Want to learn guitar - which one to buy?

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Something I've wanted to do for a while now but currently find myself with a bit of spare time to dedicate to it regularly. Ideally I'd like to be able to play acoustic and electric - I have no preference.

So should I start with acoustic or electric? Whats best for newbies considering I'd like to play both eventually.

Then which are some recommended brands/models for either?

Ideally don't want to spend more than £200'ish at this point. Don't mind getting 2nd hand.
 
My bad - mod's feel free to move.

Doesn't look like much discussion on music and/or instruments though.
 
Look at your top 5 artists and think if most of their songs are acoustic or electric with their guitars.

Then buy an electric anyway because acoustics and the people that play them are rubbish.
 
Haha well that would be electric anyways. I just really like the sound of an acoustic too.

What will £200 get me for an electric though? Probably something crap I imagine.
 
Nitefly said:
Look at your top 5 artists and think if most of their songs are acoustic or electric with their guitars.

Then buy an electric anyway because acoustics and the people that play them are rubbish.
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I own 3 electrics, of which one is very expensive and one Tanglewood acoustic which cost me £30 second hand. I play the cheapo acoustic 99% of the time!
 
Spuddy said:
Haha well that would be electric anyways. I just really like the sound of an acoustic too.

What will £200 get me for an electric though? Probably something crap I imagine.
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As far as I know, Yamaha Pacifica all the way. This was the case around 2005-2010.... But afaik the same is true. Really, really awesome starter guitar.
 
Psyisk said:
strat, squire or fender is nice leanrer
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Thanks I'll take a look at those. I did find this on eBay that I loved the look of..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Epiphone-...419574?hash=item2ee6b99cb6:g:hV8AAOSw4HVWCqku


physichull said:
I own 3 electrics, of which one is very expensive and one Tanglewood acoustic which cost me £30 second hand. I play the cheapo acoustic 99% of the time!
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Ha, just goes to show eh. Noticed you're a fellow Hulligan too. Is Goth and Davy the best place to get one from locally?
 
You dont need to spend more than £80 tbh.

After you decide if guitar is for you. Then you can decide on better quality guitars.

For now, that doesn't matter.
 
Acoustic and Electric. Acoustic so you can glean manly rough hands and then Electric to make better noises. Fender Strat is the easy go to starter.
 
A wee les Paul like the link would be a good starter imo (frets are fairly close, so a bit easier for reaches)
Although pretty much anything will do...
I would be tempted to learn on an acoustic, all you need is the guitar, with an electric you need the amp etc

One of my favorite playing guitars is the Gibson SG its a bit lighter than the led paul too
 
Personally it's probably better to learn on acoustic to start, although maybe harder in the very begining... For acoustic, yamaha, Epiphone , Takamine, are worth a look,, consider 2nd hand and you should be able to find a real wood acoustic rather than a laminate. Or at least one with a real wood top.. .They tend to sound better guitars that are all laminate.
 
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If you have a console, get Rocksmith. It's as good place as any for self-learning.

As for guitar, something Japanese or Korean with a bolt on neck. Forget about features, sometimes the simpler the better meaning less parts and should mean money can be spent elsewhere like quality control.
 
I tried and failed to learn guitar as I had no time to learn it. However a cheap acoustic off eBay will get you started and when you want to move on you can sell it for what you bought it for (I actually sold mine for a little more!).
 
Thing with acoustics is youll be less inclined to keep practicing if it sounds poor and is uncomfortable, so it is worth getting something reasonably decent but probably no frills and plain looking rather than a cool looking 'toy' guitar.
 
The Yamaha Pacifica nearly always comes out as the top guitar in that price range however get down your local shop(s), tell them your budget and try the guitars they suggest.
It doesn't have to be plugged in, just press your fingers on the strings and try it all the way up the neck.
 
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