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What to look out for buying first Guitar?

  • 04-08-2005 2:36pm
    #1
    ravenhead
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    hi there,

    I was wondering if anyone could advise me on what type of guitar would be best for a first time learner... I'm really interested in learning but I haven't clue what to start off with.

    Any advise?


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  • #2
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Electric or acoustic?


  • #3
    ravenhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭ravenhead


    feylya wrote:
    Electric or acoustic?


    Acoustic interests me more ...


  • #4
    beyondrapid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭beyondrapid


    i'd stay away from nylon strings, but that's what most people start with. easier on the fingers. there are lots of really good guitars starting around €300. whatever you get make sure the action is ok (strings should be close to the fret board - means you don't have to press so hard), and try to get a set of light guage teflon strings (easier on the fingers!). if you know someone who plays ask them along to help you pick.
    if you're in/near dublin there's a really helpful bloke in a store in town. no b/s and i'm sure he'd point you in the right direction. pm me if you want to know the store.


  • #5
    kennier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 197 ✭✭kennier


    I started out on my Dad's old spanish guitar. Massively wide neck but easy on the fingers.

    My 2 cents would be :

    (a) don't rush into buying. Try some out - bring a mate who knows a little. I did (rush) and didn't (bring someone who knew their ar*e from their elbow)

    (b) don't buy in Ireland if you can help it - I was roasted on my first. Find what you want then order from an online store. Maybe think secondhand? There's lots of beginners who buy a decent guitar then give up after a few months. They just want shot of it.

    (c) personally I found the electric much easier and rewarding until I got a bit better. Acostic steel strings will cut the bejaysus out of your fingers for the first little while. Saying all that, if you go electric, you need an amp. Then a few pedals. Then maybe a bigger, better amp. Then...you get the picture!

    Good luck!


  • #6
    ravenhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭ravenhead


    thanks a million for all the suggestions guys, I'm going to go take a look tomorrow ...


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  • #7
    Dave
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    If you've never played guitar before, go in with someone who knows a bit about guitars. I did, and I got a sweet acoustic which I'm still using to this day.


  • #8
    ravenhead
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭ravenhead


    Dave wrote:
    If you've never played guitar before, go in with someone who knows a bit about guitars. I did, and I got a sweet acoustic which I'm still using to this day.


    Is it easy enough to get the hang of playing?


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