Today’s domestic guitar market is similar to the mobile phone market five years ago. Martin and Taylor, as high-end brands, still dominate the market, but domestic brands are also flourishing, with more and more cost-effective products appearing. High guitar. Take the Qiuchang Guitar Industry Association that I know for example. In the past two years, guitar manufacturers discussed and were proud that Qiuchang guitar production ranked first in the country, accounting for 1/4 of the world. Now the discussion is more about how to make a guitar and how to apply for more patents.
More and more guitars are more affordable, sound better, and beginners have more choices. Back then, 1,000 oceans could only buy the much-criticized "fire stick." Nowadays, with the mature development of technology, you can buy a domestic entry-level single guitar for more than 500 yuan, or even better for about 1,000 yuan. People who play guitar don't just stick to one guitar. I personally think that as a beginner, my sensitivity to timbre has not been systematically developed. It can be equipped with an entry-level single guitar (the top is a single board and the rest is a plywood guitar. After a period of playing time, the tone will improve to a certain extent. Generally, the price of a large manufacturer is more than 2,000 yuan, and domestically produced guitars can also be purchased for 1,000 yuan. ), it is not recommended to use a plywood guitar (the board is made of multiple layers of wood glued together, and the board itself cannot vibrate, and the glue absorbs some vibrations, so the tone will be slightly inferior). Once you are technically proficient and have higher requirements for music and art, you can then consider buying high-end guitars from major brands such as Martin, Taylor or Yamaha. After all, many master-level figures usually have one or two practice pianos. When it comes to guitars that cost around 1,000 yuan, many people sneer at them. Especially when it comes to domestic guitars, they always feel that they are useless. In fact, there is no need to belittle oneself, guitar craftsmanship and technology are maturing with each passing day.
Speaking of which, I will talk about the more popular guitars on the market that cost less than 1,000 yuan, and give my personal opinion on the cost performance.
1. YAMAHA F310
When it comes to guitars, we can’t help but mention it. Yamaha, which has a century-old history, is the most stable in all aspects of piano making and craftsmanship. Compared with its In terms of workmanship, the sound produced by the guitar with a spruce plywood top is slightly lacking, and the price/performance ratio is admittedly very low.
YAMAHA F310
2. Cort AD810/AF510
A Korean brand that specializes in guitar production for many years, with excellent workmanship and stable product performance. The price is slightly lower than that of Yamaha, and the pianos are imported, but they are all made in Indonesia. As a labor-intensive transfer place in mainland China, Indonesia is slightly better than Yamaha in terms of cost performance, but compared with domestic pianos of the same level, it only has the brand advantage.
Cort AD810
3. DOPHN C510
An emerging domestic brand, using a new production process, DOPHN C510 is the latest high-quality single-top folk guitar launched by DOPHN , a single-board guitar that uses solid spruce wood as the top sheet. The overall design is elegant and the price is affordable. What is even more surprising is the ultra-low string spacing. It is not easy to achieve this kind of string spacing for a single-top guitar. It continues DOPHN's long-standing cost-effective style. The bass is strong and full, and the treble is bright and penetrating. It is not only suitable for It is suitable for playing practice, stage performance or recording in the studio.
DOPHN C510
4. Red cotton KAPOK D16
A state-owned enterprise with a long history, it produces more entry-level pianos, and low-end plywood pianos are mostly seen on the market. , it has a large number of copies and carries the memories of the older generation. Many people buy it, mostly out of sentiment.
5. STARSUN DG220CX
STARSUN DG220CX comes from the old domestic brand Xingchen. After several generations of process changes, this entry-level guitar can be said to have a completely new look, improving the performance of the older generation. Problems such as the high string distance have finally made it competitive at this level. In terms of configuration, it uses spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and rosewood fingerboard. The materials are also fair, and the paint uses a glossy finish. The tone is tough and has low dynamics. It is also a good choice for those who like this style.
STARSUN DG220CX
Having said so much, I hope it will be helpful to guitar beginners. Playing guitar is a very interesting thing. I wish you go further and further on the road of exploring music.