When it comes down to buying a new acoustic guitar, your favorite artist probably didn’t start out with anything fancy – and you don’t have to, either. “Strings, knobs, and a hole. “But in all seriousness, new guitarists should look for a modestly priced, decent quality guitar that is comfortable to sit and play with. Junior-sized and 3⁄4[-sized] guitars are perfectly fine. If your guitar is too bulky or uncomfortable to hold, you won’t practice as often.”