Haikara Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Learn Bass instead. There's too many guitarists nowadays. Sincerely, A disgruntled Drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Light Racicot Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 AriaDrall is a solid bet, but Im not sure they make acoustic guitars. I would also recommend trying out the base guitar as well just to see if you like it. Its a lot of fun if you ask me. Or, maybe do what I did and try bunch out. Thats the method I would recommend, you just figure it out for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Pansies? ... .. I was playing guitar when yer Daddy was still playing with himself .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I have an extra one if you want it. Yamaha acoustic with pickup, sans eq. Just needs new strings. Thinking of putting it on Craigs. $100? Either that or i'll put some strings on it and keep it around. Meh. I'd recommend super-light strings to start. Easier on the hands. But if you want to work in your hands quicker, get heavier strings. They also sound better. Just don't be shocked if you slice the fingertips up real good. One way to work out your fingers is to repeat the Spock V sign ( \\//_ ) to inverted spock ( \||/_ ) over and over. With a bent wrist and a straight wrist. I read that's how Hammett warms up. That'll help with the pain, but the slicing up of the fingertips is unavoidable until you get calluses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 See if you can find a Seagull on craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 See if you can find a Seagull on craigslist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 It's all about budget. If you have around $500 to spend, you should pick up a Taylor. If you have around $400 to spend, I recommend a Seagull S6. If you have around $300 I recommend a Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 LMAO at anyone actually slicing there fingertips on strings ? Been playing for years and have never heard of this in my life. I know many instructors and musicians and asked , they were just as bewildered. Not to mention the lighter gauge you use the more it will hurt because the strings are way thinner thus pressing farther into your tips. Thicker gauge will require you to press a little harder fatiguing your hand but it wont hurt as much . Medium gauge are the best for beginners giving the best all around play. The only thing that will happen is calluses will build up on the tips after a few weeks of continual practice. Depending on how you progress and what styles you play different gauges will be needed. I highly recommend Dean Markley Blue Steel strings amazing sound ! Fender acoustics are nearly unmatched in quality for the price you will pay. Keep in mind if you buy an acoustic that can be plugged into an amp it will need a specific acoustic amp or you will get nasty feed back when playing, but you will always have the option to amplify so it is a win win really. just a link for a simple acoustic/electric http://www.fender.co...rtno=0961530006 http://www.deanmarkl.../248-blue-steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Started playing acoustic in 1963 .. November, to my first Dylan album .. have known many "players" who quit early as they could not handle "steel" strings, tho most would not admit it .. some folks are very sensitive .. some folks are numb to pain .. some folks are too "dim" to know the difference .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Well, LMAO, i sliced up my fingers while learning, with medium strings, and plenty of others have as well. Not enough to draw blood, but it hurt a bit. But i was practicing for hours at a time. I found the hand pain of maintaining certain chords at the beginning to be a bigger issue. That's where lighter strings might have helped. Meh. You buy a guitar, you learn how to play, you get past these minor problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Then again, playing chords on an acoustic? Much easier on the fingertips than shredding massive bends and slides on the electric. Maybe it's that which had me thinking, 'Get ready to be sliced!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajusta Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I have bought and sold multiple guitars on craigslist and I know that Yamaha has the most consistent quality amongst their guitars. Takamine's do not have that kind of consistency. You would have to buy a high end Takamine in order to get that nice warm/bright tone. Taylor guitars have a very sweet spot of a sound.. I really really really recommend you to pick up a Taylor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Here is a link to some info about a new type of guitar being developed. It's main feature being an adjustable neck that addresses inherent issues related to tension and tuning. It springs from the idea that guitar manufactuering has not changed in 150 years. Patent pending technology reduces manufacture time from 100 hours to just 24. I am particularly enthusiastic about this project as I know Mike and better yet his grandmother was my grade one teacher long ago! (we met coincidetally a few years ago). https://www.bdcyoungentrepreneuraward.ca/profile_2.php The voting refered to has already happened so don't bother voting. He won 2nd place in a national young entreprenuers compitition and will use the 25k to lauch his factory. Contact Lees Music in Kamloops for more info on this unique product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Kick_Save_ Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks so much guys! I am looking at an epiphone ( dr 100 I think its called) or an art and luthrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Pick up guitars and look in the mirror. Once the refection makes you feel like this: That's the one for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble Rodent Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 When you first start playing guitar you'll be too bad to tell the difference between a good guitar and a bad one, so just get some sort of starter kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverpig Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 LMAO at anyone actually slicing there fingertips on strings ? Been playing for years and have never heard of this in my life. I know many instructors and musicians and asked , they were just as bewildered. Not to mention the lighter gauge you use the more it will hurt because the strings are way thinner thus pressing farther into your tips. Thicker gauge will require you to press a little harder fatiguing your hand but it wont hurt as much . Medium gauge are the best for beginners giving the best all around play. The only thing that will happen is calluses will build up on the tips after a few weeks of continual practice. Depending on how you progress and what styles you play different gauges will be needed. I highly recommend Dean Markley Blue Steel strings amazing sound ! Fender acoustics are nearly unmatched in quality for the price you will pay. Keep in mind if you buy an acoustic that can be plugged into an amp it will need a specific acoustic amp or you will get nasty feed back when playing, but you will always have the option to amplify so it is a win win really. just a link for a simple acoustic/electric http://www.fender.co...rtno=0961530006 http://www.deanmarkl.../248-blue-steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 When you first start playing guitar you'll be too bad to tell the difference between a good guitar and a bad one, so just get some sort of starter kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I would not recommed this. The starter kit guitars are awful. Beginners can't tell the difference between a descent guitar and a high end one, but learning on a bad guitar is extremely difficult. The action is bad, things won't sound right, they feel bad, they go out of tune easily etc... You don't need a top end guitar, but get a guitar that is well reviewed. Remember that any guitar you buy will have resale value. So you aren't throwing away the entire purchase price of the guitar, even if in a year or so you decide it's not for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 This. Playing on a good guitar is a lot more fun, so try and get an instrument that's at least comfortable to play and sounds ok. I recommend buying a used one off craigslist or something, you can save a lot of money that way especially if you find a steal. Plus if you decide to quit, and you kept the guitar in good condition, you can sell it for the same price you bought it at, so you don't lose any money at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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