Members jac162305 Posted February 21, 2006 Members Posted February 21, 2006 Hi, I am beginner to play guitar. I have to make up mind in buying right kind of guitar (Acoustic or Electric) what's your thoughts! Any good music store in North Jersey that you could recommend? jac162305
Members mrlucky7 Posted February 21, 2006 Members Posted February 21, 2006 Acoustic or electric, pick what YOU want to play the most. I'd reccomend acoustic but that's just me. Art & Lutherie are excellent begginers guitars. Just stay away from Zager........
Members CO585 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by mrlucky7 Just stay away from Zager........ Why do you say that? I have a Zager and an Alvarez. Of the two I prefer the Zager. Why are you so negative toward it?
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by CO585 Why do you say that? I have a Zager and an Alvarez. Of the two I prefer the Zager. Why are you so negative toward it? just read this forum a bit... no reason to get into on this thread
Members CO585 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by Cldplytkmn just read this forum a bit... no reason to get into on this thread In this thread a statement was made. I would like to know the reasons behind that statement. And since it was made in this thread then this is where it should be answered.
Members Gretsch Fan Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Depending on your price point you have a wide range of good entry level guitars out there. Personally, I would recommend an acoustic for a first guitar but pick the type that you will want to play more. Practice is the name of the game so which ever leads you to pick it up and play it the better, If you go acoustic shell out a few extra dollars for a solid top model regardless of brand. It will sound better over time and IMO that means you will play it more. Go to a guitar store and play everything in the price range you are willing to spend and take home the one that feels the best. Go back more than once if you need to narrow it down and can't decide on the first trip.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by CO585 In this thread a statement was made. I would like to know the reasons behind that statement. And since it was made in this thread then this is where it should be answered. sorry... you're wrong... the guy just wants to buy a guitar... he didn't bring up the brand... its HIS thread. my suggestion would be to start a thread titled 'what is so wrong about zager' and then the discussion can be made in full.
Members mrlucky7 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Huh ? Why pick this thread to talk about Zager when there are some active ones about them ? I agree with Cldplytkmn....this a thread for jac162305 and answer his question. I'll post the thread for you.
Members Hudman Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by CO585 In this thread a statement was made. I would like to know the reasons behind that statement. And since it was made in this thread then this is where it should be answered. If you like your Zager, why isn't it listed in your signature? Especially since you like it better than your Alvarez.
Members SnoMan97 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 I bought a used Seagull S6+ spuce top and I love it. Would highly recommend for a beginner like me.
Members DenverDave Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by SnoMan97 I bought a used Seagull S6+ spuce top and I love it. Would highly recommend for a beginner like me. +1 Seagull (or Simon & Patrick - same company) make very, very nice easy playing quality guitars at a very reasonable price. For a beginner, ease of play has to be a big issue since until you get used to playing more, your fingers will hurt a bit. Spending a little bit more on a good guitar will make a big difference on how long you play guitar since it will make the playing part easier and encourage you to play more.If you post your budget for a guitar, it would make recommending specific brands and/or models easier. But that being said - look into:SeagullSimon & PatrickAlvarezCortArt & Lutherie (lower budget)Takamine G models (non electric)
Members jackwr Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Go to a guitar store and play everything in the price range you are willing to spend and take home the one that feels the best. Go back more than once if you need to narrow it down and can't decide on the first trip. +1 I'll add if you don't feel comfortable being able to make the selection on your own, take a trusted friend along, who's style you like and combine what you hear with what he(or she) feels. Then pick the best you can afford.
Members BradPA77 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 I learned on an acoustic guitar and it worked really well for me. There are some advantages to learning acoustic over electric. 1.) Acoustic guitars are typically a bit harder to play than electric guitars. The strings are harder to hold down. This sounds like a disadvantage at first but if you think about it there is a big advantage, switching to electric after knowing how to play acoustic is a snap. I knew some people that learned on electric and couldn't play acoustic worth a damn and never really tried to learn acoustic because it was too hard for them. So if you eventually want to learn both. I would start with the harder of the two and get an acoustic. 2.) You don't have to buy an amp if you learn on an acoustic. This is huge financially. A decent amp can run you a nice chunk of change. You could use the money you would have spent on an amp towards a better acoustic guitar or put it in your pocket. 3.) Acoustic guitar almost forces you to learn chords and rhythm guitar. Usually when you learn on an acoustic guitar, that's what you start with. That's usually what acoustic guitars are used for. I met a guy who learned on an electric and he only ever bothered to learn how to play solos. I would jam with him and I constantly had to play rhythm guitar while he played solos because he couldn't strum a chord progression to save his life. That's really not a good situation to be in. If you want to be good, you really should work to be a well rounded guitarist. Keep that in mind if you decide to go the electric guitar route. Learn your chords - not just your scales and solos. They are really important to know. Also, don't just learn power chords. Learn to play open chords and barre chords. 4.) You can play an acoustic guitar anywhere. You don't need to lug along an amp and find somewhere to plug it into. Bottom line though. Play what you like. That's the best way to be sure you'll stick with it. If you don't like acoustic guitar - don't learn it. If you just want to rock - go electric. If you're still unsure and think you'd be interested in learning both eventually - I personally think it's a good idea to start on acoustic then get an electric sometime down the road. That's what I did and it worked great for me. Brad
Members bsman Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 Originally posted by DenverDave +1 Seagull (or Simon & Patrick - same company) make very, very nice easy playing quality guitars at a very reasonable price. For a beginner, ease of play has to be a big issue since until you get used to playing more, your fingers will hurt a bit. Spending a little bit more on a good guitar will make a big difference on how long you play guitar since it will make the playing part easier and encourage you to play more. If you post your budget for a guitar, it would make recommending specific brands and/or models easier. But that being said - look into: Seagull Simon & Patrick Alvarez Cort Art & Lutherie (lower budget) Takamine G models (non electric) Good list - however, I would also add Yamaha. The lower-end, solid top yammies are quite nice.
Members dboy420 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 I was in the same dilemna as you when I started out. I 1st got an electric as I thought it would keep my interest longer than an acoustic as you can vary the sounds and put on effects.... about a month later I bought an Applause Acoustic and from there decided the acoustic is my preferance. I did get rid of the Applause -but i still do own an electric setup. I now have an Alvarez RD20S -nice guitar for the price-Its been on and off on sale as I do prefer a smaller body than a dread-but cant find anything I like that I can afford right now. some nice guitars to be had in the $200 range. Alvarez Rd8-20, Art and Lutherie, Washburn WD10 to name a few but go out and play and see what feels good. there are cheaper alternatives but if it is something you plan to stick with you will want to upgrade--at least the Brands above will get you thru a few years of playing.
Members 6942 Posted February 22, 2006 Members Posted February 22, 2006 I have seen solid spruce top Washburn D10S (blem) acoustic guitars for under $150. Solid top spruce or solid top mahogony Oscar Schmidt (new) for under $100. These were on e-bay. Bought my wife a cheap knock around Hohrner HW-220 (blem) for $37.00 on e-bay, could not even find the blem! There are deals out there online, you just have to do a little research to see how honest they are. Just a thought. Good luck on your guitar search!!
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