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Post subject: Hi all
Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:28 am
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Hi guys, I'm Glen.

I have been looking for my first e-guitar. I found some good here https://bestelectricguitars.reviews/bes ... -beginners . All I have really used is a classic acoustic guitar but really I have only hacked away and learnt next to nothing apart from a few cords.

I don't have a very large budget as I have a young family so I am looking for something that would help me learn. I've been reading a lot and seen many good guitar but my issue is I just moved to Germany and all the good cheap guitars people recommend are only sold in the States and not here.

I have found some Fender Squier Bullet Strat for around 100 euro. Do you think this is a good guitar to learn on, primarily only on rocksmith?

Thanks for any help you can give.


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Post subject: Re: Hi all
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:41 pm
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Welcome to the forum, Glen.

The Bullet Strat might get you started but as your skillset improves you'll likely outgrow its entry-level limitations. A better choice would be one of Squier's "CV" models. They're nice guitars, they sound good, and they play well. A little more expensive, yes, but as Confucius was wont to say....

"IF THE QUALITY IS LONG REMEMBERED, THE PRICE IS SOON FORGOTTEN".

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Post subject: Re: Hi all
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:14 am
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Hi Glen, welcome to the forum.

If there is one lesson I've learned over the years it is don't buy cheap guitars save up your money and invest in something that is more expensive and will stand the test of time. That doesn't mean that there are no cheap good guitars out there because there are but you can waste a lot of time and money trying to find the good one.

Good to have you with us Glen.

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Post subject: Re: Hi all
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2019 12:27 am
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Welcome to the Forum Glen!
A used Fender is still a Fender. Look for one in good condition 8)

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Post subject: Re: Hi all
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:08 am
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Welcome Glen,
I've always recommended starting out on a nice Acoustic guitar. They are much bigger, strings are stiffer, takes more skill to make a good sound (electric distortion can fool you into believing you're better than you are), and conditions your fingers better...just harder to play.
Once you have gotten to a point where you and others feel you sound great; you will be completely amazed when you pick up an electric guitar with a 9.5" radius neck, and .10's strings.
That being said, I too feel a Bullet (or Affinity) Squire is a fine start...they're usually pretty nice out-of-box with a new set of decent strings and a drop of oil (I use 3:1 oil) on the nut grooves and saddles.


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Post subject: Re: Hi all
Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 12:36 am
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Hi Glen.

All the answers were great IMHO. I will say that White Dog made a good point. Many believe that beginning with acoustic and transitioning to electric is easier, if not at least different in a good way, than from electric to acoustic. Exceptions always exist of course.

You may find a decent inexpensive used or new acoustic, but a good entry electric might cost you more, and you could run the risk of poor or cheap electronics plus you run the risk of being swamped by adding the knowledge curve and purchasing of gadgets to support your interest. Not a bad thing, but it can re-direct the time you could use practicing and playing while learning about what you might prefer in electronics along the way (or you can jump in head first if you are comfortable and if you know some of what you desire).

Today you can save money in the amp department by using your computer, tablet, or cell phone until you want to add or upgrade the amp. You’ll get more choice for sounds within a budget using software, and it’ll give you some knowledge before (if and when) you are ready to move on to a better amp or stomp pedal.

However, if you have an artist you want to emulate or if you have a sound in mind these will always give you a clue in which direction to go with the guitar.

However you choose, Glen. Make the choice yours, trust your ears, and get a setup of your guitar. It’s a cheap investment that will make a huge difference.

You may have made your choice. Either way, good luck with your guitar and learning, Glen.

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