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decent guitar to buy that will still be good when I improve

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holden j caufield

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Ever start on something new, buy the equipment and 6 months later realized you'd been way better off spending a lot more in the beginning. My other out is if I don't like playing it I want to buy something that I could resale. I'm looking to spend under $500. Overkill for a newb but either I like it a lot and it will be money well spent or if I get a decent one I can turn around and sell it for $300+ no problem.
 
Unless you have a proven history of finishing things you start, I would recommend against buying a 'good' guitar. I have seen many start, and few make it to the point where having a good guitar would make any difference at all. Everyone knows this.
 
theflyingpig said:
Unless you have a proven history of finishing things you start, I would recommend against buying a 'good' guitar. I have seen many start, and few make it to the point where having a good guitar would make any difference at all. Everyone knows this.
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You moron. A cheap guitar depreciates faster than Pamela Anderson. I would recommend getting a good used guitar that's made in the USA - the best country in the world.

This way, the price wouldn't depreciate much if at all when you want to sell it and you have a better instrument that you would be more inspired to play. Cheap guitars is the number one reason people don't continue.
 
hiromizu said:
You moron. A cheap guitar depreciates faster than Pamela Anderson. I would recommend getting a good used guitar that's made in the USA - the best country in the world.

This way, the price wouldn't depreciate much if at all when you want to sell it and you have a better instrument that you would be more inspired to play. Cheap guitars is the number one reason people don't continue.
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You are the moron. The money he will lose on selling a good guitar will be more than the cost of a cheap one. Fool. You know nothing. Everyone knows this.
 
This may be overkill depending on how much you want to do but I wouldn't touch those combo deals with a 15ft pole. I am much more preferential to something like this:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Jr-HalfStack?sku=481475

Then go to your local music store and tell them you have $250 to spend on a starter electric and they will give you a few Squires and Epiphones, I prefer Epiphones, but with guitar there is a lot in personal preference. Sit down and strum it, run your fingers along the neck, just try to find something that's comfortable to hold and play.

That amp will last you into light gigging if that's ever something you decide you want and you'll get way more respect from people coming in with a little tube combo then some solid state pos amp.

Alternatively tubes aren't always the best option, if you aren't considering this as a serious hobby something like this may be more up your alley

http://www.beyondeleven.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Orange-Crush-CR30R

I have never shopped there so I have no idea what their store is like, but that's the amp you want, it will hold it's value better then stuff from guitar center too.

Keep in mind this is all coming from a bass player haha.
 
Then you don't need to worry about decent. I would still suggest going to the music store and finding something comfortable and then buying the cheapest used amp you can with a working headphone jack.

Edit: and spend the rest on a decent pair of headphones if you don't already have a pair.
 
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Get a standard Mexican Fender Stratocaster (instead of some shitty "special" edition) and a Roland Micro cube amp.

Comes under your budget, and you won't outgrow either item.

It's what I ended up getting, so just Google both and check them out. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
 
Ichigo said:
Get a standard Mexican Fender Stratocaster (instead of some shitty "special" edition) and a Roland Micro cube amp.

Comes under your budget, and you won't outgrow either item.

It's what I ended up getting, so just Google both and check them out. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
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ichi nee san.
 
Someone on here had negative things to say about the Strat package, but I was very impressed with the one I got my daughter. After setting it up, everything was perfect. The trick is setting it up. It isn't hard to do yourself, but you'll need guidance from a friend who plays, or from a book. The amp was ok. Nothing great, but it would serve your needs perfectly well.
 
The awesome thing about cheap guitars is that you can drop quality pickups and electronics in at a later time, and have an instrument comparable to it's more expensive siblings. Since you are just wanting to learn, go to a music store and try some out. Find one that you like the looks of, and try it on for size. Does it feel too heavy? Is the neck rough, and are the frets sharp? If you answer yes to either of these, pick up another one. If you know someone who plays, ask them for advice.

It doesn't really matter anyway: guitars are an addiction, just like any other toy you might buy. If you start playing and enjoy it, you WILL want a new one soon, no matter what you buy.
 
holden j caufield said:
Ever start on something new, buy the equipment and 6 months later realized you'd been way better off spending a lot more in the beginning.
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No. Because people that do that are usually the types who think that they're better than they really are. Goes the same for motorcycles, guns, cars, etc. A good guitarist can play anything well. A good motorcyclist can ride anything fast. A good shooter can hit the bullseye with any gun. The guitar doesn't make you good. And if you do become proficient, you'll decide for yourself what is a "good" guitar. Asking us to recommend a good guitar for you is like asking us to predict what you will like in 6 months. i have no idea what you, a total stranger, are going to like in 6 months, what style you're going to prefer, how you like to play, how good you are, etc.
 
I've always thought of Ibanez as a good "bang for buck" type instrument. They do make very high end equipment, but also a very respectable lower mid range.
 
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I would highly recommend a used Carvin guitar. Carvin sells their stuff factory direct and costs about half of what you'd pay for a comparable guitar at GuitarCenter. They custom build their guitars to order so they are always somewhat unique. Honestly, I was an Ibanez fan until I realized that Carvin is by far the best deal for the money.

google it!
 
Oh hai guyz. Did someone say 'guitar'?

Just pick up one of those starter packs. If you're still playing in 6 months, buy something nicer.
 
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