i have an acoustic, but theres no way that can play this, so i want a decent yet cheap guitar that sounds good with songs like free bird.
2007-02-26 07:15:38 · 5 answers · asked by TheBigCheese 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2007-02-26 07:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by lilpinay 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you mean to play the slide part of "Free Bird," you'll want an Epiphone. Epiphone is the cheap daughter company of Gibson, which is what all 3 guitars on "Free Bird" were. They have a flat enough fretboard to play efficient slide guitar on. They also have humbucking pickups, so you'll get a similar sound to Lynyrd Skynyrd, AC/DC, and other rock bands. You can get a very decent Epiphone for around 300 at a site such as www.musiciansfriend.com. If you ever want to upgrade them, buy some actual Gibson humbuckers. Something like 57 Classics or Burstbucker pickups will make a world of difference when compared to the stock pickups that come with the Epiphones.
2007-02-26 07:24:33 · answer #2 · answered by Slowhand Ben 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't get any cheaper than an air guitar. You can play free bird and just about any other song on it.
Seriously though, I wouldn't spend less than 400 for a guitar. Any less and you're taking a chance on any number of quality issues.
I'd recommend going and playing some guitars at a guitar store and see what feels good to you. Then check pawn shops and ebay.
2007-02-26 07:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Captor of Sin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Musical instruments are very much a "you get what you pay for" type of thing.....going the cheap route is going to lead to fustration.... believe me ....because if you want to sound like a pro....you'll need to at least have semi-pro gear.....so my suggestion to you is based on my own rig
Fender Stratocaster (mexican made) or Epiphone Les Paul - about $600.
Line 6 Spider II amp - $300
and you'll need a multi-effects pedal board .... I use a Line 6 Pod XT Live....and that's another $400 bucks.....good luck
oh yeah for Free Bird you'll need a slide for the intro
2007-02-26 07:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by latenightbill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air Guitar makes every song sound like a million.....
2007-02-26 07:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by terry_powerprofit 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