Question 1

about 10 minutes after tuning the guitar, should the G string break.  Are you kidding me, she hasn't even gotten started?!!!

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I would agree with what the others are saying here. 1. Maybe she went to far (too tight) while trying to tune the string. Is she using a tuner? Or possibly, she likemy daughter who is just learning was looking at the tuner while trying to tune the G string but actually had her hand on the wrong tuning key and was turning the B string tuning key. Needless to say she broke the B string.2. I also agree that the strings that come on these guitars are not top notch strings....Change them and she'll probably be alright. Everyone has their preference for string brand/type. I like to use ELIXIR NANO-WEB LIGHT GAUGE ACOUSTIC STRINGS. They are a little pricey (approx. $15-18) a set, but they last 3-5 times longer than say a $8-10 set, and they sound really good (to me), and in addition have never broke an ELIXIR string yet while playing, and I do at times really strum the guitar quite aggressively, depending on what song I'm playing.  3. I would definitely change the strings and if just that string breaks again but she's positive she was doing everything correctly you could take it to a guitar store and get a professional opinion as to whether there is a deeper problem with the guitar, for example, maybe the neck needs adjusted, etc., but I suspect a new set of strings is all that is needed.  To your daughter----Good luck, hang in there & keep learning/playing. It's good for the soul. I just bought my twin daughters their own DR-100 GUITARS. 1-Natural & 1 Ebony. I only wish I would have had this nice of a "first" guitar when I started out. Hope this helps.

Question 2

Does this guitar have 2 buttons for a strap? Also,  what strings here on amazon would you recommend buying as back-up if one breaks?

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Yes it has 2 strap buttons. I just got my Epiphone DR-100 about a week ago. I got it in Black. Absolutely beautiful guitar, well made, fun to play and warm sound even with the factory installed strings. I like play a lot of Beatles songs and I use Rotosound strings on my electric guitars so when it's time to change strings on this guitar I plan to use Rotosound SB10 Super Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings (10 14 20 28 40 50) which you can get here on Amazon. Good Luck and I definitely recommend the DR-100.

Question 3

Is this a good guitar for a beginer that just started to learn how to play

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This is a great guitar. I got it back in 2012 for a cheap guitar that I might not mind using or losing on the road. It was as cheap as the hard case that I purchased for it back then. The action was a little high, so I pulled out some sand paper and a file and adjusted that when I installed a piezo pickup under the bridge along with an onboard tuner. Once properly adjusted, It's is absolutely amazing! If you don't know how, take it to a professional and tell them you want the action lowered (without any buzz). I keep it at church now for when I need it.

Question 4

How is the packaging? Will I have to worry about a broken string or a cracked fret board?

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If you're going to be a guitar player, you need to keep spare strings around the house and learn how to change them out yourself. 
Thus, a string change is a routime event that a guitarist does not “worry about” because he simply fixes it himself in a few minutes. Its much cheaper and faster than taking it to a guitar tech. 
It’s really quite easy and you can learn how on youtube. Professional guitar techs can change a string, stretch it, and tune it up in 2-3 minutes but you will pay for skilled service.

ASIN	B0002D02IU
Back Material Type	Mahogany Wood
Best Sellers Rank	#30,617 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #277 in Acoustic Steel-String Guitars
Body Material Type	Mahogany
Brand Name	Epiphone
Colour	Natural
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,939)
Fretboard Material Type	Rosewood
Global Trade Identification Number	00711106260020
Guitar Bridge System	Adjustable
Guitar Pickup Configuration	adjustable
Hand Orientation	Right
Importer Contact Information	Trimac Products Private Limited, D-40,DSIIDC Packaging Complex, Kirti Nagar, Delhi 110015 email [email protected]
Included Components	DR-100(1U), Safety & Warranty manual(1U), User Guide(1U), Epiphone Sticker(1U)
Instrument	guitar
Item Dimensions	106.7 x 47 x 14 Centimeters
Item Dimensions L x W x H	106.7L x 47W x 14H Centimeters
Item Type Name	Acoustic Guitars
Item Weight	1 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Gibson, Gibson Brands Inc, 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 460 Nashville, TN 37203 USA
Manufacturer Contact Information	Gibson Brands Inc, 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 460 Nashville, TN 37203 USA
Manufacturer Part Number	EA10NACH1
Material Type	Rose Wood
Model Number	EA10NACH1
Neck Material Type	Mahogany
Number Of Items	1
Number Of Strings	6
Packer Contact Information	Gibson Brands Inc, 209 10th Avenue South, Suite 460 Nashville, TN 37203 USA
Size	DR-100
String Material Type	Alloy Steel
Top Material Type	Spruce Wood
UPC	711106260020 888365990064
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	1 Year Warranty against manufacturing defect

Epiphone DR-100 6 Strings Right Handed Rose Wood Acoustic Guitar Natural

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