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electric guitar help

Originally posted by: Lucifer
I don't think you should get something with a tremolo. Not good for a beginner. Check out the Epiphone guitar packs.
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which would you recommend? and how they compare in terms of quality with the ibanez and squier?
 
Originally posted by: SofaKing
Originally posted by: Lucifer
I don't think you should get something with a tremolo. Not good for a beginner. Check out the Epiphone guitar packs.
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which would you recommend? and how they compare in terms of quality with the ibanez and squier?
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Personally I hate Ibanez. I'm not fond of their guitars. My first starter guitar was a Squier. Huge POS. Its really old. Not sure how the newer Squiers are.

If I had to choose, I'd choose the Squier. The ones I would recommend cost more than the above choices
 
Get the squier, unless you need that extra fret. (22 compared to 21, which i'm sure you dont right now anyway). I must say, though, the action on the squier guitar is high. So, if when you start learning how to play more, you might want to lower it. If you don't know how, get someone who does know to do it.
 
Squires are crap. Totally go with the Ibanez. Squires, atleast where Im from, are known to be one the cheapest guitars out there. I LOVE my Ibanez.
 
The guitars packs are OK for a rank beginner, good bang for the buck but low quality and all the stuff they throw in to make the package look better is mostly crap. I would recommend concentrating your budget on getting just a guitar, you can pick that other stuff up a piece or two at a time (case,amp,picks,tuner,etc...)

Personally I wouldn't get anything less than a standard stratocaster(mexican),
Mexican Strat

But as you can see you would have to up your budget. Although you should be able to find one in the 200-250 range slightly used at a pawn shop
 
Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
The guitars packs are OK for a rank beginner, good bang for the buck but low quality and all the stuff they throw in to make the package look better is mostly crap. I would recommend concentrating your budget on getting just a guitar, you can pick that other stuff up a piece or two at a time (case,amp,picks,tuner,etc...)

Personally I wouldn't get anything less than a standard stratocaster(mexican),
Mexican Strat

But as you can see you would have to up your budget. Although you should be able to find one in the 200-250 range slightly used at a pawn shop
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well, i'm only gonna play for fun. as long as it sounds OK, then it should be fine. in the event that i get good enough to perform or something, i'll invest in better equipment. (which i doubt i will)
 
From my experience learning guitar is easier; and your normally more successful if you start of with a decent ax. Because it sounds good, is easier to play, and is more rewarding when you get it right. And also if you decide its not for you the decent ax will have a resale value, the pkg crap won't
 
Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
From my experience learning guitar is easier; and your normally more successful if you start of with a decent ax. Because it sounds good, is easier to play, and is more rewarding when you get it right. And also if you decide its not for you the decent ax will have a resale value, the pkg crap won't
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hmm, initially i wanted to play acoustic. but then i tried my friend's electric and just fell in love with it. i couldn't put it down. tabs are surprisingly easy to follow, too. i don't really wanna learn by notation, but just play some songs via tabs
 
Originally posted by: GuitarDaddy
From my experience learning guitar is easier; and your normally more successful if you start of with a decent ax. Because it sounds good, is easier to play, and is more rewarding when you get it right. And also if you decide its not for you the decent ax will have a resale value, the pkg crap won't
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This is why I said buy a decent used guitar not a crappy new one......
 
Both should be OK for starting out. I think Yamaha makes the best low-end guitar (Pacifica 112) but I don't know if they make a starter pack for it.
 
Whichever guitar you choose, two of the best instructional series I've come across are the Fretboard Logic Series I, II, and III by Bill Edwards and Guitar Fretboard Worbook by Barrett Tagliarino. They are all available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Booksamillion to name a few.

You don't need to be able to read music for either series and both will provide you with an excellent understanding of the musical structure of the guitar fretboard which is really quite unique from any other instrument.

You should also try to stop by a good music store and check out a few guitars before making your choice. You can pick up a lot of good information for free. Most music stores are happy to answer questions and to let you give their guitars a try.

Depending on the store they may even be able to give you a deal close to the online package prices -- and you get the benefit of trying out the instrument you want and taking it home with you immediately.

Instant gratification. 🙂

And remember -- practice, practice, practice -- AND HAVE FUN!
 
Originally posted by: BBond
Whichever guitar you choose, two of the best instructional series I've come across are the Fretboard Logic Series I, II, and III by Bill Edwards and Guitar Fretboard Worbook by Barrett Tagliarino. They are all available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Booksamillion to name a few.

You don't need to be able to read music for either series and both will provide you with an excellent understanding of the musical structure of the guitar fretboard which is really quite unique from any other instrument.

You should also try to stop by a good music store and check out a few guitars before making your choice. You can pick up a lot of good information for free. Most music stores are happy to answer questions and to let you give their guitars a try.

Depending on the store they may even be able to give you a deal close to the online package prices -- and you get the benefit of trying out the instrument you want and taking it home with you immediately.

Instant gratification. 🙂

And remember -- practice, practice, practice -- AND HAVE FUN!
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thanks for the suggestion 🙂
 
Brand decision should be based on what type music you want to play

Fender strat - I always recommend this for most beginers, because of its incredible tonal range. The versitility of a strat is uncomprimised, you can play any thing from the twangiest country to the most ecclectic metal and everything in between. Just look at the strat and guitar history and you will find that the strat crosses all boundries.

Gibson/Epi - Rock and Roll, need I say more, If powerchords and amazing rythms are your thing this is the camp you should be in

Ibanez/Jackson - Thrass on, no rules, body piercings optional

Basically look at what your favorite bands play
 
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