RuthCass said:

Tremolina said:

Brands really don't say all that much, electric or acoustic.

I could tell you to go to the south of Spain and order a handmade spanish guitar from one of the world's finest guitar builders, but it still wouldn't suit you, if you didn't like the way it played.

And sure a Fender or a Gibson, or whatever famous guitar is usually of great quality, but on a genuine one, you easily spend more than 2 to 3 thousands dollars, than on many cheaper guitars that can also have a great sound and go a long way too.

What's MOST important is that YOU like the way the guitar plays and sounds. When you've found that, you've found your guitar.

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That is true! But it's probably gonna take me awhile, but it will be worth it

Once I knew what I was looking for, I found mine within a matter of weeks.

this

BlackAdder7 said:

this

Umm...something like that, but I will be clothed lol

guitar is a pussy magnet fo sho...you know how to get into them females´s panties ha ha ha kinda dig your strahtegy...ha ha you da man.

Cerebus said:

You should start with one or the other, because they aren't the same. If you're just starting, go to a store and have someone show you guitars in your price range. Mess around with them in your lap, or standing, depending on how you're going to play. Ask someone in the store to show you a chord or two, they really won't mind. Buy something that feels good while you're holding it and playing. The ease of finger placement on/around the neck is important, but so is how a guitar fits in your arms and against your body.

I'm quoting myself.

Go to a music store.

Hold the guitars.

Play the guitars. Even if you don't know what you're doing.

All the advice in this thread means nothing until you've actually HELD the guitars IN YOUR HANDS.

Tremolina said:

RuthCass said:

That is true! But it's probably gonna take me awhile, but it will be worth it

Once I knew what I was looking for, I found mine within a matter of weeks.

I'm a very indecisive person when it comes to important purchases so I could be there FOREVER!! Lol

RuthCass said:

Tremolina said:

Once I knew what I was looking for, I found mine within a matter of weeks.

I'm a very indecisive person when it comes to important purchases so I could be there FOREVER!! Lol

Are you this with men too?

Like cerebus said, just go to some stores and check them out. Hold them, touch them, play them. Listen to how they sound and how it feels to play on them. Ask the owner what guitar would be really good for a beginner (preferably something that plays very smoothly). My main advise however would be, whatever you buy, don't go for the trademark guitars just because. Go for the one you really love to play on.

RuthCass said:

NDRU said:

What sort of style though?

like a hard rock guitar

Ahhhhh!!!!!! It's so hard to pick they're all gorgeous! But I like the idea of playing like Hendrix/Prince/Orianthi Also some Santana!

You better get to practicing then!!!!!! Like, YESTERDAY!

RufusRawfield said:

guitar is a pussy magnet fo sho...you know how to get into them females´s panties ha ha ha kinda dig your strahtegy...ha ha you da man.

Umm....I'm a chick not a dude lol

Cerebus said:

Cerebus said:

You should start with one or the other, because they aren't the same. If you're just starting, go to a store and have someone show you guitars in your price range. Mess around with them in your lap, or standing, depending on how you're going to play. Ask someone in the store to show you a chord or two, they really won't mind. Buy something that feels good while you're holding it and playing. The ease of finger placement on/around the neck is important, but so is how a guitar fits in your arms and against your body.

I'm quoting myself.

Go to a music store.

Hold the guitars.

Play the guitars. Even if you don't know what you're doing.

All the advice in this thread means nothing until you've actually HELD the guitars IN YOUR HANDS.

I'll definitely take that advice

Thanks!

Go ahead and get that electric, because clearly you want one. That's cool.

I'd go with a Squier Strat or Telecaster, or Epiphone whatever (I have a Les Paul and LOVE it). That "rockabilly/jazz" guitar pictured below is an Ibanez Artcore and they get great reviews too, and aren't that expensive.

You'll also need an amp, and I say totally get a Fender Mustang I or II ($100, $200). They model classic amps without being overly complicated. I strongly feel that too many buttons and gadgets and options will kill actual learning in a heartbeat - too much distraction. Even this amp runs the risk of that. But it's such a damn good value that I say, get it. I play a Mustang II and it's probably the best $200 I ever spent.

Have fun!

