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Trying to learn the guitar for about the millionth time in my life. Up until now I have used a knackered old electric or an equally knacked acoustic with a combined value of about a quid.
Have a birthday coming up and thought maybe I should get something half way decent for learning on.
So any Ideas for an electric for no more than 300 quid
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 08:49:17 » |
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The neigbours are gonna love you.
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 09:02:10 » |
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I bought my Washburn acoustic for about £150 a few years back. Sounded quite tinny at first but it's mellowed as the wood has aged. The action's quite high so you get a little fret buzz, but apart from that it's great.
I've also got an Epiphone SG., although I don't play it as much as the acoustic. Nice action on it and easy to play, but probably not as universal as something like a Strat.
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 09:22:43 » |
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The neigbours are gonna love you.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 09:26:08 » |
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You would be able to get something pretty decent for 300 notes. My first electric was a second hand fender telecaster which i got for about £250. Its still a great guitar and id never sell it. Was also really nece to learn on as it has a more rounded neck than a strat, which is easier to shape chords when you are starting out.
Your best bet is to do a tour of the shops in town, Kempsters and Holmes have a great range, try them out, ask their advice. They are all very helpful, i think kempsters might sell some second hand too, so you might get a bargain.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 09:32:11 » |
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You would be able to get something pretty decent for 300 notes. My first electric was a second hand fender telecaster which i got for about £250. Its still a great guitar and id never sell it. Was also really nece to learn on as it has a more rounded neck than a strat, which is easier to shape chords when you are starting out.
Your best bet is to do a tour of the shops in town, Kempsters and Holmes have a great range, try them out, ask their advice. They are all very helpful, i think kempsters might sell some second hand too, so you might get a bargain.
What he says.....definitley try before you buy, if possible take a mate with you who knows about guitars too...Enjoy. I mainly play a Rickenbacker 330 for no other reason than Weller used one early on in The Jam , they feel, sound and look great! |
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 09:41:20 » |
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NICE!
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:21:10 » |
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Trying to learn the guitar for about the millionth time in my life. Up until now I have used a knackered old electric or an equally knacked acoustic with a combined value of about a quid.
Have a birthday coming up and thought maybe I should get something half way decent for learning on.
So any Ideas for an electric for no more than 300 quid
Cheers
Was it you that started a thread about what people should buy you for your birthday? Guess you settled on a guitar then? Nice! |
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:44:31 » |
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Was it you that started a thread about what people should buy you for your birthday?
Guess you settled on a guitar then? Nice!
Wasn't me that started that thread but I reckon a guitars a pretty good present, you are only 40 once  |
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:54:27 » |
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Epiphone les Paul is your best bet, had one for well over 10 years now. It's a solid piece of gear, and it's nice to see the words les Paul on a guitar  |
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 10:55:53 » |
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Ive got a crafter 12 string. Dont reccomend it as it has too many string. I get bored after tuning 6.
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:19:49 » |
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Defo 2nd hand as you can get some real bargains. Just need to decide what sort of stuff you're going to play (acoustic v heavier) and chose a guitar to suit. Electrics are easier to learn on but obviously need an amp. Technically not a muso (I'm a gigging bass player  ) but know a bit as we went through this when my son started off, feel free to pm if you need help. |
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:51:10 » |
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If you want new and a strat then a mid range Yamaha Pacifica are in budget and reasonable to play.
Suspect if I were choosing again id get a 2nd hand les Paul style guitar.
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 13:03:02 » |
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What guitars do all you TEF guitarists play then?
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 13:05:41 » |
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Les Paul, marshall Jcm 2000 and boss gt-10
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