KingPetrov Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Hey there, new here, and trying to teach myself guitar. I'm not sure if this is the right forum to be in, but I was wondering if anybody could offer any helpful advice. I'm currently playing away on an acoustic but really want to get an electric, but with so many out there I'm not sure what would be a good safe bet? Budget of up to £1000, any pointers would be helpful!! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy P Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Welcome to the Forum. Nice to meet you. How much is that in US Dollars? www.birdblues.com My Stuff On Sound Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPetrov Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 Cheers, thanks very much. I reckon thats approximately $1500 give or take a lil bit. I was interested in the peavey hp signature series, a strat or some form of les paul, but i'm not too sure what else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy P Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Dang. YOu can get a real nice Epiphone LP or an American Standard Strat. That price range puts you into a lot of nice guitars. Actually. YOu could by a Standard Mexican Strat and an Epiphone Les Paul for that. That should be all the guitar you need for a while. www.birdblues.com My Stuff On Sound Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPetrov Posted July 11, 2006 Author Share Posted July 11, 2006 That's the thing...and excuse my ignorance here, but is there great deals of difference between Mex and USA versions and epiphones and gibson to the untrained? Total novice and all help is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy P Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Well it took me awhile to learn the difference between American and Mexican strats. They are both nice guitars. But if you can swing it, buy the American, they are much prettier. But then again, there are people who swear by the Mexis. I actually like most of the epis I've played more than the Gibson. I think a beginner should by the nicest guitar they can afford. However, you really need to try the different guitars out and pick the one that suits your style of playing. We can give you lots of suggestions, but in the end you will simply have to sit down at a guitar shop and try each and every one. www.birdblues.com My Stuff On Sound Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarisawayoflife21 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Welcome to the forum. This is definatly the place to be in. Many of the folks in here really know their stuff. www.myspace.com/robyourselfblind check us out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Get a US Strat. Great quality and playability, and very durable - much more so than Gibsons. Once you've figured out how to care for a guitar, you can look at other brands, but the Strat is the most popular and versatile guitar in the world. If you start out with a more fragile instrument, a mishap that might dent a Strat could destroy a Les Paul or SG. Don't get me wrong, they're great guitars, just not as beginner friendly. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroG33k Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Does that budget include an amp? I'd put more money away for a good amplifier as for the guitar, it makes a much stronger inpact on the sound. If you already have one, nevermind. Personally, I've made great experiences with Schecter guitars. They seem a bit cheaper over all with more quality for the buck, just in case you need more options. I'd recommend Carvin, which seems to be in your price range with custom options, but if you don't have much experience, you probably won't benefit from the custom options until you've played a number of guitars and know exactly what you want/need. While the big names (Gibson, Fenders) and their derivatives (Epiphone, Squier) are nice, going with a lesser known brand can have advantages in price too, while the quality is usually comparable, if not better given the mass production at times...but going with a big name, you know what you're getting. -Andy "I know we all can't stay here forever so I want to write my words on the face of today...and they'll paint it" -Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Welcome!! If you can afford it, buy the American Strat. However, if you want to save a bit of money, try the Mexican Strat. You can often find a used Mexican Strat on eBay for around $250 american, which is a great deal. I have one as my "leave it in the TV room" electric, and I really love it! Don Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbach1 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Welcome to the forum. I have what to buy advice for you. It's one of those to each their own kind of things. I'm sure you will find something that catches your eye and ear. Go play a bunch, but if you are not feeling like playing in front of people yet, have the guitar store person play some for you. