buying a guitar?

Question

Hi..

I am a beginner and plan to buy my own guitar. I'm not taking any lessons 'cause im planning to first learn by myself.

I'm a girl and am looking for a guitar that can play good accoustics. And also that it can be played with an amplifier.

Hope you can help me by giving tips and suggestions. Thank you!

Answer 1

go to guitar center and just hang out for a day, talk to everyone. each person has a personal preference. mine is gibson for electric and takamine for acoustic. i own both, and recommend both, but for a beginner dont go out and spend alot of money. i would say max should be between 3 and 4 hundred dollars for guitar, amp, case and books.

and i wouldnt recommend self teaching. learn from someone because they will have little tips for success, if you try to learn yourself you might miss something important

Answer 2

If you prefer electric guitars, I'd just go and get an electric - they're both tuned the same and played the same way. In fact, you may find an electric easier as a beginner because the 'action' (that's guitar geek for how high the strings are, and how hard you have to squeeze to get a note out) is often lower on an electric. On the other hand, acoustics are generally cheaper - which means if you decide guitar is not for you then you haven't spent so much money. One word of advice either way - obviously don't buy anything too expensive, but don't go for the cheapest option either. There are some really terrible-sounding cheapies out there which are also really uncomfortable to play and could easily put a beginner off when they'd be happy with a slightly more expensive but more comfortable model. In terms of electrics, there are some particularly good and reliable beginner-to-mid level models made by Peavey, Squier and Yamaha. I started with a Peavey Predator Plus and would recommend that to anyone starting out. Of course, that's just my opinion - maybe go into the shop and ask what they think, maybe get them to give you a few demonstrations of the different guitars on sale.

Answer 3

Look for either an Ovation or an Applause. They both can be plyed either accoustically or plug ged into an amp. Since you are a beginner I would strongly recommend trying to find a used guitar. If you buy one and decide a year later that you don't like playing, you can probably sell it for close to what you paid for it. If you buy a new one you will not be able to.

Answer 4

My suggestion is YAMAHA FOLK. you can buy versions with 6 or 12 strings but sound is fantastic. Listen it when you visit some music instrument shop. About playin' over the amplifier just buy pick-ups (1 or 2) and in service will tell you where is the best position to fit him on the guitar. Your choice to learn playin' from basic-beginning by your self is the best solution because musicans must HEAR, DEFINE and REMEMBER tones of every part of the neck. Wish you sucessfull learning, maybe you are a new MELANIE in the neares future. Best Regards and veradisca! Neven.

Answer 5

spend time at a guitar center.