Paging Guitar Players

[OVERKILL]

Budget is less than $500.


Thanks guys.

 

[gorcorps]

Get a Schecter Omen 6 (about $300) and any amp that suits you for under $200. I'm partial to line 6 amps, but have been happy with fenders and marshals.

 

[gorcorps]

more specifically:

amp: http://guitars.musiciansfriend...o-Amplifier?sku=482276

guitar:
http://guitars.musiciansfriend...tric-Guitar?sku=518183
or
http://guitars.musiciansfriend...tric-Guitar?sku=518181

 

[ghost recon88]

As far as guitars go, what body style do you like OP? SG, Les Paul, Strat, Tele?

I would recommend this Ibanez guitar here

 

[OVERKILL]

I'm not even aware of different style guitars yet, :laugh:
I'm a guitar newbie.

 

[RedsevN]

The Spider III that gorcorps recommended is nice, but for the same price, you can get the new Peavey Vypyr 15 modeling amp. You get a ton more features and customizability for $100... I spent maybe 3 days reading impressions and reviews of this amp, and it's pretty much unanimously better than the Spider III line... and quite possibly one of the best value amps you could get (most people have been reviewing the 30w and 75w versions, but the 15w should be just as good). I use it with my Squier Affinity Strat ($150) and I love the variety of sound I can get out of it. Great for a beginner.

 

[Kirby]

Mexican Strat if you can find one.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: OVERKILL
I'm not even aware of different style guitars yet, :laugh:
I'm a guitar newbie.

Well as far as bang for the buck I really doubt you'll beat the $300 Schecter I mentioned. It has great sound, is very durable, feels great and looks good.

 

[ghost recon88]

Originally posted by: RedsevN
The Spider III that gorcorps recommended is nice, but for the same price, you can get the new Peavey Vypyr 15 modeling amp. You get a ton more features and customizability for $100... I spent maybe 3 days reading impressions and reviews of this amp, and it's pretty much unanimously better than the Spider III line... and quite possibly one of the best value amps you could get (most people have been reviewing the 30w and 75w versions, but the 15w should be just as good). I use it with my Squier Affinity Strat ($150) and I love the variety of sound I can get out of it. Great for a beginner.

Yes, those amps rock. Completely forgot about them for a second My next practice amp is actually gonna be their 30 watt version.

 

[OVERKILL]

What do you guys think about this guitar ?

Or this ?

 

[Kenazo]

Buy an accoustic to learn how to play would be my advice. I learned on an electric and now I have no clue how to strum properly.

 

[gorcorps]

Originally posted by: OVERKILL
What do you guys think about this guitar ?

Or this ?

I would advise against the squire at all costs. They don't hold tune properly, have terrible sustain and pretty poor pickups which give piss poor sound. The fender would do you better. What style of music are you trying to play?

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: OVERKILL
What do you guys think about this guitar ?

Or this ?

I would advise against the squire at all costs. They don't hold tune properly, have terrible sustain and pretty poor pickups which give piss poor sound. The fender would do you better. What style of music are you trying to play?

Hendrix, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin type music.

 

[Christobevii3]

You can get the crate 5watt tube amp for $100 too, i'd much prefer that if you have a house.

On the squire overkill, you'd be better saving up for a mexican tele for around $400.

 

[Chiller2]

Stay away from the Spider III they suck I know cause I have one. Look at the Roland CubeOr Vox Valvetronixif you want a lot of models or effects but if you want a good simple all tube amp with a good tone try a Blackheart try this guitar Yamaha Guitar

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: OVERKILL
What do you guys think about this guitar ?

Or this ?

Telecaster is an excellent choice. I know Platypus has one and loves it. he could give you the rundown of one as far as tone, feel, etc. goes. As for the Squier, I'd stay away from it . If I were you, I would spend a decent amount on a guitar first thing rather than buying a piece of garbage and then having to buy something new within a year.

Have you tried looking on craigslist? You can find very good deals on used instruments there. Amps too.

Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a guitar online. Go and PLAY before you PAY. Every guitar is different even though it might be the same make and model. They just feel different. Go to a local shop and play them. See what you like. Even if you can't play anything, just go and pick some up and strum them. That's my .02.

 

[nakedfrog]

I would do a search of the archives because this question has been posted SO MANY TIMES
/me smashes his head against the wall.

Also, do not buy a Squier.

 

[ZOOYUKA]

+1 on the Fender Standard Tele. I've had one for over two years and still enjoy it. The Roland Cube 15X and Micro Cube are both nice affordable amps.

 

[BlackTigers]

Here's a pack for $96. Comes with everything you need but an amp, and it's even a wireless guitar. Should be able to pick it up in no time.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: ghost recon88

Originally posted by: RedsevN
The Spider III that gorcorps recommended is nice, but for the same price, you can get the new Peavey Vypyr 15 modeling amp. You get a ton more features and customizability for $100... I spent maybe 3 days reading impressions and reviews of this amp, and it's pretty much unanimously better than the Spider III line... and quite possibly one of the best value amps you could get (most people have been reviewing the 30w and 75w versions, but the 15w should be just as good). I use it with my Squier Affinity Strat ($150) and I love the variety of sound I can get out of it. Great for a beginner.

Yes, those amps rock. Completely forgot about them for a second My next practice amp is actually gonna be their 30 watt version.

Always a big fan of the Roland Cubes:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend...e-Combo-Amp?sku=481169

As for guitars, as always, go to Guitar Center or your local music shop and try a few different types to see which one fits your body the best.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Kenazo
Buy an accoustic to learn how to play would be my advice. I learned on an electric and now I have no clue how to strum properly.

LOL- that's not the fault of starting on an electric, that's from learning songs off of tabs and not focusing on rhythm. It really doesn't matter what you start on, the theory is the same. I'm been teaching kids for 10 years and I've seen everything from Walmart toy guitars being used to an 8 year old with a $1500 Taylor.

 

[CraKaJaX]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Kenazo
Buy an accoustic to learn how to play would be my advice. I learned on an electric and now I have no clue how to strum properly.

LOL- that's not the fault of starting on an electric, that's from learning songs off of tabs and not focusing on rhythm. It really doesn't matter what you start on, the theory is the same. I'm been teaching kids for 10 years and I've seen everything from Walmart toy guitars being used to an 8 year old with a $1500 Taylor.

Kinda like this kid?

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: Kenazo
Buy an accoustic to learn how to play would be my advice. I learned on an electric and now I have no clue how to strum properly.

LOL- that's not the fault of starting on an electric, that's from learning songs off of tabs and not focusing on rhythm. It really doesn't matter what you start on, the theory is the same. I'm been teaching kids for 10 years and I've seen everything from Walmart toy guitars being used to an 8 year old with a $1500 Taylor.

Kinda like this kid?

Yeah, that kid makes me sick Took me 8 years to get that solo down.

I read about him- his dad is a musician and he practices 3 hours a day. You have to have the drive to be able to do that. I have a hard time getting my kid to practice 30 minutes three times a week, but when he does, he loves it.

 

[DaTT]

I recommend staying away from a Floyd Rose bridge setup as a beginner....I learned that the hard way. That guitar is now for sale.

 

[xeno2060]

Jackson JS20 Dinky Electric Guitar

Fender® Frontman 15G 15-watt Guitar Amp