Why do some acoustic guitarists prefer parlour guitars?

Parlour guitars have an unmistakable ‘boxy’ sound which is wonderful for depression-era blues and roots style music.

Are parlour guitars good for beginners?

Yes, parlour guitars are good for beginners because of their comfortable size.

What is a good make of parlour guitar?

The iconic parlour guitar is Gibson’s L-00. Waterloo Guitars, made by boutique brand Collings, are stunning modern takes on this old style. If you’re looking for something more affordable, Alvarez Guitars do a number of parlour guitars that ooze vintage appeal and sound fantastic.

Are parlour guitars the same as travel size guitars?

Parlour guitars is the smallest category of full size guitar. ‘Full-size’ relates to the playable length of the strings, known as the ‘scale length’. With a travel size guitar everything is shrunken down to miniature, whereas a parlour guitar the neck is normal but the body is small.