What is the best kind of guitar for a starter?
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at
4:23 pm
Uhm. I’m planning to learn how to play a guitar for some time now but there’s so many kinds of them. There’s the baas guitar, acoustic guitar and classical guitar. My problem is I don’t know which should I buy. Anyone can help me?
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Get an acoustic first. The are cheap, and practical. Spend between $150-$250 on a starter guitar, something like an Epiphone or Washburn. If you decide that you like guitar, get an electric.
Yeah you should definately start with an acoustic. This will really build your finger/hand strength up and your callus on your fingertips. I actually bought a steel string acoustic and a mandolin package from musiciansfriend.com for like $90 made by Rouge. I have far too many guitars now and I have been playing for like 8 years. I was completely clueless when I fist started. But musicians friend is definitely the best way to go. Most of the time they even have free shipping. I got that a few years ago so it is likely not the same deal anymore. But I always wait until there are really good deals like the spring deals, and Christmas. So look for a really good deal on an acoustic, and read the customer reviews on the right side of the page when you click on the product to look at it or buy it.
Yeah, you should definitely start learning on an acoustic guitar. It is what I did, and really made a huge impact on my playing. Musician’s Friend is a quality place to buy instruments, but EBay is also pretty solid if you’re looking for a good learning guitar at a super low price. Here is one that I found for you if you want to check it out:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?type=2&campid=5336202548&toolid=10001&customid=&ext=320344261669&item=320344261669
epiphone les paul or SG
Starting on acoustic guitar should give you better technique. Personally i really don’t think its a necessity. although one big advantage is that you focus more on what you are playing vs messing around with amps, guitar effects, etc.
the cool thing about musical instruments is that so many people throw in the towel so early. Meaning there are a lot of unwanted guitars out there waiting to get played. I got my first guitar for free from my uncle. I bet there is someone you know that also has a guitar just collecting dust. see if they would let you borrow it until you decide to if you are going to commit to the instrument. they just might let you keep it?
Avoid pawn shops. unless you really know what you are looking at, there is a high likely-hood that you will over pay or get a bad instrument.
musiciansfriend.com is a great resource simply because they have such a massive collection. decent prices, but only the major brands.
and most importantly what are some of your favorite artists? I would imagine you would want a similar sound to theirs. so if your going the electric route you cannot go wrong with a les paul or a strat. tonewood matters alder is preferable in a strat, and mahogany for a lespaul. often times budget guitars substitutes for other varieties such as basswood. It does not mean its necessarily a worse guitar, but it will definitely contribute as to why it sounds different than more expensive rivals.
A good reputable company to check out is rondomusic.com
http://www.rondomusic.com/st802rn3ts.html
http://www.rondomusic.com/al2000whitegoldhw.html
the first one is a strat. and the second is a very well price les paul alternative. Their agile line is very nice and will suit a beginner to intermediate player very well. I have ordered from them and they are great. The les pauls are much nicer than similarly priced epiphone models. stay away from their sx line, mostly for people who enjoy modding their guitars and know how to set them up.
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Deluxe-Strat-Electric-Guitar?sku=517231
here is a comparable guitar made by squier. it does have the basswood body, but the finish on these guitars really is quite good. and you can pick it up at your local guitar center.
a well made electric guitar will be plenty resonant for practicing. amps will not be needed.
I hope you have fun getting your first guitar. get an instrument within your budget and wail away.