I wouldn't recommend either of those because neither has a solid top. The top is the piece of the body with the sound hole in it, and it is essentially the guitar's soundboard. You want one with a solid piece of wood rather than a laminate top, because simply put it will sound much better. Solid tops are made of a solid piece of wood, and laminate tops are made of pressed wood with glue, which reduces the level at which it can resonate. Additionally, solid tops "age" as you play them, so it will sound better as you play better :). If the guitar has a solid top, it WILL say so.
I don't know nearly as much about electrics, but if you look around the Ultimate Guitar forums I'm sure there's a sticky dedicated to recommended electrics. I've heard you want to spend money on the amp first, guitar second. A good guitar can't save a shitty amp, but a good amp can save a shitty guitar.
Just cause you get an acoustic first doesn't mean you can't get an electric later, and vice versa. BUT if you get an acoustic first you'll develop finger strength more quickly. If you go electric first you may find it hard to get into acoustic later. It's cool to be able to play anywhere you want without having to drag an amp with you. Plus, chicks dig acoustic
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Here is the truth. Everyone and their sister plays guitar these days. Seriously, get an 8 octave electric piano and soon you will be banging more chicks than you can count*.
Haha i hear ya goodguy about how everyone plays guitar, but the beauty of music is you can be unique no matter what...i mean of course SOMEONE SOMEWHERE has done it at SOME point, but you can be creative and even if you are not the best, you can still think up some original and interesting melodies ;).
Lets be realistic. A lot of people want to learn to play an instrument specifically to impress the ladies. If this hasn't crossed your mind, you're either gay or a liar.
Now, when a girl hears that every guy she meets plays guitar, that piano player is going to sound pretty damn banging.
In your opinion (whoever reads this lol), how much should i spend on my first guitar...I was thinking of spending around 300 bucks on something like a schecter omen, while some people say spend more, some less.
p.s. - Goodguy, I am straight and if it attracts ladies, great, but i am learning an instrument because i enjoy music and want to create songs and so forth. So honestly, it isnt exactly my priority. Besides, my amazing looks get the girls right away : P.
why? is 300 dollars really not worth it...i mean i have heard someone play the schecter omen (which had cost him when he bought it more than it does now) and it sounds pretty good and is holding up well. If i spend 150 or something will this be compromised? I am just saying, I would rather spend a few more bucks in order to get a quality product.
Just out of curiosity, how much previous musical knowledge do you have and what are you planning on doing with your instrument? I think the options are pretty much performing, writing, just having fun, or a combination of the three.
EDIT: For your information, quality is pretty irrelevant until you start to get pretty good at an instrument. Or at least that's what I've found from my experience.
I have a LITTLE knowledge...i definitely am far from someone who knows what they are doing. I have played a tiny bit for fun and tried things and to learn easy parts of songs. I am not planning on becoming a famous person and writing for the sake of money : P...but honestly I want to get good at guitar and i love writing lyrics. I would also love to be able to hang out with my freinds and jam, so its a hobby no doubt, but something i wanna get good at and make songs for the sake of my own enjoyment.
so for an eletric guitar, what would you go with? Do you know what good brands and models are or no? What about the durability of the instrument and the feel. Is that not going to be a big difference as the sound wont (until you are good), or is something that is 150 going to suck and break and a 300 be much better?
There is a decently high chance you give up before you become proficient. Would you rather have wasted $150 or $300?
Also, until you stop sucking, quality hardly matters. Buy a $150 guitar now and save money for a better guitar that way if you ever stop sucking, you will have money for a nice guitar, as well as knowledge on what you should be looking for.
lol although you make some good points goodguy, I think as long as i try hard and want it, i can become decent ;). i think nearly everything is that way for everyone, while mastering is another story. Should i start with a starter kit, or should I buy thing seperate? shucks....i hate the thought that I am going to have a guitar that doesnt please me when i look at it lol.
Alright, well, since you have little knowledge, I would recommend staying away from the guitar...because honestly, people who pick up the guitar and don't understand music usually end up just getting fast, but when you ask them what key they're in they just look at you funny. If you start with keyboard/piano and get a solid teacher you might start understanding how to make music rather than just playing random chords and hoping they sound good.
