Need Advice on First Guitar

mrjack · 04-22-2008, 04:34 PM

I can easily recommend ESP and Ibanez guitars as a first guitar. At least my MH-250 is a great bang for the buck.

12-Gauge · 04-22-2008, 05:28 PM

I've had Ibanez recommended to me an awful lot by friends. Virtually everyone I know who plays guitar has claimed to either own or have once owned an Ibanez. So far I'm swaying towards them. What model would you guys suggest? I know the SA120 has already been mentioned. Is that any good?

Kornowski · 04-22-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PunterCam

Check out the Yamaha Pacificas as well. I'm not certain about the different variations of them, but every one I've played has been really good. http://www.absolutemusic.co.uk/shop/...FQJjMAodlWLfwg

Maybe check out ESP as well http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/options.php?id=66642

I dunno how good their 'budget' stuff sounds, but it'll almost certainly play well

The Pacifica's are really good, the 012 was my first guitar!

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Originally Posted by 12-Gauge

I've had Ibanez recommended to me an awful lot by friends. Virtually everyone I know who plays guitar has claimed to either own or have once owned an Ibanez. So far I'm swaying towards them. What model would you guys suggest? I know the SA120 has already been mentioned. Is that any good?

Best thing you can do is try some out, really!
What feels right for one person may not for another, do you have any guitar shops near you? Or any friends that have any?

The SA120, is a really good priced guitar, I gets good reviews too;

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/revie...120/index.html

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The Ibanez SA120EX electric guitar is packed with features yet highly affordable. It is a versatile guitar with tones for rock and metal styles. For the warriors who demand a different feel to their weapon, the SA can be the sword of choice. The SA has an S shaped, comfortable body, but with a flat back.

Rock & Metal, the two tones you said you were after!

Not to mention, it looks pretty good!

teamhex · 04-22-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 12-Gauge

So I'm thinking of getting an electric guitar but I'm kind of a noob in this department so I need some advice. I understand there are a lot of guitar players amongst you so I'm really seeking some serious advice for a beginners guitar.

I don't really have a budget (just got paid, booyah!) but at the same time I'm not looking for something ridiculously expensive. Value for money is my first priority.

Bear in mind that I suck

I've been learning acoustic for 6 months and that blows so I figured I'd stepped things up. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.

Dude take it from someone that plays on and off, dont buy something nice. Just get something that sounds decent and doesnt break the bank. If you dont stick to it youll be wasting your money.

vonfeldt7 · 04-22-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by teamhex

Dude take it from someone that plays on and off, dont buy something nice. Just get something that sounds decent and doesnt break the bank. If you dont stick to it youll be wasting your money.

Same thing I was going to say. You could also look into getting a starter pack that comes with everything you need. (granted, the guitars aren't the best...and neither are the amps...or anything else, but hey, they're STARTER packs after all).

PunterCam · 04-23-2008, 12:02 AM

I really wouldn't recommend a starter pack. You do find packs with squires, and they're good guitars (I own a squire tele), but owning a guitar you've really searched for will make you want to play it more, and ultimately you might get into it.

Do consider ebay though, you'll get so much more for your money.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-RG320FM...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-stratoc...QQcmdZViewItem

I also have a feeling the washburn w165(??) was really highly praised in a mag a few years back.

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/wi65/67542?s=3534x$1$9q5YawPU$TeKznZQcsHxaqLzpjzLQU0x0o 0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o3152707

There's no doubting its spec is miles better than anything else mentioned here - those pickups belong on a guitar worth twice as much. If you can stretch it might be worth it - hell, checking it out again now I'm tempted...

Kornowski · 04-23-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PunterCam

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/wi65/67542?s=3534x$1$9q5YawPU$TeKznZQcsHxaqLzpjzLQU0x0o 0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o3152707

There's no doubting its spec is miles better than anything else mentioned here - those pickups belong on a guitar worth twice as much. If you can stretch it might be worth it - hell, checking it out again now I'm tempted...

Haha! Tempted much?

I'm hopefully getting this in a few days, going to try it out on Friday;

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/s...oduct_id/11948

Original Floyd Rose, Seymore Duncans, Mmm

Calibretto · 04-23-2008, 01:20 AM

What is the big craze about Ibanez? lol. I hate the shredder look to them. lol

Kornowski · 04-23-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Calibretto

What is the big craze about Ibanez? lol. I hate the shredder look to them. lol

They're good, quality guitars.

They make all sorts, no just 'shredder's. Semi acoustics and the like

I know you like your strats, Craig!

Calibretto · 04-23-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Kornowski

I know you like your strats, Craig!

darn right

04-22-2008, 04:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
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PunterCam Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 423	I really wouldn't recommend a starter pack. You do find packs with squires, and they're good guitars (I own a squire tele), but owning a guitar you've really searched for will make you want to play it more, and ultimately you might get into it. Do consider ebay though, you'll get so much more for your money. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBANEZ-RG320FM...QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-stratoc...QQcmdZViewItem I also have a feeling the washburn w165(??) was really highly praised in a mag a few years back. http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/wi65/67542?s=3534x$1$9q5YawPU$TeKznZQcsHxaqLzpjzLQU0x0o 0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o3152707 There's no doubting its spec is miles better than anything else mentioned here - those pickups belong on a guitar worth twice as much. If you can stretch it might be worth it - hell, checking it out again now I'm tempted... __________________ 2006 Mac Pro Dual, dual core xeons @ 2.0Ghz each 2Gb Ram (I'm too poor) NVidia Geforce 7300Gt 256mb Onboard Sound - optical out to Logitech Z5500 Digidesign MBox2 output to PMCs 250Gb Drive running both Mac OSX and Windows on seperate partitions, 400Gb Seagate Drive for Windows, 400Gb WD Drive for OSX 24¨ Acer AL2416W (not nearly as bad as you'd think) Various Lacie external drives

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