Sounds like a Ukulele | Dean Playmate Mini Acoustic Guitar, 1/2-Size

It is a dream guitar for cheap | Dean Playmate Mini Acoustic Guitar, 1/2-Size

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	• Dean Playmate Mini Acoustic Guitar, 1/2-Size Dean Guitars Dean Guitars, 2008 average customer review:based on 16 reviews view larger image
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Good deal for the price

I purchased this 1/2 scale guitar for my daughter's 6th birthday. A couple of years ago I had purchased a 3/4 scale acoustic guitar made by Lauren, and I have never been able to really get it in tune or keep it in tune. Since my daughter has shown interest in playing the guitar, I figured that I needed to get something that at least sounded like a normal guitar. In talking with a local music store owner, he mentioned that the only brand that he has good luck with when it comes to child-sized guitars is Dean, so I decided to try the Dean Playmate.

So far, so good with the Dean Playmate. The finish on the guitar is nice, the tuners seem very solid, the shape of the tailpiece gives it a very distinctive look, and the size is perfect for a small child. It is a little bit hard for me to play since the spacing between the frets is so small, but my daughter seems to have no problem with it. I have a new set of strings for it, but I am letting her play around with it for now with the original strings, as it seems to stay in tune just fine with the originals.

Overall, I would say for the money, it is worth every penny for a child's use, especially when their hands are just too small for a standard size guitar.

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Sounds like a Ukulele

I recently purchased a guitar for me to learn and my children were so intrigued that they wanted to do something while I was playing. I wanted to get an inexpensive guitar that was appropriate for there size since they were 5. It's the perfect size for them but it does not sound like a guitar at all. It's more like a Ukulele. It is worth the money and its fun for the kids but do not expect to have the same sounds.

It is a dream guitar for cheap

I am an experienced guitar and ukulele player. This little guitar is such a great inbetween instrument. It is the same size as a baritone ukulele, and has the steel strings of a guitar, and the same tuning.

However, I did have to do minor maintence to actually be able to get sound that was clear out of it.

First, there was major fret buzz. You have to get a knife, and in the nut and saddle, thicken the wedges wear the strings go in, and make them deeper.

Second, the standard tuning for a guitar is eadgbe. eadgbe on this size instrument will have to much slack with the strings because of the scale size. So there are to instruments that come similar to this. A guitalele made by yamaha(not sold in the U.S) and a requinto which is a mexican instrument that is also tuned to adgcea. ADGCEA would be the same tuning as putting a capo on the 5th fret of a guitar.

So, tune it up to ADGCEA, the sound is brilliant, and so unexpected.

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passable travel guitar

purchased this guitar to carry around for travel. a little disappointed with the quality of the neck & frets, a lot of vibration & difficult to tune. the body looks solid though. sound is 5/10 but expected from small guitar. i wont recommend as a travel guitar for adults if u have extra cash to spend.

Dean Playmate Product Review

The Dean Playmate 1/2 size guitar is for children from 5 to 8 years of age that are interested in learning how to play the guitar. Other viewers say that it's more than a toy, and that's somewhat true. You should buy this instrument, with the intent of having your child learn how to play the guitar. It has normal tuning pegs, and acoustic guitar bridge pins, just like a any other acoustic guitar.

For a $45.00 guitar, we know that Dean isn't gonna put a lot of time, and detail into this instrument, with that being said, my only complaint is that the action is a little high for a beginner. Maybe the extremely light strings will makeup for that. On the other hand the strings will break rather easily, so make sure your child doesn't over turn the tuning pegs, or the strings will break.

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Dean Playmate Mini Acoustic Guitar--Half Size, Full Sound

The Dean Playmate JT-J is an incredible acoustic guitar for a beginner, child, or traveler. This half-sized sized guitar features traditional construction with a set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and chrome hardware. As small as this guitar is, it's no slouch when it comes to sound or construction. Take it on the road or play it at home, the Playmate JT-J acoustic guitar won't let you down.

Looks as good as it sounds.

Solid Body and Features
Featuring a hardwood laminated linden body and a solid spruce top for a superior blend of rich tones, this guitar also has a mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard?complete with 18 frets even at the 25.5-inch scale. The Dean Playmate JT-J acoustic guitar also comes with pearl dot inlays, sealed tuners and celluloid bindings. This is a six-string guitar that uses steel strings. This specific Playmate JT-J acoustic guitar comes in satin natural.

Excellent for beginners and for travel.

Quality Materials
The guitar top is the part of the instrument that most affects the sound. It is also the most delicate part of any high quality acoustic guitar. The grade and thickness of the wood used, as well as the bracing structure, have a huge impact on the instruments sound. The idea of applying an arch or curve to the top is appealing because the added strength of an arched top should allow for the use of a thinner and more lightly braced top. This is why Dean Guitars takes the care it does when making every guitar in its line.

Ideal for Travel
The Playmate JT-J acoustic guitar is ideal for travel, whether just next-door for a barbeque, down the street to a local function, or across the country. With the right case (sold separately), there isn't anywhere you can't go. The JT-J acoustic guitar is small enough to fit into overhead bins or next to you on the tour bus.

What Kind of Guitar Does Your Child Need?
Starting with an acoustic guitar is the best way to go. It is less expensive and it starts them out on the traditional way to play guitar. An acoustic guitar like the Dean Playmate JT-J is a good starting point because of its small size and solid dependability.

Features:
Linden Body 18 3/4" scale Maple neck Covered Tuners Celluliod Binding Mosaic Rosette Designed for very young children to learn the basic guitar skills. Gloss Natural

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