Members MochioftheMoon Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hey... Does anyone know of a decent beginner electric guitar that "Isn't like complete {censored} or something", quoted from Bitterguy? I need one that, well, isn't complete {censored}. Oh and one that isn't super expensive And as a reward heres a retarded cop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bitterguy Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Glad to see you made an account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Buy local, buy used. Take it to a good tech for a setup. Get a decent amp. As far as choosing, what style of guitar you looking for? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~GOD~ Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 2nd on buy used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MochioftheMoon Posted July 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 As far as choosing, what style of guitar you looking for? 6-string stratocaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 squier CVC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Squier Classic Vibes are nice. MIM Fender, Yamaha. Have you tried any out? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MochioftheMoon Posted July 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 squier CVC So... prettyful *o* Have you tried any out? Just a {censored}ty $100 Rouge guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Squier telecustom 2 Killer axe at any price point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 You have any shops nearby? Can you go try out some different stuff?The nice thing about the Yamaha products is that even the low end stuff is pretty good. A lot of other brands can be hit or miss....sometimes you get a good one, sometimes not and if you don't know what to look for you could get one of the junk ones. Yamahas are pretty consistent and about any of them you grab will be pretty good. What's your budget? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~GOD~ Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 g&l tributes are supposed to be good. i used to sell fenders about 6 -7 years ago, and squires always felt like junk. i don't know if they've improved since, but there was a big difference between squires and mim fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 The Classic Vibe Squiers are nice. Mexican made Fender strat is good, too. Those can generally be found used about anywhere. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MochioftheMoon Posted July 11, 2010 Author Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 You have any shops nearby? Can you go try out some different stuff?The nice thing about the Yamaha products is that even the low end stuff is pretty good. A lot of other brands can be hit or miss....sometimes you get a good one, sometimes not and if you don't know what to look for you could get one of the junk ones. Yamahas are pretty consistent and about any of them you grab will be pretty good. What's your budget? Yeah, we have a Music Emporium... And Im not totally sure about my budget just yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 as far as bang for the buck goes... Cort Guitars can't be beat... i would put Squier CV's right behind them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Well, go down there and see what they have. Pick up and play all the ones that appeal to you and a few that don't. Don't buy anything but go home and think em over. Once you decide, try to find one used. Chances are, after you play for a while, you'll get a better feel for what you like and don't like about different makes and models. If you buy used, you can resell it for what you put into it then go look for something else. Buy new and when you realize six months from now you want something different, you'll lose half your money. Your first guitar only really needs to be good enough so it doesn't get in your way...it's not a "til death do you part" thing. Think of it as an extended test drive to help you learn more. If you like strats, go find a good used mim Fender, Yamaha or other respectable brand and you should be good to go. My more important advice to you is to spend more on your amp than the guitar. An average guitar sounds great through a good amp. A great guitar sounds like junk through a bad one. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 as far as bang for the buck goes... Cort Guitars can't be beat... i would put Squier CV's right behind them... This is true . Indonesian Squiers are made in the Cort factory btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Many people are surprised when they learn their "insert big name here" guitar is built by Cort. Heck, HALF of all Cort production goes to Fender alone. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 One thing to watch out for is a narrow neck. A lot a cheaper guitars skimp on a few things and one of the common things is a thinner neck than on guitars costing a little bit more. That may not be a problem for you but if you think it might be check the neck before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NHLfan2010 Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Squier telecustom 2 Killer axe at any price point Dont do that to me Spike! Now you got all my tele gas pumping again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 Dont do that to me Spike! Now you got all my tele gas pumping again So it should be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie99 Posted July 11, 2010 Members Share Posted July 11, 2010 I'll second the less expensive Yamaha Strat copies. LOT of guitar for little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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