| Yamaha Gigmaker guitar packages are the result of Yamaha's 30-plus years of experience making fantastic, affordable guitars.Yamaha is one of the most respected names in the industry and they have proven that you don't need to spend $1,000.00 or more to own a very playable instrument that sounds great. This special package includes an F325 spruce top acoustic guitar with Yamaha's comfortable FG body style, a rosewood fingerboard, meranti wood back & sides, chrome tuners, plus the easy playability and full tone quality that you expect - and always get - from Yamaha. The package also includes a guitar gig bag, an electronic tuner, an instructional DVD full of lessons, a guitar strap, an extra set of guitar strings, and picks. This is a totally complete package that delivers absolutely everything you need to start playing now!F325 Guitar FeaturesSpruce TopMeranti Back & SidesChrome TunersRosewood FingerboardThe All-in-One SolutionYamaha guitar packages are an affordable, all one solution to guitarists seeking a high quality instrument with multiple accessories. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty, each package includes a variety of components such as guitar cases, tuners, amplifiers, instructional guides, and guitar maintenance accessories. Why spend hours shopping for individual components? Just grab a package that fits your budget and needs, and use your valuable time to begin playing guitar!The GigMaker Standard and GigMaker Deluxe guitar packagesinclude all the essential accessories, and provide an easy way for first-time players to get started at an affordable price.Both packages include finely crafted Yamaha Acoustic Guitars, known for their excellent tone and easy playability. The GigMaker Standard includes a Spruce top model with Tortoise shell-style pick guard and headstock insignia. The GigMaker Deluxe includes a gu |
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 Great Starter Guitar |
| Review Date: January 24, 2008 |
| Reviewer: D. Bell, Boston, MA |
| I shopped around at music stores to price a good starter guitar. I was told about this product. After I went home I looked it up on line and the price was much less here through Amazon. I am very happy with the guitar so far. |
Not sure if you'll keep playing? Buy this kit. Otherwise, consider buying individual components.
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| Review Date: December 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: B. Bennett, Pittsburgh, PA |
I'd never played guitar until I bought this one last month, so I can't compare this to others, but it's a great deal for the price. Yamaha quality and consistency are worth the few extra dollars you'll spend over cheap starter guitars.
If you're buying this as a gift for a beginner who has nothing, this is probably an awesome deal. If you're buying this for yourself, the extras may not be worth the extra money, unless you're a complete beginner who isn't sure if you'll stay with it, in which case the DVD alone is probably worth it.
Concerning the glue issue raised by another reviewer, mine did not have any unsightly extra glue squeezed out from where the neck extends onto the body. Sure, it's evident that glue was used, but only upon extremely up-close inspection.
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PRICE
The guitar alone (F325 Acoustic Guitar) is currently $17 less on Amazon, so you're essentially paying that much for the extras. From what I've seen looking about at DVDs for learning, the DVD is worth that if not more. Unless you decide that playing guitar isn't for you though, you'll most likely be replacing other extras, so, except for the extra set of strings, I wouldn't factor those much into the price.
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EXTRAS
Some thoughts on the extras:
DVD: Excellent -- professionally done and doesn't seem to be available without the kit. Teaches the basics like how to hold it, tuning, strumming, etc. The Chord Dictionary is pretty nice -- shows various chords and finger positions for them. The Chord Studio is pretty cool -- you play chords you've learned with a backup band, which makes practicing fun. The only negative thing I'll say is that the initial intro had me worried about the quality of the rest of the DVD, but it turned out to be great (the instructor seems much more comfortable showing you things than he does just standing there and speaking at the beginning).
Digital Tuner: The one included in the kit is the Qwik Tune Electronic Guitar and Bass Tuner QWIQT11. Based on reviews, you're probably going to want a Korg, as another reviewer said. You can the higher-rated Korg GA-30 Ultra Compact Guitar and Bass Tuner currently for less than $11, or pay a few dollars more for a large-display model like the Korg GA-40 Large Display Guitar and Bass Tuner or Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome (which both had "add to cart" pricing as of this review).
Extra Strings: You'll need them, eventually. Worth a few bucks, anyway.
Picks: You can buy these for next to nothing, but it's nice to have a few to start with.
Guitar Strap: It's not pictured in the non-kit F325, so not sure if it's a true extra. At any rate, I'm not convinced this would last more than a few months before starting to look ratty. It's a strap though and functions as one.
Gig Bag: Like someone said, it's not worth much, but for this price, I wouldn't expect much either. It might keep your guitar from getting scratched -- or might not (since it's not padded or lined, I wouldn't be surprised if putting it in and out of the bag won't do more harm than good over time.). It's not going to protect the guitar if you intend to travel about with it and it's not useful for carrying anything but the guitar. Check out the World Tour WG20D Deluxe 20mm Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag or Musicians Gear Deluxe Dreadnought Case, Black for a couple of high-rated, economic options.
Overall, I'm thrilled with my purchase, even though I've added a hard case, strap and tuner to my wish list for Christmas. |
Great starter guitar
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| Review Date: February 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M A, Fairfax, VA United States |
| I have owned this guitar for about 1 year. This is a very nice starter guitar in this price range. The guitar is well built and has a very nice tone. This kit really does include everything you need to get started. I like playing this guitar, and still play it every day. |
great beginner accoustic!
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| Review Date: December 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Allan H. Paige, USA, Idaho |
| We bought this last year for our son who wanted to learn the guitar. Let's just say I was pleasantly pleased with the quality of this guitar to say the least. Great quality with great sound... not an "el cheepo". I recommend this HIGHLY to anyone wanting to buy for a beginner, or even a amateur player. |
NICE
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| Review Date: January 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Michelle Lovelace, |
| The guitar arrived exactly on time and in mint condition. My husband loves it and it is easy to tune. Great guitar for a beginner. |
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