Alright, so I play two instruments now: piano and saxophone. I have an acoustic in my house - it was my Grandpa's, but he doesn't use it anymore. A couple of years ago in music class in school, there was a unit on guitar playing. I forgot all of that - and it wasn't that welll taught in the first place. So...I want to learn on my own now. What's the best way to go about this? I intend to play rock and jazz. Should I learn on the acoustic first and then purchase the electric? What are good models for beginner to intermediate electric guitars? My friend mentioned getting a Fender Strat. Also, what type of amp would be sufficient? Thanks.
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So I wanna learn guitar...for real this time
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I second this, I've been wanting to make a thread like this actually. I play piano, violin, and cello, but I've always wanted to get into guitar.
Fender Strats seem to come highly recommended by most everybody I talk to. It seems to be a good entry level electric guitar.
Fender Strats seem to come highly recommended by most everybody I talk to. It seems to be a good entry level electric guitar.
Space Age Playboy
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I think it's better to start with an electric. They're easier on the fingers and the body's not so big and bulky.
The Fender Strat sound isn't that popular lately. If you want to sound like your favorite current musician I suggest a guitar from ESP, or Gibson if you have the money.
A small combo amp should do the trick to start. Marshall is a top of the line, grade-A brand and I recommend something made by them.
There are many ways to go about learning the guitar. If you're already a good musician you should be able to pick it up quickly regardless of what method you use. It's all about how you best learn things.
The Fender Strat sound isn't that popular lately. If you want to sound like your favorite current musician I suggest a guitar from ESP, or Gibson if you have the money.
A small combo amp should do the trick to start. Marshall is a top of the line, grade-A brand and I recommend something made by them.
There are many ways to go about learning the guitar. If you're already a good musician you should be able to pick it up quickly regardless of what method you use. It's all about how you best learn things.
Dice
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If you want to play rock and jazz there's no point in starting acoustic. That said, I'm big into acoustic and can't give you much advice on what a good electric is, but I do know you'll probably want two different electrics--one for rock and one for jazz, though strats can be pretty versatile. A standard strat is a decent starter, but the strat line has a good amount of options and some of the higher ends are a good value. I have a telecaster and it's just fine to me, good for blues and whatnot.
This site has a lot of handy things for learning guitar: http://www.torvund.net/guitar/
This site has a lot of handy things for learning guitar: http://www.torvund.net/guitar/
Space Age Playboy
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Yeah, it might be a good idea to go with two guitars. Versatility in one guitar comes at a price.
WHOAguitarninja
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Then again, having two guitars can also be pricey.
Strats and strat copies even are a great place to start (try to avoid squiers....imo yamaha pacifica's are a good bit better). I started on an Ibanez RG220 and don't really regret it. It was a great guitar to learn on, and I didn't feel like I was forced to upgrade due to it being just unable to suffice.
The best thing you can do though, is to go to a big guitar store, sit down, and try out every guitar and amp in your price range. I really can't stress enough that what is perfect for one person may be awful for another, and that goes right on up to the top of the line guitars. I have a $2400 EBMM JPM, I absolutely adore the guitar, but my friend dave can't stand it.
The point is, nobody can tell you what guitar is best for you. Even if you don't know how to play...just go to the store and hold the guitars and pluck strings. See what sounds/feels the best. Certain guitars will simply feel more comfortable in your hands.
Hope that helps a bit.
Strats and strat copies even are a great place to start (try to avoid squiers....imo yamaha pacifica's are a good bit better). I started on an Ibanez RG220 and don't really regret it. It was a great guitar to learn on, and I didn't feel like I was forced to upgrade due to it being just unable to suffice.
The best thing you can do though, is to go to a big guitar store, sit down, and try out every guitar and amp in your price range. I really can't stress enough that what is perfect for one person may be awful for another, and that goes right on up to the top of the line guitars. I have a $2400 EBMM JPM, I absolutely adore the guitar, but my friend dave can't stand it.
The point is, nobody can tell you what guitar is best for you. Even if you don't know how to play...just go to the store and hold the guitars and pluck strings. See what sounds/feels the best. Certain guitars will simply feel more comfortable in your hands.
Hope that helps a bit.
I was in a very similar position to yours several months ago....I started guitar and already played piano and violin. I just said fuckit with acoustics and went straight for an electric. No point in getting an acoustic, I think, unless you want to play acoustic over electric.
Flizzzipper
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Well, you're going to want to get an electric but just go ahead and get started on the acoustic. Learn the open chords before you do anything else. Anything you get to start out with you'll probably want to replace in the long run anyways.
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Space Age Playboy said:
Not sure why anybody would want to sound like any current musician :lol
Ok, there are a few I can think of that are decent guitar players, but most everybody of today's bands can't play too well.
Space Age Playboy
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Remote linking of your Eric Clapton avatar is forbidden by the host.MaverickX9 said:
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