RuthCass said:

I want to learn how to play both! What brands should I buy? Nothing too expensive, I want to learn first before getting the real crazy expensive brands

Thanks

once u get that guitar, what will seperate her from u. she is learning the guitar but so will u. she is an attractive & exotic-looking young lady but then so r u. she just had the serendipity of extensively sharing the same space as him. if u get the same serendipity when he comes 2 boston-well stranger things have happened(& with him they usually do) u look a lot more like #1 & #2 then she does. remember i was the 1 who kissed up 2 u when ur the queen at paisley park. then u can pick out whichever guitar u want

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Tremolina said:

RuthCass said:

I'm a very indecisive person when it comes to important purchases so I could be there FOREVER!! Lol

Are you this with men too?

Like cerebus said, just go to some stores and check them out. Hold them, touch them, play them. Listen to how they sound and how it feels to play on them. Ask the owner what guitar would be really good for a beginner (preferably something that plays very smoothly). My main advise however would be, whatever you buy, don't go for the trademark guitars just because. Go for the one you really love to play on.

No, with people I'm a pretty good judge of character! I go off on people's vibes and I'm ususally right! Yea, I'm just gonna go insane and try every since guitar there

nd33 said:

RuthCass said:

Ahhhhh!!!!!! It's so hard to pick they're all gorgeous! But I like the idea of playing like Hendrix/Prince/Orianthi Also some Santana!

You better get to practicing then!!!!!! Like, YESTERDAY!

I'm gonna have to practice non stop for 10yrs to even get close to them lol

I would beg to differ, brand does matter. Speaking of acoustic guitars, in my humble opinion.

The good news is you can buy a damn good acoustic guitar for $500.00 are less. I tend to like Yamaha acoustic guitars because the are consistently well made. I suggest whatever type of acoustic guitar you choose, make sure it has a solid wood top. In the $500 range the guitar's saddle will be made of plastic; go to a guitar tech and have plastic saddle replaced with bone and a good set-up.

Yamaha FG series - http://usa.yamaha.com/pro...uct_lineup

The other brand I like, Walden guitars: the 500 Series Nautra Line.

http://www.waldenguitars....atura.html

The other things that should be considered are, size, neck shape, and fretboard length of a guitar. Like so many others my first gutiar was a dreadnought... basically because that what was being sold in most shops. If I had it to do all over again I would've purchased a small guitar, OM or OOOmodel. I basically play OO size guitars now; make sure the gutiar you purchase is comfortable hold and play.

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breese said:

Go ahead and get that electric, because clearly you want one. That's cool.

I'd go with a Squier Strat or Telecaster, or Epiphone whatever (I have a Les Paul and LOVE it). That "rockabilly/jazz" guitar pictured below is an Ibanez Artcore and they get great reviews too, and aren't that expensive.

You'll also need an amp, and I say totally get a Fender Mustang I or II ($100, $200). They model classic amps without being overly complicated. I strongly feel that too many buttons and gadgets and options will kill actual learning in a heartbeat - too much distraction. Even this amp runs the risk of that. But it's such a damn good value that I say, get it. I play a Mustang II and it's probably the best $200 I ever spent.

Have fun!

That is something that I reaaalllyyyy want to learn! I just got to figure out a quiet place to actually play lol :/

I want to learn acoustic, but the electric just does something to me!

pfan1978 said:

RuthCass said:

I want to learn how to play both! What brands should I buy? Nothing too expensive, I want to learn first before getting the real crazy expensive brands

Thanks

once u get that guitar, what will seperate her from u. she is learning the guitar but so will u. she is an attractive & exotic-looking young lady but then so r u. she just had the serendipity of extensively sharing the same space as him. if u get the same serendipity when he comes 2 boston-well stranger things have happened(& with him they usually do) u look a lot more like #1 & #2 then she does. remember i was the 1 who kissed up 2 u when ur the queen at paisley park. then u can pick out whichever guitar u want

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Awww!!!!!!!!!!!! You just made my WWHOOLLLEEE year with that statement So when I'm the queen of Paisley Park I will surely invite you over sometime lol

WATCH OUT ANDY!!! LOL

TD3 said:

I would beg to differ, brand does matter. Speaking of acoustic guitars, in my humble opinion.

