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Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2010 10:58 am
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id say squier starter pack the amp it served me well when i started and like others have said, BETTER AMP

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Id go with the squier too

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turrican wrote:
maybe look for a good deal on some used gear on craigs list or something. It may not be as shiny as new but you will get more quality gear on your budget

I would recommend against this. As an absolute beginner, I would stay away from used gear, a rank beginner would not know what to look out for in used gear, you are more likely to get ripped off, and unless you have a experienced guitar player friend to help you, I would go with everyone else's recommendation, get a new Squier starter pack.


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Go with a new Squire as they are well made and a good bang for the buck. The more important thing though is to put the time in and really learn how to play and then you can upgrade.


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I'm with the used gear camp. $200 will get you a decent guitar and amp at the pawn shop as opposed to a starter pack special. Pawn shops might not be an option in China though. Never saw one in Hong Kong - perhaps a Usury Law against them? One good thing about learning on a starter guitar - you get plenty of practice tuning up.

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One last question, the guitars from the packages, is there anything that I should replace on them? I have heard that the stock strings on many of them aren't too reliable and the pickups sometimes... dont pick up...


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Hi Chenn,The pickups on most starter are generally pretty decent however the strings are sometimes of inferior quality especially on Epiphones Made in China,so a string change is all you may need.

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Don't worry about Pickups and String. As long as they work, the pick ups will be fine for a beginner, and the strings will wear out soon enough, so you'll change 'em before you know it.

The important parts are action and intonation. The rest is up to you. Try not to get caught up in the whole "Better Gear for Better Sound" thing untill you know your basic open chords, barre chords and a scale or two.

What you're doing is way more important that what you're doing it on.

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im gonna say Squier, only for the fact that my friend's first guitar was an Epiphone and he found it difficult to play, but what i recommend is got to like Guitar Center or somethin' and find out how each guitar feels in YOUR hands. Price should be pretty decent for each, i mean Squiers dont go pass $200, Epiphone's range from like $129 - $500 so like i said try em both out and find what feels comfortable

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I play a Epi LP, but I'm thinking about getting a strat soon and hot rodding it. My friend has a Squier strat, which is a pretty good guitar, but it doesn't stay in tune at all. I like my epi, which I got for about $190, but it needed a setup, and the neck pickup is kinda muddy. It really comes down to what YOU want. I suggest going to a local music store because they usually have well-priced used guitars. (Well mine does)


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I might be alone with this one but, I would recommend getting an acoustic guitar to start off with.
It will help you learn a more disciplined style of playing.
Too often kids (and adults) rely on electric guitars and amps and “distortion” and never really learn the basic basics.

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campbellgrafx wrote:
I might be alone with this one but, I would recommend getting an acoustic guitar to start off with.
It will help you learn a more disciplined style of playing.
Too often kids (and adults) rely on electric guitars and amps and “distortion” and never really learn the basic basics.

I know, I know…don’t listen to me. What do I know!?!
Now you kids get off my lawn!


i was gonna say the same thing before i posted lol but i read the guy's choices that he wanted. But i have heard that you should start with an acoustic before electric, thats the way i learned too. Plus there are soooo many things that go wrong with electrics that you have to look out for. As for an acoustic you can a cheap one that plays well (i've still got my $20 one and plays fine) But im gonna second this guy's choice, go with an acoustic, inexpensive and easy to play (just make sure you dont get one thats bigger than you and you're able to get a good finger positioning on the neck)

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stryder1017 wrote:
campbellgrafx wrote:
I might be alone with this one but, I would recommend getting an acoustic guitar to start off with.
It will help you learn a more disciplined style of playing.
Too often kids (and adults) rely on electric guitars and amps and “distortion” and never really learn the basic basics.

I know, I know…don’t listen to me. What do I know!?!
Now you kids get off my lawn!


i was gonna say the same thing before i posted lol but i read the guy's choices that he wanted. But i have heard that you should start with an acoustic before electric, thats the way i learned too. Plus there are soooo many things that go wrong with electrics that you have to look out for. As for an acoustic you can a cheap one that plays well (i've still got my $20 one and plays fine) But im gonna second this guy's choice, go with an acoustic, inexpensive and easy to play (just make sure you dont get one thats bigger than you and you're able to get a good finger positioning on the neck)


Thanks for backing up on this (by the way, I'm a gal not a guy).
I'm a better player because of my training on an acoustic.
Every guitarist should have one in their arsenol of axes.


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campbellgrafx wrote:
stryder1017 wrote:
campbellgrafx wrote:
I might be alone with this one but, I would recommend getting an acoustic guitar to start off with.
It will help you learn a more disciplined style of playing.
Too often kids (and adults) rely on electric guitars and amps and “distortion” and never really learn the basic basics.

I know, I know…don’t listen to me. What do I know!?!
Now you kids get off my lawn!


i was gonna say the same thing before i posted lol but i read the guy's choices that he wanted. But i have heard that you should start with an acoustic before electric, thats the way i learned too. Plus there are soooo many things that go wrong with electrics that you have to look out for. As for an acoustic you can a cheap one that plays well (i've still got my $20 one and plays fine) But im gonna second this guy's choice, go with an acoustic, inexpensive and easy to play (just make sure you dont get one thats bigger than you and you're able to get a good finger positioning on the neck)


Thanks for backing up on this (by the way, I'm a gal not a guy).
I'm a better player because of my training on an acoustic.
Every guitarist should have one in their arsenol of axes.


I played acoustic about 35 years before I got serious about the electric. Best way to learn the basics and clean playing. Distortion and effects hide sloppy playing and makes it easy to pick up bad habits. Still make sure that I pick up the acoustic at least a couple times a week.

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Post subject: Re: As a starting beginner what guitar should I purchase
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:23 am
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chenn wrote:
I am planning to learn to get into guitar and am planning to purchase a beginner one, but I am still undecided into what to get.

So far the choices seem to be the Starcaster, Squier series, and maybe the Epiphone Les pauls....

I am new to this so I don't know much, so give some constructive suggestions~ for this beginner here

and please don't suggest in getting Stratocasters or anything because my parents will most likely won't get me the expensive ones at the moment, and it seems not good for beginners

Welcome to the Forum! Chenn, buy a Fender guitar and a tuner, keep your guitar in tune and play it every day. Post pics.

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