SwordKing Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hello all, recently I've started playing my friend's electric guitar. It's so awesome, I'd really like one for myself. Now my problem is, I know absolutly NOTHING about guitars, so I don't know what's a good brand/price etc. I'm on a tight budget though, and I want to start out with a cheap set(so it's not a big loss when I totally hate it in the first weeks already) (including amp, carrying bag(not necessary), plectrums etc) so I don't have to go through too much of a hassle. Keep in mind I'm a total newb at playing guitar though, so treat me like someone who's never even held a guitar before. Thanks in advance ;D I found this nice offer : http://www.thomann.de/be/prod_cbundle_1 ... 4d8f71bf5a No idea on what plektrums and extra snares I should pick though, any help on that? And is that a good guitar to begin with? I don't need anything expensive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Squiers are good first guitars. It's better to start off with a crappy guitar, because if you can get a decent sound out of that, then a proper guitar will be so much easier. I bought my Squier kit for just £200. It came with an amp, picks, leads, a strap etc and a case. Also, moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm not really sure what the conversion factor of euros to dollars is, but I'm guessing 99 Euros is pretty cheap. Have you though about starting with an acoustic? It will build calluses and finger strength much faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordKing Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 I'm not really sure what the conversion factor of euros to dollars is, but I'm guessing 99 Euros is pretty cheap. Have you though about starting with an acoustic? It will build calluses and finger strength much faster. I've thought about it, but decided to go with Electric straight away, it might be harder for me, but I'm used to setting hard goals. I'm gonnna self-teach myself only with internets and books, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Good luck to you then. I tried professional lessons once and I hated them, self-teaching is a much better approach I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordKing Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Good luck to you then. I tried professional lessons once and I hated them, self-teaching is a much better approach I think. Thanks. I think I'm going to go with this set: + some other stuff like headphones, a rack etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immaculate Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have been playing guitar for about three years now, and I recommend buying an acoustic before a electric. You get a better feel of how the chords sound on an acoustic. Just go and buy a generic Fender. Get a book about learning guitar and listen to a lot of music that you plan on playing. Listening to music gives you the feel of how the strumming and hammering should sound like. Don't get frustrated, it won't be easy at first. Have fun. A_Hippy_LifeCombat Level: 66F2p Total: 1010 and rising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I have been playing guitar for about three years now, and I recommend buying an acoustic before a electric. You get a better feel of how the chords sound on an acoustic. Just go and buy a generic Fender. Get a book about learning guitar and listen to a lot of music that you plan on playing. Listening to music gives you the feel of how the strumming and hammering should sound like. Don't get frustrated, it won't be easy at first. Have fun. Unfortunately very few people start on acoustics (including me). I wish I had though, I think everyone wants to be Eddie Van Halen straight off the starting blocks, that's what I thought at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Immaculate is right, it is going to better for you if you start off at acoustic, then go straight to electric. As you are only starting, it is going to be all you need, and you should progress easily on it as well. Plus, playing on an acoustic first helps strengthen your hand up from pressing the notes, as electric strings are softer. If you do decide to go straight to electric, then get a Squire if you like Fenders, or an Epiphone if you are a Gibson man. Squire's will sound cleaner, while Epiphone's will be more for rock. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordKing Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Thanks for the advice all. I'm not gonna get a teacher, I'm going to self teach myself with books and internet. I'll probably exclusively play Rock music when I get the hang of the guitar. I'm on a pretty tight budget so buying an acousitc guitar first is kinda painful to my budget... Another thing, this guitar has only (?) 22 frets. Is that a bad thing or just right for beginners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pryomancer Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Mine only has 21, it shouldn't really matter at this stage. I doubt you'll be playing face-melting solos yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_u_s_ii_X Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 If your gonna improve use these websites, these will help: http://guitar.about.com/library/blhowtoreadtab.htm http://www.ultimate-guitar.com ⅹ Last.fm YouTube Team A vs Team B M u s ii X Rocky Keane ⅹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Don't mean to jack this thread, but since I'm sort of starting too I thought I would ask here. I've had a Squire for a few years now, but I'm only just now starting to play it in earnest, and my one biggest problem is tuning. I really can't tune it by ear because I don't even know when the thing is tuned correctly in the first place, because I am of the opinion that the electronic tuner sucks. Halp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azvareth Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Don't mean to jack this thread, but since I'm sort of starting too I thought I would ask here. I've had a Squire for a few years now, but I'm only just now starting to play it in earnest, and my one biggest problem is tuning. I really can't tune it by ear because I don't even know when the thing is tuned correctly in the first place, because I am of the opinion that the electronic tuner sucks. Halp? Electric tuners are pretty damn accurate though? Use a tuning-fork then. Alternatively, develop a better music ear*. *kind of hard to do when your guitar is never properly tuned though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Yeah, that's why I'm getting pretty exasperated with the whole thing, I can't even tell if it's tuned right. I dunno, the electronic tuner is ok I guess, but it keeps devouring 9-volt batteries and the instructions were crap, so I'm not even sure if I'm using it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Get a boss tuner, mine cost like 25 bucks and it's chromatic, boss makes quality everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acero Frio Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Another option is KORG tuners. (Mine's KORG, chromatic, but no other bells and whistles, which means no nasty surprises.) (To the OP, I've got some resources I might be able to slip your way- PM me if you're interested.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyco_Reborn Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I've been wanting to learn at some point, but i've never really bothered. I'm sure I could do great things if I could be bothered... My Last.FmLeekSpinner!!!Random Furry Dance!!!Proud to hate life, since not too long ago!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouchy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Another thing, this guitar has only (?) 22 frets. Is that a bad thing or just right for beginners? 22 Frets should be more than adequate for you. AS you are a beginner, I doubt you will be playing up so high so often, unless you are a prodigy like the Canyon Rock kid (who happens to live in the same City as me ;) ). I have been playing for about 4 Years, and I only have 21 Frets, and I have only ever found one song that requires me too use Frets higher than what I have. My relaxation method involves a bottle of lotion, beautiful women, and partial nudity. Yes I get massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil_Sabre Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Another thing, this guitar has only (?) 22 frets. Is that a bad thing or just right for beginners? 22 Frets should be more than adequate for you. AS you are a beginner, I doubt you will be playing up so high so often, unless you are a prodigy like the Canyon Rock kid (who happens to live in the same City as me ;) ). I have been playing for about 4 Years, and I only have 21 Frets, and I have only ever found one song that requires me too use Frets higher than what I have. Plus you can just bend your highest fret if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese666me Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Another thing, this guitar has only (?) 22 frets. Is that a bad thing or just right for beginners? 22 Frets should be more than adequate for you. AS you are a beginner, I doubt you will be playing up so high so often, unless you are a prodigy like the Canyon Rock kid (who happens to live in the same City as me ;) ). I have been playing for about 4 Years, and I only have 21 Frets, and I have only ever found one song that requires me too use Frets higher than what I have. You obviously have never tried to play Vital Remains. On topic, i wouldnt recommend a Squier, they suck imo. You should seriously consider starting with an acoustic guitar and if you still like playing guitar after some time, buy a good ibanez for $300-400. Why even try with that idiot? Honestly, there is no point whatsoever. I'd get better replies if I argued with a tree stump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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