I'm looking to buy my first guitar? what do i look for? budget = <$700 or so.?

Question

i dont know much about guitars, brands, etc. how should your first guitar feel, etc? i want something that ill enjoy learning to play on.

i want to start with an acoustic. i can read music from my childhood experiences with piano lessons, but i have zero experience playing a guitar...
ive been looking at a few martin's, but i feel like i need more info about each brand. i want something that ill be happy to practice with and sounds decent...

Answer 1

Well you didnt specify whether you were wanting an accoustic or electric. Go to a local music store, and talk to the professionals. $700 will get you something pretty nice.

Answer 2

Congratulations! A guitar is a wonderful instrument and makes a really cool sound.

I would recommend that you start with an accoustic guitar (non-electric) for your first one.

You can self-teach yourself or take lessons from a local music store or music teacher.

Better yet find a friend who plays and ask if they can give you any pointers or tips.

I started out by learning chords and strumming on my own. I went to yard sales/garage sales and bought music books with the guitar chords listed on them.

$700 is not too bad at all. Go to your local mall or music store and talk with someone about making this purchase. Many times they have a deal where they will throw in the case and even give you a couple of lessons for free. Make sure you tell them that this is your first guitar. They may give you a discount and will also be able to counsel you or point you in the right direction.

You can also go to ebay and type in guitar and see what comes up. I would also look in your local newspaper in the classified ads and see if someone is selling their guitar.

As we head into spring this is a time when people have yard sales/garage sales and sometimes you get lucky and might find a nice guitar for the right price.

One tip: practice, practice, and more practice. The more you play the better you will sound and the better your guitar will sound.

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 3

If you just want to start learning, a Fender Squire is best. Most of my friends who first started playing used that. A Fender Squire can be really inexpensive at Guitar Center. PLUS you can get a starter pack which would be really nice which would include everything you'd need. DO NOT buy a guitar online. Always check out the guitar in person before buying it. BUT if you feel like you're gonna get into the guitar and really take an interest, you're better off getting a regular Fender which can range from 300-700 and they're always worth it. Fenders are an extremely great brand with great quality that can last years and years. Squires are usually for the first 2 or so years a person plays and then they get a better guitar but if a person knows they're gonna enjoy it and really get into it, they get a regular Fender.

Answer 4

Are you just starting out? do you have any experience?

A guitar with nylon strings in nice to start out, so your fingertips don't get too sore, eventually you can change into steel strings. Yes, there is a sound difference, Nylon is more of a classical, sound while steel is a nicer, crispier sound, but you can always change the strings, or someone can do it for you at a music store, very easy to do.

I bought myself an acoustic Fender, beautiful little thing, for about $250 ..... at a pawn shop! Really, if you give used ones a try, look on the insides, makes sure there's no holes, signs of water damage, or warping of the wood.

Have a great time, I loooove playing, I hope to make the time for it again soon.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Since your starting out, Id go with a fender guitar.

Answer 7

Check out interstate music.com. They beat musicians friend hands down!

Answer 8

you should buy Fender. They only cost 200-300$.

Answer 9

try an Epiphone les paul standard

Answer 10

music-go-round, it is a place where they sell new and used instruments