Stagg SW201N Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar. Stagg designed the SW201 guitars to offer great beginner / starter quality at an affordable price. Natural high gloss finish.

Features:

• 4/4 Full Size (age 12 to adult)
• Top, Back & Sides: basswood
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard & Bridge: Black stained Maple
• Machine heads: Covered, Nickel
• Finish: Highgloss

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Review from UltimateGuitar.Com
"Features: First of all, I am going to rate this guitar based on what it is: a budget guitar. The ratings will be determined compared to other guitars in this price range (Jasmine, Rogue, Fender Starcaster, etc..)…There aren't any electronics on this guitar, which is to be expected at this price point. The bridge is just a basic Acoustic bridge, nothing fancy. Tuners are nickel finished which looks pretty sharp on the black headstock. No brand name on tuners, but they do their job well, the guitar stays in tune for quite a while even with heavy strumming… // 9

Sound: This guitar sounds good, it has a nice big voice, great for strumming, like most dreadnoughts. It also works fairly well for finger picking and bluesy stuff. Very versatile guitar for what it is. I play a lot of different types of music, but I have a preference for Hard rock and metal, not really Acoustic territory. The Acoustic songs that I know sound good on this guitar though. // 8

Action, Fit & Finish: The action is where I like for an acoustic, but some may find it high. Barre chords are a little hard to get on it, but I find that this is better for beginners because if you can get a clear sounding barre chord on this guitar you'll be able to play it on anything…The guitar doesn't really have any flaws with anything on it. The back of the neck has the same high gloss finish as the body, which can slow you down if your palms get sweaty, but this is not a big problem for an Acoustic guitar. // 9

Reliability & Durability: I haven't played any shows with this guitar, but I assume it would hold up well, although if you're at the point that you are getting gigs you really should have bought a better guitar than this. I haven't had to replace anything on this guitar except strings yet. There is only one strap button, in the back, so you'll either have to install another one or attach the strap at the end of the neck like most Acoustic guitarists do. The finish is pretty high quality, still holds a great Shine after the three years I've owned it. // 9

Impression: For what this guitar is it is a great instrument. I would recommend this to any budding guitarist or somebody looking for a campfire guitar that they can play anywhere and not worry about ruining, because this guitar can take a beating. If stolen i wouldn't say that I would buy this exact guitar again, although if I found one for the same price again I might be tempted to get it for my campfire guitar. Overall a great beginner guitar and about the best there is for the price range." // 9 Black Tide

What are the differences between classical and acoustic guitars?
Classical guitars have nylon strings with wider necks that allow the strings to be farther apart to facilitate fingerpicking. They usually do not have a strap button on the bottom and often have decorative artwork around the sound hole. Classical guitars are traditionally used to play classical, Flamenco, and folk music. They have a mellow sound. Note that it is not recommended to put steel strings on a classical guitar, since the neck is not reinforced to hold the stronger pull of the steel strings.

Acoustic guitars have steel strings with a narrower neck than a classical guitar. They generally have a strap button on the bottom and a pick guard under the sound hole. Acoustic guitars have a brighter sound than the classical guitar and are used to play popular music, country and many other styles. Acoustic guitars may be amplified using an added pick-up; acoustic-electric guitars have the pick-up designed as an integral part of the guitar.

Should a beginner learn on a classical, acoustic or electric guitar?
A beginner may start on either a classical, acoustic or electric guitar.Some things to consider:

Classical – Have nylon strings which are easier on the fingers. The neck is wider, so the beginner with small hands may have difficulty fingering some chords. The mellow sound is likely to be less familiar to student than acoustic as classical guitars are rarely used in popular music. No amplifier is required.

Acoustic – The neck is narrower than the classical guitar, making it easier for small hands to play. The sound of the acoustic guitar is familiar as it is used in popular music. Steel strings are harder on the fingers until calluses develop, although it is possible to replace the steel strings on an acoustic guitar with nylon strings with ball ends. No amplifier is required.

Electric – Contrary to popular opinion, there is no reason a beginner cannot start on an electric guitar. Playing the electric guitar can be motivating for the student whose goal is to play rock music. The strings on an electric guitar are closer to the fret board making it a little easier on the fingers than an acoustic guitar. If the student uses an amplifier that has a headphone jack, they can practice without disturbing others. Electric guitars and the required amplifiers are more expensive than beginner classical and acoustic guitars. An amplifier is required, making the guitar less portable.