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Post subject: what kind of guitar should i get?
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:51 pm
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hi everyone im wanting to buy a new guitar thats good for beginners through professional and im looking for one to play with a southern rock sound or even a 80's style rock sound.I'm stumped what guitar should i buy

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Well to start things off, what's your price range? Judging from your signature, it looks like you want a telecaster. Telecasters do seem pretty nice for your music genres.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:05 pm
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so they do play well for what im looking for

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:22 pm
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thanks alot everyone

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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:32 pm
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Fender also makes great Squiers. Look into the Vintage series as you might find something that delivers both the sound and the price. One thing I always recommend with ANY guitar purchase: a hard shell case.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:50 pm
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If you want to play country, go get a Fender Telecaster Standard. You can get some twang with that. :P

One more thing though, if you go to Guitar Center or some place that will let you play the guitar before buying it, do so. You can see, feel, and hear it for yourself. One thing I've learned about buying a guitar is that it all comes down to what YOU like.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:57 pm
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One thing I've learned about buying a guitar is that it all comes down to what YOU like.
IMHO, it goes well beyond 'like'.

From experience, you can recommend anything, but the RIGHT guitar has three main factors to BE the right one (for you).

1) Size: This includes body 'shape' and scale length.
2) Sound: If you want variety, go with an HSS or an HH and coil tap(s). Otherwise, decide which sound you prefer between single-coil and humbucker.
3) Weight: Sling an un-chambered LP or Firebird over your shoulder and then try any Parker. You will see that most Fenders (especially a thinline) will be among the lightest to medium weights. IF weight is a consideration, be sure to address that issue over a time frame of 45 minutes to an hour while standing. Your shoulder should tell you what's what before you go numb or pass out..... LOL

This all adds up to comfort & comfort-ability. If you aren't comfortable with your arm extended, a standard size acoustic or fat semi-hollowbody may not be right for you. How the guitar "fits" you is something you HAVE to try in a music store. Certain guitars 'fit' very differently. An SG is totally different from an LP and the same is true (but less pronounced) between a Tele and a Strat. Fender, PRS and Gibson all have different scale lengths as well. Fender is 25.5" (except Mustang = 24"), PRS is 25.0" and Gibson is 24.75" (Most Standard guitar scale lengths fall within this range.)
Many guitar companies make short-scale models as well (usually marketed for younger or smaller hands) in the 21" to 22" neighborhood.

Bass guitar varies even more with the 'standard' being 34" and 3 short scales of 32", 30" and 28". FULL scale (usually upright) is 36".

YOUR Size, especially finger/hand size and arm length, makes all the difference to what guitar 'feels' right. After that, body shape and colors are simply a visually personal thing.

There should be several ways to getting the sound you want from most any guitar.

1) Change out the pick-ups IF need be.

2) Get an amp that will deliver the kind of tones that compliment the guitar and your ear.

3) Certain pedals &/or effects can also help achieve the desired results.

Remember: Like a piece of clothing in a catalog, just because it 'looks good' on (or with) that person doesn't mean it's the one for you. Think about your hand, arm & body size as well as your ear. The right guitar needs to fit You, your Ear AND your budget. You may be strongly influenced by what your favorite guitar-slinger plays, but don't let that blind you to your own phsyical needs and what will compliment YOU best.


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:04 pm
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Guitarman1117 wrote:
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One thing I've learned about buying a guitar is that it all comes down to what YOU like.
IMHO, it does go well beyond 'like'.

From experience, you can recommend anything, but the RIGHT guitar has three main factors to BE the right one (for you).

