Parents often ask us for recommendations on suitable beginner guitar packs. There are many brands in the entry-level market. Therefore, it can be difficult for the inexperienced to know what to look for.
The Monterey beginner’s guitar pack is an excellent choice for beginners. It comes with everything you need to start playing guitar and the nylon strings are softer on the fingers of a beginner. This article discusses the features of this pack. It also compares the Monterey beginner’s guitar pack against the Ashton and the Valencia beginner packs.
Monterey guitars are designed in Australia. They are available in the standard 3 sizes:
- 1/2 size (MC-134NPAK),
- 3/4 size (MC-136NPAK)
- 4/4 size (MC-139NPAK)
Their top is spruce and their back and sides are basswood. In addition, their bridge and fingerboard are made of rosewood. They are available in 4 colours (blue, pink, red and natural wooden colour). One of the most notable features of these guitars is their beautiful deep gloss finish.
Comparing the Monterey beginner’s guitar pack with the Valencia and Ashton packs:
Monterey
Besides the guitar, you get:
- Carry bag
- Instructional DVD
- Guitar cleaning cloth
- Pitch pipe guitar tuner
Recommended retail price:
1/2 size: $125
3/4 size: $130
4/4 size: $135
Valencia
Besides the guitar, you get:
- Carry bag
- Instructional DVD
Recommended retail price:
1/2 size: $79
3/4 size: $89
4/4 size: $99
Ashton
Besides the guitar, you get:
- Carry bag
- Strap
- Online Lessons
Recommended retail price
1/2 size: $119
3/4 size: $129
4/4 size: $139
Note: All recommended retail prices listed above are in Australian dollars
Summary:
The Monterey beginner’s guitar pack is an outstanding choice for guitar students. It is one of the guitars we recommend when parents contact us for lessons with us. This classical guitar has a balanced tone and the neck is very comfortable to play. Although it is more expensive than the Valencia and the Ashton, the Monterey is worth the extra cost. It has a more refined finish and its sound quality is superior.
Monterey beginner’s guitar pack gets a 5 star rating from us at Do Re Mi Studios.
How about you? Have you purchased any of the guitar packs discussed in this article ? Please leave us a comment with your experience with any of them.
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