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4 Responses to “Electric Guitar for Small Hands?”

1. Mikey, just Mikey says:

   November 4, 2010 at 2:36 am

   Best suggestion of all: stop looking online and go to a well stocked music store. Everyone thinks that they have small hands but actually it’s not a problem.
2. baxterville says:

   November 4, 2010 at 2:36 am

   I’m also female and have fingers that look like Vienna sausages, so I’m always on the lookout for user-friendly guitars. I’ve been playing for more than 20 years and have grown very partial to Ibanez guitars, which are the most comfortable ones I’ve ever played. They’ve got much thinner necks and lower action (strings close to the fretboard) than other guitars, which makes them ideal for beginners, females and players with small hands and short fingers. They’re also built like rocks, sound great and are often nicer than guitars costing twice as much.

   Since there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, the best thing you could do is go to a guitar store and test drive a bunch of different brands. Each brand tends to have its own feel. Epiphone guitars, for instance, are really heavy and have chunky necks that can make them challenging for beginners and people with small hands to play. They’re great guitars and all, but they’re definitely not for everyone.

   Fender (including the Squier line) guitars are also comfortable for most females and players with small hands. The necks are slightly wider than Ibanez necks, but are still on the thin side. They’re also really well-made, reliable guitars.

   If you handle a bunch of different guitars, chances are one guitar will just feel like it belongs in your hands. Trust your instincts, since they’ll serve you better than anyone else’s opinion. Most guitarists are somewhat brand loyal, but that’s just because they’ve found the guitars that best fit them. My brother has gigantic man hands and plays Gibsons exclusively, but I find his guitars physically impossible to play.

   The most important thing is to choose a guitar that feels really comfortable and natural in your hands. If you compare the brands side by side, you’ll be able to feel the difference between the fat-necked ones and the ultra-thin-necked ones. But be sure to try some Ibanez and Fender (or Squier by Fender) guitars, since most female guitarists I know love them. Once you’ve found the perfect guitar for you, you’ll still be able to purchase it online. Good luck!
3. OnTheRock says:

   November 4, 2010 at 2:36 am

   It should not matter what size your hands are, they’re big enough to play a regular size guitar. Electric guitars tend to have narrower necks than acoustics anyway. Got to a guitar store and try a bunch out and see what feels comfortable for you. The problem with getting the narrowest neck you can is that the strings will be closer together, which will make it more difficult to play too. I think you just need time to get used to it. Again, you have to go to a store and try guitars out to find what feels best to you.
4. gtarczar says:

   November 4, 2010 at 2:36 am

   Start on an acoustic, not an electric. I will not list all of the reasons why here but suffice it to say you will learn more quickly on an acoustic. Go to a reputable music store and try out the various models in your price range. Note: you can get a good quality starter pak that comes with a good guitar, a gig bag, an electronic tuner, and some accessories for as low as $100 (Ibanez starter pak)
   I strongly recommend taking lessons. Over 90% of all people who try to teach themselves, end up quitting after a very short time due to frustration and lack of direction. A good teacher can show you the proper way to play and keep you motivated. You can learn more in one MONTH of lessons than you can in a YEAR of trying to teach yourself.
   Do not worry about your hand size.

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