Carlo Robelli Sx Mini Mini Size Travel Guitar

Pros: Great learning guitar for kids or folks who travel. Good sound. Nice look.

Cons: Tuning pegs. May need new strings right out of the box.

The Bottom Line: On the whole, it's a solid, well-crafted, nice sounding guitar. A great, inexpensive first guitar for children, or a nice travel companion for players on a budget.

Review: Last year, I purchased the Carlo Robelli SX mini for my daughter's first guitar. She's 8 and was attending a music camp over the summer. Guitar was one of the classes she wanted to take, so I had to find a relatively inexpensive guitar, just in case she ...