What type of guitar should I buy? - GoFuckYourself.com

Varius · 11-13-2004, 03:49 AM

I"m thinking to buy an electric guitar and amp to start learning how to play when I'm bored.

Any recommendations for a beginner? I'll probably learn reading tabs of the net or just fucking around.

Manowar · 11-13-2004, 03:58 AM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.tabcrawler.com

Project-Shadow · 11-13-2004, 03:59 AM

All depends on how much you really want to spend, i've got 2 electrics now.

Ibanez S470 DX

And a Platinum BC Rich Beast [In black]

If you've got the money go for something simpler like the Ibanez.. cause the BC is really a gig guitar.. and nothing else.

Your local music shop will have a starter kit for $150-200 which will include a bog standard guitar, 10w amp, case and leads.. if you're lucky a distortion pedal, and that is probably your best bet.

Varius · 11-13-2004, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Manowar
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.tabcrawler.com

Thanks for the tab site

D-Money · 11-13-2004, 04:02 AM

Les Paul.

Varius · 11-13-2004, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Project-Shadow
All depends on how much you really want to spend, i've got 2 electrics now.

Ibanez S470 DX

And a Platinum BC Rich Beast [In black]

If you've got the money go for something simpler like the Ibanez.. cause the BC is really a gig guitar.. and nothing else.

Your local music shop will have a starter kit for $150-200 which will include a bog standard guitar, 10w amp, case and leads.. if you're lucky a distortion pedal, and that is probably your best bet.

The beast looks awesome

I'd probably want to spend 500-600$ for both the guitar and the amp.....Thing is I"m not sure what I can find here in Costa Rica of any quality

Nydahl · 11-13-2004, 04:05 AM

any Fender you can find

dennisthemenace · 11-13-2004, 05:46 AM

If you've never played, don't waste money on getting good equipment. You might end up not liking it and having the stuff sit and collect dust.

Start with the cheapest you can find and THEN get better if you work up to it.

oberheimer · 11-13-2004, 06:06 AM

Maybe a Rickebacker, there really nice

or a gibson les paul

sh33p · 11-13-2004, 06:45 AM

I've got a Gibson SG. It kicks ass.

Nicky · 11-13-2004, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
I"m thinking to buy an electric guitar and amp to start learning how to play when I'm bored.

Any recommendations for a beginner? I'll probably learn reading tabs of the net or just fucking around.

get an Ibanez for around $300 , very good all-round guitar

I have a RG470 my self

elric · 11-13-2004, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dennisthemenace
If you've never played, don't waste money on getting good equipment. You might end up not liking it and having the stuff sit and collect dust.

Start with the cheapest you can find and THEN get better if you work up to it.

The above post is good advice.

Ibanez makes some good low-end guitars for around $300.

Also, if you sign up on musiciansfriend they will send you a catalog with all the fun stuff you will ever need.

CyberBachelor · 11-13-2004, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sh33p
I've got a Gibson SG. It kicks ass.

I agree

Pete · 11-13-2004, 07:29 AM

Buy a red one.

Heywood Jablome · 11-13-2004, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dennisthemenace
If you've never played, don't waste money on getting good equipment. You might end up not liking it and having the stuff sit and collect dust.

Start with the cheapest you can find and THEN get better if you work up to it.

If you are serious about learning to play, you should get a decent guitar. I would recommend getting the nicest Stratocaster you can afford, and go cheap on the amplifier.

candyflip · 11-13-2004, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by oberheimer

or a gibson les paul

I've got one of these, but can't play a lick.

DEA - banned for life · 11-13-2004, 08:53 AM

go with a PRS..paul reed smith...

webair · 11-13-2004, 08:54 AM

ive got a few guitars that i would recommend to you, but you want to buy one that will dramatically increase in price in the next year or 2 have a look at this:

http://www.charvel.com/

SongRider · 11-13-2004, 08:59 AM

Find a couple of music stores there close to you and go play a few before you do anything. Guitars are like a woman... They are ALL different and if you choose a bad one you will never play it..... BUT, if you choose a good one you wont EVER want to put it down!!

