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First guitar?

  • 07-05-2010 6:07pm
    #1
    3hn2givr7mx1sc
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    I'm gonna start to learn to play the guitar in June(I'll have time then, as I'm in school atm) so I was just wondering what would be the best guitar to start learning on?
    Acoustic, not electric.

    Thanks.:)


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  • #2
    NoQuarter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,632 ✭✭✭NoQuarter


    What music do you listen to and intend to play? Whats your budget?


  • #3
    3hn2givr7mx1sc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,838 ✭✭✭✭3hn2givr7mx1sc


    Favourite bands/people that have guitars in their songs would be Jason Mraz and Mumford and Sons, mellow enough like, not into heavy rock or any of that kinda stuff.

    Don't have a clue about guitar prices, tbh. I could get a sub from parents if I don't have the money, but I wouldn't go over 250, I'd say, but as I said I don't have a clue about prices.:o


  • #4
    bluefinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,802 ✭✭✭bluefinger


    http://www.thomann.de/ie/taylor_307gb_big_baby.htm

    This is on the pricey side for a beginner guitar, but you might be able to pick one up cheaper if you shop around. Excellent guitar, lovely tone (little bit quiet though), and is 15/16 normal size which makes it much easier to play.

    Good luck and stick to it.


  • #5
    NoQuarter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,632 ✭✭✭NoQuarter


    Its tough because I could say spend 250 and get a decent one but you might not take to the guitar like so many dont and thats the money wasted or I could say only buy a cheap one, wont be as nice to play but if you dont continue to play it wont be so much of a loss!

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  • #6
    Mad_Dave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭Mad_Dave


    go for the very best you can afford - it'll be easier to play than something cheap, and if you don't take to it it'll be easier to sell on as well.


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  • #7
    pirelli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,876 ✭✭✭pirelli


    This was recommended in a similar thread by LEV

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=56952832&highlight=washburn#post56952832


    Here is a link. It is definetly worth considering due to its excellent value. I do not know how they sell them so cheap. Washburns own stock sell D-10 for $499. I am not sure why there is such a price difference. You can buy one for an average of 140 - 250 euro.

    http://www.dv247.com/guitars/washburn-d10s-solid-top-acoustic-guitar-natural--4191

    I have a washburn myself and they are a good choice. They have a good sound and the neck is easy to play. I am not sure why but Washburn D10 is alot easier to play than some guitars I have used. Mind you it cost me over 300 euro in 1997 so they are cheaper now. I have a korean model.


  • #8
    3hn2givr7mx1sc
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    Got this today for 150euro, including 5 picks and a case.

    48851_l.jpg


  • #9
    Overature
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭Overature


    I would go to argos or somewhere like that, look for deals (starter kits)


  • #10
    bluefinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,802 ✭✭✭bluefinger


    baz2009 wrote: »
    Got this today for 150euro, including 5 picks and a case.

    48851_l.jpg

    Nice, you can't go too far wrong with tanglewood as a starter guitar.

    loads of great lessons in the instrument and techniques forum and elsewhere online but if you could get yourself one or two with a teacher at the start it would really stand to you. best of luck.

    I don't know if this is allowed but you might start a guitar log here somewhere (ask a mod) to track your progress and get help with any difficulties you might encounter. I know they do it in the fitness forum. Might help keep you on track.


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