I want to get a guitar to play with really. Nothing to fancy. I won't be playing for anyone besides myself..... How much should it cost, what brand, where do i get it, and do you know a good how-to book? Also, anything else i should know before buying? I don't really know how to play, but I am very musical... Thanks!
2007-01-11 13:30:33 · 11 answers · asked by Too-Nice 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Ive botten 3 for my boys and usually spend less than 100.
there is 1 I bought that was both acoustic and electric it had a switch that sounded great and it was about 120 and beautiful, in blue or red.
2007-01-11 13:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT SPEND LESS THAN $200!! If you really want to play, don't discourage yourself with cheap crap! You want to be able to strum a chord and then say, " Oh My God, that was me!!!!! Get a reasonably priced Alvarez. Alvarez will never let you down.
The key is, when you buy it, have the music store set it up for you. They are never perfect from the factory. People have so many different preferences, the manufacturors leave the setup for aftermarket. Good luck Guy. It's a long beautiful journey that you're embarking on!! BON VOUYAGE!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-11 13:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by stringer_G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go into a reliable music store and speak to a salesman. Tell them you want something with a solid top though as they are a lot stronger and durable. Its probably worth spending a couple hundred bucks to avoid real cheap crap and if you don`t stick with it you have more chance of selling it. The sales guy/girl should also be able to help with a book too. There are books out now with cds or dvds attached which make things easier when you can see or listen to them! Good luck, practice everyday and be patient!
2007-01-11 13:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Scott T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many different brands of guitars and you're just going to have to find what you're looking for to get any idea of how much you are willing to spend and how much the guitars cost. Try ebay or something similar.
2007-01-11 13:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by LADY ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look on Musicians Friend. You can find some great deals, check prices, read reviews, then decide for yourself.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/acoustic-acoustic-guitar?N=100001%2b306250&Ns=P_Price%7c0&g=guitar&page=1
2007-01-11 13:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by cybrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. I bought a brand new Harmony for $79.99. And it's a good quality guitar.
2007-01-11 13:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by ♪Miss_Soprano♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one hundred dollars + ought to get you something decent enough to learn to play on. i don't think i'd spend any less as it would probably cause you frustration.(tuning etc.) which is not conducive to learning. maybe a yamaha, epiphone, takamine, fender ... something like that on the lower end of their models
(costwise)
2007-01-11 13:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by geezer 51 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have an alvarez... i love it.. it was about 600 but they make cheaper ones.... if you're just gonna be playin for yourself.. i think between 200 and 400 should be good
2007-01-11 13:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
$70 sounds like a reasonable, not crappy, just ok guitar. besides, its a learner.
2007-01-11 13:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by kage_ronin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
around 150 canadian dollars so around 125 Us dollars if u get a semi- good one.
2007-01-11 13:33:29 · answer #10 · answered by kissbreezy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