You can ALWAYS order it from musicians friend but you will have an idea of what your getting after you test drive a few....

Veterans Day · 11-13-2004, 09:00 AM

An american Strat, not chinese.

underzen · 11-13-2004, 09:34 AM

My first electric was a Fender Strat (tex-mex). Cheap at only 60 bucks off of ebay.

Dam thing sounded like shit. But then again I beat the shit out of it two.

Dirty F · 11-13-2004, 09:40 AM

My next guitar will be a Fender Paisley:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I want an original/old one tho, not a new one.

Timbo · 11-13-2004, 09:41 AM

Here ya go

http://stores.ebay.com/EVH-Art-Series-Guitars

mike247 · 11-13-2004, 09:47 AM

Fender or schecter

http://www.schecterguitars.com/

Moe 69er · 11-13-2004, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Veterans Day
An american Strat, not chinese.

For a great all around guitar, go with the Strat.

MattO · 11-13-2004, 11:17 AM

I buy my guitars from this guy:
http://www.chrisguitars.com/
he's always got new stuff coming in, sometimes you find a real gem. Got a good return policy too. And he takes trades. I've been trading up for a while till I finally have a kick ass real Les Paul.

smack · 11-13-2004, 11:17 AM

Ibanez or Fender. nothing else comes close.

thehand · 11-13-2004, 11:28 AM

I say go big...even from the start:
Get a Vintage Jackson USA RR.

I'll sell you this on for 2000:

mookienow · 11-13-2004, 11:36 AM

I'd go with a american strat.
You can get any sound you want out of one.

http://www.fender.com/products/show.php?partno=0117402

Basic_man · 11-13-2004, 11:37 AM

A real FENDER !!

tony286 · 11-13-2004, 11:39 AM

buy something cheap first if you like grow from there.

Manowar · 11-13-2004, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DEA
go with a PRS..paul reed smith...

not really ideal for a beginner, are they ?

KittyLix · 11-13-2004, 11:43 AM

Fender

can't go wrong there

thehand · 11-13-2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Manowar
not really ideal for a beginner, are they ?

PRS would be my second choice, great guitar.. You truley can get ANY sound out of a PRS.

Contrary to an earlier post, a strat sounds like a strat, not nearly as versitile as a PRS.

Varius · 11-13-2004, 01:13 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys....I found few music stores here so am going to go checkout what they have and at what prices....

I'm hesitant to order anything online because I'm not too confident it will actually arrive here in Costa Rica without being stolen by customs or the mail people

DEA - banned for life · 11-13-2004, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Manowar
not really ideal for a beginner, are they ?

Your definitly right there...but ,if money isnt an problem .why not go with top of the line.

mockingbich · 11-13-2004, 02:08 PM

First, if you're serious about playing guitar do NOT be too cheap with your first guitar. Inexpensive guitars are no fun to play, and sound like shit. People always say, "Get something cheap first, and move up later if you like it." That is Bullshit..a crummy guitar that is impossible to play will destroy your confidence. All $200 guitars are pure crap from my experience.

Don't spend less than $300 bucks on a guitar. Get one that is set-neck construction and string thru body bridge. Schecter, ESP, Ibanez, Dean, all make nice beginner guitars in the $300-400 range. Get something that looks cool!

