YAGT - OMG OMG, what do I do????????

[AStar617]

I'm GUITAR shopping, sorry to disappoint :laugh:

I need something basic to practice on between casual lessons (I have a sweet long-term deal thx to CL's "barter" section, guitar lessons for computer lessons, and we each know next to nothing of the other's skill yet). What do you think of this, and how much would I expect to spend on an amp/anything else I'd need? Currently I'm using a Tele knockoff my teacher has during lessons, but I do like the Les Paul look... and the sunburst finish is a very appealing bonus IMHO (not that it particularly matters). My teacher wants me to get something with a fixed bridge, so strats are out.

Thx

 

[JS80]

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[Heller]

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[npoe1]

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[MmmSkyscraper]

Originally posted by: npoe1
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QFT

 

[gamepad]

Originally posted by: npoe1
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i didn't bother to read; stopped at guitar shopping, although it is kind of funny so i'll give u at least 5/10.

 

[AStar617]

LOL, y'all are no fun.

Title updated accordingly, since either none of the night-crew YAGT peanut gallery that stumbled in know about guitars, or I've managed to piss all of them off

 

[hypn0tik]

Ban

 

[BoldAsLove]

dont go w/ that piece of crap...thats a little kiddy piece of junk...if you want a les paul look get at least an epiphone les paul standard (around $300-$400 on musiciansfriend).

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

Originally posted by: AStar617
LOL, y'all are no fun.

Title updated accordingly, since either none of the night-crew YAGT peanut gallery that stumbled in know about guitars, or I've managed to piss all of them off

You promised great things, then you shattered our dreams.

 

[AStar617]

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
dont go w/ that piece of crap...thats a little kiddy piece of junk...if you want a les paul look get at least an epiphone les paul standard (around $300-$400 on musiciansfriend).

Honestly I just need something to strum on, to work on my fingering and build calluses between lessons. Not to mention that I'm currently the short-stack at the poker table, so to speak--I don't have that kind of money to drop on an instrument right now.

 

[AStar617]

Originally posted by: MmmSkyscraper

Originally posted by: AStar617
LOL, y'all are no fun.

Title updated accordingly, since either none of the night-crew YAGT peanut gallery that stumbled in know about guitars, or I've managed to piss all of them off

You promised great things, then you shattered our dreams.

With all due respect, I'd never come here looking for female advice. Instead, as a Ladder Theory Evangelist (TM), my place is among you all, reminding the ATOT collective at large how generally afraid it is of the pvssy. I'm sure you understand it was worth the laugh.

 

[BoldAsLove]

Originally posted by: AStar617

Originally posted by: BoldAsLove
dont go w/ that piece of crap...thats a little kiddy piece of junk...if you want a les paul look get at least an epiphone les paul standard (around $300-$400 on musiciansfriend).

Honestly I just need something to strum on, to work on my fingering and build calluses between lessons. Not to mention that I'm currently the short-stack at the poker table, so to speak--I don't have that kind of money to drop on an instrument right now.

then at least do yourself a favor and get a squier affinity strat. Those are better than that piece of junk. And dont worry about what your guitar teacher says about bridges if your just starting out. Strats ar ejust about the best guitars your money can buy.

 

[boredhokie]

It looks a bit whorish.

 

[oynaz]

Keep away from Epiphone. Their quality is very inconsistent. If you go with Epiphone, you risk problems with microphonic pickups, which will your guitar sound like a terrified pig if you use distortion. Epis often have poor quality tuners which will make the guitar go out of tune easily. Additionally, the headstock is frequently weak, which means you will risk breaking it, and the joining of the neck to the body is often poorly done.
You can be lucky and get a great guitar if you buy an Epiphone, but you run a high risk of getting a POS guitar.

If you want a cheap guitar, Yamaha is hard to beat. Their cheaper models are simple, sturdy beasts which will last you a long time. If you want a Les Paul design, consider Agile, or LTD if you are willing to spend a little more.

BTW, a a bridge with a whammy bar can be easily fixed with the high-tech method of jamming a piece of wood under it, so you do not need to avoid guitars with whammy bars.

As for a practice amp, the Roland Micro Cube is a very nice little amp. It sounds OK, is cheap, powerful, built like a a tank, can run of batteries, and has a lot of effects for you to play with. Definitely recommended.
If you need to practice with a band, a Peavey Bandit is a very good first amp. Cheap, very powerful, built like a VERY tough tank, and sounds OK.