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Is the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Cutaway Modern Classic a good beginners acoustic guitar?

If you can afford $2,150, that is an excellent choice for a beginner. In fact, it really might be too much guitar for a beginner.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Acoustic-Songwriter-Deluxe-Modern-Classic-Cutaway-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=517047

All-in-all, you can never go wrong with a Gibson. The only issue is the price. If you can comfortably afford it, go for it.

Personally, if I was getting a beginner a guitar, and particularly if the beginner was young, I would go with something like this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Masterbilt-AJ500ME-Advanced-Jumbo-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=519029

Or, this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Martin-DX1E-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Electric?sku=517696

Or, this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Taylor-110E-Dreadnought-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=514895

Go down to your local music store and play them all and buy the one that sounds and feels best.

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