How do I choose the right size guitar for my child?

We classify our acoustic guitars by overall length rather than ¼, ½, ¾ size etc.  Not everyone interprets the sizes the same.

We suggest the following children's guitar sizes:

30"  4-6 years  (1/4 size)  19" scale length

34"  7-8 years  (1/2 size)  20 ¾" scale length

36"  9-10 years  (3/4 size)   23 ¼" scale length

39"  11-12 years  (classical size)  25 ½" scale length

41"  13 years and up (full size)  25 ½" scale length 

The scale length is defined as the distance from the nut to the bridge.

These are just suggestions or guidelines and choosing the correct guitar depends a lot on the child's actual size.  For example, if your child is large for their age, you may want to move up one size or if they are right at the end of one bracket, move up as your child will grow.  There are many other factors that also can come into play in picking the right guitar for your child.

To see some of our Child/Youth Guitars, Click Here.