I am a female just shy of 5'5 with small hands and a small frame. I am worried this guitar will be too big for me. Anyone smaller with experience?
1136402
I'm smaller than you, and I was more worried about the size of the neck. It is just fine for me. I hope this helps
1136403
I'm the same height, 5'5"-ish. The FG700S is playable but a smaller one would probably be easier. After having this guitar for a while, I went to a guitar store to look for a more comfortable guitar. The guys at the store advised me to look into parlor guitars or "folk-size" guitars instead of dreadnoughts. (I haven't bought a smaller guitar yet but am seriously considering purchasing one soon.)
1136404
I have this guitar and i bet that it would be a bit big for you...I also have a FS720s, it is a bit more compact, just as nice of a guitar and would fit you better
1136405
I'm a taller guy about 6'2" but this was definitely one of the thinner bodied and necked guitars that I tried at Guitar Center. Should work, but honestly you should just try out all the guitars your looking at just to see what you like best.
1136406
I bought this for my 15 year old who is 5'1 and it was just the right size for her - she also has a small frame, etc.
368405
if 3/4 is bigger than its 3/4. cuz this guitar is a little bulky and not small. its close to being full size. close. if ur a bigger person tho, u won't even notice this. i am not a big person. 5'5. and i wish it was a little smaller.less bulky.
683709
It's a standard size 3/4 guitar about 38" x 14" would be my guess. I am not at home right now. My daughter has grown out of it but if you are 5' 2" and shorter probably good to stick with this. The nut is also smaller about 1.5 inches (means the strings are closer together so if you have skinny fingers will work great).
807958
The guitar might be a little smaller for you. You may want to try the crescent 48 inch guitars so you will have more arm space and room to play on the fret board.
1334998
Depends on their size. My daughter is 7 and four feet tall. This guitar is just a little too big for her. But, not by much.
80950
Hi If he is pre growth spurt The length is perfect. As for the guitar itself, they are pretty nice. Way Way better than what I started with. I think if you do a little research on the web, the guitar will play very well just by turning a screw or two, And the child will always treasure it. He will learn on it, then absolutely have to switch to a full size. Do not let him sell or trade the first guitar. It does become like your first woman, and he will go back to it at the oddest times!!!
956426
Nestor, hope I can be of some good here. If memory serves me right, the package is about 3 feet in height, give or take a couple inches. Width may be about 6 inches or so. The guitar probably weighs 3 pounds and the amp maybe a pound. The entire package may weigh 7 pounds. It has been a while since I bought this sweet guitar. I would advise having a guitar shop file the sides of the frets some as they are a bit rough. A set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings and higher quality machine heads will make this guitar a lot nicer. This is a keeper! Minis are sought after by some collectors. I actually have a hard to find mini precision bass that plays beautifully! Fender Squier also makes sweet mini Stratocasters. Anyway, I hope I was atleast a little helpful. If you buy this little pink gem, it will be worth every penny. The pickup is a Telecaster type bridge pickup, so if you wanted to hotrod this little guitar you can. Enjoy! - Viv
435946
Are you and adult? If so get a mini Taylor. I'm 5'11" average build and this guitar is small. It's my son's. I have a mini Taylor and regular , I only play mini
919318
Absolutely, besides you don't want to get her used to a small guitar and then move up to a normal guitar. I had that happen to me then I had a problem with shifting between frets on a neck that was longer than my pervious guitar.
1847802
Probably not. We bought it for my 8 yr old son, and it's a touch big for him maybe. But I'm 6'2" and it's really too small for me. I suppose you can make anything work, and I'm no guitar player, but it feels small for me.
928475
Yes! My fingers are not the longest, and I have no issues playing the bass anywhere on the scale. Being a medium length fingerboard also has the benefit of having the frets closer together, more like a guitar's. A person with shorter fingers will have no issues.
337858
Yes. It fits my 7 year old daughter's arms/stature perfectly. I suppose if an adult *wanted* a mini guitar like this that fits so very well with a child's size, they could get it, but overall, it's a child size guitar :).
161043
The guitar is adult sized. I bought it for my teen son who is basically adult sized. I'd say it would fit fine for an older child or teen. But my judgment is a bit skewed as my boys are very tall. It is just important a child can get his/her arm over the top and reach the strings
599504
Sophia,This is a standard "dreadnought" size instrument. Its the best selling size of acoustic guitar by far. We would recommend this size instrument for most everyone from teens up unless they had very petite hands - in which case we might recommend a "student" sized instrument. While not a perfect measurement (hands don't necessarily link to height - a competent guitar teacher would be best to insure), if the player is over 4' 6" in height, they are fine with a dreadnought size guitar like the SA-50 which they can use for life. Your Friends at EZPICKN
1875329
I would say that this guitar is the average size. If it's a bit too big, she'll grow, and I'm site she'll like it, I do. :)
1067940
My 12 year old brother was able to handle this guitar well, though he was about 5'0" at the time. :)
80949
This guitar might be too small for him, it really depends on the size of his fingers and hand span. I would take him to a guitar shop and find out if it's the right fit.. then come back online and buy through Amazon ! You won't find better prices or service anywhere else for all musical gear... I haven't !