What is the best type of guitar for a beginner?
Ms. Synyster Gates<3 asked:
I want to start soon to learn how to play guitar. I have never played an instrument before, so I figured that I would give it a shot. Does anyone have any possible ideas of a basic guitar for me as a newbie to learn to play? And if so, can you give me an estimated cost and where I might find them? If it helps, the genre of music I want to start off as is Country then go gradually go into Rock. Thanks.
I want to start soon to learn how to play guitar. I have never played an instrument before, so I figured that I would give it a shot. Does anyone have any possible ideas of a basic guitar for me as a newbie to learn to play? And if so, can you give me an estimated cost and where I might find them? If it helps, the genre of music I want to start off as is Country then go gradually go into Rock. Thanks.
accoustic as you can play it anywhere and you can put an interesting twist on some rock songs.
I would say start off with an acoustic guitar. As with any new hobby, start on the cheap. If you stick with it and like it, then fork out the big bucks. One of my favorite places to get music equipment is musiciansfriend.com. That will be a good starting point.
I’ve been playing for a long time. I jumped straight into electric guitar. That’s okay, but i wish i would have spent a few years in the beginning on acoustic building good rhythm. If you’re into country. Acoustic is a good way to start.
A basic steel string acoustic is the way to go. The Ibanez company makes a starter pak that consists of a good quality acoustic guitar, a gig bag, a strap, an electronic tuner all for about $100. There are several manufacturers that have similar beginner paks including Fender and Epiphone. You can find them at your local music stores.
Don’t buy from wal mart or best buy or any big box store because the instruments that they sell are essentially toys. Always deal with a local music store because they have people who can help you decide what is right for you. You will be buying strings, picks, books, from your local store so find one that you like.
I strongly suggest that you get lessons from a good qualified instructor to get off to a good start. Your local store can help you find a good teacher
most people said an acoustic is best but i have to disagree if you are really going to follow through with it invest your money in something you will really want a couple years down the road in your musical adventures.
Country music eh? Well you’re speaking my language. I’ve been a Nashville recording artist for the past 3 years and playing guitar for the past 10. First off don’t listen to anyone that tells you to learn on anything but an acoustic guitar. I don’t care who it is there is a long list of reasons why it’s better to learn on an acoustic instead of an electric.
Yes it is true you have to work harder on an acoustic but in the long run it makes everything easier. Acoustic guitars typically have higher set strings which makes them a little harder to get the hang of but when you do something wrong you know it right away and when you do something right well you know it then too. The higher set strings also helps you work on finger strength. If you learn on an acoustic I guarantee later when you pick up an electric it will feel like you hardly have to try.
Now then you want a decent low price guitar.
My first answer would be Greg Bennett Guitars by Samick. They have some very decent priced great sounding acoustics. The only problem is you wont find them in major stores unless they’re used because they typically only sell to mom and pop music shops. If you’re interested in looking into the Samick models this is a link for dealers in your area.
I myself learned on a Greg Bennett Samick model D1CE.
My second answer would be Dean guitars depending on which music store you go to they’re typically not high priced (one of my students got a very nice Dean guitar for about $150).
Those are just a couple of brands for you to consider but really the best thing you can do is go to a music store and look around. Find a friend that already plays to go with you and have them strum for a little bit on the one you like.
Here’s why I tell you to bring a friend:
I can’t begin to tell you how many students I’ve had that have given up on learning to play for the dumbest reason I can think of. They went out and bought a walmart guitar (you know the ones that are $99) and they don’t understand that those aren’t guitars they’re TOYS (you’d think the fact that they’re in the toy department would have been some clue). They don’t stay in tune longer than 5 minutes and that’s if you’re not playing them. One of my students was lucky to get 30 seconds of playing in before the guitar was so far out of tune she couldnt stand it.
If you really want to learn how to play and I mean REALLY want to don’t set yourself up to be discouraged. Be sure that you get a decent guitar that holds a tune for days at a time (and that’s not really that hard to find). It may cost you $50 more but it’s worth it.
Once you get the guitar if you need help on where to start I can show you the websites that I taught myself on it’s really not that hard if you know where to look.
I vote acoustic too. Nothing easier to be portable. You can always upgrade later if you decide but for now it’s best to keep cost low to make sure you have the talent it takes.
You can always buy instruments online but since this is your first I recommend you buy local so you can actually touch it and see if you find it a comfortable fit. If you need lessons it’s easy to do that online.