guitar for beginner

Alainn Beauty MUA

hellllllooo , im looking for a guitar for a beginner, where would i get one and how much would they be ? thanks

martinedwards

Alainn Beauty MUA wrote: »

hellllllooo , im looking for a guitar for a beginner,

no such thing. a guitar for a pro is just the same!

where would i get one

any one of a million places, from charity shops, music stores, ebay, gumtree craigslist, freecycle etc

and how much would they be ?

How much do you want to spend? I've been given, and given away, many guitars. I have a friend with a 57 strat worth about 30,000

thanks

you're welcome!!

OK serious answers......

buy a piece of poo and the beginner will set it down and never play it.

if the beginner is a rocker and you buy them a nylon string classical, they'll never play it.

if the beginner is a folkie and you buy them a pointy headstocked metal monster, they'll never play it.

so.

decide what style of music you/they will want to play

get a guitar to suit that style.

online is risky as you never know what you're getting.

used shops are generally over priced, especially Cash converters who I've seen charging twice the NEW price for a used instrument. they haven't a clue.

BEST value is from your cousin's mate's friend who needs the money TONIGHT

best advice is take a friend who plays to check the guitar out for you.

Generic Dreadhead

Alainn Beauty MUA wrote: »

hellllllooo , im looking for a guitar for a beginner, where would i get one and how much would they be ? thanks

A good beginner guitar is gonna cost around €100+
Do you want electric or acoustic?
If it's electric, you will need an Amp
I'd recommend buying a second hand one off adverts.ie

68 lost souls

As Martin said a few questions that need to be asked first are;

what age/size is it for? (Smaller children may require a 1/2 or 3/4 size, bigger children or smaller people might beenfit from a folk size body)
What kind of music do they like? (Classical, pop, rock, metal etc. the sounds of the guitar for each can be different)
How much are you willing to spend? (Generally you will be spending about 100 for basic introductory guitar but there are guitars at different sort of bands roughly speaking I see them at about 100-200 (Motly all laminate wood starter guitars or cheaper electric guitars) 300-400 (Solid top acoustics and better electric packs or setups) 500-800 (Start of solid acoustics or higher end middle level acoustics and electrics) 1000+ (pro or top model acoustics and electrics) Those bands are rough estimates and there are many exceptions to the rules but just a rough guide from what I have found.

Would they rather electric or acoustic or classical?

After this we can help a little better.

ladysadie

I didn't even realise as a total beginner, I could learn on an electric guitar.
I thought you'd need to get the basics down on an acoustic first?
An electric one would be good, as my flat mates wouldn't have to endure the noise....
Is there much of a difference when your learning then?
Are there different sites I should look to for lessons?
Oh and are there any tips on buying electric??

martinedwards

different instruments, different styles.

I know guys who have played acoustic for 30 years and have no idea what to do with an electric.

b318isp

I didn't even realise as a total beginner, I could learn on an electric guitar.

-They are the same instrument


I thought you'd need to get the basics down on an acoustic first?

- No, the basics are are same.


An electric one would be good, as my flat mates wouldn't have to endure the noise....

- Yes, if you play on headphones. Playing an acoustic with your thumb is also quiet; I do this at home while my wife watches TV.


Is there much of a difference when your learning then?

- An acoustic is harder on the fingers (the strings are thicker) when you start out. I think this is a good thing, as you will build up hand strength and finger tip hardness quicker. Playing an electric is then easy after that. Not so true in reverse.


Are there different sites I should look to for lessons?

- Yes, http://justinguitar.com/, however I'd STRONGLY advise getting a few face-to-face lessons to get you going. You may get quickly frustrated, and good teachers know about motivation and techniques to get you up and running.


Oh and are there any tips on buying electric??[/QUOTE]

- Buy second hand and bring someone how know about guitars with you. If going acoustic, keep an eye out for base level Takamine around €100 - they rarely make a bad guitar.

mattdelon

Alainn Beauty MUA wrote: »

hellllllooo , im looking for a guitar for a beginner, where would i get one and how much would they be ? thanks

You can try searching online in a second hand stores for guitar and choose what you like.:D

Alainn Beauty MUA

thanks guys for all the info i hadnt even a chance to look for a guitar , but i have a friend who does play and shes gona give me a bit of help to find one.

KeithTS

A word of advice regarding learning on electric.

1) - I find it easier to motivate students with electrics due to them being easier to fret chords and notes on, however, in stores you'll most likely get told to start on acoustic for a number of reason.

2) - make sure you get something without a floating bridge, whammy/tremolo bars will make it a nightmare for a beginner to keep the guitar in tune as they need to be tuned more precise than something with a solid tail piece.

3) - rhythm work can be a bit tougher to learn on electric, it'll be easier to fret chords due to lighter strings and smaller neck radius, however, you can't bash away at the strings quite as clumsily or hard without breaking some - get over this somewhat by using very light (bendy) picks.

il gatto

I see b318isp's point and it's a often the advice from people who know their stuff but I have to say I go along with KeithTS. if you're just starting off, an acoustic can be a killer to get going on and I've so many beginners jack it in because it was painful and hard to get a chord to ring out. And an acoustic has one sound (I know, technique. But basically). Many learners get bored unless they really love acoustic music. Being able to play a couple of chords through an overdriven amp is often enough encouragement to keep going through the tricky early stages.