so... how much are you willing to spend? What type of music do you want to play? Do you want just a starter guitar or one that will last you a long time?

Divinek

Canada4045 Posts

April 28 2010 23:34 GMT

buy any cheap one that you like the sound of, and then if after playing it for a bit you want to continue with it go into a store and play all the guitars there and see which pricey one you like and buy it?

you dont really need any specifics, it's all personal preference

dronebabo

10866 Posts

April 28 2010 23:34 GMT

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skyeyesattelite

Canada56 Posts

April 28 2010 23:36 GMT

hmm so if thats your type of music then... i recommend Fender guitars like a telecaster or a stratocaster =] If you want pricy ones then... LES PAUL!!!! \nn/

ltiy

107 Posts

April 28 2010 23:38 GMT

Don't drop the big $ on a starter guitar, just get any old cheapo, like an Epiphone or Squire, and a small amp.

Shattered

United States267 Posts

April 28 2010 23:39 GMT

wow 2k for a starter guitar lol idk i think id suggest buying a cheaper guitar at first because who knows maybe you wont like playing guitar and this way you dont have to be super duper careful about what kind of care you take of the guitar

Fumi

529 Posts

April 28 2010 23:40 GMT

www.rondomusic.com They have awesome starter instruments for like..$99 or so. Save your $2k (in case you give up or something) and learn how to play it, research on brands and stuff.

prototype.

Canada4200 Posts

April 28 2010 23:40 GMT

On April 29 2010 08:34 dronebabo wrote:
what do you recommend i get? i heard starters are cheaper and i don't really hear a difference when i start anyway so it's better to get one?

i'm willing to spend a lot tbh prob 2k easily.

i'd like to play post-rock style music or even pop...not metal or of the sorts

Any guitar over 1k is most likely a good guitar. If you can't hear the difference, I suggest just buying from well known manufacturers such as ibanez, esp, fender, blahblahblah...

Personally, I prefer ibanez guitars because of their thin necks. Makes it a lot easier for me to play.

dyren

United States260 Posts

April 28 2010 23:40 GMT

#10

Get an Epiphone "Sheraton II" semi-hollow. Cheap(ish) and sounds great.. plays great... and you can get a good variety of clean, bright sounds out of it as well as the classic humbuckin' sound. Great for not metal.

roronoe

Canada1527 Posts

April 28 2010 23:42 GMT

#11

As you get better you'll be able to hear the sound difference between pricey guitars and cheap ones. Just go into a store and go try some (all the stores I know will let you try them) and get a feel for which ones you like. As other people said, don't spend big money if you're just starting out, it might not be your thing.

Archaic

United States4024 Posts

April 28 2010 23:46 GMT

#12

Paul Reed Smith makes some beautiful guitars. Top of the line quality, for a very reasonable price (Generally 2-3k). However, I'd suggest you to spend half on the amplifier, and half on the guitar. After all, with electrics, amplifier is half of the sound.

And I encourage you to try them out! Don't just pick one. Try them all out, play as many as you can get your hands on. Then pick the one you like.

benjammin

United States2728 Posts

April 28 2010 23:47 GMT

#13

epiphones are really great, pretty damn cheap guitars. can find them for < $200. it's stupid to spend much more than that on your first guitar. if you're comfy with it, pawn shops are a great place to find a starter guitar too. i got my first acoustic from one for $50 and served its job well.

AyeH

United States534 Posts

April 28 2010 23:49 GMT

#14

i have a brian moore guitar and absolutely love it (so consider those). it was originally over 2k but i got it for 800 after nobody was willing to buy it and kept collecting dust. to be honest, people say get "cheap guitars"... but as a musician and person who has played music since i was 4, investing in a quality instrument to begin helps to grab a lot more interest than you would normally. musical instruments are ALWAYS a worthwhile investment. not like computers where they get outdated... plus, like roronoe said, developing a ear for quality sound will help you become a better guitarist overall and appreciate music more. good luck

ZoW

United States3983 Posts

April 28 2010 23:51 GMT

#15

general rule of thumb is to buy a high-end first since its a better investment over the long term. trust me on this, i got a cheap esquire one to start for about 300 and once i realized how shitty it sounded compared to my friend's flying V I wanted to kill myself. Even if you end up not liking it you can sell it for around 70-80% for what you paid as long as you keep it in good condition. Doesn't look like a problem for you since 2k is a pretty nice budget. My gibson explorer + marshall amp cost about $1700 together and I still love it after 4+ years.

As for an actual guitar, Gibson Les Paul should fit to your liking. Might even score bonus points for you since its the one yui uses

Atom Cannister

Germany380 Posts

April 28 2010 23:53 GMT

#16

First of all, it's recommended to learn initially on acoustic and then electric is far easier.

I recommend as the previous posters state that you should buy a cheap one and then see if guitar interests you so that you don't waste a HUGE amount of money.

Then when eventually you decide to buy an expensive guitar you should most certainly go to a guitar shop and see how each style of guitar feels and perhaps later buy online if it's cheaper.

I play a strat and can't stand Les Paul's just because they don't feel right...

Anyway, gl and hf in learning and don't give up!

JohnColtrane

Australia4813 Posts

April 28 2010 23:53 GMT

#17

do yourself a favor and spend like 500 on a set and save your 1500 for later dronebabo

or guy an electric + a nylon string :D

you can get a cheap takamine for a few hundred dollars and they are pretty solid (acoustic)

benjammin

United States2728 Posts

April 28 2010 23:55 GMT

#18

i would strongly recommend NOT buying a high end guitar first, but if money ain't no thang get whatever you want. i have a warmoth strat i built from parts, but G&L and Nash make some damn good stuff

Try

United States1293 Posts

April 29 2010 00:03 GMT

#19

dronebabo, PM me for more information if you need it. I'd recommend getting a cheaper guitar if you're a beginner, especially if you're not sure you're going to stick with it. I have too many friends with 1000 dollar Stratocasters sitting in their closets, never to be touched again. That being said, if you willing to spend some serious cash, I would first recommend getting a Marshall Amplifier or a multi-effects processor for an amp. Remember, the amplifier is more important for your sound than the guitar is.

OK, now for the actual guitar

DO NOT LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO ARE TELLING YOU TO GET ESP/IBANEZ/SCHECTER, these are all metal based guitars.

What you probably are looking for is a 22 fret guitar, and I would highly recommend getting an AMERICAN Fender Stratocaster (the 1k kind, not the 500 dollar mexican one), or a Gibson Les Paul Studio (a cheaper version of the Standard Les Paul, which is over 2k). If you are going the cheap route, I recommend getting a Epiphone Les Paul (made in Korea) or just get a Mexican Stratocaster and do some modifications.

Remember: Always spend more on your amplifier and effects than you spend on the actual guitar.

Edit: Repost your OP into a guitar site like Ultimate-guitar or something, you'll get ALOT better advice there.

Try

United States1293 Posts

April 29 2010 00:06 GMT

#20

On April 29 2010 08:46 Archaic wrote:
Paul Reed Smith makes some beautiful guitars. Top of the line quality, for a very reasonable price (Generally 2-3k). However, I'd suggest you to spend half on the amplifier, and half on the guitar. After all, with electrics, amplifier is half of the sound.

And I encourage you to try them out! Don't just pick one. Try them all out, play as many as you can get your hands on. Then pick the one you like.

PRS guitars are extremely overpriced. And all of the 10-tops are over 3k$. Your "try them out advice" doesn't work cause dronebabo has never played guitar, so how would he be able to tell between the sound of high end guitars?

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