What's a good electric guitar to purchase?

Question

I started playing guitar a cuople months ago on a beat up old acoustic, I learned some songs like Stairway to Heaven and Hous eof the Rising Sun, and I want to take them to electric. What are some good brands of guitars that I can buy, without spending a ridiculous amount of money? Also what picks should I get? Thanks.

Answer 1

Gibson

Answer 2

Something very important to consider is how long you plan to keep the instrument. Low cost guitars have very little resale value. If you're serious about progressing, a really cheap guitar might just work against you. Make sure you get one that stays in tune. Also, spend a little time and make sure you are comfortable playing an instrument before you buy it. Play as many as you can. For your first electric, a used guitar might be a better option than a new one. Harmony Central has all kinds of reviews on guitars, amps and other things so check them out. What really matters about any instrument is that you like it. The more you like the way a guitar plays and the way an amp sounds the more time you will spend playing it and the quicker you will improve. Some good affordable brands are - Ibanez, Epiphone and Fender's Mexican made guitars.


As far as picks go, they're cheap, so try as many styles and gauges as you can until you find something that works for you. Fender Mediums are an industry standard, so definitely include those in your test group. Jim Dunlop makes some really good picks as well.

Answer 3

Jay Turser is a decent name to check out for low cost starter guitars. follow the link below.

I bought a JT-300kit for my son a couple years ago from a good guitar shop. It's the Stratocaster look-a-like with good balance, a nice feel, and a great sound. If you want to be happy with your instrument, please visit several music shops and select a store as well as a guitar you like. They can make sure you get the right instrument. For starting out a 'kit' will get you going with a guitar, bag, and small amp. As you improve you can always get a better amp and case, but start out with a good instrument. It makes learning more enjoyable and can stay with you a long time. The guitars available at non-music stores are ok, but non-musicians cannot answer your questions or help you if you have problems with your instument.

It just so happened I knew the guitar shop owner from high school. He's now a pro musician, playing live gigs and doing studio work. I've seen him on stage playing several different Jay Tursers, so I know he thinks they are alright guitars.

Yes, I'm a bit a a musician myself, so I can appreciate a fine instrument. Play guitars, banjo, keyboards, horns, flute & fiddle. In bands and just for the fun of it. Having a good instrument can make all the difference in the world.

Take a few lessons, practice hard, and enjoy yourself!

Answer 4

It really depends on the sound you're looking for, your style of play, and a few other factors. Like for me, I like the sound of single coil pick-ups, I have smaller hands so I like a thinner neck, and my play style does best with a higher action. Then again my best friend prefers the exact opposite all across the board.

My advice would be to go to your local guitar store and play around on a bunch of different guitars, since you're a rookie, narrow down the selection by price, then by which feels the best, then by which sounds best to you. Then I'd ask the guy working there which of your choices best accents your style, take that with a grain of salt and go with one.

As for picks, to me there are Tortex by Dunlop and nothing else. I like the orange ones (.60mm) but your style may need a thinner, thicker, stiffer, or floppier pick. Get a bunch of different ones and try them out, it's the only way to know.

Answer 5

Ibanez of Fender any one of them is cool!