Fancy trying my hand at learning the Guitar.

Le_Petit_Lapin

Le_Petit_Lapin

Le_Petit_Lapin

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Used to play the piano, but didnt really fancy it a lot. Its been years and years ince I've played anything, so I'll be effectively starting from scratch. Would it be possible for me to teach myself? (If not, I can get lessons from a bloke, who is very good)

I was looking at the sticky at the top of the page, and it seems that for a first electric guitar the most people seem to reccommend the Yamaha Pacifica 112, does this still apply?

I'm technically left handed, but I've always done everything in the right handed fashion, except writing, so I'd intend to pick up a right handed guitar.....am I mad?

What equipment will I need to get myself started? (full list)

Would anyone want to provide any info they think is relevant?

Cheers!
 
From reading around and hearing it, it seems to me that people tend to reccommend the Pacifica for pop, blues, and soul, that kind of music, which frankly I'm not overly intrested in playing. Its a nice looking guiter though in my opinion.

What about for rock / metal style of music, can it deliver the goods?

Oh, and just thinking about it, Hendrix too, I'd love to give a few of his a go, "All Along the Watchtower" expecially.

Edit: And if I ever stick with it, eventually I'd like to try playing that "Canon in D" that is on Google Videos. Doubt that will be any time soon though. Just think along the lines of that sort/style of playing.
 
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Andr3w said:
For rock, one of the main choice's is to use humbuckers (these are the fat pickups on the guitars)

look at some guitars such as SG's, Les pauls and have a look at some of the ibanez range
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So...I can just rip out the pickups, put a different set in, and it will alter the sound? (kinda like changing the CPU in my PC, sort of thing?)
 
Andr3w said:
Ok, what "shape" of guitar do you like the look of?
Sg shape
http://www.blueblisters.com/images/special.jpg
Les paul shape
http://www.beatwater.com/GIBSON '70 Les Paul.JPG
Strat
http://www.maverick-music.com/ProdImages/hendrixfender.jpg


Then by telling us which shape you like, we can give you a list of a couple of guitars that would be good starter guitars
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Strat.

SG.....well....it looks like Batman would play it, that isnt my thing, and the Les Paul one there, does indeed look good (in general i dont like that curvy top part), but I like the Strat much better.
 
Sol said:
If you give an idea of your budget then it would be easier to recommend a gutar/amp or an acoustic (which you don't sound like you want).:D
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To be honest, you're right, I dont really want an accoustic (at least not at the minute anyway), kinda had my heart set on electric, albiet with no real reason why either way.

Budget for getting the kit for having a go at playing would be about £250 or so, although it is flexiable. I would probably end up buying online, as it is cheaper than what the local stores prices, however, so far the wee local places have had the guitars mentioned, and I'd be able to go and give them a blast at some point over the weekend (before running home and buying online, ok, so its a bit cheeky, but makes my cash go a bit further).
 
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