Heyyy look what I discovered just now this minute, today! A fabulous range of guitars specifically aimed to suit female guitar players. From young children and teens, to experienced pickers n' strummers. They not only look great but they have major physical characteristics not found in the usual run of the mill guitars out there. Many popular guitar designs you see out there today were actually designed in the 1950/60s, and certainly not with the female performer in mind.

For example, these Daisy Rock guitars are designed with a slim neck and short scale which makes playing the likes of Barre chords much easier. And while some of the models may look like toys, the Daisy Rock are certainly not toy guitars. Their petite size fits small hands, and are equipped with full-range pickups, adjustable bridge, industry standard "Grover" precision tuning machine-heads and so on. In fact the pickups are "Seymour Duncans", which have been fitted to many mega-giant instruments in the guitar industry, and they are one of the most respected names in the business. These guitars even come "loaded" with D'Addario strings which are a pro favorite, so a lot of attention has been paid to aesthetics AND functionality.

This company also produces Acoustic Guitars, Electric Basses, Starter Packs and even Lefthand Guitars too. I must say that the colors and artistic designs really make these instruments stand out, and will be sure to be greeted by looks of amazement everytime you take one out of its gig-bag. Here's a brief roundup from them to give you an idea.

• The Daisy, Butterfly, Star and Heartbreaker short-scale electric guitars are the most obvious choice for young children.
• The Wildwood Acoustic Guitar is also short-scale and appropriate for children.
• Teens and adults may be more interested in the Daisy, Butterfly, Star, Heartbreaker, and Wildwood Artist Guitars, the Rock Candy or Stardust series, or the Tom Boy series, as they are full scale guitars. The Pixie acoustic is also full scale and suitable for teens and adults.
• The Daisy Rock guitars and basses have slim necks for much easier playing, which is a much needed addition to the industry.

While I don't think Daisy Rock guitars will be troubling the likes of respected guitar giants Fender and Gibson for a while yet, they are a unique look and can give a band or player that "visual edge". This is crucial for chart wannabes these days, and these guitars also deliver in the sound and hardware department.

IMHO these innovative guitars would make an absolutely brilliant and very unique christmas present. When our little bundle of Joy is old enough (she's not a year yet) she'll be definitely getting one. I just showed the wife and she wants one too I kid you not!

Daisy Rock are global and here's two online sources for the USA and Europe where you can check them out. Hat's off to them I say, and a huge well done to creator Tish Ciravol.

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