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Looking for a guitar

I'm kind of interested in this too.

I hear Epiphone's pretty good as far as guitars, and their entry models are about $150-250.
 
check your local craigslist

you might find some pretty damn decent second hand stuff that would be MUCH better than those entry-level packages.
 
No, not too cheap. Cheaper option would to look for one that's used, but the starter packages are not bad either if you don't want the hassle of hunting stuff down. You can always upgrade the equipment depending on whether you stick with playing.

Go to the store and try one out if you can.
 
Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
I have a friend that works at the local guitar center, so I should be able to get a deal on some stuff too.
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:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

GC ftw. If you know a friend who works there, he probably knows some guys who know a lot about them. Ask him. I can give you one word of advice. Do NOT buy a guitar online. EVERY guitar is different. The sound, the feel, everything. Go into to GC and play a few in your price range. Acoustic, electric, etc. See what you like. Hell, you can even take down the $5000 Martin acoustic if you want 😉
 
Originally posted by: mooglemania85
No, not too cheap. Cheaper option would to look for one that's used, but the starter packages are not bad either if you don't want the hassle of hunting stuff down. You can always upgrade the equipment depending on whether you stick with playing.

Go to the store and try one out if you can.
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I figure a couple hundred buck to get me all I need to try it out, and if it turns out that I really like it I can get some better stuff down the line.
 
Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Originally posted by: mooglemania85
No, not too cheap. Cheaper option would to look for one that's used, but the starter packages are not bad either if you don't want the hassle of hunting stuff down. You can always upgrade the equipment depending on whether you stick with playing.

Go to the store and try one out if you can.
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I figure a couple hundred buck to get me all I need to try it out, and if it turns out that I really like it I can get some better stuff down the line.
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Yeah, that's a good idea. :thumbsup:
 
Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Is this better?

Link

Or will someone of my skill level (none) not notice any difference?
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Well, according to IrishRockMan from Atlanta, GA, "This Set Rocks!"

But they're both starter packages. I'd just go for the cheaper one and use the $100 you'd save for better equipment down the line or one wild and crazy night at your local Taco Bell.
 
Try it out then. But you should ultimately go with what is comfortable for you, e.g. aesthetics, playing-wise. And keep in mind that's the $700 model, not the $150 version.
 
Get one of the starter packs: Ibanez, Epiphonw, Squire.

If you hate it, you won't have a $1000 place holder. Although, it would probably retain its value pretty well, might even appreciate in 20 years. I got a Mexican Fender and $100 Fender amp. Love the guitar, just don't play it all too much cause I suck😉.
 
If you go with an Epiphone just be sure to look it over good for quality issues. Buy in person only.

The first one I looked at (Special II SG style) had a bad jack for the cord. It would punch into the body of the guitar when trying to plug it in.

The second one (Les Paul style Special II) was missing two of the three screws on the backside for the electronics and had a small split in the body.

Third one was actually in decent shape.
 
I ended up ordering one of these. in the Maple finish. How hard is it to learn guitar? I've played trumpet for 7 years, so I have some music experience, but not with a string instrument.

Edit: It was $160
 
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