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Acoustic Guitar $69.99 @ ALDI

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Acoustic Guitar $69.99 @ ALDI
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Yaren24 on 29/01/2022 - 05:39 aldi.com.au (1207 clicks)

Annual Aldi guitar sales, not great but still for speculations

Product Description
Choose from full size 39" Nylon or 40" Steel String guitar or ¾ size 36" Nylon or Steel String guitar
Spruce top, linden back and sides
Nato neck, Tech-Wood™ fingerboard and bridge
Acoustic Guitar 40"

Cutaway
Truss rod
2 colours (Tobacco Burst or Black Gloss)
Includes spare 1st and 2nd strings, strap, 2 picks, Allen key, scratch plate and Rockhouse lessons
Classical Guitar 39"

2 colours (Black Gloss or Natural Matte)
Includes spare 1st and 2nd strings, strap, 2 picks, Allen key, Rockhouse lessons and scratch plate
Acoustic Guitar 36"

Truss rod
1 colour (Black Gloss)
Includes spare 1st and 2nd strings, strap, Allen key, 2 picks and Rockhouse lessons
Classical Guitar 36"

1 colour (Natural Matte)
Includes spare 1st and 2nd strings, strap, 2 picks, Allen key and Rockhouse lessons

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  • Danneo on 29/01/2022 - 05:55
    +2

    Nice

  • Medrad on 29/01/2022 - 06:36
    +5

    Parents bought a gloss black steel string last sale which I play whenever I visit. Reasonable construction for the cost and decent enough sound. Strings are on the heavy side (for me anyway) but action is not too bad, no buzzing on frets etc.
    Good way to get started if anyone is interested.

  • mickeyjuiceman on 29/01/2022 - 09:31

    Annual Aldi guitar sales, not great but still for speculations

    So it's good for Bitcoin?

    • M00Cow on 29/01/2022 - 16:05
      +1

      No this actually exists.

  • PoKGuy on 29/01/2022 - 09:43

    On sale from this Wed 2nd Feb.

    The 3/4 size nylon one would good for kids, correct ?

    • MS Paint on 29/01/2022 - 10:34

      Correct. The nylon won't cut their fingers as much as steel and the smaller size so their hands can reach the 1st fret.

    • Laziofogna on 29/01/2022 - 12:01

      Check the distance between strings and fingerboard, if it's too big it will be hard to play

    • diamondd on 29/01/2022 - 12:32
      +3

      A nylon strung guitar may as well be a totally different instrument, I wouldn't bother unless you're planning on sending them to the conservatorium.

      for playing anything the least bit contemporary you're going to want a steel strung guitar, both are going to be uncomfortable at first for a beginner.

      I would suggest getting a better guitar than this though, for closer to $200 you can get a very good guitar from a reputable manufacturer that's actually going to be worthwhile.

      you're only saving enough for about one lesson and a packet of strings with the Aldi guitar anyway so what's the point. I've known people to buy throw away guitars like this just to try and save money and "see if they like it" but the guitars are so bad that its inevitable that they won't.

      • CrispyChrispy on 29/01/2022 - 14:43

        I've known people to buy throw away guitars like this just to try and save money and "see if they like it" but the guitars are so bad that its inevitable that they won't.

        True; first impressions with any instrument have to be good, and they can't be if the instrument sounds and feels terrible. I've owned an Aldi acoustic, never again.

        • Medrad on 29/01/2022 - 19:30

          I totally agree. I play my parents once a year, but have 3 different, very much more expensive, guitars at home.

          My first acoustic was a beautiful Takamine Dreadnaught we got 2nd hand as an unwanted raffle prize. Gorgeous guitar that.

      • Calvin27 on 29/01/2022 - 17:55

        I think most people either will bin it or upgrade no matter where they start. I know folks that started with $500 range guitars and they upgrade anyways. I know folks that play much better than me and still rocking a crappy yamaha c40 busking on streets. Each to their own if this works and is ok then yeah folks should buy it and give it a go. If they get hooked an upgrade was always on the cards anyway.

        • mickeyjuiceman on 29/01/2022 - 18:18

          "If it works" is key when people are saying it doesn't.

  • odal on 29/01/2022 - 09:49
    +10

    Not said with any anti-Aldi bias -I love the store, but in two words, "just don't". Or four sage words of advice if you prefer, "Don't waste your money". Yes, seriously.

    OK take it on an individual unit basis and inspect them yourself if you will if you have the experience and skill to discern. Yes I do understand the hope in desire that they will be OK and cheap, but from my personal experience Aldi acoustics are RUBBISH. No brand snob here, I say that have bought one out of curiosity in the past. Their electrics, particularly the no longer available ETL-100 Tele they sold for a couple of years, conversely were actually quite good, and undeniably outstanding value at just $99 as was. They played OK OOTB after a setup, and with a small investment in parts, could be turned into a relative Pearl. I still have mine, now somewhat modified from how it came out of the box.

