Let's say I want to learn guitar

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I would suggest doing just the opposite of what everyone else is suggesting.

Buy the the best guitar you can afford, by it used, and buy it for the lowest price you can.

That way if you stick with guitar playing, you won't have to buy another guitar after you learn....because the "begginer" one is a piece of shit.
Also, if you decide the guitar is not for you....you can sell the nice used one at a profit (or AT LEAST break even on it)

I beleive in buying good quality name brand guitars (that should go up in value). Whether one is a seasoned pro or a novice has no bearing whatsoever on that.

Take someone with you who knows guitars when you shop.
 
jimistone said:
I would suggest doing just the opposite of what everyone else is suggesting...
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Well, yeah, but you can buy a good used guitar for <$200 if you do your homwork (eg my post). I bought my first electric in 1989, an abused 1980 Gibson V, that somebody had put a Wonderbar on, broke off the headstock, repaired and repainted a hideous metallic blue. $279, and half a summer learning to paint guitars, and it's been fine ever since, although it got a 500T in the bridge that finally brought it alive only last year.

Roland MicroCube. Simple and cheap amp, with a line out to the PA if you have to play loud and can't get a bigger amp yet. Keep the bulk of the budget on the guitar.

Just thought: I bought an Xaviere from guitarfetish.com this year, it was spectacular. Teles, strats, LP's and 335 copies are all less that $400, with nice flame tops. Awesome bargain, needs nothing, except maybe removal or painting of the fugly badge on the gibby-styles. Beats the shit out of Fender's offerings at that price.
 
Wow guys. Thanks for all the replies. Well, one of my dad's friends owns a pawn shop, so we visited him this morning. He seemed to know a bit about guitars, at least more than myself. He had me try an Epiphone LP Special II. Cheap, but I really liked the sound. Two humbuckers. He's willing to sell it to me with an amp for $200. I can't remember the make or wattage of the amp, but it sounded pretty good to me.
 
persondude said:
Wow guys. Thanks for all the replies. Well, one of my dad's friends owns a pawn shop, so we visited him this morning. He seemed to know a bit about guitars, at least more than myself. He had me try an Epiphone LP Special II. Cheap, but I really liked the sound. Two humbuckers. He's willing to sell it to me with an amp for $200. I can't remember the make or wattage of the amp, but it sounded pretty good to me.
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Sounds like a great start - good luck, have fun and *practice* ;)
 
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welcome to the wonderfull world of guitars

its not what guitar to buy ...... just what to buy first ...... cant have just one ........ and w/ so many out there ...... good luck
 
Decent Guitar.

Yes, that is a good guitar for a beginner.

I would advise you to avoid using the whammy bar as a newby though, as you may have to tune your guitar a lot and the bar won't help you learn. You can unscrew it and leave it in the case.

They can be useful after you learn to play, (which takes a lot of time and commitment).

Musicians friend also has a clearance section, where you can find super deals.

They are a reputable company and I haven't had any problems buying online!

Cheers, PTI
 
Get something bass ass looking that everytime you see it you think "how cool is that!" Even if it's crap as long as it makes you want to play. Then when you know you'll stick with it buy something good, that way you'll already be hooked and you'll appreciate the difference too.
 
Squier telecasters are very formidable. I was using one for a while. I didn't even have to mess with the stock setup. I only changed the strings. Since I don't really use it no more, it literally has been sitting for months and can still stay in tune or very close to it.
 
tkingen said:
Have you considered an acoustic as your first guitar? IMHO, it will benefit you the most to start off learning chords and songs, sit around the living room or campfire with your friends singing and playing acoustics, and maybe get into electric later if you still have a desire for it.
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What he said...

Learning guitar on electric is like learning to drive in an automatic, sure, you can get around, but one day you're going to have to drive a manual and you'll be soooooooo embarrassed to have to admit you can't.

On a more practical level, because acoustics are physically harder to play, you get IMGFHO a quicker learning curve on controlling individual fingers and actually attaining some level of competence.

Of course, if all you want to learn to do is thrash fuzzed up power chords, an electric will do just fine. Of course the world needs more of that sort of guitarist... really badly... :p

And one more thing to think of... an acoustic guitar will get you laid far more often than an electric because most girls will run a mile from the caterwauling frenzy coming out of your amp that you're really proud of... but if you learn to strum a few gentle chords on an acoustic, put some smoooooooth lyrics to it, then man... you're in. :D

But what do I know...
 
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