I would recommend this ibanez
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/519641/

It's OK to get a cheap amp to start with, cuz almost anything can sound good at bedroom volume. More expensive amps are for playing in bands and stuff (worry about that later). An excellent begginer amp is something simple like this $100 crate http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/487782/ If you've got a little more money buy a $200 line6 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/482255/

The crate is a basic amp with distortion channel, clean channel and reverb. Perfect for a bedroom beginner. THe line6 has a bit more power and effects like delay and phaser etc. The line6 will be more fun to experiment with but both are cool to start out

If you don't have the cash for a good guitar yet...save a bit and be serious - good luck and have fun

Varius · 11-13-2004, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mockingbich
First, if you're serious about playing guitar do NOT be too cheap with your first guitar. Inexpensive guitars are no fun to play, and sound like shit. People always say, "Get something cheap first, and move up later if you like it." That is Bullshit..a crummy guitar that is impossible to play will destroy your confidence. All $200 guitars are pure crap from my experience.

Don't spend less than $300 bucks on a guitar. Get one that is set-neck construction and string thru body bridge. Schecter, ESP, Ibanez, Dean, all make nice beginner guitars in the $300-400 range. Get something that looks cool!

I would recommend this ibanez
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/519641/

It's OK to get a cheap amp to start with, cuz almost anything can sound good at bedroom volume. More expensive amps are for playing in bands and stuff (worry about that later). An excellent begginer amp is something simple like this $100 crate http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/487782/ If you've got a little more money buy a $200 line6 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/482255/

The crate is a basic amp with distortion channel, clean channel and reverb. Perfect for a bedroom beginner. THe line6 has a bit more power and effects like delay and phaser etc. The line6 will be more fun to experiment with but both are cool to start out

If you don't have the cash for a good guitar yet...save a bit and be serious - good luck and have fun

Thanks, like I said I'm prob looking for something in the 500-600$ range to start off so the guitar/amp combo you've listed falls in there nicely.

Now it's a matter of seeing what music stores out here actually have available

thehand · 11-13-2004, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
Thanks for all the suggestions guys....I found few music stores here so am going to go checkout what they have and at what prices....

I'm hesitant to order anything online because I'm not too confident it will actually arrive here in Costa Rica without being stolen by customs or the mail people

The music stores in Costa Rica proably have shit brands ...try the pawnshops if there are any there.

Varius · 11-13-2004, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by thehand
The music stores in Costa Rica proably have shit brands ...try the pawnshops if there are any there.

Yeah....I'll prob find out Monday....

At worst I'm thinking I can find something decent in Vegas in January while I'm there for Internext

Varius · 11-14-2004, 09:09 PM

Looked around today and didn't find much out here. Decided to go for a place that was selling a combo for $250:

Palmer Deluxe
Guitar case/bag
Strap
Winder
Cable
Kustom Amp
Picks

Started some online tutorials tonight and have learnt my G, C and D chords pretty easily. Fingers still pretty stiff though, guess it will take practice everyday to loosen them up.

Anyone know though, when learning should I have it plugged in and the amp on? Right now it sounds pretty bad without using the amp......but could just be the brand or the fact I havent tuned it yet.

mockingbich · 11-14-2004, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
Yeah....I'll prob find out Monday....

At worst I'm thinking I can find something decent in Vegas in January while I'm there for Internext

Yeah - you can find that in Vegas really easily. There's a Guitar Center on Tropicana Avenue just about 5-10 minute drive from the Vegas strip. It's right next to Walmart so you can't miss it. They've got all the stuff I suggested earlier and an excellent selection of Schecter diamond series guitars

Goatse · 11-15-2004, 11:45 AM

Buy an old Gibson and plug it into an old Marshall Plexi. If you sound like crap, don't blame it on your gear.

webmaster x · 11-15-2004, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
The beast looks awesome

I'd probably want to spend 500-600$ for both the guitar and the amp.....Thing is I"m not sure what I can find here in Costa Rica of any quality

cool guitars man. they rock.

CET · 11-15-2004, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
I"m thinking to buy an electric guitar and amp to start learning how to play when I'm bored.

Any recommendations for a beginner? I'll probably learn reading tabs of the net or just fucking around.

I don't think a beginner should start on an electric, but a nylon string accoustic. The strings are farther apart and easier on the fingers so you can develope callouses without hurting your fingers too much.

