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
Best Sellers Rank	#58,957 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #135 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars
Body Material Type	Mahogany
Brand Name	Epiphone
Color	Natural
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,027)
Fretboard Material Type	Rosewood
Global Trade Identification Number	00711106260020
Guitar Bridge System	Fixed
Guitar Pickup Configuration	S
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Instrument	Guitar
Item Dimensions	42 x 18.5 x 5.5 inches
Item Dimensions L x W x H	42"L x 18.5"W x 5.5"H
Item Weight	1 kg
Manufacturer	Epiphone
Manufacturer Part Number	EA10NACH1
Material Type	100% Polyester
Model Name	DR-100
Model Number	EA10NACH1
Model Series	DR-100
Neck Material Type	Mahogany
Number of Items	1
Number of Strings	6
Scale Length	25.5
String Material Type	Bronze
Top Material Type	Spruce Wood
UPC	711106260020 888365990064
Unit Count	1 Count

Epiphone Songmaker DR-100, Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural

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