i got a squier, which is a replica fenda strat which are often what a lot of begginners get i think, they look nice and sound ok i guess and i use mine just to mess about with.

Yup, i fender Squire is prolly your best bet.

Or any cheapish Fender. They're well known and decent quality.

There's also a Squire Pack my friend (Death) bought which has got an Amp, Guitar (duh!), lead, strap and CD for about £200. Now the amp is kinda rubbishy but she likes the guitar and it means your not worrying about extra cost of an amp too


EDIT: After reading the message again i realised it says acoustic not electric. *slaps herself with a large trout* (they're v.popular around National Trout Week )

(Edited by Ferretgirl 22/05/2002 22:16)

or £230 with a digital tuner if you're lazy like me

The "Taylor Big Baby" is a great steel string acoustic guitar in a smaller scale at a relatively low price at just over £300.

Yamaha also make great beginner acoustics.

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by MonSTeR
The "Taylor Big Baby" is a great steel string acoustic guitar in a smaller scale at a relatively low price at just over £300.

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Yup, that's what I've got, very nice, although I'm not sure it'd be a good idea for someone who's not serious..

It's very hard to recommend if you've never played before, as really the best way to choose is to go to a music shop and try a few in your price range. But other than that, decide how much you want to spend, check out the magazines, and try and get someone who knows what they're doing to come shopping with you. It's also worth paying for a tuner.

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by In a State of Dan
Yup, that's what I've got, very nice, although I'm not sure it'd be a good idea for someone who's not serious..

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Well Taylor's I'm sure you'll agree are one of the best manufacturers of acoustics in the world. It's always easier and thus more encouraging and rewarding to learn on a decent instrument. They also keep their resale value well and if H2H decides not to keep playing then selling it on won't be a problem.

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by In a State of Dan
It's also worth paying for a tuner.

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I'll see your "worth" and raise you a "vital"

hehe, and I thought it was just me being lazy

Well, *I* didn't have a tuner when I was learning. Mostly got my dad to tune it to his piano, and after a while learnt to do it by ear, at least to tune the guitar to itself. But not really the recommended way to do it, although I do think it's a good idea to be able to do tune a guitar without one.

Seems to me that, like everything in life, you get what you pay for. Cheap accoustics are much worse than cheap electrics...

OK, so next question....do I get an acoustic or an electric if I'm learning.....

Thanks for all the help btw !

Most formal teachers will tell you to get a classical (nylon strung) guitar as it's the only true version of the instrument. More relaxed teachers, with a a slight aroma of broken custard cremes will inform you that the steel strung acoustic is the way to go. Folks who haven't had a formal teacher, but instead an over exposure to metallica will say that an electric is best.

The TRUTH is that a cheap electric as Rally said is probably better than a cheap acoustic, and will be easier to play.

Not only is the construction in the beginner price range superior on most electrics, but the lighter guage (thinner) strings and smaller body shape make things a lot easier.

you can also jam along to your favourite Slipknot number far more convincingly on an electric

yeah i agree i find it easier to play an electric as apposed to an acoustic, i think mainly coz the necks a lot thinner on an electric.

Right, going to have to save up a bit of cash then i've found a nice Fender pack in the Argos catalogue. I know that I should really go to a music shop, but hey, I'm lazy OK ??!!

Personally I'd advise against getting it from Argos.

Buying from a gitar/music store gives you a far better source of wisdom if things go wrong, if you explain you bought the gear from them, they'll more than likely tryo to help you out. If you say you got it from argos, they'll more than likely laugh at you and send you away, or overcharge you to solve the problem.

The best argos will do is simply replace the goods like they would with anything else which won't help you find out why things broke and could lead to it happening again.

Depending on where you are, someone here is bound to know a reputable guitar store inyour area.

Yeah, I figured it would be a bad idea !!! There are music stores around, its just a case of getting there!! The nearest decent one is about half hour away by car...I reckon I can con sisters boyfriend into driving me

Thanks for all the advice...be warned, I might be back with more questions !!!

(Edited by head2head 23/05/2002 13:16)

http://www.ibanezguitars.co.uk/acatalog/GRX_70_Guitar_Package.html
Now *that* is a kit worth having

(Edited by Stoo 23/05/2002 23:23)

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by Stoo
http://www.ibanezguitars.co.uk/acatalog/GRX_70_Guitar_Package.html
Now *that* is a kit worth having

(Edited by Stoo 23/05/2002 23:23)

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That's sooo nice! And for what it is, it isn't that expensive really. Although the amp looks rubbish but now i wish i played guitar instead of bass

As Mon pointed out, Argos prolly isn't the best way to go. My friend found what she wanted in there and then bought it from a music shop and they gave her something free to (i can't think what tho) Also, it means they have a much wider range of colours

OK...next question...is it worth geting a specifically left handed guitar, or would i be able to play a right handed one without much trouble ?

you can play right handed without much trouble i'd have thought.