Guitars, guitars...

[Sky Coyote]

I have a need to be creative, and so I feel like buying a guitar. Of course, I realise this isn't an easy choice to make, and considering I don't know anything about guitars... well...

I may be asking a lot, but is someone able to point me in the right direction?

Thank you,

Sky Coyote.

 

[loveMikael]

Oh man.what knid of music do you want to play?metal or jazz or ....

 

[Cuthalion]

And of course it depends on how much money are you willing to spend.

 

[Dark_Silence]

Do you want an electric or an acoustic guitar? As you liek metal, I'd say rather an electric one? then you also need an amplifier (where do you live? ithappens that i have one to sell )

 

[Sky Coyote]

Oh man.what knid of music do you want to play?metal or jazz or ....

Metal, I guess. But I'm willing to be open to different styles.

And of course it depends on how much money are you willing to spend.

Well, if I decide to go ahead and buy a guitar, I don't want to break the bank. I would only be looking for a guitar of good value for a beginner.

Do you want an electric or an acoustic guitar? As you liek metal, I'd say rather an electric one? then you also need an amplifier (where do you live? ithappens that i have one to sell )

Already a sales pitch! That's the thing, is it better to start learning with an acoustic guitar, or does it not matter?

 

[Cuthalion]

@ Sky Coyote

If you are not sure that you will like playing guitar then by all means you shouldn't spend too much money on your first guitar. I guess that you can get a cheap but decent beginners guitar. You won't be able to play much metal at the beginning so it really doesn't matter if you get an acoustic one or an electric one, the basics are the same, you will have to learn chords and get a basic idea of how the guitar works (tunning, where to search for the desired tone etc.) Acoustic guitars are more easy to set up since there is no setting up to be done and you won't have to buy amps,cables, stomp boxes etc.
Be prepared that learning to play the guitar takes much frustration at least in the first couple of months so you will have to be patient and determined.
If you have any questions about diffrerent brands of guitars or something feel free to ask

 

[Dark_Silence]

if you prefer metal, I would still suggest you to buy an electric guitar.
I have first learned by myself, trying to play some easy Metallica riffs.

 

[Sky Coyote]

Thanks guys.

I'll do some research and ask around.

 

[anita_job]

My fav guitars are Ibanez (the company) and the Randy Rhoads flying V by Jackson Guitar company.

The RR I own today. I like it because I'm short and have short arms, the V shape of the body allows my right arm and wrist to rest more naturally and my hand is right where I want it above the strings. Plus, it's a fucking metal guitar. 'Nuff said.

I've always liked Ibanez guitars because the necks are thin and easy to handle. I also have shortish fingers and the thin neck makes it a lot easier for me to wrap my hand and fingers around that.

If I were you, I would do some more research, talk to people you know who play guitar especially the type of music you like, and BUY USED stuff. Most brand new gear is a rip-off price-wise and 85% of used stuff will work just fine anyway. Always research prices even on used stuff using the internet so you can spot the rip-offs.

Hope that helps. Would be interested in hearing how things did/did not work out.

 

[Sky Coyote]

I've been thinking about getting an acoustic guitar actually, to learn the basics with and act as a starting point.

 

[anita_job]

Again it depends on what type of music you like the most.

For learning purposes, I think an electric is better because it allows you to play a much more diverse range of styles - metal, rock, pop, blues, country - whereas with an acoustic you can't play rock or metal really. But if you are into bluegrass, country, blues acoustic, by all means.

The most important thing for someone who is new to find a good teacher, whether that's a professional guitar instructor or a friend who likes the same kind of music. I've taught many people to play and I was taught by a good friend of mine, so I'm kind of biased against professional instructors who, in my opinion, charge too much and focus too much on theory, scales, and that kind of thing (not that those things aren't important).

 

[pugnacious]

I would suggest playing an electric from the word go.
Acoustics give off a different sound, the strings are generally harder on the fingertips and if you want to play metal you'll end up switching at some point and investing more money. Tapping is also harder to master on an acoustic.

I have afew guitars: my SG was 1500euros, I have a Les Paul that was my father's that I never play as it's sentimental.
But the guitar that I actually use the most is the cheapest: It's a Steinberger spirit GP-2R. Its a headless compact guitar that I think looks really cool and is different to everyone else's I've seen. You tune it at the bridge at the bottom and only need to every 3-6months. They have a wide range with different shapes and different prices.
Some of the bodies look so tasty; you can find the range here: musicyo.com
The only downside is the strings are double balled, so its quite rare to find them, as a beginner my high E always used to snap, so i suggest getting the head addon that means you can use normal strings.

Good luck with playing, wish I could find some DT music books.

 

[GONE Ridin' Hood]

I've been thinking about getting an acoustic guitar actually, to learn the basics with and act as a starting point.

That's the best choice IMO, and practise a lot . I have an acoustic one but I don't really play at all .

 

[Violens]

That's the best choice IMO, and practise a lot . I have an acoustic one but I don't really play at all .

Acoustic is a good choice. It's kinda "fingers' gym"