What's the best guitar for playing general pop, rock music?

Question

I have just started playing the guitar and just wandered what other people recommended as I haven't got "the ear" for music as yet.

Thanks for the help

Answer 1

I would say it depends what sort of general pop/ rock you're talking about. If you're talking about solo performance by you and a guitar, stick with an acoustic, steel string guitar as this will give you the volume and tone you need to acompany yourself whilst singing. In a band context I'd say any Stratocaster style copy would cut it for the poppy end of rock but for real tone and beef you'd need a les-paul style. Try out the Squier range for Fender type guitars and the Epiphone range for Gibson types. Also try out Vintage - distributed by JHS as they have a good range of affordable guitars. If you're just starting out, you need to keep to a budget as it might turn out you'd be better playing drums or something!

Answer 2

Yes the only differences in uitar are tones. Effects aka the pedals are what realyl can change the sounds. Is this your first guitar? If so I wouldn't recomend getting one such expensive as that one I would start much lower like a Gibson SG or Les Paul or a normal Fender Stratocaster.

Answer 3

if you like rock n pop music the best way to go is to find yourself an electric guitar, a les paul, or a fender type. if you want something unplug a good acoustic folk guitar will do just fine.
P.S. make sure the distance of the string from the fret board is not that high.(action)

Answer 4

I have a Fender Spattercaster and a Gibson Les Paul Custom and I much prefer the Gibson for general all round performance.

Answer 5

Fenders are usually universal with all musical genres

Deans are also good, they have a clean and crisp sound quality.

Gibsons are also good for all types of Genres

ESP is a great guitar, it has a good crunchy tone and awesome body styles. however it is more gear towards metal and hardrock

It all depends on your preference

Answer 6

The Fender Telecaster has gained a major resurgence in recent years. Its tone has a very broad appeal and it also has a nice slim neck for delicate female hands.

Here's where I'd start-
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Affinity-Series-Telecaster-Special?sku=515115

Answer 7

Fender Telecaster.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Check out Fender guitars, they tend to be good for both genres.

Answer 10

Best guitar would be a Gibson SG.