Possibly the most important thing for young players who are new to the world of the guitar is to start out with a quality instrument that offers optimum playability - only then can they quickly discover the fun of making music and develop the motivation to continue with the guitar in the long term. Long-established manufacturer Fender is very familiar with what novice players want and need, and accordingly offers a wide selection of guitars that offer an excellent price-performance ratio, including the ESC80 Educational 3/4 classical guitar. This three-quarter-sized instrument is built from solid woods and features a slim neck profile to allow notes and chords to be played more easily, robust machine heads, and a satin finish to prevent the player's right arm from slipping.
When it comes to acoustic guitars, solid woods are essential for achieving a warm, percussive sound with good note separation, which is why Fender has chosen solid okoume for the back and sides of the ESC80 Educational 3/4 and spruce - a classic tone wood - for its top. Its set nato neck in turn features a walnut fingerboard and an extra-narrow neck heel to facilitate access to the upper registers. Pressing and holding down the strings is made easier by the comfortably low string action, a feature particularly beneficial to children. After all, starting out is always difficult, so even a little bit of help goes a long way.
The affordably-priced Fender ESC80 Educational 3/4 is primarily aimed at children and younger players, and the guitar combines a smaller body size with a 590mm (23.2") scale length and 44.5mm (1.75") nut width in order to provide a much easier starting point for these budding musicians, who might initially feel somewhat out of their depth on a "full-sized" classical guitar. At the same time, the combination of solid woods mentioned above means that players do not have to sacrifice a warm and powerful sound for the sake of comfort. What is more, the scope of delivery also includes a robust gig bag that will keep the instrument safe during storage and transport and features an accessory pocket on the front to provide space for sheet music, a collapsible footrest, or other useful items.
Fender is without doubt one of the most legendary guitar and amplifier manufacturers of all time. The company was founded in 1946 by its namesake Leo Fender († 1991), whose innovative ideas brought a breath of fresh air into the musical world. His Telecaster, Stratocaster, Precision Bass, and Jazz Bass are not only classics – they also continue to shape the styles of musicians in countless genres to this day. Timeless Fender amplifier models such as the Bassman, Twin, Deluxe, and Princeton also enjoy a stellar reputation. Besides maintaining its classic product portfolio, however, the company is also constantly developing new products that make Fender a driving force in today’s music industry.
Getting started on the guitar does not have to be difficult - or expensive, for that matter. The Fender ESC80 Educational 3/4 gives young beginners a solid instrument that makes those first notes as effortless as possible. The tonewoods used in its construction provide a surprisingly powerful sound, and the spruce top gives the guitar a very direct response. Particular attention has been paid to making this instrument easy to play, which is clearly visible in features such as the slim neck profile and low string action. All in all, the Fender ESC80 Educational 3/4 will prove to be an ideal partner for practising at home, for guitar lessons, and for jamming with friends or in a group.