Help On buying first electric guitar

A Fire Inside · Newbie Alert Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 2

I'm a starter and i want to buy an electric guitar as my first guitar . My bro has one so i know some of the basics of playing. I want to buy the Epiphone Les Paul studio pack. Is this a good guitar to start with? if not do u have ne suggestions on what i should buy?

Thanks a lot

SHOE-ZX · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 1:16 pm Post subject:

welcome bro....it all depends on what you want....but ibanez and epiy have great starter packs...stay or run from the squire packs....they are ok, but youll go farther with the other 2......imo...... Laughing

good luck!!!!!
sean

A Fire Inside · Newbie Alert Joined: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 2

thanks a lot, i think im gonna go with the Ibanez GAX70 and just buy everything else cus i hear the instructional videos are worthless.

SHOE-ZX · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:04 am Post subject:

the gax70 is an excellent guitar, and its better than a starter guitar, why? cause we have one here at the house Cool

i got it in the fall of 1999, and my daughter wanted a guitar, so i gave it too her!!!!! and i used it a lot a band practice to, very decent choice....goood deal!!!!!
sean Cool

youngboard · Sea Monkey Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 14

Ibanez RULE. A good one is the GRX20 and 40. I got the 20, and Epiphone les pauls are good. I ma geting one ASAP. And getting Neal Moser to do some custom work for me.

CB86 · Not So Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

what do you think about the silvertone ss11 as a first guitar? I know I posted a thread, but I need all the input I can get.

Bluelew · Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2003 5:09 am Post subject:

How much $ is the Silvertone.
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CB86 · Not So Newbie Joined: 25 Dec 2003 Posts: 5

about $170 for a package including the guitar, amp, and some extras

GuiTarzan · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:10 pm Post subject:

I'd say to go with a Strat. They are an all around great guitar for both beginners and experts. They are good for any style of music, and they have great playability. Plus, a nice standard Strat doesnt kill your budget.
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GuiTarzan · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2004 3:13 pm Post subject:

I suggest a nice Strat. They are an all around great guitar. They are good for any type of music and they have great playability. Plus, a nice standard Strat shouldn't cost too mush.
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ntan01 · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 1:21 pm Post subject:

I have been playing acoustic for a while and I am now wanting to purchase an electric.
I think I know what kind of axe I want to start with, but I am getting confused when it comes to the rest of the rig. I live in a small apartment and planned on running the guitar through my small mixer and just listen through the headphones, so I am not interested in purchasing an amp at this time. I am interested in developing more of a blues/jazz or a classic rock sound.

Is it a mistake to not get an amp right away?
What kind of effects do I need? (if any)
Would it be worth my time/$$ to get a DSP that simulates various amps like the "Line 6 AM4 Pedal Amp Modeler"?

Any comments and/or opinions would be welcomed.
If this is not the appropriate place for this post, I apologize in advance. I’m a newbie to this site.

Thanks Smile

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SAguitar · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 4:53 pm Post subject:

It probably is a good idea to get some kind of modeler or floor pedal setup, because half of a guitar's sound is what it's going through. With an acoustic you want really hi-fi equipment because the guitar should already sound great, and you're just trying to replicate it as close as possible through a mixer. Electrics, on the other hand sound kinda dry and lifeless direct through a mixer, and usually need the help of an amp simulator, or modeler, if not through an amp itself. That's why there are so many amp manufacturer's out there, because each of them impart their personality on the signal. Try a bunch of different boards, or effects, if you can before you buy. You'll love some of them, and wanna wretch from some of 'em.
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igge · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:01 pm Post subject:

You could do worse than trying out the Behringer Vamp 2. It's very good for it's price. Sounds really good through headphones and with the right amplificaton (which ain't easy to find) will sound good live too.
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ntan01 · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 5:47 pm Post subject:

The V-amp 2 looks like it might work for my needs at the moment. I’m not worrying about a good live sound right now. I just want something that a can jam by myself in my headphones or play long with tracks on my mac.
Unfortunately, I go to college in the middle of a cornfield so trying something gear before I buy is not a luxury I have. That’s why I appreciate everyone’s input.

Any one else have a piece of gear they like?
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klondykebill · Not So Newbie Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 8

..if you are pretty serious....buy one you will grow into....about 500.00 price range.
There is nothing wrong with used ones either....
Find one that you feel like there is no struggle in playing and one that reflects your musical feel.
I would recommend looking at an Ibanez....but there are a lot of nice guitars out there for the money.