Zack M.
Please send it to me because I want a nylon string acoustic
Thomas G.
I bought for the simple fact I didn't have any acoustic guitars at all..Yes this is Spanish Style guitar..Meaning the Fret Board is wider than a normal acoustic guitar...
The guitar seems to be made very solid and makes sounds that are rich and pleasing..
I have only 1 beef, this may not bother someone else..In no way is this beef with the guitars play ability...That is the lower E, B G strings are nylon..I am just not a nylon string kind of person when it comes to My guitars...So after a few days , I replaces to the strings with a set hand made acoustic strings from a shop in Tennessee... This is all a sound thing...You may like the nylon strings and its tones and how they play....
This guitar has a excellent finish and looks as nice as many of the high price name brands..
I hope to get years of use from it in My basement studio.....I have many Donner product in My set up...I use 6 Donner pedals on The Donner Pedal Board Rack that keeps then all in one place.....
Jibs
As a beginner learning how to play a guitar I find this 39" acoustic guitar appropriate for me. It comes with 12 frets, 3 metal strings and 3 nylon string. The mahogany smooth finish looks well made which will require soft cloth for maintenance cleaning. I like the backpack made of good material and nicely shaped to size with a pouch to keep the accessories. A sturdy adjustable foot rest. Allen key to adjust the truss rod, a complete set of string spear and a plastic wrench to adjust each string tension. Pretty much how a basic acoustic guitar should look like and it sounds good. Some adjustment will be required to get the best sound using the allen key and the plastic wrench.
Danielle Chief
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! I am extremely happy to have been able to try this out. ❤️ The black is so gorgeous. Spotless. The strings are not the metal kind. ♀️ (Sorry not sure what they're called.) So get it asap. Lol. It comes with extra strings, a stand of sort, the backpack bag, and a little turning thing for the strings...again, not sure what it's called. Sorry.
But the bag is really nice, I'm super syked it's a backpack and it has the handle on it as well. I would 1000% recommend this for sure. Just be sure you're able to tune it as it obviously doesn't come tuned. I know I'm going to have trouble with that but that's the fun in it. ❤️ Love love love. Would even buy the other one because of the nice price and the stuff it comes with.
J. Crump
This is perfect for beginners and it comes with everything you will need to learn. The sound is clear, easy to adjust the strings. It's perfect for me.
Christopher H.
I don't know a lot about guitars but I am just learning. So I can't compare it to other brands or styles. I got this because it was a good price for a nice looking guitar and case. I like that the case is padded and you can toss it on your back like a backpack.
The sound is beautiful and I feel the chords are easy enough to hit when holding the guitar. The tone is nice and the sound projects nicely across the room. As mentioned I'm new to the guitar, but I am very happy with this one. It's perfect for a beginner!
I like things!
This is a perfect guitar for a newbie like me. It’s easy to hold and the strings are softer because of the nylon strings. It also looks more expensive than the price. I like all the extra things you get with it. This is a really good starter kit.
LoveBoardGames
This was reminiscent of the first time I got my hands on a student-level acoustic, nylon, classical guitar. > This is full-sized, not a 3/4th student size. You can see how wide the fretboard is in one of the pictures, which means beginners will be learning to stretch those fingers early on and so "playing out of the box" will come slightly slower. + My pics of the Action at the top of the fretboard and the bottom near the sound hole is what is was out of the box. Not bad. The truss rod adjustment is easy and it worked well. -- I wanted to get a shot of the inside where the glue job can be seen. Sloppy. > Getting this tuned was tough. I even stretched the strings a bit (not sure how much I'm supposed to with a nylon string), but it took me tuning, wait a day, tune again, wait a day, rinse and repeat for 4-5 days before it started to hold the tune or require a minor tweak. + Sounds great! + The gig bag has some padding, so it is actually usable versus something you'll want to throw away immediately. + I love the foldable step...it fits right in the front pocket of the gig bag. > I guess I expected a tuner, but since most of us have phones with apps, we have tuners provided. OVERALL: For $160 at the time of this writing, that is competitive with other big name guitar brands in this space for classical guitars. There is a lot to like here and if you are uncertain if you are going to continue with guitar playing and are just starting out, this isn't a bad choice. If you already know you're going to commit to learn this thing called, a guitar, then going up to the $250 mark for a solid wood top will sound a lot better and it'll be something you can grow into.
