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Taking up the electric guitar

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  • 04-02-2005 10:18pm
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    digiking
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭


    Ok, I've got a fairly substantial sound system, yamaha amp, Yamaha club v speakers, Behringer mixer etc etc, And i've been thinking its a bit of a waste having all this equiptment only using it every week or so, So i though i would put it to use.

    I wan't to take up the electric guitar, Could somebody recommed a decent guitar for about €200, As you already know i don't need an amp or anything

    Cheers
    Digiking


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    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    What sort of amp is it though? Is it just a PA? Cos if it is, then you will need an amp.

    Anyway, Squiers are decent enough instruments for a beginner. But definately look into getting something second hand.

    What sort of stuff do you want to play?


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    digiking
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭digiking


    Why do i need an amp. Its a 1400watt pa, I have plugged many a guitar directly into my mixer and it works a treat. I don't think i need an amp


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    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    You'll get a FAR nicer sound from an amp. Or at least get a preamp to run between the guitar and the board. Something with some tonal options.


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    digiking
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭digiking


    How much is a pre amp gonna be.


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    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,359 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    You could pick up a Pod 2 for €200.

    Or get a microcube amp for €120ish.


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    david
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    POD 2 all the way for that purpose


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    Diarmuid
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    You can pick up a Behringer vamp for 100. Cheaper than the POD.


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    digiking
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭digiking


    So i need to get a pre amp if i wan't to get really good sound and flexibality , Is there any that will fit into my flight box, with my mixer eq , amp etc etc.

    Digiking


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