Buying my first guitar?!
Question: I have just recenty asked about starting guitar... ive never played blah blah... but i would like to start playing, i am thinking of taking the punk rock route because that is by far the best type of music (new found glory - pluss 44 - blink 182 - sum 41 etc) so what guitar is cheap but giid quality? and how much can i expect to pay?
THANKS ALL
Answers: I have just recenty asked about starting guitar... ive never played blah blah... but i would like to start playing, i am thinking of taking the punk rock route because that is by far the best type of music (new found glory - pluss 44 - blink 182 - sum 41 etc) so what guitar is cheap but giid quality? and how much can i expect to pay?
THANKS ALL
Its so difficult to choose a guitar that fits your 'dream' but is inexpensive and a good quality build..but this selection represents a good starting point for any beginner. First off is a Squire Affinity Strat by Fender ￡109. Fender types are by far the most popular model to learn on.. solid, comfortable, reliable. Ibanez GAX-30 ￡109..Ibanez have been making good quality guitars for a wide range of musicians(particularly metal,punk,fusion etc) and styles and the GAX series is worth checking out. Epiphone Les Paul Special II. ￡109. Epiphone are great at making affordable Gibson style guitars and their build is usually good. Les Paul style will give a different feel tone and to the others. Finally the Yamaha Pacifica 112V-￡150-170 is regarded by most guitar mags as the best guitar under ￡200. Great built and hardware, with playability. All of these will do the job well untill you develope as a guitarist or decide to invest more money into your art.
Hope this helps!
I would buy both a cheapish guitar and a cheap electronic keyboard.It is very hard to learn the theory and rudiments of music on a guitar . Pianos are much better for getting your head round chord structures, chords, note progressions etc.
You can find many deals on new or used guitars. What you need to find is a good FIT. The action --- meaning, how far the strings are set from the fretboard -- is important. If they are too high, you will not be able to move your fingers freely. You will be pushing down hard just to make a note and will have no smooth transitions. Also, the neck of the guitar should be straight, not warped. Look down the guitar by putting the bottom against your shoulder and the topof the guitar toward the floor. While holding the instrument, see if there is a bow or bend.
I would also suggest that you learn some theory instead of songs right away. It's good to know what notes you are playing and how scales and patterns fit together. In this way you will see how most songs are put together and instead of just pounding out notes for ONE song, you could play many by understanding arpeggios and scale formations.
Look for fit, feel and sound on your starter guitar.
If you are looking for a cheap price with a good quality, you may consider the Blue Sparkle Electric Guitar. The price is only $99.99.
i bought myself a strat style electric guitar. i too had never played before, and like the same style music as you. i got it from Argos for ￡130, but they are now under ￡100. it comes with amp, guitar, strap, bag, plectrums, spare strings, amp lead, and you also get a free stand and tuner. its good quality. i have resprayed mine bright pink! there are also fender 'squier' strats, that come with everything listed above except the stand and tuner. i think they're around ￡180, and come in a few different colours. they should be available from most instrument shops. you could also go to a guitar shop and try out a few styles of guitar to see which one you feel most comfortable with.
A few months ago I bought a cheap Yamaha guitar and started having lesson, after a few weeks I soon realised that you need to spend a reasonable amount of money on a good brand guitar (they are so much easier to learn to play, in my opinion). So I sold the Yamaha and bought an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Plus (I would have loved a Gibson but it was out of my price range), this cost me ￡375.00 but has made life much easier when learning to play.
So my advice if you are serious about learning to play then buy a good brand, if it is going to be a "flash in the pan" that does not last long buy a cheaper guitar.
Take a peek at the small ads. Many who buy ok stuff lose intrest after a couple of days dancing in front of the mirror. A guy at my local tip said , now is the time, people are clearing out ready for Christmas, he picked out two yesterday along with cases amps and speakers just thrown out for landfill and good as new! What a shame!
Fender Squier (standard) Strat - $199.
Don't get the Squier bullet or the Squier Affinity. They are junk.
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Are you after an acoustic guitar to learn on before you progress to electric? If so, on recommendation from a very knowledgeable shop bloke, and after doing a lot of research, I bought my husband a Yamaha FG series steel strung acoustic. It's a fantastic first guitar but many people keep it for years as it's full sized and solid wood; has a beautiful sound but is also affordable.