Olynomad
For a beginner guitar this seems to hit the mark. It isn't going to break the bank and the quality is actually quite good. Everything looks and feels clean, solid and works the way it is supposed to. The softer nylon strings let me have longer practice sessions. I also like that the frets protrude a bit higher than other guitars I've tried which for me and my fingers makes it easier to keep my fingering correct. The guitar I received didn't have a tuner in the box (even though there was a battery warning label on the box) but I already have a tuner so no biggie for me. It did include a soft sided case, extra strings and a footrest.
Christopher H.
I don't know a lot about guitars but I am just learning. So I can't compare it to other brands or styles. I got this because it was a good price for a nice looking guitar and case. I like that the case is padded and you can toss it on your back like a backpack. The sound is beautiful and I feel the chords are easy enough to hit when holding the guitar. The tone is nice and the sound projects nicely across the room. As mentioned I'm new to the guitar, but I am very happy with this one. It's perfect for a beginner!
Eric San Juan
If you're just starting out on classical guitar, or you're on a strict budget, you'll find this full-sized classical by Donner to be a good value. It's got decent action and plays nicely, sounds quite good for its price range, and comes with most of what you need to get started. Longtime musicians will recognize the parts of this that could be improved. The tuning keys are low end and finnicky, making tuning a little more difficult than it needs to be. The frets could have been sanded down better, too; they're a touch jagged on the outside of neck, so vigorous playing will be uncomfortable after a while. Otherwise, it plays nicely. The neck rests well in your hand. Nice action. Notes have a nice ring to them. It's a good instrument for the price. It looks pretty good, too. The black polish shines nicely, almost mirror-like. Comes with a thin gig bag, extra strings, picks, a capo, a cleaning cloth, and other extras. Basically, you get everything you need right from the start. Not bad!
David Burzynski
Will this guitar win any awards? No. Is this guitar perfect for new strummers. YES! I got this guitar for two kids (8 and 5) that have been showing interest in learning how to play guitar. Instead of getting a smaller guitar, I wanted to get a full-size that they could learn on and become comfortable with. But I also didn't want something that would break the bank. This Donner guitar fit the bill perfectly! The guitar arrived packaged well with no scuffs or damage. It was however waaaaay out of tune (of course). After a quick tune-up we were ready to jam. The guitar itself seems to be well-made with quality materials that will stand up to use over several years. I have gotten other inexpensive guitars over the years that felt like they were but together with balsa wood—this one is definitely several steps above. The package also includes several nice bonuses: a gig bag for storage when not in use, a footstool (which we will probably never use), and some extra strings (always good to have with beginning strummers that strum a little too exuberantly). I 100% recommend this guitar kit for anyone that has a beginner or is just looking for an inexpensive way to make music.
J. Crump
This is perfect for beginners and it comes with everything you will need to learn. The sound is clear, easy to adjust the strings. It's perfect for me.
Mountain Mama
First, I'd like to say that my family owns four Donner products and the other three are all easy five star products. We have an electric guitar, an acoustic, and a speaker/amp in addition to this guitar. This one is not far behind. I only gave it four stars due to the sharpness of the frets that somehow escaped the production line. I would like to say that I would still buy this guitar. It's beautiful and sounds sweet. The frets sharpness are not as bad as some reviews made it sound. It's not like daggers sticking out. In fact, some with young and thick skin may never even notice. It's comfortable to play, as is, even with my old, thin skin. However, I can see where it might cause finger soreness if you played for hours. It's very easy to file the frets down yourself, and there are plenty of online tutorial videos showing how. Or if they bother you, a music store will also do it. I have a friend who owns a music store here in town, and he said he would charge $40 to do them all. It still makes this guitar a great value. I wouldn't discount this brand over this one small issue. I recently got a very high end faucet that is one of the most well known brands in the industry. Every single one of these faucets was shipped out missing two important parts. It can happen to any company, and certainly shouldn't cause consumers to dismiss them as no good. For the price, this product is a fantastic value. The pictures don't do justice to how beautiful this instrument is. The sound is excellent, and it comes with a nice quality gig bag and foot rest. It's a nice package for a student, or casual player.
kala
Beautiful guitar. It was easy to tune and sounds great. The strings are good and the wood is good. The case is nice, can carry it like a backpack to make for easy transportation
Haley Fox Blog
Got this over the weekend and pulled it out immediately, since my other was damaged in the move. Guitar is well made, easy to tune and has a nice rich sound. Strings are standard, so I would upgrade, but they are a very nice starter set. Very happy with this and all that came with it, highly recommend.
