Electric Guitars?
Kamaria asked:
I really want to learn how to play the electric guitar, its an awesome instrument. I've never played before and I don't know exactly what to look for in a good quality guitar thats not really expensive. I dont have a lot of money I could spend on it, so does anybody know where there's a good shop in Florida where I can buy one? And any pointers and tips on anything about the guitar would be extremely welcomed!!!! thx :) I need all the help i can get on starting up.
December 5th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
youtube.com for tutorials
December 6th, 2008 at 12:11 am
Save up a couple grand, and get the best guitar in the world:
The Gibson Firebird VII.
December 9th, 2008 at 8:47 am
get a gibson for great tone
or go for a rickenbacker for the coolness of it
December 11th, 2008 at 2:26 am
ROCK ON you should really spend the money and its NOT a bad idea i have 1 i never get tired of it i play it when i am sad or happy!
December 12th, 2008 at 3:10 am
go to a Guitar Center and pickup one of the starter packages (i.e. the Fender Squire Bullet bundle which includes a practice amp and cord)…then get an Easy Guitar book by an artist you like AND start lessons…you can always purchase a nicer guitar and amp, but this will get you going…
December 14th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I’ve seen Fender Starcasters in Costco for about $200. Even comes with a little practice amp that doesnt sound half bad for the money.
Good luck Darling
PS- you may want to start on an acoustic. It will build your finger strength. You’ll find playing electric after that nearly effortless.
December 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Sorry I don’t live in florida and can’t tell you where you can buy a guitar down there. But I can suggest you start off with an Ibanez. It’s a japanese made guitar. My Favorite guitarist John Petrucci rocks the Ibanez. Their generally not too expensive and their awesome for beginners. But you should go talk to an expert. Go to a music store and try some on!
Check out these famous guitarists, maybe you will get some inspiration!
Yngwie Malmsteen
Eric Johnson
John Petrucci
Kirk Hammett
Steve Vai
Joe satriani
December 17th, 2008 at 11:02 pm
I just recently got a pretty good deal on a Gibson SG faded. I paid like $675 for what is basically a $1200 plus guitar. Its sounds really good. I got it at guitar center
(it was cheaper cause it was the faded model its the same guitar as the standard just doesnt have the laquer coating and some of the inlay a standard would)
December 20th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
If your looking for a really good guitar thats not too expensive then your two best choices are a Epiphone Les Paul or a Squire Telecaster. Both are around pretty cheap and good sounding. For the best prices I would go to a Guitar Center or Musicians Friends. What you may want to do is buy an acoustic guitar and learn the basic like all the chords and chord styles like power chords and bar chords, and work on chord procession. Then you can go out and buy an electric and work on bends, vibratos, and finger picking.
December 22nd, 2008 at 1:12 am
keep searching at eBay to buy one at cheap rate….and if u need practice then yes,youtube is the best place
December 24th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
i went through the same thing.
if youre short on money, be honest,
talk to the salesperson, tell them you dont know much about guitars,
and that you dont have a very big budget.
people in music shops are usually happy to help out an aspiring musician.
December 27th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Since you don’t have lot of cash to work with….
You’ve got a few options here….
1. Ebay for USED guitars
2. The good guitar names that wont break your budget : Ibanez, Dean, Fender, Epiphone,
3. Any Yard Sale in your town too. They DO have guitars once in a while…you just have to really shop around and hunt one down, thats all.
4. Any second hand thrift store in your town too like a Salvation Army store or a Goodwill store. I was there the other day and they had a really cool used Bass guitar for sale. Once in a while; they also get used drum kits in too….you just have to ask the Sales people when they get those used guitars and drums, thats all.
5. and go to the Electric guitars section for USED guitars.
Good luck