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Argos guitar

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  • 02-12-2004 8:08pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I want to start playing the guitar. Theirs a squier accoustic guitar in the argos book. Is this guitar any good and is it any good for a beginner or is it total crap. The guitar is €119


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


    Don't touch it.

    There's better acoustic for that price. Even second hand would be an option. I'm actually quite fond of some of the Aria acoustics for about €100.


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    It wasn't me!
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    The Yamaha FC30's are nice guitars for that kind of price. Wouldn't bother with the Squier's to be honest.


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    david
    Registered Users Posts: 3,684 ✭✭✭david


    some squiers are ok, if the pickups are replaced but stay away from the ones in argos. i love the neck on my squier strat. my old guitar teacher had a mid 1980's one and played as well as any real fender ive ever played


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


    He's after an acoustic afaik.


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    Shrimp
    Registered Users Posts: 5,645 ✭✭✭Shrimp


    Go for the squire, But not from argos!


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    asphalt-cushion
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    My first electric was a squier from argos and it still plays fine after 6 years.


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    ferdi
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    try the shop down near my gaf! http://www.intunemusic.ie/HTM/XMAS%20SPECIALS/Acoustic.htm


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    [Deleted User]
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    Does anybody know if that Richwood guitar from in tune music for €99 is any good and does anybody know how much a yamaha f310 guitar is.


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    Eoin Madsen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Eoin Madsen


    As far as I know the Yamaha F310 is under €200 in Dublin (try the yamaha shop on Georges Street). It'd do great for a starter guitar.

    You can also get one here: http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/thoiw6_yamaha_f310p_na_westerngitarre_prodinfo.html


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    Phil_321
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    I bought an Encore acoustic for 120 quid in Argos. Does the job grand, good guitar to start out on.


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    Eoin Madsen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Eoin Madsen


    Phil_321 - re:Encore acoustic wrote:
    Does the job grand, good guitar to start out on.

    Having heard an Encore, I'd be inclined to disagree. Sometimes a poor guitar can put a person off playing entirely, and I wouldn't encourage someone to take the risk for the sake of about €50.

    Steer clear of Argos, it's not a bargain. Spend the extra few quid and get something dependable like a Yamaha or a Tanglewood.


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    Phil_321
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    I know what you mean by bad guitars, however I've played far worse guitars than the Argos encore.
    I'd say, on balance, between not wanting an off-putting piece of crap and not wanting to break the bank on a first guitar, it's a good choice.


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    Eoin Madsen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Eoin Madsen


    Paying €200 on a cheap Yamaha is hardly breaking the bank. You have my sympathies, I've never played anything worse than an Encore. :p


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