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guitars
i want to know what kind of guitar to get. not too expensive, but not really cheap. and also what kind of amp? i have no idea about anything, but i really want to get a guitar and then take lessons to learn how to play. a friend of mine has an ibanez. im pretty sure thats what it was called...so anyways is that a good kind? anything about guitars would help me out a lot. also..is there other kinds besides bass? im not going to be in a band or anything, maybe one day since my friend is already in one, but so is bass what i want? or what? please just tell me anything i need to know...and what to get. thanx!
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Ibanez is a really good guitar brand. My friend has one and I like it...alot..I have a crate. It might be kind of hard to find but theres a pack that comes with an amp, picks, and a power cord. Crate amps are really good if you want to buy the amp seperately.
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Okay, if you're going with getting a guitar then I have a few that might interest you. You should get a Fender. It's the most popular, they're good quality not TOO expensive, and I love them. There are different kinds, for a beginner I would suggest a squire because thats what most beginners start out on. theres also a strat, those are also made as a squire(its called a squire strat)the fender telecaster, which you might not want to get.the telecaster is 'the working mans guitar' meaning its the ppl who play ALL the time and travel and play at gigs that get it.if you're going with bass then i would suggest a fender bass too.also, for guitar, if you dont want a fender then there is also jackson, which is good if you're going to be playing music with stretches and stuff.gretsch,but they dont make those anymore and they are relly rare but they are soo awesome. amps-fender amps arent all that great, the best for you is probably the micro cube. its compact, affordable, and they work well and its not overkill since you're not planning on being in a band. if u start getting serious then get a marshall or a crate. email me if you need anymore information
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well when your first starting out i dont recommend gettin anything expensive..a lot of times they end up collecting dust after a few months. try a yamaha to begin with if you want acoustic. ask your friend what they need in the band but if you are going to be playing bass, i think you should learn to play classical first because of the strings...steel will kill your fingers at first...nylon is good. im sure the people sellin the guitars can help you choose one. <3
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If you're first starting out a good one to start with is a Fender. Fender Strats are very good guitars for when you're first starting out. They aren't that expensive, and they are of a pretty good quality. If you look at my column picture, it's of me and my fender guitar. I have a Fender guitar and a Peavey amp. Peavey makes very good amps. The place I take lessons at, all the guitar teachers have Peavey amps. Ibanez is also a very good guitar to start out on, they are a little more expensive than a Fender though. And as for the different types of guitars, there are electric, acoustic, acoustic/electric, bass guitars. Bass guitars come in 4-6 strings or even more. Try going to your local music store and they will tell you everything you need to know about guitars. What is best to start out on, what exact instrument to start on and so on. They may even provide lessons for you. Playing the guitar is alot of fun! It's my life pretty much. Have fun with it and don't get too frustrated with it, you're not going to be an expert right when you pick up a guitar. Good luck and have fuN!
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honestly, i recommend starting with an acoustic. an ibanez is pretty cheap and good, but do not! get a squire, no matter what. having an acoustic makes learning easier, and it would probably be cheaper in the long run.
but if you want an electric, again, get an ibanez or epiphone. as for an amp, i recommend getting an amp better than your guitar, maybe a small fender. if you get a better amp, you can get a better guitar eventually and not have to get a better amp.
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ahhh definently fender! or a gipson! i have a yamaha fender and a takemine, all great guitars. and i dont think you should get a bass rite off the bat, for one they are harder to learn on and they arnt fun when you play by yourself if your goin to play in a band then a bass would be fun but you said you werent till later so hope this helped! later!
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If you're going to be playing by yourself then you should probably get somthing more than a bass.
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location) is a good place to get music equipment. I have a guitar on order with them right now(washburn X25WA) Ibenez is a good brand, I also know someone who has an Ibanez. Fender is also good, but try to steer away from Squiers. If you do want to play in a band though, bass is a good way to start. But i'll be totally honest with you; playing bass by yourself isn't very fun. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) This guitar pack < would be an excellent way for you to start. Or, if you want a bass [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) And if you get one of these packs, you get everything you need; strap, amp cable, everything.
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I play bass and guitar, and personally, if you don't want to spend a lot of money, I really suggest that you buy accoustic for your first guitar, because its generally either cheaper or about the same price as a regular guitar, and you don't need an amp. If you are into singing while you play as well its a lot easier to hear yourself.
You don't have to buy a top notch brand right away, my first guitar was an Antares Accoustic and I still play it to this day (I actually prefer it over my fender stratocaster... By quite some bit) Accoustic gets better as the wood ages and down the road if you keep playing it the guitar will only sound better and better. If you plan on going with a bass, and you want an electric bass, I suggest Washburn - Which is what I started on. The XB series of Washburn basses can get relatively cheap and they are fairly reliable. Theres always room for upgrading, and you can always buy another guitar, I currently own 5. Don't go out and buy a really expensive guitar right away. You will often find yourself just as impressed with the lower end knockoffs.
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I'm having difficulty understanding if you intend on playing bass, or if you are looking for a 6-string (rhythm/lead) guitar. While the bass guitar is a guitar, the approach to playing the instrument is fairly different than that of the 6-string.
If I were you, and I was once, many years ago... I'd figure out exactly what instruent it is that you intend to play. Go to music stores and try out guitars and basses. Do the same at friends' houses. Pick an instrument that fits you.
A few nuggets of wisdom:
A shitty amp can make a great guitar sound like ass. A great amp can make a shitty guitar sound decent.
Pick a guitar that feels comfortable in your hands. If the neck doesn't seem to feel right, don't buy the guitar.
Don't ever EVER buy a guitar based on what it sounds like running through a bunch of effects or on some top-of-the-line amp that you'll never, ever buy. Play the guitar clean, and play it on an amp similar to what you intend to use yourself.
I own guitars and basses from Fender, Ibanez, Paul Reed Smith, Yamaha, and La Patrie. I also like Gibson, Epiphone, Takamine, Alvarez, Heritage, Gretsch, and a few other makers. I hate Yamaha electrics, but like thier acoustic guitars.
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