Which electric guitar should be my first?

6 Comments

1. chessmaster1018 says:

   May 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

   Well first of all I wouldn’t recommend electric, unless you get an acoustic electric, nothing sounds worse then a person learning guitar on electric, it’s not pretty, they only sound well if you know how to play them. Electric acoustic would be nice because you can learn and then plug in. Why not call your local music stores and see what they have second hand, places like Sam Ash and the Guitar Center sell second hand guitars. I doubt that your going to find one for under a hundred unless it’s used. If you go to the Guitar Center look and play a Yamaha acoustic they have a really nice sound for the price, you can get one of those for about $180.00 and maybe less on sale, in fact I think they have a sale going on right now, if not ask for a deal, their very good at cutting the price. Don’t buy a cheap one, you’ll get what you pay for. Someone in my family bought one at Sears, and what a hunk of junk, it wasn’t even playable, and that one cost $80.00. Take someone who knows guitars with you and see if the action and sound is good, and make sure that you listen to a couple of them as they all have a little different sound, good luck to you, I hope that you get as much joy out of playing as I have !!!!!!!
2. punk_avril4ever says:

   May 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

   A guitar under $100 dollars may have a good sound for a while, but, generally, should not be trusted to last. My acoustic was $100, and the sound quality has gone down significantly.

   I’d try the cheaper line of Fender Stratocasters, the Squier Strat. It’s the kind I’m hoping to get. Generally, I think they’re around $200.
3. Stephanie Loves Sammy says:

   May 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

   if u dont know how to play guitar at all i suggest u start off on an accoustic, learn the fundamentals. the basics. then buy an electric guitar.
4. phoebe r says:

   May 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

   fender is best, it stays in tune for longer than others. i dont think you can get a new guitar under $100 unless its not high quality. maybe you can get one for under $200. at your local music store. i would suggest a beginner pack with a tuner, a set of replacement strings, some picks, amp etc. i would also start with an acoustic if you are new, but you already play piano and clarinet soo….
   if you want, after you’ve been playing a while, then get a nicer, more expensive guitar.
5. TR says:

   May 14, 2010 at 12:08 pm

   OK, the better brands are fender, washburn, ovation (they once made some solid body electrics), guild, epiphone, squire, hamer, carvin…

   But look; if you’re going to shop, try to find someone who knows about guitars. Take that person along and get advice about style and capabilities.

   Also, as a beginner, I strongly advise that you get lessons. It’s not possible to observe your own mistakes when you’re busy trying to figure out how to get your ring finger on the third fret–and if there’s nobody watching and correcting those mistakes, they’ll turn into bad habits. And bad habits slow you down when you begin to play at higher levels of skill, plus certain ones can cause repetitive motion injuries.

   So lessons–from a good teacher, either at the best full-service music store in your town or a guitar major at a nearby university–to start; maybe only a half-dozen of them. Then you can study on your own from books, videos, computer programs, and friends; or you could continue lessons for fastest progress.

   BTW, the sound of an electric guitar depends more on the amp, the effects, and the pickups. It’s possible to get a cheaper guitar with a decent fingerboard, replace the pick-ups later, and have any sound you like if the amp and pedals are right. But make sure you get a decent brand to start; a cheap knock-off with a soft wavy neck will never play right.