Author Topic: Musicians: Need beginner e-guitar advice (Read 739 times)

uberhun · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2005, 08:01:04 PM »

As far as electrics go. If the hollocaust does not come.
1. Gibson Les paul custom
2. Late model Fender Strat( Custom builts and signature can be nice)
3. PRS custom 24 can be nice (Santana)
4. Ernie Ball Musicman maybe axis,axis sport or Van Halen all good
5. Late Model Gibson Hollow Body Or Epiphone say before 1970.
Alvin Lee, John Lennon Eric Clapton, Duane Allman. George Harrison. All played Hollow body.
All electric have their own playing personality. I own many and use them for different applications Some can be very forgiving some not. some have bolt on necks (Fender) some do not (Gibson). And they both have different pick up configurations. Then their is Amp question. All I can say is tube,tube,tube! by a tube amp. What ever kind you get you will be happy. Tube emulaters come close (Line 6) But it is not the same. Tube amps have that warm unmistakable sound that will help you play like you want to play . They respond to you. basically a Guitar is an extension of your self. It is like the old world war 2 pilots would say. "You strap the plane on". Same for a great guitar. If you can harness the energy of wood and steel you will Evolve.

BlkKnit · « **Reply #31 on:** July 03, 2005, 08:38:53 PM »

I think uberhun is right. I have started a few friends off and always, always tell them to start on acoustic. preferably a good one.

Having said that......i never play acoustic

(dont play much at all anymore....but i thought i might get a giggle from the line)

Masherbrum · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2005, 09:44:00 PM »

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AWMac · « **Reply #33 on:** July 04, 2005, 11:02:23 AM »

Speaking from my own Standpoint... wait over here... yeah, Here.
My Mother was a Gibson Girl... Not a "Bolt Neck" and her Father, MY GrandFather Melvin... Yeah crack jokes... My Grandpa was Mel Gibson...Not the Actor... Back on track...Played drums with some of the big bands in the late 40's...He also said that Bobby Jones cheated at golf....

Oppps back on thread...Once you go Ovation....

Like the first time you stuck yer finger into a, a... a ......apple pie.

SunKing · « **Reply #34 on:** July 04, 2005, 12:46:31 PM »

Without reading the thread, and having played for years.. for a 1st guitar I'd suggest a Fender Squire. If you decide to stay with playing then move on to a Strat or any other high end guitar you want once you know you have a hobby for life.

United · « **Reply #35 on:** July 04, 2005, 04:41:36 PM »

I do believe he posted looking for an electric guitar, so I'll recommend the first one (still own it) I got. It, too, is a Yamaha. Yamaha EG112C2. It came in a pack with a little 10watt practice amp, cable, stand, strings, picks, and tuner. Everything you need to get your feet wet. This little beginners guitar has actually held up well and plays suprisingly well. The pickups are much better than can be expected from the price range, and with a good set-up it can play incredible.

If you want to raise your price range a little bit, I'd recommend a Made in Mexico Fender Strat. My local shop sells them for about $350 new. They are excellent guitars for beginners or experts.

Also, if you have the chance, ALWAYS play the guitar before you buy it. You can always pick up one guitar and think its crap, then pick up the exact same model of guitar and think that one is great.

Don't know if this applies to this thread, but I'll second Alvarez acoustics. I have the entry level RD-8 and couldn't be happier with it.