Valencia Classical Kit 1/2 Size Left Handed with DVD

 (6 customer reviews)

This guitar was a Christmas present for my 4 1/2 year old. It is great! It isn't a toy, it sounds wonderful for the money. He loves it, he is watching the video that was included & trying to learn to play.

I teach guitar. I have one of these Valencia classical guitars in the 1/4 size, and I recommend this guitar to my students. This guitar is an excellent value for the beginning guitarist, or anyone who wants an inexpensive, playable, decent sounding guitar. They aren't concert instruments, but they do play well and stay in tune (as much as any nylon string guitar stays in tune). The tone is very good for an instrument that costs less than $300. The overall workmanship is clean and smooth, and the string spacing and action is correct. This guitar isn't gorgeous, the rosette is the decal you would expect to find on a cheap guitar. No inlays here, but for the price it is an attractive, functional instrument. This guitar is an excellent value.

Guitar arrived in original box which was slightly damaged due to transport. Luckily, guitar was fine and undamaged when opened. I have to say that I was impressed with the finish, size, and general assembly. For this rather inexpensive option for my 4-year-old daughter, it is of very good quality. The polished wood finish is smooth and with no blemishes. The base strings are of nylon while the higher pitched strings are metal. This is better for younger fingers, especially when kids are just starting out with strumming, plucking, and learning chords. It is also a perfect size for children players. My daughter can sit comfortably while placing the guitar in her lap with no problems. Granted, after paying for shipping, the price was very inexpensive (~$50 when I purchased it). I know that store retailers were having a hard time giving me advice about where to buy such a guitar (a left-handed one no less), so this online purchase was the best option. I have no regrets with...Read more