Are these good acoustic guitars? I'm asking because my friend tells me that Granada, Pluto, and G&BA are poorly built and that physically poor quality. I want to know whether their quality is ok? Also is it necessary to spend enough to get a Yamaha? I'm only beginning to play the guitar.
^depends on yr budget... If u can spend, its alwyz better to get a trusted name... if u cant, den its like picking the best one of those available... U still can get rly gud guitars fr low price, u just need to know abt guitars... N yr frend is correct, not 100% thou. there is a difference bw yamaha n GB&A, but nt so much... Its just the chance of guitar being gud (sound n durability) increases with a reputed brand...
Of the three you mentioned, I found Granada to be better in terms of sound. Neither of the 3 are very good but you have to be realistic. If you're just starting out, spending more than this much on a guitar isn't a great idea because you're not sure how long you're going to continue. Also, the low end yamahas, in my opinion, are not good and best avoided. Don't go alone to buy a guitar. Make sure you take someone who knows a fair bit.