Which electric guitar should I get?

ramodkk · 06-05-2008, 05:07 AM

Hey guys, title says it all. I've never played so I'm looking for a decent guitar not too expensive, probably max would be like $200US but I'd prefer to keep it lower. Now, I did a really small research and found these to be two of the most popular (right?

) for around that price.

The Ibanez GRX20
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-G...17-i1150594.gc

- or -

Yamaha Pacifica012
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-P...64-i1166881.gc

So, which one would you think it's best for the price??? Any other recommendations??

THanks!

Mr. Johanssen · 06-05-2008, 06:06 AM

Honestly i'd look at a Rogue HH (150 bucks, or a setneck deluxe for 180ish)...
I've owned a black model fort awhile now, its got a 5 way pickup selector, and a volume and tone knob, and the finish is nice (in black, the white is actually a creamy color)...
jumbo frets and easy to play neck (smooth)

Kornowski · 06-05-2008, 03:42 PM

I'd take the Ibanez out of those two. I own a Pacifica and an Ibanez RG350DX, I'd say the Ibanez was nicer to play and they generally make good quality guitars

As for an amp, here's the one I have. It's my first ever amp, I'll probably get a bigger one soon, but this is more than loud enough!

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-F...98-i1145383.gc

Dropkickmurphys · 06-05-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornowski

I'd take the Ibanez out of those two. I own a Pacifica and an Ibanez RG350DX, I'd say the Ibanez was nicer to play and they generally make good quality guitars

it is true Ibanez make nice guitars, but they are also more Heavy Rock/Metal.

Yamahas pacificas are meant to be some of the best for first time guitarists, they are meant to be nice to learn on.

it also depends on the type of music you are going to be playing. but I personally would choose the yamaha, or look for a Fender Squire.

Kornowski · 06-05-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dropkickmurphys

it is true Ibanez make nice guitars, but they are also more Heavy Rock/Metal.

Yamahas pacificas are meant to be some of the best for first time guitarists, they are meant to be nice to learn on.

it also depends on the type of music you are going to be playing. but I personally would choose the yamaha, or look for a Fender Squire.

Yeah, I can see your point...

My first guitar was the Yamaha Pacifica, It was pretty easy to learn on. When I got it, it was all set up Ok, the action was good, the sound was great.

To be honest, Now that I think about it, The Pacifica would be the better guitar out of the two. Like Dave mentioned, the Pacifica will have a good tone for everything, especially with it have a 5 way selector switch, to toggle between Humbucker or two Single Coils.

Good call, Dave!

m0nk3ys1ms · 06-05-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

Hey guys, title says it all. I've never played so I'm looking for a decent guitar not too expensive, probably max would be like $200US but I'd prefer to keep it lower. Now, I did a really small research and found these to be two of the most popular (right?

) for around that price.

The Ibanez GRX20
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-G...17-i1150594.gc

- or -

Yamaha Pacifica012
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-P...64-i1166881.gc

So, which one would you think it's best for the price??? Any other recommendations??

THanks!

That Ibanez blows nuts. My friend has it and it's like playing a 2x4 with strings on it. Get an Epiphone Les Paul Special II for $150, it's a great guitar for the price.

Dropkickmurphys · 06-05-2008, 05:21 PM

or you could do what my brother just did and buy a Gibson Les Paul for £1400... lol...

but seriously, a Stratocaster style guitar IMO is the best to learn on, anything from that Yamaha to a Fender Squire to a "real" Fender or whatever other makes there are... lol..

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Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 13,586	I'd take the Ibanez out of those two. I own a Pacifica and an Ibanez RG350DX, I'd say the Ibanez was nicer to play and they generally make good quality guitars As for an amp, here's the one I have. It's my first ever amp, I'll probably get a bigger one soon, but this is more than loud enough! http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-F...98-i1145383.gc __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.4Ghz EVGA 750i SLI FTW 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 850MHz 2 X 8800GTS G92 in SLI @ 765/1885/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 & WD 120GB Tuniq Tower LED (Idle: 23c - Load: 38c) OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded)

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Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 19 Posts: 1,971	or you could do what my brother just did and buy a Gibson Les Paul for £1400... lol... but seriously, a Stratocaster style guitar IMO is the best to learn on, anything from that Yamaha to a Fender Squire to a "real" Fender or whatever other makes there are... lol.. __________________ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 2.9GHz) Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard 2GB 6400 DDR240 RAM 512Mb Geforce 8600GT OC'd (Hoping for a 9800GT soon) 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD Lite-on 20x DVD+RW OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case Samsung 19" 1440x900 SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" 1440x900 TV Dual Booting: Windows XP Proffessional SP2 / Windows Vista Business SP1

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