I want to start playing guitar and sound like hey there delilah?

Question

once i get good i want my playing to be able to sound like hey there delilah
1) what kind of guitar should i start on
and 2) what kind should i use once i get better

Answer 1

a gibson acoustic

you could get guitar tabs from ultimateguitar.com, it taught to play me a lot of songs

Answer 2

Well, this is not really easy nor cheap... or could be.
Try getting a hold of an album and look in the Thanks section. They usually mention the equipment used. But think about this:
It is not just what guitar they are using, it is also the amp, the pedals, processing effects, post processing and most important, the audio engineer. Not to mention that some musicians use one setup for one song, another for an different song (Check Santana for that, sometimes he uses a Les Paul, sometimes a PRS, sometimes a Fender Strat).

My suggestion, go for what YOU like. Play for you and if someone else likes what you do, you are on your way to a difficult road. If you play the way other people play, then you won't be any different. Why should I listen to you if I can listen to Deli?

As far as guitars:
If Delilah is electric and you want to play that kind of music, start with an electric. You cant go wrong with a Strat or a Yamaha, Start with a fairly decent amp, this will set you back about $300-500 bucks plus about $200 for the guitar with case. You'll need a cable and possibly a stomp box (add another C note).
If you want to start with an acoustic, try Simon and Patrick. This is a Canadian maker that builds very reasonably priced guitars ($400 or so) that sound like guitars that cost 2 to 3 times that much. These guitars also have a very good feel and easy action.

When you get better... you'll know yourself and won't have to ask.

Best of lucks.

Answer 3

I love playing that song!
For a starting guitarist, no matter where you want to go with it, I'd recommend buying an acoustic guitar; it trains your fingers better and makes them stronger (cuz the strings are tighter). Also, "Hey There Delilah" is played on an acoustic guitar. It's actually not that hard of a song, there's no solo or anything, just a lot of repetition.

Answer 4

1. A decent quality used guitar that plays well and "fits" your hands - not someone elses.

2. Get good first and worry about that later.

I'm a guitar player. Learn the basics and you can eventually sound like any band you want, but it is a whole lot cooler to come up with your OWN sound. Good luck!

Answer 5

No. My daughter is learning a six string guitar. She is trying a Lisa Loeb type of thing, but writes it herself. You could write your own song. It will most likely be FAR better than Hey There Delilah.

Answer 6

acoustic for both. good luck with guitar playing!

Answer 7

I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT GUITARS BUT THAT IS REALLY HOT....AND SO IS YOUR AVATAR.....LOL... :)