I'm looking for a decent acoustic guitar to learn on, and I don't want to spend too much at the start. I'd like something that sounds good but won't be too hard on my fingers. Do you guys have any specific models you like?
Big brands like Yamaha and Fender are fine, but honestly at 300 euros the most important thing is to play the guitar before you buy it - one with action that's too high (frets far from the neck) will really destroy your fingers, regardless of the brand. If you can, try at least two or three models in a physical store, because two guitars from the same brand in the same price range can sound and feel completely different. Even guitars from less well-known brands can be great if they've set it up properly at the factory, so don't rule them out from the start just because the name isn't famous.
I've seen a lot of people start with cheap guitars, and the difference between a decent model and a terrible one is huge, especially for your fingers at first. With 300 euros you've already got options that sound good without being complete garbage. The most important thing is that the action - that's the string height - is set up properly. A cheap guitar with the action set right will hurt less than a good one with strings as high as a fence.
Check out brands like Yamaha and Fender in their entry-level range, like the Yamaha C40 or the Fender FA-100. Both are comfortably under 300 and they're built to last. If you find something a bit older from these lines, it often costs even less and works just as well. Avoid guitars that cost like 50-80 euros: yeah, you save money, but they usually sound so bad that by the third lesson you've quit.
When you try them out, do two things: listen to whether the sound is at least decent (clear, not dead), and check how the strings sit as they run up toward the body. If they dig into your fingertips after just a few minutes, that's not the right choice. A shop that knows what they're doing can adjust the action before selling it to you, so don't hesitate to ask.
it really depends on the brand, but generally entry-level acoustic guitars from well-known brands like Yamaha, Fender, Epiphone give you the best bang for your buck in that price range. what matters to me is that the neck isn't too thick and the strings aren't too high off the fretboard, otherwise your fingers really suffer in the first few months. a mistake a lot of people make is buying something no-name just because it costs 50 euros less - then they realize the action is terrible or the wood is already warped, and a lot of them give up before they even really get started.
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