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Post by iancooper on Nov 5, 2007 2:17:00 GMT -5
Hello all,
I recently decided to finally learn how to play guitar after years of debating I finally decided I needed a new hobby and learning to play the guitar fits the bill perfectly.
Thing is, I've not got a guitar so I'm shopping around for the best possible purchase for me. I'm not sure if electric or acoustic is better for me and better for me to learn on. Ideally I wouldn't like to spend a fat lot on my very first guitar although at the same time I don't want some pile of shit that won't get me anywhere.
Obviously I would learn by playing Oasis tunes and the like, that sort of sound.
So if anyone can show me where to go for what guitar is best for me then that would be greatly appreciated.
p.s sorry if there is a thread for this, I've searched and can't find anything to put this post in so I've started my own one. Apologies in advance.
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Post by Jazzvi on Nov 5, 2007 12:33:53 GMT -5
start with an acoustic, to learn chords, scales and so on. you dont need to buy a great guitar if you haven't played one in your life, because you wont appreciate it. start with a low-middle range guitar. I recommend you buy one with solid spruce top, you will get a deeper and richer sound. some brands to start with: epiphone, cort, yamaha, takamine, washburn...
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Post by Jeff25 on Nov 5, 2007 15:55:11 GMT -5
Just like Jazzvi said, buy an acoustic. Learn the basics and see if you like it. Get a nice six-string, but don't break the bank just in case you don't like it.
I didn't start playing until I was 32 and it's been over six of the best years of my life since. Granted, I'm not great at it, but I would still rather strum on the guitar then sit around watching TV.
The first guitar I bought was the cheapest, new, left-handed model I could find, made by Rogue, who may not even exist anymore. I've since spent some cash on a Takamine Acoustic-electric.
Try musiciansfriend.com which is where I bought alot of the stuff I started with. Ebay is a good place to find stuff as well.
And be prepared to get frustrated. You won't nail Stairway to Heaven the first time out. Hell, I still can't play it, but if you really want to do it, plow through and keep at it.
And most of all, have fun because if you don't, what's the point.
Don't forget, even if you suck, you're still playing guitar and that makes you a musician. Welcome to the club.
Good Luck. We're all counting on you.
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Post by MEANSTREAK on Nov 5, 2007 15:57:23 GMT -5
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Post by iancooper on Nov 6, 2007 3:30:47 GMT -5
Ok, thanks a lot for your help. I've borrowed a really cheap, awful acoustic off a mate last night. Sat down with it and got to work straight away. I looked at a few sites on learning how to play tabs and picked up a little bit of 'smoke on the water'. Thing is, I think it's already dropped out of tune and I have no tuner lol.
I think I want to spend some time on picking chords up using this acoustic for time being as with christmas coming I need to hold onto my cash. Although I will keep these two guitars and beginners packs in mind, is there websites uk based who also do these? I might be able to stretch my pocket sooner than expected with the right price....
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Post by Linnhe on Nov 7, 2007 6:35:39 GMT -5
I'm new to playing too, (about a year) but it really is the greatest hobby and when you achieve something, you feel so good about yourself. I recently got a Seagull S6 Cedar from my husband and I just love it. Do you have a loved one that might take the hint for christmas? Leave catalogues around the house I've got quite a bit of help from the guys on this board about playing etc, so keep in touch and good luck.
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Post by nyr401994 on Nov 7, 2007 16:09:13 GMT -5
try an epiphone.
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Post by rdwng30 on Nov 8, 2007 9:05:56 GMT -5
My opinion is to start off with an electric, because acoustic is a bit harder to play , especially notes and stuff. A few of my friends tried to start on acoustic and got too frusterated, but when they played an electric they found it easier. Thats just my opinion though, if you want an acoustic by all means go for it.;
I have been playing for 3 years and i have all the chords down and clean, but when i play on an acoustic i still have a little trouble. I started off with a squier strat (very cheap, but GREAT action for a beginer) that was very easy to learn to play chords and scales on and i just recently got an Epiophone 335, whcih isn't that expensive if your talking about quality vs price. (not to mention i can easily get the oasis sound)
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