    But unless the acoustics have changed radically, AVOID. For a quality built great playing and sounding Concert sized body, save the extra and go here instead. https://www.belfieldmusic.com.au/products/cort-af510-op-acou…

    You can also buy them with or without and inbuilt preamp, cutaways, or in Dread sized if preferred. This is as cheap as I could honestly recommend for anyone serious about learning - or who can already play, seeking an inexpensive decent instrument. Cort instruments are as good as Yamaha. I've played the AF510 I recommended in the link above and highly recommend it.

    Along with their entry level F310 Dreadnought at around the $260 mark these days unless you find it on promo around Xmas, Yamaha offer a similar sized unit and cutaways in their range which are also highly recommended, but you'll be paying a hefty premium or them ($350 to 400 model and sourcedependent) the Yamaha name commands.

    Your money, your time, but seriously, don't waste either on an Aldi acoustic.

  • odal on 29/01/2022 - 12:02
    +3

    @MS Paint. The Aldi Tele colour is really quite different from Fenders' Lake Placid Blue colour. It's a brighter opaque deep blue in hard Polyurethane. The body finish is AAA. There was an American Country singer who had a Custom Tele which was almost identical colour. I'll post a pic link to mine for (colour comparison) when I find it.

    Mods to date. Tuners (Korean Wilkinson), string trees (added an extra, both now frictionless roller type rather than bent wing), strings (varies, usually D'Addario .10s), pickups (Korean Wilkinson alnico set), saddles (Korean Wilkinson brass, compensated). I did buy a replacement drop in flat plate six saddle bridge for intonation purposes, but in the end decided to stick with the original and just swap the saddles for compensated brass ones instead for that classic Tele twang and characteristic off intonation.

    Resoldered the all the connections including the TS output jack to eliminate dry joints. I'll get around to replacing it with a Switchcraft or similar someday, but it's still there for now. Do my own setups, and gave the frets an end file finish and fine polish. The neck although in the single piece maple to bonded fingerboard Squier style is truly nice to play. C section, 12" radius with a 42mm nut and aesthetically AAA piece of satin finished maple. Solid body of course is Alder, can't say of how many co-joined sections under the paint but at a guess probably two, three at most, but thinner (& lighter) in the modern Squier style. Made in China and sold as the ETL-100 under a number of brandings.. it's really a quite playable guitar OOTB. For the pithy amount I spent on upgrading (sourced through AliExpress), it's now a rather nice Telecaster to play.

    • lunchbox99 on 29/01/2022 - 12:08

      I have an ETL-100 tele from aldi and the body and neck are OK, but the tuners are terrible. Where did you get yours? Been thinking of replacing mine since the day I got it, but have like 7 other guitars so I havent bothered.

      EDIT: Oh I see - AliExpress.

      • odal on 29/01/2022 - 12:26
        +1

        @ lunchbox99 AliExpress. They have a range of genuine Korean Wilkinson tuners, locking and non-locking with a range of ratios and button styles. Wilkinson is just a brand license and all their product is OEM manufactured varying in model and price point, some in Korea some in China. Other than the strings, I agree. The tuners are actually the single item I'd choose to replace on the ETL-100 if nothing else. The original ceramic pickups fitted re actually surprisingly good, although they are of course ceramic with all that intimates tonally.

        Two reliable AliExpress stores you can depend upon to ship well and sell the genuine article, yes there are fake sellers even of Wilkinson products, are Kaynes and Firthky. I have dealt personally with both repeatedly. You'll pay more at Kaynes now from back when I bought those years ago as they have been open a while and earned themselves a high trust reputation and repeat customer base. I strongly suspect Firthky is actually also another shopfront for Kaynes permitting them pricing flexibility whilst maintaining the premium Kaynes can command by reputation.

        • lunchbox99 on 29/01/2022 - 12:28

          Excellent, thanks mate.

        • mickeyjuiceman on 29/01/2022 - 12:33

          Two reliable AliExpress stores you can depend upon to ship well and sell the genuine article, yes there are fake sellers even of Wilkinson products, are Kaynes and Firthky.

          Agreed, just bought a few hundred worth of stuff (pickups, bridges, etc.) off those two the other night.

          • odal on 29/01/2022 - 12:48

            @mickeyjuiceman: Consistently good to deal with, and if something does go pear shaped, good communication, honest dealing and fast resolution. One of AliExpress's best.

  • odal on 29/01/2022 - 12:10
    +1

    @ MS Paint P.S. OOTB, the challenge to tuning was the strings, although the tuners were pretty ordinary. Although the actual gear mechs held tune reasonably provided one didn't go ballistic with bends, they were cheap and I didn't like their mech ratio (too coarse). Plus they had a lot of play/slop in them prior to engaging. Korean Wilkinsons are Grover class in every respect. For people who'd like Gotoh but don't want to pay for Japanese made. Teles don't need lockers unless you want them for quick string changes.

