i am acoustic guitar player. my friends and i started a rock band i am the lead guitarist and singer. obviously i will need an electric. what i'm wondering is what are some tough, durable, no frills, brands of guitars to start with. i've been loooking at epitome and fender. i need to know FAST!!
2006-07-16 04:26:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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If you're a beginner on electric, I'd suggest a Fender Squier, or an Epiphone. Both are fine guitars which will prepare you for a major purchase of a Fender or Gibson.
Also, don't bother with using .009 gauge strings. They have no tone. Start with .010's, and if you can handle it, move to .011's - the sound is much better from fatter strings.
2006-07-16 04:46:43 · answer #1 · answered by Rick W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me I have played guitar for years and I have tried out and bought many other guitars but I always seem to go back to playing my fender. Don't buy one of those Squire strats either they are a cheaper fender subdivision and they suck (playability and sound wise). If you like a thin fast neck then try out an Ibenez guitar. If you have deep pockets and want the best then go with a fender or a Gibson Les Paul.
2006-07-16 11:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by guitardan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had good luck with Schecters, it was the first real electric guitar I had (I had an old 70's Ibanez but it was in bad shape). But acoustic guitars are a lot different than electrics, you've got different scales to learn and the sound really doesn't sound the same on the 2. You're going to have to find a guitar that fits your electric style, not your acoustic style.
2006-07-16 11:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by I want my *old* MTV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fenders, Strats in particular, are bulletproof, reliable guitars. They sound great, too. However, the less-expensive Squires aren't that great because the hardware is cheap, so they go out of tune, have lame tone, etc. Epiphones are the same thing. My suggestion? Ibanez, dude. They're priced right, sound great, stay in tune, and there are a bunch to choose from. I had one once I and I totally regret selling it.
2006-07-16 11:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by supermarine67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude....the way i see it.....ibanez is the best electric guitars....why? because they're not that expensive. quality: no questions asked. But theres so many good brands out there like gibson and fender...but i know your not thinkin of buyin a $3k guitar right? hehehe..i prefer an ibanez rg prestige. thats a great guitar for you...i think...
2006-07-16 11:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by Jack Sparrow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would look for a good used Fender Stratocaster. Hope you have lots of cash
2006-07-16 11:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try epitome or fender.
2006-07-16 11:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fender strat would be awesome..but pretty expensive
try www.samashmusic.com
good luck =]
2006-07-16 11:45:41 · answer #8 · answered by sun kissed 08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tele!
2006-07-22 14:51:41 · answer #9 · answered by ii7-V7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
visit www.zzounds.com, they have a huge selection and sometimes free shipping.
Good luck!
2006-07-16 11:30:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