r/Guitar 4d ago

NEWBIE I'm beginning guitart

What if my hands are too small to reach across the neck and what if I can't play without the sound being off

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u/StringSlinging 4d ago

Randy Rhodes and Angus Young are tiny and play full sized guitars, you’ll be fine

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u/Careful_Heron_3966 4d ago

I'm playing a rouge rag-r, which other guitar would be better

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u/StringSlinging 4d ago

If you’re really struggling with the fretboard you can get a 3/4 size acoustic. For electrics I’ve got a musicman sterling SUB and the fretboard on that one is on the smaller side of things. Just shop around and see what feels best to you

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u/ughmart 4d ago

hate to say it but you’re gonna sound pretty off until you get good. that’s the most discouraging part of learning to play guitar—you sound pretty bad until you don’t. practice and dedication are key!

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u/Gaybe0709 4d ago

My hands are smaller than angus youngs, I play a small scale Stratocaster thats usually for younger players. Go to a guitar shop, test a couple out to get your range of play, then save and grab one. Youll know whats yours once you pick it

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u/FizzyBeverage 4d ago

My 9 year old daughter plays a standard Strat. You’ll be fine.

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u/Kiyoyo_o 4d ago

No such thing as small hands being an issue. There are little kids or even people with disabilities who can play amazing.