what is the difference in guitar brands?

Question

I am just starting to learn how to play the guitar and I was wanting to buy an electric gutiar. & I am wanting some opinions on what sounds the best

Answer 1

Quality and design. All guitars are not created equal. But, since you are a beginner you can get away with less expensive guitars. Here is a list of high quality guitars starting with the most expensive to the least:

1. PRS (Paul Reed Smith, $700-$8,000+, average price $1,200)
2. Gibson Les Paul ($600-$8,000+, average price $1,100)
3. Fender ($500-$4,000+, average price $800)
4. ESP ($250-$2,000+, average price $600)
5. Jackson ($250-$2,000+, average price $600)
6. Schecter ($250-$2,000+, average price $500)

These are a few of the name brand guitars that are out there. Each major brand also has a less expensive off-brand that they make. I personally love ESP guitars. They are middle of the road as far as the cost and they play and sound awesome. I think you should give ESP a look. I would strongly suggest that you do NOT get an electric guitar with what is called a "Floyd Rose Tremolo". It's a pain in the butt for beginners to deal with. You want a "String Through Bridge". These both deal with how you change your strings. A salesman can show you the difference. It does matter.

I paid $350 for my first guitar and then made some add-ons later for even better sound. You can go that route, too. Here are a few suggestions:

Guitar:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-MH250NT-Electric-Guitar?sku=516687

Multi-Effects pedal:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/DigiTech-RP200A-Modeling-Guitar-Processor?sku=150183

These are two suggestions to point you in the right direction. The multi-effects pedal is a must for any creative guitarist. However, you can put that part on hold until you get better.

Good luck, man

Answer 2

In electric guitars, there are several major brands. Basically, two are considered the industry leaders: Fender and Gibson. There have been others that have excellent and high quality products like Paul Reed Smith and several others.

As far as sound goes.. a guitar can have unique sound based on the type of wood it's body is made from, how the body is made (solid, semi-hollow, or hollow), the type and configuration of pickups it has as well as the strings it is strung with.

The type of guitar to choose should have to do with what feels good to you and secondarily what kind of music you play. Look at the kind of instruments your favorite artists play. That may help steer you toward a particular instrument.

I, myself am a Fender guy and would recommend a Stratocaster for most rock and blues applications. There are several different quality ranges in strats that can fit different budgets.

I'd recommend buying the best one you can afford.. better instruments are more precision manufactured with higher quality components and they tend to play better.

good luck!

Answer 3

You really can't say one is "the best". It depends a lot on what you play. THere are some really good starter guitars, but if you have the money, go for better quality.

Consider what the artists play that you listen to, but most importantly play a bunch of them in your price range and see what you like. At the beginning any decent comfortable guitar will be fine.

Answer 4

Quality is a big factor. Quality = great sound....

if money is not a problem, try looking at Gibson, Fender, Rickenbacker, and Gretsch.

For starting out, try Ibanez, Fender, Epiphone, and Yamaha.

Answer 5

go too the music store and try a few if your not that confident ask 1 of the staff there advice.