Which guitar is better?
151397
i know a gibson is a real sweet guitar.  i've never played a fender.  i'd try them both out at the store and then think about it  and then go back and play them both again and then think and then go back and play and then decide.
403990
the Les Paul is a great Rock'n'Roll guitar, that has a sound of it's own, just like the Fenders do. I prefer a Fender anyday over a Les Paul though!
1069283
Well, before you go out to buy a guitar you need to figure out what type of music you are going to be playing the most of. If you have never played an instrument before, I would definitely go with an acoustic guitar. An acoustic guitar has more string resistance, and will make you learn how to play much more precisely. The internet is a great place to find deals on beginner guitars. Some brands to look into are Ibanez, Yamaha, Epiphone, Jasmine, and Applause. Don't spend a huge amount of money right away, but definitely do not spend as little as possible. You get out of a new guitar what you pay for it. I have had a Jasmine acoustic since I was 15, and it has been great. But, nothing beats actually buying the guitar in person. That way you can see if you like how the neck/body/strings feel for you before you spend the money on it. \n\nGood luck man!\n\nmusiciansfriend.com\nmusic123.com\nzzounds.com\nebay.com
135995
I would choose the Washburn, but I have to admit, it's only cause that's the type I have and I love it.  I have owned a couple of Epiphones, and have always had problems with them.  I have never played a Yamaha, but I have heard about them from other players...some good, but mostly bad.  I do agree that the coloring is the best on the Yamaha, though.
1046887
I don't play, but I'll say Fender Strat or a Les Paul\n\nFavorate guitarists? I have three:\nAdrian Smith\nDave Murray\nJanick Gers\n\nUp the Irons!
251594
schecter makes a good 5 or 6 string, but if you are just starting out 4 string would be much more practical. In that instance, I recommend getting a Fender J bass.
984487
See if you can check them out in person at a Music store.  Some guitars are "brighter" sounding than others and everyone has thier own personal preference when it comes to guitar sounds.\n\nI know some places that companies cut corners is tuning keys - try to get all metal tuners.  I have seen with chromed plastic knobs that don't last very long.\n\nLooking at the features listed on the site tho, it looks to be a decent starter guitar.  But you only know what it looks like, not sounds, feel etc....\n\nGood luck and enjoy.
339841
You are probably up a creek on this one. Your best bet for something a little cheaper than $2000 is to look into Godin guitars. I can't remember ever having seen a guitar like the one youe are describing, but I have seen some that have a more compact body and on- board electronics. Try contacting local music stores for more info. Good luck on this one..... if you can find one I think that would be a fairly interesting guitar!
109142
Although Stevie Ray Vaughan is far more popular today, B.B. King brought far more inovation to blues than almost any other guitarist.  His techinque is unique, but often copied by other players.  Listen to some of the old stuff before you make up your mind.
550470
Piano. Actually keyboard. It is both easier & more fun to learn I think. My bf tried to teach me how to play guitar but it was hard for me to put my fingers EXACTLY the way they were supposed to be. To get the EXACT sound that the note is supposed to make, you gotta make sure you put your fingers in the exact spots.  W/ the piano/keyboard you don't have to worry how you place your fingers so much. As long as you're hitting the right notes. If you haven't tried the guitar I'm sure you'd agree w/ me on the piano/keyboard thing.\n\nBout what the guy said b/f me, keyboards are very lightweight as well. They also have more types of sounds. Pianos are very expensive. You can get a keyboard for maybe as low as $100-$600. Depends on how big of a keyboard you want. A used one would be the cheapest. Maybe check out garage/yard sales or even pawn shops. Depends on how many diff effects you want too. W/ a guitar you can buy amps but those can be expensive. It depends on what size & brand you're looking for tho. If you want a Marshall (what the rock stars use, check out the vids, you can expect to see a Marshall in music vids sometimes :P) expect to pay $800 for a big one. My bf got his for $800. A smaller one would cost less tho. But the amp that my bf has has lots of effects on it. The bigger the amp, the more effects it'll have. The more expensive the keyboard, the more expensive it'll be. Depends on what you want. Basic or instrument w/ more advanced features.
873749
For a beginners guitar, dont really matter what brand you buy really because that player will so awful no matter what =D. It's just that fender seems to be the most popular because its prevalently used. What you need to buy is a beginners package like this \nhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-SE100-Electric-Pack?sku=511681\n\nBecause if you just buy an electric guitar itself, then you would have to buy a combo amp(you will need an amp to amplify your guitar) which is going to be like 80-150 + a instrument cable which is like 20 bucks + picks + a guitar tuner. If you buy one of these beginning packages you get the whole deal for a good price. You dont worry about pedals until later on. Only until the player is good enough then he should upgrade. It's much more effiecient that way. If you really want to save money they buy it online. They offer free shipping + no tax on the website that I listed above. You also save time because you won't have to look around much + drive your heavy guitar package back from the store. I learned all this from the hard way and just wished someone would of told me but hey im telling you so spread the help!
1058101
absolutely.\n\nThey are essentially the same instrument.  It's just that the electric guitar doesn't require a big hollow body, and it's strings are typically thinner.  I actually learned guitar using my electric guitar first, but it really doesn't make a difference.
274457
every guitar has a different feel, different tone, ect.\n\npicking the right guitar for you is a personal thing that no one else can answer for you\n\nhowever, imo i think ibanez's play VERY well, but go for what sounds and feels right TO YOU not these other people who answer for you
52540
The Fender Squier Mini is an excellent choice. Made by Fender in Japan. Sounds and looks like a Statocaster. $99.00\n\nhttp://www.music123.com/Squier-Mini-i21360.music
539977
Which one do you like better?
515889
Teisco Del Ray\n\nLook it up on ebay or go to a used guitar shop and try one out.  Amazing sound and playability.
951119
Both Fender & Gibson make a wide variety of guitar types & models - electric, acoustic, etc. There is no "standard" , generic Fender or Gibson guitar that you can compare based on measurements.