1) Size: This includes body 'shape' and scale length.
2) Sound: If you want variety, go with an HSS or an HH and coil tap(s). Otherwise, decide which sound you prefer between single-coil and humbucker.
3) Weight: Sling an un-chambered LP or Firebird over your shoulder and then try any Parker. You will see that most Fenders (especially a thinline) will be among the lightest to medium weights. IF weight is a consideration, be sure to address that issue over a time frame of 45 minutes to an hour while standing. Your shoulder should tell you what's what before you go numb or pass out..... LOL

This all adds up to comfort & comfort-ability. If you aren't comfortable with your arm extended, a standard size acoustic or fat semi-hollowbody may not be right for you. How the guitar "fits" you is something you HAVE to try in a music store. Certain guitars 'fit' very differently. An SG is totally different from an LP and the same is true (but less pronounced) between a Tele and a Strat. Fender, PRS and Gibson all have different scale lengths as well. Fender is 25.5" (except Mustang = 24"), PRS is 25.0" and Gibson is 24.75" (Most Standard guitar scale lengths fall within this range.)
Many guitar companies make short-scale models as well (usually marketed for younger or smaller hands) in the 21" to 22" neighborhood.

Bass guitar varies even more with the 'standard' being 34" and 3 short scales of 32", 30" and 28". FULL scale (usually upright) is 36".

YOUR Size, especially finger/hand size and arm length, makes all the difference to what guitar 'feels' right. After that, body shape and colors are simply a visually personal thing.

There should be several ways to getting the sound you want from most any guitar.

1) Change out the pick-ups IF need be.

2) Get an amp that will deliver the kind of tones that compliment the guitar and your ear.

3) Certain pedals &/or effects can also help achieve the desired results.


Once you get a guitar that has all that, you have just gotten the guitar that you LIKE. :wink:


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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:17 pm
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Ahem..... You get a guitar that you LOVE. :D


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Go with a Stratocaster.
Since you're new to guitar I think the Made in Mexico Fenders will be the most cost effective for you.

Tele's are great guitars, but you get more tonal variety with a Stratocaster.

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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:15 am
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My first "real" guitar was a MIM Stratocaster, I had used others before and got nowhere. After getting the Strat, my playing took off. It was a joy just to hear this thing, nevermind play it. It felt right, sounded great, and looked fantastic. You won't go wrong with a Fender Irishmike, good luck.


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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:48 am
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Specific guitar brand & model recommendations are genuinely heart-felt from anyone who has found the right guitar for THEM. Seriously consider these, BUT:

It's NOT a good idea to EVER buy a guitar sight-unseen, nor un-played by you. Go to your nearest &/or largest music store that carries a wide variety of guitars and try them ALL out. Even a beginner should be able to tell what 'feels right', sounds right and is within budget. If the perfect guitar costs more than you can afford on the spot, either do a lay-a-way, save up for it or go to the bank and get a loan. I don't recommend using a credit card, but if that's the only way, pay it off ASAP.

If you know anyone who plays guitar, ask if you can try out theirs and explain you're looking to buy one that's right for YOU. Be sure to play it without their amp so that you can get an unbiased feel for the instrument before checking how it sounds through THEIR amp. Remember that brand and wattage plus F/X make a difference too. Unless you can duplicate all of their gear (being used) you won't necessarily get the same sound(s).


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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 8:14 am
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I posted a reply on your other post agreeing with jeffo46 about the MIM series.


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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:30 am
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I recommend going to a local guitar shop and playing as many as possible to get a better idea of which ones you like best and then factor in cost and all of that.

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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:56 pm
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Guitarman1117 wrote:
Specific guitar brand & model recommendations are genuinely heart-felt from anyone who has found the right guitar for THEM. Seriously consider these, BUT:

It's NOT a good idea to EVER buy a guitar sight-unseen, nor un-played by you. Go to your nearest &/or largest music store that carries a wide variety of guitars and try them ALL out. Even a beginner should be able to tell what 'feels right', sounds right and is within budget. If the perfect guitar costs more than you can afford on the spot, either do a lay-a-way, save up for it or go to the bank and get a loan. I don't recommend using a credit card, but if that's the only way, pay it off ASAP.

If you know anyone who plays guitar, ask if you can try out theirs and explain you're looking to buy one that's right for YOU. Be sure to play it without their amp so that you can get an unbiased feel for the instrument before checking how it sounds through THEIR amp. Remember that brand and wattage plus F/X make a difference too. Unless you can duplicate all of their gear (being used) you won't necessarily get the same sound(s).


This post makes sense, Try as many guitars as you can in your price range and choose the guitar that is right for YOU, regardless of brand name.


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