The good news is you can buy a damn good acoustic guitar for $500.00 are less. I tend to like Yamaha acoustic guitars because the are consistently well made. I suggest whatever type of acoustic guitar you choose, make sure it has a solid wood top. In the $500 range the guitar's saddle will be made of plastic; go to a guitar tech and have plastic saddle replaced with bone and a good set-up.

Yamaha FG series - http://usa.yamaha.com/pro...uct_lineup

The other brand I like, Walden guitars: the 500 Series Nautra Line.

http://www.waldenguitars....atura.html

The other things that should be considered are, size, neck shape, and fretboard length of a guitar. Like so many others my first gutiar was a dreadnought... basically because that what was being sold in most shops. If I had it to do all over again I would've purchased a small guitar, OM or OOOmodel. I basically play OO size guitars now; make sure the gutiar you purchase is comfortable hold and play.

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[Edited 10/11/11 17:45pm]

Well thank you TD3

So sweet of you!

RuthCass said:

pfan1978 said:

once u get that guitar, what will seperate her from u. she is learning the guitar but so will u. she is an attractive & exotic-looking young lady but then so r u. she just had the serendipity of extensively sharing the same space as him. if u get the same serendipity when he comes 2 boston-well stranger things have happened(& with him they usually do) u look a lot more like #1 & #2 then she does. remember i was the 1 who kissed up 2 u when ur the queen at paisley park. then u can pick out whichever guitar u want

[Edited 10/11/11 6:53am]

Awww!!!!!!!!!!!! You just made my WWHOOLLLEEE year with that statement So when I'm the queen of Paisley Park I will surely invite you over sometime lol

WATCH OUT ANDY!!! LOL

u got skillz, i'm already planning the trip.

pfan1978 said:

RuthCass said:

Awww!!!!!!!!!!!! You just made my WWHOOLLLEEE year with that statement So when I'm the queen of Paisley Park I will surely invite you over sometime lol

WATCH OUT ANDY!!! LOL

u got skillz, i'm already planning the trip.

You best believe lol

Estebanmusic.com He sells nice Acoustic and Electric guitars at affordable prices. He also has DVDs on How to Play guitar and so on. He is on HSN often.

Dalia11 said:

Estebanmusic.com He sells nice Acoustic and Electric guitars at affordable prices. He also has DVDs on How to Play guitar and so on. He is on HSN often.

THANKS!!!!!

I definitely want an Electric over the acoustic!!!!

RuthCass said:

Dalia11 said:

Estebanmusic.com He sells nice Acoustic and Electric guitars at affordable prices. He also has DVDs on How to Play guitar and so on. He is on HSN often.

THANKS!!!!!

I definitely want an Electric over the acoustic!!!!

DO NOT get that piece of crap. I'm sooooooooooooooooo serious

TD3 said:

RuthCass said:

THANKS!!!!!

I definitely want an Electric over the acoustic!!!!

DO NOT get that piece of crap. I'm sooooooooooooooooo serious

The electric or from that website?

NDRU said:

Unless you spend a bunch of money you won't get anything too fabulous.

I could recommend just getting an acoustic because cheap electric guitars (and especially cheap amps) don't sound that great, and an acoustic guitar looks better just sitting in a room unplayed than does a cheap guitar and cheap amp, but mostly people get what they want and it doesn't matter what I recommend

I bought a nylon string guitar from a girl in high school for $20, that's what I learned on

I bought a Nice acoustic guitar from a Pawn shop when I first started studying guitar. I paid $75. That was what I could afford at the time. Best Buy sells instruments also. The store near me does not. That is not fare. I always have to travel far just to buy strings.

RuthCass said:

TD3 said:

DO NOT get that piece of crap. I'm sooooooooooooooooo serious

The electric or from that website?

All of his guitars are crap. Poorly constructed guitars all the way around, he (Estaban) needs to be sued for something.

Really? Then I guess it is good that I did not buy one of his electric guitars that I like. However, I will buy His teaching to play guitar videos.

TD3 said:

RuthCass said:

The electric or from that website?

All of his guitars are crap. Poorly constructed guitars all the way around, he (Estaban) needs to be sued for something.

On the website he has a "Paula Abdul Guitar Package"

Im still learning as i said on another thread, i have a cheap strat copy at the moment, but it serves the purpose..... im so saving up for a Rickenbacker 620....isn't it just drop dead gorgeous....

anyone got a spare £1200

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