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desensitizedbyu
10-14-2006, 07:37 PM
I'm looking for the help of musicians. I've always wanted a guitar, but I never know where to start. It's just so overwhelming that I don't know what is good to have or not. I have a shit guitar right now, an acoustic, and I got it just to make sure I would be into it, and I am. I want to get an electric guitar and I need to know which guitars or brands or whatever would be good for beginners.
wrathchild
10-14-2006, 07:40 PM
What type music do you want to play?

I think Jacksons are pretty good for beginners. They're quite cheap as well. My JS30 has served me well at least.
desensitizedbyu
10-14-2006, 07:47 PM
Mainly rock and alternative. And I'll look those up, thanks. Keep the recommendations coming.
Pat The Baker
10-14-2006, 07:55 PM
Jackson
Ibanez
Schecter
a7x1337
10-14-2006, 08:03 PM
Schecter
yeah, what this guy said. whatever you do, don't get a squier
desensitizedbyu
10-14-2006, 08:15 PM
Thanks guys, I will check those out. What is the big deal about Fenders? That's all I hear people talking about. How are those?
SatanTheSith
10-14-2006, 08:17 PM
I got a brownsville and its pretty good for $150 with amp bag plugs and everything
Pat The Baker
10-14-2006, 08:22 PM
Thanks guys, I will check those out. What is the big deal about Fenders? That's all I hear people talking about. How are those?

The only fender I have ever played that was nice was the Yngwie Strat. All the other fenders are overrated/overpriced.
desensitizedbyu
10-14-2006, 08:35 PM
I should go to Guitar Center or something and check these out. Keep the suggestions coming. :)
SatanTheSith
10-14-2006, 08:44 PM
^ go to sam ash
Pat The Baker
10-14-2006, 09:10 PM
The Sam ash I am by sucks. The people hardly know anything about the guitars. Check out Guitar Center and Sam ash. See which you prefer.
desensitizedbyu
10-14-2006, 09:40 PM
Ha, yea that's what my friend said go to Sam Ash. I think I'll go to both. Maybe they can help me too.
CheeseMonkeys
10-16-2006, 08:40 PM
Get an Epiphone or Ibanez... I have a stagg. Great guitar, it does what I tell it too.
ahaga
10-16-2006, 10:34 PM
how much money do you have to spend on one?
The_Murphulator
10-23-2006, 04:16 PM
DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT by a shitty/ 99 dollar guitar... they are cheaply made and ruin the experience. Spend Around 300 for a good guitar thats not to extreme or w/e you want to say.
nirvana
10-23-2006, 04:21 PM
Ibanez.

sdf
punkskater912
10-24-2006, 10:42 AM
For the kind of music you play I think you should get an Epiphone, but don't go and try only the Epiphones and Shecters. Try out a bunch of guitars in your price range and see what feels best. Make sure you get a good amp also. Try out the Vox AD15VT or if you don't need that much power, a Epiphone Valve Jr. Try to stay away from the Marshall MG or AVT series. If you're into lots of effects try a Line 6 Spider. Personally, I think the Spider sounds too digital with all of the effects.
spitfirehicks
10-25-2006, 12:18 PM
its really what you prefer, people say that squiers are terrible, but my first guitar was a squier strat, and i loved it. just try out guitars, and dont be afraid to ask questions in the guitar shop, everyone was a beginner once. i simply bought a squiers beginning set, came with guitar, amp, plectrums, lead and a gig bag, it lasted me well, even if the squire isnt the best guitar out there. DONT get a marshall MG amp, they are overpriced, and not very good amps. just explain your situation at a guitar shop, and im sure they will do a good deal for you.

good luck with your playing, starting guitar was one of the best things i ever did, probably THE best.