But if your mind is set on getting a guitar I'd say just buy an inexpensive one, because then if you find that you don't have the will to learn music then you didn't waste a whole chunk of cash.
EDIT: Curse you Goodguy beating me to post. And Snowfreak too. Am I really that slow a poster?
EDIT 2: After reading Goodguy's post, definitely follow his advice, its what I was trying to say, its just he said it better.
I just took up guitar recently and as much as I'd love to learn, I don't have the time for it so here I have $500 worth of guitar equipment collecting dust in my bedroom.
Spend the money to get something you're happy with. You don't want to realize you have a shitty guitar a year down the road when you're starting to get good. Don't get a starter kit. Epiphone Les Paul Standards are a solid choice. Ibanez makes excellent electrics too.
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If you want to MAKE music, you should get keyboard. A synthesizer has no limits, and I am, personally, mostly interested in synthesized music. Acoustic guitar or normal piano are limited to their areas and frequencies, and I've met a lot of pianists and heard them play and I guess there's something with my ear but I find piano music rather boring. I prefer guitar, violin (now this one attracts the ladies, if anything, it's very hard to master), lower frequency string instruments. And keyboard.
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You don't want to realize you have a shitty guitar a year down the road when you're starting to get good.
And you don't want to realize that guitar is not for you but you've already spent a huge amount of money on it. If it is really your thing, you can always get money for a new one.
If nothing else, make absolutely certain your guitar has a solid top! These ones come in some different styles you might like, and have a solid top.
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Alvarez-RD20S-Regent-Series-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518725
This is the Washburn I was talking about. Probably not your flavor I'm taking
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Washburn-D10S-Acoustic-Guitar-?sku=515152
I don't know nearly as much about electrics, but if you look around the Ultimate Guitar forums I'm sure there's a sticky dedicated to recommended electrics. I've heard you want to spend money on the amp first, guitar second. A good guitar can't save a shitty amp, but a good amp can save a shitty guitar.
Just cause you get an acoustic first doesn't mean you can't get an electric later, and vice versa. BUT if you get an acoustic first you'll develop finger strength more quickly. If you go electric first you may find it hard to get into acoustic later. It's cool to be able to play anywhere you want without having to drag an amp with you. Plus, chicks dig acoustic
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my religion.....
*Probably not true.
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Depends how well you can count
Now, when a girl hears that every guy she meets plays guitar, that piano player is going to sound pretty damn banging.
Trust me. I'm all knowing.
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p.s. - Goodguy, I am straight and if it attracts ladies, great, but i am learning an instrument because i enjoy music and want to create songs and so forth. So honestly, it isnt exactly my priority. Besides, my amazing looks get the girls right away : P.
Spend between $150 - 250.
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EDIT: For your information, quality is pretty irrelevant until you start to get pretty good at an instrument. Or at least that's what I've found from my experience.
so for an eletric guitar, what would you go with? Do you know what good brands and models are or no? What about the durability of the instrument and the feel. Is that not going to be a big difference as the sound wont (until you are good), or is something that is 150 going to suck and break and a 300 be much better?
Also, until you stop sucking, quality hardly matters. Buy a $150 guitar now and save money for a better guitar that way if you ever stop sucking, you will have money for a nice guitar, as well as knowledge on what you should be looking for.
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But if your mind is set on getting a guitar I'd say just buy an inexpensive one, because then if you find that you don't have the will to learn music then you didn't waste a whole chunk of cash.
EDIT: Curse you Goodguy beating me to post. And Snowfreak too. Am I really that slow a poster?
EDIT 2: After reading Goodguy's post, definitely follow his advice, its what I was trying to say, its just he said it better.
I just took up guitar recently and as much as I'd love to learn, I don't have the time for it so here I have $500 worth of guitar equipment collecting dust in my bedroom.
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And you don't want to realize that guitar is not for you but you've already spent a huge amount of money on it. If it is really your thing, you can always get money for a new one.