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Post by J12 on Jan 22, 2008 22:45:59 GMT -5
Alright, so I know this is asked, a lot, but I also know there are a lot of musicians on here that may be able to give me a really solid opinion.
I've been toying with the idea of trying to pick up guitar for about a year now and I think, now that I have some spare cash, that I'm going to do it.
My question is simply, what kind of guitar should I be looking at?
I am entirely clueless and have never played an instrument in my life. I'm not looking to become a rock star or anything, it's just something I'd like to do in my spare time, so obviously I don't want to drop a ton of cash, but I'd like something that is going to be a good starter instrument.
I've been searching around on musiciansfriend.com for about an hour now and I realized I'm totally lost, though I determined I'd like to keep it in the $100-$200 price range.
If anyone has any suggestions on what type to go with, and what other necessities I'll need, I'd greatly appreciate the help. Again, I'm entirely clueless and the closest I've ever come to playing a real guitar is Guitar Hero/Rock Band, and I know it's nothing even remotely similar. I have, however, watched a good friend of mine really closely and he's tried to show me some strings.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by forwantof on Jan 22, 2008 22:49:39 GMT -5
Learn to play an acoustic guitar first. Trust me on this.
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Post by .teh original H. on Jan 22, 2008 23:40:10 GMT -5
Learn to play an acoustic guitar first. Trust me on this. agreed. learning on acoustic guitar will allow you to pick and play much beter when switching voer to electric. |
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Post by classicstars04 on Jan 23, 2008 2:05:52 GMT -5
yeah acoustic is what i started on and moved to an electric about 4 months later or so...it all depends on how fast you move
good luck
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Post by blade on Jan 23, 2008 2:59:03 GMT -5
I'd say get an electric tbh, unless you wanna learn acoustic. It will be harder to learn acoustic later on if you decide to get an electric guitar but i suggest you go ahead and buy an electric. I started on a Fender Squire Strat which comes with an amp, bag etc which i think you should have a look at. Its really nice to play aswell. I bought my Vintage '62 Fender Jaguar spetember last year, it's amazing  oh and you can pm me if you have any questions  |
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Post by uzerx on Jan 23, 2008 14:26:36 GMT -5
Any guitar without a whammy bar is good.
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Post by ToastMaster General on Jan 23, 2008 14:38:23 GMT -5
Any guitar without a whammy bar is good. Agreed, because if a guitar has one you'll be trying to play like EVH or Steve Vai and when you can't it'll piss you off. Plus it gives you more restrain. |
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Post by Gene on Jan 23, 2008 18:17:59 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with a Fender.
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Post by BulletV1 on Jan 23, 2008 20:09:59 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with Dean at all.
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Post by BRYAN on Jan 23, 2008 21:43:09 GMT -5
i started with a hamer standard
it gives a great sound and hasnt given me problem for 1 and a half year
jus know u have to spend about 500 bucks on it, but trust me you wont regrret it
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Post by xander on Jan 24, 2008 4:32:32 GMT -5
Learning on acoustic will help you, although I started out on electric, and can nail acoustic now, so I dunno, aye.
Acoustic, my first and only is a Valencia. First electric was a Strat. copy, now playing a BC Rich Warlock, which is a bit expensive, but nonetheless lol.
I dunno, probably your best bet is a Fender, nice and cheap Squire starter pack though, not like some kings**t axe, lol.
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Post by J12 on Jan 24, 2008 15:48:33 GMT -5
Learning on acoustic will help you, although I started out on electric, and can nail acoustic now, so I dunno, aye. Acoustic, my first and only is a Valencia. First electric was a Strat. copy, now playing a BC Rich Warlock, which is a bit expensive, but nonetheless lol. I dunno, probably your best bet is a Fender, nice and cheap Squire starter pack though, not like some kings**t axe, lol. The Squire packs were actually what I've been looking at the most, seems like some decent stuff for a decent price. Thanks for the help thus far, guys. |
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Post by PID on Jan 24, 2008 23:09:58 GMT -5
Any guitar without a whammy bar is good. Unless your name is Jimi Hendrix or Jeff Beck, whammy bars are for Nancyboys. |
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Post by BulletV1 on Jan 24, 2008 23:23:15 GMT -5
Any guitar without a whammy bar is good. Unless your name is Jimi Hendrix or Jeff Beck, whammy bars are for Nancyboys. Agreed 'God created the Whammy bar for people who can't solo'-Dave Mustaine Learning on acoustic will help you, although I started out on electric, and can nail acoustic now, so I dunno, aye. Acoustic, my first and only is a Valencia. First electric was a Strat. copy, now playing a BC Rich Warlock, which is a bit expensive, but nonetheless lol. I dunno, probably your best bet is a Fender, nice and cheap Squire starter pack though, not like some kings**t axe, lol. The Squire packs were actually what I've been looking at the most, seems like some decent stuff for a decent price. Thanks for the help thus far, guys. I'd get this for a starter pack www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-SG-Special-Electric-Guitar-Players-Pack?sku=518745 |
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Post by ToastMaster General on Jan 25, 2008 0:49:10 GMT -5
Any guitar without a whammy bar is good. Unless your name is Jimi Hendrix or Jeff Beck, whammy bars are for Nancyboys. AHEM........    Am I to believe these 3 are nancyboys? O.o |
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Post by blade on Jan 25, 2008 7:15:34 GMT -5
John Frusciante uses a whammy bar.....
Whoever says he isnt good hasnt seen him play tbh..
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Post by Wez on Jan 25, 2008 7:49:31 GMT -5
I use Jacksons, PRS and Washburn, which are all very good guitar brands, but if you're looking for a starter guitar there is no better value than Ibanez for electrics and Yamaha for acoustics. I've been playing 4 years + and know a lot about guitars. ;D
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Post by PID on Jan 25, 2008 11:22:24 GMT -5
Unless your name is Jimi Hendrix or Jeff Beck, whammy bars are for Nancyboys. AHEM........ Am I to believe these 3 are nancyboys? O.o Thank you for proving my point. |
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Post by Wez on Jan 25, 2008 12:02:37 GMT -5
I don't like Vai, he is a bit of a nancy boy, Paul Gilbert owns all the other virtuoso guitarists but Dimebag and Van Halen are awesome. I presuming someone with a dislike for whammy bars probably likes songs with three chords and doesn't know how to tune his guitar by ear yet.
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Post by ToastMaster General on Jan 25, 2008 14:18:01 GMT -5
Also in addition to the 3 I mentioned what about guys like Randy Rhoads, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, Robin Crosbby, and Mick Mars? They maybe of the "hair" generation but they were damn good guitar players with sweet tremolo usage.
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