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i say go acoustic, too. the seagulls are pretty good for the price. if you can find a made in japan takamine that's a nice budget guitar, too...probably have to be used, though.
for a beginner guitar make sure the action is light...your fingers will thank you and it will make all the difference.
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I bought my daughter a Dean Acoustic/Electric this summer for her birthday on sale for under $300, with a Dean "Stack-in-a-box" headphone amp to use with it. She's getting a Roland Audio Cube amp (AC/DC powered digital effects) that was about $130 for Xmas. I bought myself a Squire Stratocaster by Fender for $130 (50% off if I bought the Dean) and then a Behringer amp for myself as well for about $80.
She gets to play with both more than I do... The Dean is our favorite.
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I was in a very similar situation a few years back and decided to go electric. I knew that acoustic was a better learning platform, but I rationalized that the extra fun in playing around with amplification and sounds would help me retain interest in playing...I'd say it has definitely helped.
Electric action is much lighter, so it's "easier" to play. Going from acoustic to electric, the electric action feels like greased lightning. Going the other direction can be a bit of a rude awakening...nothing terrible, but you do build better hand/finger strength on an acoustic.
I'd say the decision ultimately depends on your goals with the instrument. If you're looking to really learn to play guitar the "right way", I think most would say acoustic first. If you're just looking for something fun to play around with, with no "serious" aspirations (which describes me), go electric...it's probably more fun out-of-the-box. At least that's what it's been for me.
My first electric is here: http://www.godinguitars.com/godinfreewayclassicp.htm
I highly recommend this guitar to any beginner looking to get into a quality electric on the cheap. You will be hard-pressed to find a negative review on this guitar anywhere...I'd venture to say that it's the best guitar you can find at that price point. Yes, it's a little outside your price range, but not by much. You should be able to find one around $400-ish...less if you can find one used.
Altogether, you should be able to get both the amp & guitar for $500-ish new. I think it's a tough combo to beat at the price point...truly.
Lastly, you can forego an amp altogether by patching directly into your PC and playing back through your speakers. I use an M-Audio DMP3 preamp between my guitar and my EMU 1212 to do just this with decent results. The EMU software bundle comes with a bunch of cool sounds...it's fun to play around with.
Hope it helps.
Peace,
Graz
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WOW nice prs!!! i would say the kind of guitar u should get depends a lot on how big your hands are. ive got small hands which means that i dont like to play on thick necks like on classical guitars. I use ibanez because of this. I love their wizard necks.
I am a bit of an ibanez nut so if i were you i would get a cheap ibanez. Only problem is that wouldnt leave much room for an amp cummon join team strats are boring
btw it might just be me but i think electrics are easier to play than acoustics. just remember, a neck that suits you is the most important thing on a guitar (well thats what i find anyways)
Reminds me... Guitar gurus, are there any particular guitar makers that make wide-necked electric guitars (the actual fretboard width, not the profile)? I'm wondering if there are any electrics with near-classical string spacing.
Reminds me... Guitar gurus, are there any particular guitar makers that make wide-necked electric guitars (the actual fretboard width, not the profile)? I'm wondering if there are any electrics with near-classical string spacing.
now why would anyone wanna do that... JOKE
i dont know of any electric guitar that will come close to a classical guitar although some brands have slightly wider necks than others. Ibanez have the thinnest necks ive tried. from my experience, fender necks are fatter but not necessarily much wider. maybe prs?
They are pretty cheap and seem to come with everything I need. Do you think I could start playing with those? I am not looking to become a pro. Just want to learn a little
They are pretty cheap and seem to come with everything I need. Do you think I could start playing with those? I am not looking to become a pro. Just want to learn a little
Between the two packages I would get the Fender. The only reason I would even discern between the two is because I've seen that guitar teacher that is featured on the Fender video before and I like his method.
Really, if you think you're actually going to put some time into learning to play then I would spring for a nicer guitar. Something like the Fender or the Yamaha can get you started, but if you're going to continue to play on a regular basis you're going to want something with a nice action and better tone.
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I'm also looking to add an acoustic. Right now, I'm trying to decide between the Takamine GS330S cedar top like your's, Ingo, or for an additional $100, getting the spruce top G360SG. But then I also saw a nice looking Washburn D305 for the same price as the GS330S. :/ I haven't been able to compare the sound of either of these yet, but what I hear is that the Takamine has absolutely beautiful tone for the price.
I'm also looking to add an acoustic. Right now, I'm trying to decide between the Takamine GS330S cedar top like your's, Ingo, or for an additional $100, getting the spruce top G360SG. But then I also saw a nice looking Washburn D305 for the same price as the GS330S. :/ I haven't been able to compare the sound of either of these yet, but what I hear is that the Takamine has absolutely beautiful tone for the price.
Is used Takamine GS330S a good deal for $200? Seems like there is a nice one on my local craigslist.
cummon join team strats are boring
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