Im planning on getting a guitar?

Question

Im looking for a quitar. i really dont no anything about them... wut would be the best brand for a begginer?

i would like to play an electric guitar.

Answer 1

Depends. Do you want to play acoustic or electric? If your planning on getting an acoustic you caan get a cheap harmoney or squier for around $100-$200. If you want an electric the best bet would be for a squier strat, which is around $99-$150. In my opinion squiers are the best to learn on, comfortable and the neck feels great. But remember if your getting an electric you need an amplifier, you can get a good 15 watt one for around $60. Try looking around on musicians friend.com, they pretty much have everything you will need.

Answer 2

Don't listen to those who say buy a cheap guitar. It's false economy. If you are serious buy the best you can afford together with a good tutorial manual. I would suggest a jumbo acoustic, possibly a Fender or Yamaha. The action (that is the distance from the strings to the fretboard) is much better on more expensive instruments and the sound is better. It's very discouraging playing on a cheap one which causes callouses and makes your fingers bleed and doesn't sound very good. My first guitar was like a cheesecutter and although I did learn how to play it really killed my fingers. I couldn't wait for a better one. If buying electric go for a good make like a Fender but also a decent amplifier too. Learn how to play proper, clean guitar first, forget the distortion. If you like that you can always do it later. Work out your budget and go to a good quality shop with lots of choice and take their advice. I started playing in 1962 and still play rock and roll in a semi pro band. My guitars are:-

Gretsch Duo Jet
Fender Stratocaster American Series
Fender Stratocaster 1957 re-issue
Fender Telecaster
Hohner Jumbo
Starson ElectroAcoustic

I have three amplifiers
Fender Cybertwin
Fender Rockpro 1000
Fender Studio 85

I also have an effects pedal that I don't use on stage, a Boss ME50

Hope I've been of help. Good luck with the playing and, whatever you do, stick at it.

Answer 3

I'm planning on doing this myself, and have been harassing my guitar playing friends (I know the former bass guitarist for Serberus, as well as a bunch of guys in local bands) and searching the internet. Here are some of the basics I've been given:

-Do NOT get the cheapest guitar you can find. You don't have to get a really expensive one, but if you go cheap, it won't feel good and you won't like playing it, so you'll be more likely to put it down.
-Look the guitar over. Feel it. Examine it. Does it feel comfortable in your hands? Can you reach the frets? Can you reach the strings? Can you reach the soundhole without stretching?
-Make sure the wood is joined closely and smoothly. Sight down the neck to make sure it isn't bent. It should be straight.
-Do you like the sound? You want something you'll like to hear.
-Can you press the strings down easily?

You need to make sure it's a guitar you're going to want to hold a lot. You should also start with an acoustic, and then transfer to an electric later. And remember, each guitar is different. Just because it's a name brand, doesn't mean it's the guitar for you.

Answer 4

The best brand for a begginer would probably be a Squire. They make copies of Fender (which is an excellent super expensive brand) guitar. But don't worry, it's legal copying and good quality. Also Epiphone (which makes copies of Gibson high quality super expensive guitars) is a good company, too. For acoustic-electric, try Ovation. A lot of celebs use their guitars. I have one and it cost me $250 which is a very fair price. But wherever you buy, DO NOT BUY FROM THE, GUITAR CENTER! Guitar Center is a chain of guitar stores all around the USA, and they buy the guitars from all the brands, but they're low quality version. Kinda like going to an outlet store and buy a pair of jeans that have some blemishes. And they don't reduce the guitar price. Go to a privately owned gutiar store for a great quality guitar.


I hope this helps!

Answer 5

Electric: Fender, Gibson if you've got cash or play blues
Acoustic: Martin, Taylor

The most important thing to have when you get a new guitar is practice time and then an instruction manual and a tutor if you can. It takes time, time, time!

I purchased an inexpensive guitar through a free ad service. It was only $65 for an old acoustic. It's ok but it plays nothing like my husband's beautiful Martin acoustic he purchased through a music store. He has also bought slightly used electric Fenders through online websites.

Answer 6

You can pickup a very inexpensive acoustic or electric guitar and amp at Walmart or a music shop.
There is no need to go all out in the beginning. Once you have more experience, you will have a better understanding of what you would really like to have.

Answer 7

yeah, i agree with the others. go cheap at first, thats what i did. I bought a $200 Yamaha acoustic that I still love to play and it sounds great with Elixer strings. I bought an Epiphone Les Paul 100 for my beginner electric and a rogue bass from musicians friend online. They were all less that $300 and all play quite well. I still play em all. Now that I think of it I paid like $130 for the bass. Also, go to ultimate-guitar.com for some good lessons and good tabs to learn some easy songs to start with. Good luck and ROCK ON!

Answer 8

Any good brand is good for starting. If you think you're going to break it don't buy an expensive one. I suggest buying a Japanese rip off of a Fender guitar. Ty usually play just as good and are cheap. Search the pawn shops.

Answer 9

Just take about 5 lessons learn some chords... then get a small sized acoustic £30, medium £50 large £100, or eletric £250.

Answer 10

go to guitar center and find a classical guitar for a cheap price. the brand is not a big deal.since you are a begginer, it's best to learn how to move your fingers around.it may not sound top notch but at least you get to learn how to move your fingers the right way