    I should mention the nut. The nut it came with is just plastic I think, or Urea, but cut perfectly and works well. I haven't change mine in the four years I've owned it as a reason to do so hasn't as yet presented. The only qualitative reason arguable which might is improved tone. If I were to go to that trouble, I'd fit a pre-cut GraphTech TUSQ.

    • ak47wong on 29/01/2022 - 12:19

      Great comments Odal, you obviously know your stuff. Just wanted to point out you should click the “reply” link under the comment you’re responding to first so your comment gets linked to the correct parent.

      • odal on 29/01/2022 - 12:26
        +1

        OK thanks. I thought I did that. Finger trouble. o.O How on earth do I ever manage to play guitar! LOL.

  • CrispyChrispy on 29/01/2022 - 14:41

    Sounds terrible and is harder to play compared to more expensive guitars; don't waste your money with this one, even if it's just for a beginner. Get a better non-Aldi branded one off Gumtree/FB Marketplace instead.

  • Wm on 29/01/2022 - 14:49
    +1

    Oh god, please don't buy this landfill. Gives rubbish a bad name. Unless you want someone to try this for a week and then never touch a guitar again for the rest of their lives.

    • trev likes bargains on 29/01/2022 - 16:48

      Can you recommend something for a beginner?

      • odal on 30/01/2022 - 12:20
        +1

        Budget & what style of music do you want to play as you learn?

        Simple answer. On a "better than Aldi but lowest budget for something actually I'd want to play" can't beat either the Cort AF510 or AD810.

        One can learn guitar on something as inexpensive as a Yamaha C40/II Classical guitar. I did, a long long time ago. That's great if Classical is what you want to learn, but I'd recommend starting with a steel stringed acoustic or electric otherwise, depending the style of music you are interested in and hope to progress to.

        As I said, budget? You don't have to spend a lot, and buying the best won't make you a better player or learning any easier than buying a quality entry-intermediate guitar, but if you can afford a little more more than basic entry level, the guitar will generally be nicer to play in some regards. i.e. You can get started with a guitar which sounds OK, and plays well enough that you'll want to play it for as little as AUD$200-250, but AUD$400~500 will offer you more choice, and buy you something more flexible with an onboard pre-amp fancier aesthetics and possibly better woods, construction and hardware.

        All the major players make entry level starter packs. None of them are bad today. Go with one of those and you can't go far wrong. That said, 90% of starters give up within 12 months. So to try not to being one of them, buy a decent enough instrument which will inspire you to play and will want to play. OTOH you have to reconcile that with not wanting to spend too much in case you do decide its -too hard- not for you like the 90%. And remember, you'll want some budget left over to spend on extras such as picks, a strap, gig bag/case and all importantly, tuition -online is fine and affordable, but requires self starter temperament, a significant degree of self-motivation and self-discipline.

        My pick on a tight budget as I mentioned in an earlier post is Cort's AF510. A Concert sized full body folk acoustic with an Asian Mahogany neck, back and sides, it has a comfortable neck and finger spacing (11mm). Fitted with D'Addario strings OOTB, punches way above its price point tonally. Nut is well cut, and it holds tune with its factory fitted tuners and the bridge won't separate from the body the first time you go to change and retune the strings or tighten the truss rod. More than sufficient acoustic projection for the home, the advantage of a Concert is the fit of its body size.

        Cort also do a Dreadnought (AD810) in the same series for around the same price if that's your preference. Yamaha don't do a Concert anywhere near that price point, and their entry Dreadnought is the F310, but only available in a Gigmaker pack for about $50 more ($249) than the AD810 ($199). Either will do what you want and both are decent enough guitars, but I personally prefer the tone, neck and wider string spacing of the Cort in this instance, and I say that as a Yamaha fan who owns multiple Yamaha guitars. The F310 has very tight string spacing (10mm) and its neck is narrower.

        Fender also do an entry level Dreadnought pack (CD-60S), but you'll pay an extra $100 for it for nothing but a name on the headstock. Alternatively you can buy their FA-115 for under $300. For a no brainer, those are what I'd look at for a minimum spend acoustic entry. Other lowbrow brands are a bit of a lucky dip, and those I've mentioned are inexpensive enough. If you can't afford one of them, you really can't afford to play guitar as you'll discover once you start. GL and keep it fun.

        • trev likes bargains on 30/01/2022 - 14:20

          Thanks. I'll need some time to digest that. It's for soon to be teenager.

    • odal on 30/01/2022 - 11:30

      Hyperbole, but an accurate enough sentiment. =]

  • ozwog05 on 29/01/2022 - 15:05
    +3

    Anyway, here's Wonderwall.

  • Make it so on 31/01/2022 - 02:11

    Check out the picture of the clarinet in their catalogue - the girl is supposedly playing with the mouthpiece attached upside down!

    • CVonC on 31/01/2022 - 12:16

      lol I had to check it and laugh >< But then again she isn't playing a proper chord with the guitar either

      • MS Paint on 02/02/2022 - 14:40

        The boy is talented though. He can play electric drums, trumpet and keyboard. I'm impressed.

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