CET · 11-15-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Battuss
My next guitar will be a Fender Paisley:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

I want an original/old one tho, not a new one.

"the quality is equal to any of Fender's American product." Bullshit, that's a cheap ass neck and head on that axe. That makes me wonder if the price is entirely the design on the body. If you want to pay an extra $350 for a design, on a $150 guitar, be my guest.

CET · 11-15-2004, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by smack
Ibanez or Fender. nothing else comes close.

Gibson does.

CET · 11-15-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
Thanks for all the suggestions guys....I found few music stores here so am going to go checkout what they have and at what prices....

I'm hesitant to order anything online because I'm not too confident it will actually arrive here in Costa Rica without being stolen by customs or the mail people

That's why you get your order insured.

CET · 11-15-2004, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Varius
Yeah....I'll prob find out Monday....

At worst I'm thinking I can find something decent in Vegas in January while I'm there for Internext

Don't EVER take your axe on an airplane unless you have a very good hard case and a padlock.

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Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	What type of guitar should I buy? I"m thinking to buy an electric guitar and amp to start learning how to play when I'm bored. Any recommendations for a beginner? I'll probably learn reading tabs of the net or just fucking around. __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

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oberheimer So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: sweden Posts: 791	Maybe a Rickebacker, there really nice or a gibson les paul Last edited by oberheimer; 11-13-2004 at 06:09 AM..

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Project-Shadow Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 7,340	All depends on how much you really want to spend, i've got 2 electrics now. Ibanez S470 DX And a Platinum BC Rich Beast [In black] If you've got the money go for something simpler like the Ibanez.. cause the BC is really a gig guitar.. and nothing else. Your local music shop will have a starter kit for $150-200 which will include a bog standard guitar, 10w amp, case and leads.. if you're lucky a distortion pedal, and that is probably your best bet.

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Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	Thanks for all the suggestions guys....I found few music stores here so am going to go checkout what they have and at what prices.... I'm hesitant to order anything online because I'm not too confident it will actually arrive here in Costa Rica without being stolen by customs or the mail people __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

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mockingbich Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 274	First, if you're serious about playing guitar do NOT be too cheap with your first guitar. Inexpensive guitars are no fun to play, and sound like shit. People always say, "Get something cheap first, and move up later if you like it." That is Bullshit..a crummy guitar that is impossible to play will destroy your confidence. All $200 guitars are pure crap from my experience. Don't spend less than $300 bucks on a guitar. Get one that is set-neck construction and string thru body bridge. Schecter, ESP, Ibanez, Dean, all make nice beginner guitars in the $300-400 range. Get something that looks cool! I would recommend this ibanez http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/519641/ It's OK to get a cheap amp to start with, cuz almost anything can sound good at bedroom volume. More expensive amps are for playing in bands and stuff (worry about that later). An excellent begginer amp is something simple like this $100 crate http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/487782/ If you've got a little more money buy a $200 line6 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/...se_pid/482255/ The crate is a basic amp with distortion channel, clean channel and reverb. Perfect for a bedroom beginner. THe line6 has a bit more power and effects like delay and phaser etc. The line6 will be more fun to experiment with but both are cool to start out If you don't have the cash for a good guitar yet...save a bit and be serious - good luck and have fun

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Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	Looked around today and didn't find much out here. Decided to go for a place that was selling a combo for $250: Palmer Deluxe Guitar case/bag Strap Winder Cable Kustom Amp Picks Started some online tutorials tonight and have learnt my G, C and D chords pretty easily. Fingers still pretty stiff though, guess it will take practice everyday to loosen them up. Anyone know though, when learning should I have it plugged in and the amp on? Right now it sounds pretty bad without using the amp......but could just be the brand or the fact I havent tuned it yet. __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

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Goatse Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,086	Buy an old Gibson and plug it into an old Marshall Plexi. If you sound like crap, don't blame it on your gear.