So, yeah, here's one guitar I'm looking at buying... let me know what you all feel about it. DESCRIPTION: "I've got (original owner) a wonderful sounding and good looking Fender DG-11 SB 6 string guitar in sunburst glossy finish. This was my first acoustic guitar and it's served me wonderfully as I've taken good care of it. I've moved onto an amplified acoustic and no longer need this one and want it to go to a good home. It's the perfect guitar if you are just learning - was for me! In addition to the guitar I've got a shoulder strap and a soft case / gig bag (minor scuff marks) that is slightly padded with an exterior pocket and backpack styled shoulder straps. I also still have the spare bridge, peg and neck wrench for adjusting the truss with instructional sheet. And finally - since I don't know how long the strings have been on it (which still sound good anyway), I've got a spare set of Martin 80/20 bronze light gauge strings I've thrown in. Oh - yeah - and a quick release style black capo too (as - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Dunno. I used to play trumpet, so I'm useless here. - Steven Perez

$100 doesn't sound bad (this is it right: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc...). The guy should put the new strings on it before you look at it. New strings will make a ton of difference in the sound. If you're just starting this is probably a decent deal...but play it to make sure you can live with it until you step up. - Justin

TOTALLY A BEGINNER - Taken a few lessons from a friend, but I'm serious about wanting to play, so I want to get my own. @Justin - yeah, that's the one! This guy also has this one listed: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc... I've never played a 3/4 size guitar... - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Oh, and to answer your 2nd ?, Spidra, I'm just looking for a good one to learn/practice on... Don't want to spend a lot of money but want the best I can get, ya know? My brother has a cheaper guitar and I don't like playing it - the strings seem harder than normal to press down, among other things. - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Here's the TG-4 new: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product... - $200. And here's the DG11 - http://www.musiciansnews.com/guitars... $200. So it looks like they're roughly the same caliber of guitar from Fender. The travel guitar might be an easier scale to start on, but eventually you may want a full size. I'd start full size....but that's just me. Spidra has great advice...query the Guitar room. I'm new to FF, didn't know that room - Justin

THanks - I sent out a message to one of the rooms, but they all look like they haven't had much activity. I'm kinda torn on which of the two I like better... I'm 5'4" and have pretty average sized hands... for my height I guess. I don't know if they'd be considered "small." I know the 3/4 might be easier at first but you're right - I'd probably want a full size later anyway. Plus, the full sized one comes with a little more 'accessories'... Plus, I like the finish on it better!! - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Anyone else wanna pitch in their thoughts? :-P - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Aw, come on peeps, I KNOW there are more of you out there who play guitar! :-P Good buy or no, for a beginner's 1st guitar? - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Bump for lil Katie - MVB (Curmudgeon of FF)

Thanks, Mark! -_- - .k.t.c.l.i.n.g.

Bumpity bump. - Steven Perez