What's a good starter electric guitar?

Question

I've been playing acoustic guitar for 4 months now, and I've gotten really good considering I taught myself. I want to start electric guitar now, but I don't know wich is the best to start off with. I want a Gibson Les Paul or Prestige Elite, but I know they're really expensive. I want to get an electric guitar soon also because I know they should be on sale for the holidays or after the holidays. Which is the best to start off with? Also, who makes the best acoustic guitars (I have a First Act... which isn't the best, but it was just to start off with)?Thanks. Oh, could you also please list a website if any (like an online store I can see it on)?

I listen to a lot of rock, soul, oldies, gospel, reggae, rap, and r&b, and country. I also play the piano. I want to learn a few songs by the following artist thought (just a few):
Linkin Park, Paramore, Flyleaf, Paramore, Evanescence, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, 3 Doors Down, Hoobastank, Incubus, Seether (Broken), Rascall Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Chris Brown, The Jonas Brothers, Goldfinger, Cartel, Lifehouse, Daughtry, ect.

Answer 1

well with my little experience with guitars I would say start yourself off with a strocaster pack....it has everything you need guitar, amp, strings, pick, strap and a beginner book. this is what I started with and they are not that expensive you can pick it all up for about $150.00 try guitarcenter.com or go on ebay you maybe able to pick them up a little cheaper. Fender makes a good acoustic, Marshal has great acoustics and the top of the line are takiacmas....it all depends what you want to spend. sometimes the least expensive guitars are just as good as the more expensive ones. also washburn makes a nice acoustic guitar too. I hope this helps you out.

Answer 2

The Bottom Line You really need to decide yourself, but I hope I made this guide useful for all of you who are in the market for a new guitar.

Yeah, I know this is the section for a buying guide for an acoustic/electric guitar, but it seemed like the correct place to put this guide, so here it is.

Well, you are ready to buy a guitar. You are already looking at the guitars on-line and at your favorite music store. But, the question still remains, acoustic or electric to start out on??? This is mind boggling to think about on your own, so here are some high (and low) points to both kinds of axes.

*ELECTRIC*

Once you decide what kind of music you want to play, and what your budget is (decide this before the music store jerks talk you into thousands in credit debt) and what your level of commitment, head over to your local music store. Many say that you will want to start out on an electric guitar for many reasons, here are a few I recognize when playing - Ease of play, electric guitars generally are easier to push the strings on the frets because the action is lower on most electric bridges. Range of styles, electric guitars can make many sounds and tones, from a warm rich acoustic like sound, to a harsh grunge sound. Many sounds can be created using only the guitar and a small practice amp (usually 50-100 dollars for a new practice amp). Range of accessories- You can upgrade a guitar much like a car. From nicer tuners to a nicer bridge to better pickups, you can do it all. And you can upgrade externally also. Pedals are made to make you sound like Hendrix or Clapton or Zappa, you can model and manufacture sounds and beats with pedals, but the can range in price from 60 dollars to 300 dollars for just the pedals.

Play- Electric, unlike acoustic, has a lower play as mentioned above. You won't need super strong hands to fret the strings, but keep in mind this will vary from model to model. You won't want to buy the cheapest guitar around, the music class I am in did that, and their off-brand axe won't suit anyone in the whole school, so make sure the guitars action suits you above all.

Sound- Every guitar player sounds a little different. And so does every guitar. You will need to take an expert or experienced player to help you get a guitar that matches your sound and play(don't let the music store guy be your expert, they would rather make a sale than help you 9 out of 10 times.). Again, look for what is comfortable for you to play.

Looks- This is number 3. It is not the most important factor by far. Don't judge and axe by it's blade, to alter a famous proverb. Make sure it has no flaws, such as cracks or chips, which could be a damper to your playing. But don't jump at the first sharp guitar you see.

Price- Electric guitars are generally about the same price as acoustic, maybe a little more. You will find a comparision guide that lists a good starter set-up for both acoustic and electric, with all the essential accessories to get you playing, and all the prices listed.

Answer 3

I found a really nice epiphone electric at a pawn shop. Bought a very nice epiphone acoustical off ebay, for around 50 bucks. it's a 250 dollar guitar!

Answer 4

hollow body.
they look bluesy, but they can play anything.
almost always gorgeous.
and they can play acoustic as well as electric.
if you get one of those, make sure it's a cutaway, though.
that was my mistake.
gibson marauder is also good.
I don't own one.
but it's like three hundred dollars.
kind of hard to come by.
cheap.
sounds amazing.
great action.
guitars that say the brand name of the pickups on the pickups are always good, but if the brandname of the guitar is the same as on the pickups, I'd go 50/50 on the badassery of it.
as for acoustic guitars, in my opinion, breedlove is the best brand name, but the best acoustic guitars don't have any brand name. you come across them by chance.
Oh, and don't shp at guitar world.
as fast as you've been progressing, their guitars will hinder you.

Answer 5

a good acoustic guitar is ovation, or oscar smitt and a good electric guitar to start off with is probably a fender squire strat you can get a idea of what they look lie at musiciansfriend.com, or americanmusicsupply.com

Answer 6

Musiciansfriend.com would be one of the best places to check out all guitars, online. I use it quite often.

You can get a Fender Squire tele, or strat for under $200. There are also low-end models of the Les Paul under the Epiphone name for $200.

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Answer 7

Go to
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Electric-Value-Pack-Electric-Guitar.gc?source=4WWRWXYG
you should find a good guitar there.= )