I need some stuff to go with my new Guitar, recommendations for amp, cable, strap all sorts

Raymond Lin said:
I just want a guitar with nice tone and looks good, as much as I like a Strat (on paper), i can't get past the headstock.

Saying that, i saw an AMAZING secondhand one in there last month when i was getting my GS Mini. I picked it up and totally loved it.

Ugly headstock aside.
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How long have you been playing now?
 
Scrutinize said:
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Looks exactly like mine. Lovely lovely guitars. Some of the Sienna Sunbursts I've seen are deeper than others. The red on mine has definitely become deeper in colour over the last 10 years.

Raymond, if you're after nice looking guitars, what about this? :D



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Looks better in the flesh - sorry about watermarks
 
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I was going to say you shouldn't really be umming and ahhing over Les Paul's or Strats, but if you've only been playing a few weeks it doesn't really matter. Go for something that plays well - which they will - and sounds good - which they will - and then go for something looks nice. Which they do. :p
 
Raymond Lin said:
5-6 weeks?
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Are you playing in any kind of band or will you have the opportunity to, or are you simply going to be playing at home for fun?

If you get the chance, try one of these as the ones I have looked at have been really nice and although they don't look as pretty as others they have the sustain, tone and playability to equal the more expensive models. You would have to be a much advanced player to get the differential over a standard and one. Spend the difference on a quality valve amp like the 5 watt blackstar head and cab which will do wonders for developing your skills and tone.

http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/elect...111610360532&gclid=CO6mruXD6LwCFQKWtAod_ScA-w

That way you have an elec to learn on and; can on your travels spend the next couple of years finding your perfect guitar saving up a budget for a LP Standard or Custom etc.
 
Blimey, wish I had the money of some of you guys, I'm just about to upgrade from my Starter pack junk Les Paul rip off (was an Argos job if I recall correctly) to a Epiphone Les Paul Standard or plus top Pro.

Would love to have the money to be able to jump right into a Gibson. :(
 
If you have the wonga to jump in at the deep end, and you do stick with it, then just go for broke. Gibson LP, American Strat. That is only if you have cash to burn. Cheaper guitars at as a beginner will do you just as good in the short term, but if you're in it for the long haul - years, and you get lessons - then starting off with something that will last you a lifetime is no bad thing.

But, if you're not so confident in that, get something like an Epi Standard, or a Mex Strat. I wouldn't go too off piste for your first guitar - go for a well known recipe.

I would steer clear of the Yamaha Pacifica though. It's alright, but a Strat or Epi LP feels miles better in the hand.
 
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alexthecheese said:
I would steer clear of the Yamaha Pacifica though. It's alright, but a Strat or Epi LP feels miles better in the hand.
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Have to agree to disagree. I loved my 112 as a practice guitar, I used it more than the Fender (for practice). For similar money to the Pacifica you would only get a Squier or as you say an Epiphone, the latter would get my vote between the two but I really do rate Yamaha as good guitars for the money, may not have the same image as the others but after all it's a tool to become a better musician, or it should be at the very least. Horses for courses though eh!

Trouble is that spending big money and changing styles can leave you with some expensive kit that you don't use much (my situation). If you can afford it then go for it but it can be a bottomless pit if you're not careful :)
 
J.T said:
Blimey, wish I had the money of some of you guys, I'm just about to upgrade from my Starter pack junk Les Paul rip off (was an Argos job if I recall correctly) to a Epiphone Les Paul Standard or plus top Pro.

Would love to have the money to be able to jump right into a Gibson. :(
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I often work like 70-80 hour week.

I don't go out, I don't smoke, I don't drink or gamble.

These are my vices :p

alexthecheese said:
If you have the wonga to jump in at the deep end, and you do stick with it, then just go for broke. Gibson LP, American Strat. That is only if you have cash to burn. Cheaper guitars at as a beginner will do you just as good in the short term, but if you're in it for the long haul - years, and you get lessons - then starting off with something that will last you a lifetime is no bad thing.

But, if you're not so confident in that, get something like an Epi Standard, or a Mex Strat. I wouldn't go too off piste for your first guitar - go for a well known recipe.

I would steer clear of the Yamaha Pacifica though. It's alright, but a Strat or Epi LP feels miles better in the hand.
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Already jumped in with both feet.

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Taylor GS Mini Mahogany & Taylor T5 Standard.
 
well the prs se 245 i have (only had it a day now) is what im learning on after i tried with a kit guitar a few years ago. feels a lot better.

couple of people i know have made comments about i should have stuck it out with the kit or got a yamaha but 2nd hand price wasn't too scary and il probably still have it in 10 years lol
 
I think so long as you aren't deluding yourself that owning X/Y/Z piece of equipment is going to elevate you to the next level - when really a bit more practice is all you need

Good gear is nice to have, for sure... and I'd much rather learn on an Epiphone standard and Blackstar HT-5 or something than a £100 poor Strat ripoff and a 10W fender squier practice amp... But I've known people who can absolutely blow you away no matter what combination of gear they're using

Like others I say if you're committed to learning and have the money then why not go for it? But once you've got a nice guitar and amp don't believe that a nicer one or an additional one is going to get you where you want to be any quicker!
 
Oh I know totally. Hence I wish this practice thing could get quicker. I have been doing chord changes every other day like nothing else for the past 2 weeks. Now I can go between D to A to G to E and between them at around or a second each or less. (to and from G is a little more tricky, there is no anchor point).

I just wish I am home more to practice and that things would develop faster and muscle memory gets there faster.

In term of the sound, more The Beatles, Oasis, Killers, U2, even Avril Lavigne than Metallica or KISS.

So nothing THAT heavy.
 
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