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Thread ID: 66709 2006-03-05 03:27:00 beginner's guitar heni72847 (1166) PC World Chat
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435582 2006-03-05 03:27:00 thought about learning to play guitar
read around on the net and the recommendation for new players are to try electric guitars because it's easier to learn
and can disconnect the amp when you simply just sound horrible

now..um..electric ones cost more
and..i've looked around on the net for prices and can't seem to decide a budget for it
i only need a beginner's guitar and yea..hopefully not way way too expensive

yes..i can go into shops as in leaving my computer seat
and ask the people there the same question
but just in case whoever is selling decide to make me pay more because i'm noob at guitar stuff..i need your opinions~ :)

there must be some of us that use our fingers for other purpose other than typing on forums
if you can quote the price of ..um.. maybe your first beginner's guitar that'll be great

thanx 		heni72847 (1166)
435583 2006-03-05 03:52:00 Deciding whether to go nylon or steel string is a factor. A steel string guitar will sound nicer, particularly when you get onto fiddlier pieces, however it'll hurt more getting used to using the pads of your fingers on steel strings (build those calluses early).

If I was suggesting something. I'd spend a coupla hundred on an entryish level steel string full size guitar. It's probably a little harder to get started on, but will be more rewarding.

Whereabouts in the country are you? People may be able to recommend a knowledgeable local store. 		ninja (1671)
435584 2006-03-05 04:23:00 No matter what you get, the theory is still the same, I would just get an acoustic in the $150 range, If you get the hang of it you can always upgrade to suit.

When you build up a little skill and start hammering the guitar you will soon...uh...expose a cheap units weaknesses, I personally wouldn't buy a cheap electric rig (again).

I would however recommend an app called Guitar Studio Pro for teaching yourself, a guitar tuner (about 20 bucks off trade me) and a handfull of picks. 		Metla (12)
435585 2006-03-05 04:27:00 I paid $120 for my first guitar (about two years ago). It was a nylon string classical type thing (Cataluna was the brand I think). Anyway, my guitar tutor said it had one of the best sounds of any beginners guitar that he had heard (that was when he was playing it not when I attempted it!!!!).

Anyway, since then I have moved to an electric package and it is definitely more fun (but I still can't really play to save myself). I like making a bit of noise though! 		Tukapa (62)
435586 2006-03-05 07:13:00 so did u guys actually start with an electric one?
i was thinking of going with nylon.. maybe should consider steel too
which one is cheaper anyway?

so i guess i'll have to put aside $200-300 for this?? anymore people with guitar experience are more than welcome to reply~ 		heni72847 (1166)
435587 2006-03-05 20:20:00 I played many years in Country-Western and Surf bands as back-up and lead, also bass guitars .

I recommend getting an electric with the following thoughts:

1) "accidental" noises are amplified, and while you are going for chords and some lead riffs for a beginner, the effect of making off noises will usually increase the learning curve a lot .

2) if you get to control the accidental noises, you will be a better player in the long run . . . but the run may be a little longer if you get what I mean .

3) starting on an accustic is kinda nice . . . you don't need an amp to hear yourself but projection is less and the finger board will be larger on an accustic with classical strings (nylon) than a steel stringed guitar .

4) getting a "feel" of where your fingers are at first is the important part of learning . . after all they are learning new moves and pressure points and using nylons will be easier to hold down without buzz or distortion . . . this is good and bad .

5) steels will require a lot more finger strength from the start . . . especially bad on an amplified guitar . . . . but the training will pay off in the . . er . . . long run again!

6) accustics are friendlier to carry around and play at will . . or anyone else who will listen to you . . . without an amp or lots of support equiptment . . . like some place to plug in .

7) accustics are lighter weight . . . no comment


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Check out this US site (http://www . guitarcenter . com/) , even though it may not be what you expect . . it has a pretty good run-down of what's available .

There are package deals that cost about $250US that include the Fender guitar, a small-ish amp and some support stuff including cables etc .

I actually prefer to play my Fender P-Bass ( . musiciansfriend . com/product/Bass/Electric?sku=511025" target="_blank">www . musiciansfriend . com) nowadays . . . . I have a few guitars like a Kasuga accustic (Japanese when I was in Tokyo), a Carlos (not fit for a weapon in a bar fight), a Yamaha Dreadnought (GOOD bar fight weaponry!), a GTX electric with locking headstock and dual humbuckers and reverse-wrapped airgap and precision whammy bar, a Gibson Epiphone (http://www . epiphone . com/) relic for my surf sounds which will not return to tune when I use the whammy . . . so I took it off, and a few other accustics running around here .

Now . . let me get started on amps! I like the Peavey ( . zzounds . com/cat--Peavey--3647" target="_blank">www . zzounds . com) for my bass, and Crate ( . crateamps . com/html/Index . cfm" target="_blank">www . crateamps . com) for my 6-strings . I have a Barkus-Berry on my Kasuga for those times when I want electrification on an accustic . I have a couple of Fender amps too . . a Jazzman and a Deluxe Reverb II ( . ampwares . com/ffg/" target="_blank">www . ampwares . com) for the Dick Dale/Surfaris/Ventures sounds when I want them . . . and of course . . . . A Stevie Vai "Bad Horsie" for the Hendrix wah . 		SurferJoe46 (51)
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