas my 10 yr olds can . Obviously hand size and how good the hand eye coordination is but I'd go down the uke route and take it from there .
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Post by David Hutton on Nov 18, 2014 7:52:22 GMT
You need your child with you when you buy the instrument . If the boards too wide or necks too fat then his small hands won't be able to reach the strings . Most of the nylon string guitars have that wide fingerboard for classical style . I'd definitely get them to try a few but would suddgest leaving it for a few more years as Keith said . My 8 yr old still can't reach a C whereas my 10 yr olds can . Obviously hand size and how good the hand eye coordination is but I'd go down the uke route and take it from there . thanks, definately going down the uke route as it will not be a wast if he soon progresses to a guitar. I am even considering a plastic(abs) one as they get OK reviews and I think they may suit my sons delicate touch!
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 18, 2014 9:12:18 GMT
The Makala dolphn ukuleles seem to be the business, get cracking reviews, and are really quite cheap! I think they only come in soprano size, though...
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Post by David Hutton on Nov 18, 2014 9:19:39 GMT
The Makala dolphn ukuleles seem to be the business, get cracking reviews, and are really quite cheap! I think they only come in soprano size, though... Yes I have come across these and they do seem good for the price. More than good enough for me him to start on!
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