i know that gibsons are great guitars, at least its what ive heard many artists use, but im only a beginner, and was wondering if i should buy one? the ones i were looking at were about $1100, and im not sure if i want to play bass or electric yet. can anyone help me decide on either of these? thanks!
2007-03-16 19:14:29 · 10 answers · asked by lizzyb 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
It's really tempting to get a nice guitar when you start out, especially if you are really wanting to get into playing. But the truth is, like everyone else said, it's not very wise to start off with a high end guitar. Gibsons are known for their rich and chunky sound and anything but rocking out would be an insult to the name. However, if you intend to head in that direction then I suggest getting an Epiphone first (it's much more affordable and in my opinion, you get more for your money). Epiphones are like a step below a Gibson but there's no shame in playing one. They sound great just like their mothers!
If I was a beginner, I'd start off with a mexican Fender strat. Strats are a better all-around instrument because they adapt very well to many different styles of music and plus you can get one for less than $400. Even after 5 years of playing guitar, I still play my mex-strat (I fixed it up and customized it so nothing else plays like it!) because of its versatility.
Basically, I would recommend that you start off with a less expensive guitar, since you are just starting off and you still don't know whether to play bass or guitar. Start off with guitar, it will teach you a lot of the basics you'll need for bass. If you have a high end guitar but you're still playing beginner's level, people will (unfortunately, it does happen and I've seen it happen) expect much of you and give you less respect as a musician than if you have a less expensive model.
Don't touch the Squiers because they're pretty much junk and worthless.
2007-03-16 19:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by mysticaura29 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't spend $1100 on a new guitar if you are just learning. If you give up after a few lessons you'll feel better about getting rid of a cheap guitar than an expensive guitar that probably depreciated a lot. Get a used guitar for about $100 to $200 dollars, lean your chords, get your calluses, and then move up to a more expensive guitar.
Also, I bet in the subculture of guitar players if you're a newbie with a Gibson they'll think you're a poser and have no respect for you. To borrow a line from "Top Gun," your ego would be writing checks your hands can't cash.
2007-03-16 19:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by Joel S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Please tell me you're joking. An H'bird for a beginner? That's at the bottom of my list of guitars and insanely expensive for a beginner. Your tastes in guitars is likely to change several times as you learn to play. Why not start off on something more modest like a Yamaha FS-720S and once you're ready for a better guitar you can decide then.
2016-03-29 02:27:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't spend anywhere near that much if your a beginner. Learn to play first. Get something cheap, because your first guitar is going to get lots of scratches from sloppy picking. If you spend a lot for a Gibson, then get frustrated with it, good luck selling it with all those pick scratches. You'd be much happier starting out with a "Strat style" guitar (3 pickups and a 5 position switch),any brand. It is much easier to get a bunch of different sounds with that pickup configuration. One with (1)humbucker in the bridge position is even better.
Just learn how to play a guitar before spending that much on a guitar. If you don't already have an acoustic guitar, I strongly recommend learning to play guitar on acoustic.
If you want to play bass, start with an electric bass.
2007-03-18 15:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by wise1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would`nt start with a Gibson just because of the prices, try an Epiphone, or an ibanez, Gibsons are great guitars i own 3, a Les Paul. an EDS1275 double neck,and a 68 SG, love them all, but i went through alot of inexpensive guitars first, find something that feels good in your hands and to play, i`ve played some inexpensive giutars that play great.
2007-03-16 21:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Chris G. 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with all of the above...though, I would say, if you really, REALLY wanna get a Gibson, the Les Paul/SG Menace series models are both excellent...I got my LP Menace new from www.musiciansfriend.com for 850 dollars, and you could probably find one on eBay or Craigslist for considerably less...it's voiced more towards a metal sound, though, and isn't set up very well out of the box, but that's really kinda chickenbits in my opinion...just a thought.
2007-03-16 19:44:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jack H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey dont get an expensive gibson if you're just a beginner. people will expect you to rock hard if they see you with it. you have to earn that...
start of with a fender squire, electric bass or guitar..
2007-03-16 19:18:31 · answer #7 · answered by nonphysical 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a beginner series of all main brand names you can choose from,bc rich,ibenhad,fender,and gibson has a series for starters as well.so if ya want to pay 1100 for a beginner your getting raped.id decided what ya want before ya sound even more da dee da dee.
2007-03-16 19:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sikki Nixx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have many guitars as u can c in my profile. i LOVE Gibson. it sounds like you are looking at the studio modals. if you are serious about playing look ay the classic line from Gibson. Listen to what i am saying."YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED"!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-16 19:29:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check out interstatemusic.com & then decide. I don't think their prices can be beat. If money is no object, buy the Gibson.
2007-03-16 19:24:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