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Post subject: I just bought a Starcaster yesterday...
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:44 am
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I know it's one of those package (everybody says it's not such a good deal) deals, but I just wanted something inexpensive to learn on AND make sure this is something I'm going to like before dropping big money on a better guitar.

Any words of wisdom from the collective for a beginner?

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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:52 pm
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I'm surprised nobody has anything of value... :(

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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:08 pm
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Don't fret just yet about this guitar!

Fret... guitar... is it Saturday yet?

Man, even if it a balsawood guitar with all vinyl strings (though I am not gonna suggest it) if this is for mainly learning purposes now, then who cares? If you're comfortable with it, embrace it, love it, name it, slap stickers on it if you want to. Starcasters are made for starters, and it sounds like that's what you are. When the time comes that you've outgrown its limitations, you'll know it.

For now, enjoy creating music 8)

Words if wisdom: play, play, and play some more. And when you get tired, play more. Once you're hooked, learning will be less of a task, and more of a way to entertain yourself.


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Post subject: Re: I just bought a Starcaster yesterday...
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:19 pm
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rob620 wrote:
I know it's one of those package (everybody says it's not such a good deal) deals, but I just wanted something inexpensive to learn on AND make sure this is something I'm going to like before dropping big money on a better guitar.

Any words of wisdom from the collective for a beginner?

#1 Smoke on the water.
#2 Breaking the law.
#3 Starway to...SHUT YOUR MOUTH!!
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 10:19 am
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I just bought one for my daughter. Good solid guitar, frets good, feels good, sounds good too!!! As said before play,play, play, and play some more. Pick up song books and learn what you can. Write your own stuff. Learn A, C and G chords and play, play, play. Practice during any spare moment you have. Listen to good advise from others and ignore anything negative. If you hear something negative from someone, thier probably jealous, so play on!!!!!!!!!!


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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 10:58 am
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a STARCASTER came into the house i am staying at for Christmas day 2007 @ Smith mtn lake, va.

:oops: I am new to using guitars and we plugged it in but only hum from SP-10 amp with guitar in. A 'mike' works OK in INPUT, a switch on AMP is O.D. or CLEAN hum is louder in one setting of this.

NO sound of strings occurs with either guitar or amp volume or both turned up. no feedback with guitar, mike will feedback.

DO pickup heights need "tuned in" to best height?

Any words of wisdom is gratefully welcome.

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Posted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:13 am
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It sounds like something is wrong with the guitar. Perhaps the output jack isn't hooked up. Or maybe the cord is bad.

Did you try moving the guitar's switch and all knobs at 10?

Do you have a multimeter that you can use to check the cord and the guitar output?

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Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 3:56 pm
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Awesome. My advice:

(1) Learn the two or three-finger power chord on the 6th and 5th strings
(2) Learn the I-IV-V and I-vi-IV-V patterns
(3) Rock out
(4) Post your clips on youtube
(5) Get feedback
(6) Learn more chords
(7) Go to (3) until you're ready to...
(8) Shred

Rock on brother!


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There's nothing wrong with getting a cheapy to see if you're a guitar player in hiding. All I can tell you is that if you do find that you're a guitar player, get the most guitar you can afford for your second one. There's nothing that makes people stop learning guitar more then a guitar that won't stay in tune or the action is bad and it hurts to play. A decent guitar will help you avoid that.

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The starcaster. like any other so called beginner or lower priced guitar is going to be fine. Those guitars, when properly set up (and it doesnt take much) are hiigh quality. No they arent a USA made Strat quality, but for their price they are very good.
You will find that as you get to the point where you want a better guitar, you may want to keep the starcaster, if only just to have two good guitars.


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8) I've got a Starcaster that I've been learning on besides an electric but it tires my left hand quicker than my other. I was talking to one of the guys at G.C. who confrimed my theory that thinner strings would help and not affect the output of my Starcaster too much.


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Try a set of Ernie Ball Super Slinkies on it. ALso see if the neck needs adjustment with the truss rod. An action adjustment may make all the difference between a tired hand and lots of fun playing.


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8) Thanks for the input. At this point I'll try anything. Tested a "Les Paul" and a "Telecaster. Nice..Soon I'll find a viable corner and start accepting donations.


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I have a 3 year old Starcaster and I just bought my daughter an 07' Starcaster. Both play great.....but they didn't at first....here is what I did to improve the play:

1) NEW STRINGS
2) Get it set up by a pro..they will make sure your action and intonation are set where they need to be.
3) Depending on your model year, you either have 2 springs or 3 springs for your tremelo bridge. Mine had 2 and my daughters has 3.....both of our guitars now have 4 springs. This actually helps with your guitar staying in tune longer (dont ask me how....it just does!!)
4) Make sure you stretch your new strings.....whoever sets up your guitar should do it for you....if not....make sure he/she does.

Although thes guitars are inexpensive....they are actually great guitars. Fender isnt going to stamp their name on something that is totally junk. They want you to have a quality guitar to start out with so that when you are ready to upgrade.....You will buy another Fender Guitar.

Anyway......get your axe set up and start jammin!!!


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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:35 pm
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There's nothing wrong w/ them. I own one. Or used to. I grew out of it and sold it after about three months, but I never regreted buying it.

It's perfect for just starting out.


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