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy P Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Oh yeah. I totally forgot about the Amp. I'll tell you, good amps are expensive. So I think you should start with an inexpensive versatile amp, definately a modeling one with lots of features. Or one of those modeling pedals, they have lots of features and you most likely want to practice with head phones any way. Definately take you time looking for the right amp. The Amp you finally choose is atleast as important as the guitar you choose. Some might say even more important. So don't rush into buying an amp or you will get stuck with a Line6 Spider like I did. It's not that bad. When I first got it (I was a newbie) I thought it was awesome. But now it lacks what I am really looking for sonically. www.birdblues.com My Stuff On Sound Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big G Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 King Petrov welcome and welcome to a fellow Celtic fan judging by the name. £1000 to spend can get you most things in the UK. But you will want an amp to go along with your new guitar, so as many have recommended a US strat would be a great first electric aprox £700 in most places, but try plenty if you can, but if at all possible buy a US one not a mexican etc... just better guitars in the main and better re-sale value if you end up not liking it or something But Hail hail and welcome and enjoy your guitar shopping. Love life, some twists and turns are more painful than others, but love life..... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=592101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Welcome!!! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Welcome aboard, and stick around. If there's one thing this forum has, it's advice . SOme of it may be worth what you pay for it (nothing), but you never know when you'll run across a genuine gem of wisdom... MY advice is go more expensive on the amp than the guitar, at first. Get an MIM strat or Epi Les Paul, and get a decent sounding amp(30 watts, minimum) to go with it. Later if you want to, you can upgrade the guitar, but having an "okay" guitar and a good amp will let you start gigging a lot sooner than a great guitar and a puny practice amp. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplorer Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Originally posted by Bluesape: Get a US Strat. Great quality and playability, and very durable - much more so than Gibsons. Once you've figured out how to care for a guitar, you can look at other brands, but the Strat is the most popular and versatile guitar in the world. If you start out with a more fragile instrument, a mishap that might dent a Strat could destroy a Les Paul or SG. Don't get me wrong, they're great guitars, just not as beginner friendly. *cough* What a horrible night to have a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xplorer Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I'd get a strat style guitar with a bridge humbucker with a coil tap. Good for Gibsonish and Stratish tones. I would think that is much more versitle than owning a guitar that has only single coil or humbucker options. The LTD M-200FM is a stellar guitar that I would consider to be quite versitile, but most players will tell you to stay away from Floyd Rose bridges until you decide you need one. It's got neck-through construction, a tapable humbucker in the bridge via push-pull pot, and a nice flamed maple top to boot. The volume knob is also very accesable like a strat. The guitar sells for about $450usd. As soon as you decide the guiitar that you MUST have, then don't cheap out, buy it. I've bought and sold way too many guitars thinking I can't afford the one I really want. In the end, you spend a fortune and get nothing. http://www.digitalplayroom.com/esp/images/m200fm_stbc.jpg What a horrible night to have a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPetrov Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share Posted July 12, 2006 Cheers for all the advice, it's been a great help. Thankfully the amp aint a problem, my mate headed over to the states, and gave me his amp, so I'm quids in there. I nearly convinced him to part with his guitar, but he finally took it with him. At the minute I'm reckoning the strat seems like a reasonable starting point. Catch you all soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy P Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Oh yeah. Tell us about the amp then. www.birdblues.com My Stuff On Sound Click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifthorse Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Dude, you can also get a Line 6 guitarport and play through your computer with alot of the same models as the POD XT. I think it is only like $150!! I have one and it rules. If you just want something for home use for now I recommend one. It has alot of amp models, speaker cabs, mics, cool effects (line 6 really does this nicely), all in stereo. It really sounds studio quality! It has the best tuner in it I have ever used. You can load songs into it and play along, you can even slow the songs down in pitch and learn solos that you ordinarily wouldn't be able to figure out. Really no minuses. You can throw a Marshall JCM on with a 4/10 tweed and it sounds really close to an old VH sound (don't ask me why cuz I know he used V 30's and 75s). If I could record with it I would cuz I think it is an easier interface than the POD XT and the tuner really kicks ass. The effects are AWESOME. Best guitar effects I have ever heard in a processor. http://flagshipmile.dmusic.com/ http://www.myspace.com/gifthorse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Flag, is home recording possible with the guitarport? is there a problem with the fact it is PC software based? or is it designed to interface with recording sofware? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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