What size guitar do I get?

Question:

What size guitar do I get?

I am only around 5 feet and 3 inches tall, and my 38" long acoustic is too big. (It is about 4.5" thick max.) What size acoustic should I get?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Don't get a shorter guitar, but you may be able to get one with a more shallow bowl. Ovation makes several guitars that have bodies made of partially molded plastic that are not as humongous as your standard Dreadnaught body and sound very good, both unplugged and plugged in (many of them are pre-wired to plug into an amp). They're not cheap, but they're nice. Source(s):
Guitar player for 30+ years Go to a music store and discuss with them. Try out several to get one that fits. Most music stores will work with you while you work out what is best for you. Lots of options.

You can pick up a stylish Ibanez Talman acoustic that's a little smaller but they don't sound too impressive unless plugged in. They're cheap, short-scale.

Ovations are popular and come really thin, don't know about short scale.

Length is pretty much set in stone though. The nut has to be a certain length from the bridge for it to intonate properly. Short scale acoustics just don't ring properly. They can hold pitch, but not at the proper tension for bronze strings.

On short scale acoustics, you can get away with putting a set of nickel plated electric strings which often sound better, but slightly quieter than standard bronze.

Unless you are talking Nylon stringed acoustic... in that case, spend as much as you can afford, and put the rest on credit. With those, they just keep getting better the higher price you pay. ever considered an electric guitar? i agree with the ovation possibility; its a thinner neck and they play beautifully. have a look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cadbyizh... Larger acoustic guitars are "Jumbos" or "Dreadnoughts"

"Concert" or "OOO" size acoustics are a little smaller in size of body. Try one of those.

Also, many guitar makers are doing thinner body guitars, they won't have the depth of sound, though.