I want to learn guitar, help!

damnnargles

Hi, I'm a 28yr old guy who wants to learn how to play guitar. I just have a few questions:

1) Am I too old to start?

2) What kinda guitar should I buy, electric or acoustic? (I predominantly like rock music, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Smashing Pumpkins etc)

3) Which guitar should I look to buy, Fender, Ibanez, Gretsch etc.

All help will be appreciated...

Cheers

Alanstrainor

You are not too old.

The type of guitar you should get depends entirely on what kind of sound you're after. From what you've said, that would be electric.

As for what guitar, there are literally hundreds to choose from, the factors that would decide what you want/need are, what sound you're after, what feels the best to you, and what budget you have. We can't possibly offer advice without a budget.

Keep in mind, as well as an electric guitar you'll need an amplifier too, this is just as important as the guitar you choose in my opinion. It will have a huge impact on your sound. That being said, you don't need a massive budget to get started.

damnnargles

Thanks for your reply, I have a small Roland cube that will keep me going until I learn the basics and can play one or two decent songs. I don't mind going 2nd hand for a guitar. My budget wouldn't be any more than €400 euro, unless it was a real eye catching guitar.

Esel

damnnargles wrote: »

My budget wouldn't be any more than €400 euro, unless it was a real ear-catching guitar.

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NoQuarter

http://www.adverts.ie/guitar-bass/90-s-korean-epiphone-lp/636851


http://www.adverts.ie/guitar-bass/squier-stratocaster-korean/636475


http://www.adverts.ie/guitar-bass/electric-guitar/636262

Id buy the last one because its only €120, rather than spending a lot and giving up after a few weeks (which the majority do). Its gonna be crap but as a complete beginner you wont be able to distinguish between a nice sound and a not so nice sound, a nice feel and a not nice feel so just go cheap to learn the basics then upgrade!

Maybe_Memories

If you're into rock a basic distortion pedal wouldn't go astray either

ciaranmac

You're not too old to start. I learned last year (at 36) and I can hold my own pretty well now. The key thing is how much time you spend practicing - give it at least half an hour every day and you'll be amazed at what you can do in a few weeks.

There are loads of resources on the web that you can look at - Justin Sandercoe's site is among the best and it's free. If you can afford it then lessons with a teacher are well worth it too, they can see you play and keep you on the right track. If your budget is €400 then you could spend maybe 250 on a half decent guitar and the rest on lessons. Paying for a few regular lessons in advance is a motivation to practice so you get your money's worth!

Bring someone with you who can play guitar when you are looking to buy one - they should be able to tell you if it's good or not. But it's also important to choose one that you like the sound, feel and look of. And get a tuner and a strap while you're at it.

jurahnimoh

Your never too old or young to pick up a guitar, patience and practice will serve you well but stick wit it, best of luck on your mission

whatlliwear

HI there,

Have how are you getting on? I am 28 and want to start learning myself too but I ahave no idea what kind of guitar to get ..
If anyone knows of any good ones on offer anywhere I'd really appreciate it.. I don't want an electric & I like rock too but a bit of everything really..

buck65

I am in a similar positon. I am 37 and learned a bit of guitar years ago but was dying to get back into it and have had about 8 lessons at this stage. I got a Yamaha F310 acoustic guitar as a pressie a while back and it is a great first guitar. (I have a 2 year old who fancies himself as a bit of a Hendrix so it takes a battering!)
There are guitars available from €50 upwards but I would spend about €150-200 on one. There is a massive difference in sound and quality even in that bracket.
Lessons are the key though, a good teacher can make things very straight forward that look complicated at first.