On of my friend gave me a guitar a Aria GB30, I would like to know if it is a good guitar?
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If you like how it sounds and feels then it is a good guitar.
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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!
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G. Burton is an OEM name...they are just regular old Strat copies with someone elses name on them. I believe they are made by Hebei Manson Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. in China.\n\nThey are just about as cheap as you can get, there are no Fender parts on the guitar, and the body is made of plywood.\n\nThis is another good reason why you should never buy a copy of something else... especially a copy of the most copied guitar on the planet!\n\nSorry, but it is only worth what their reserve is...something like $50.
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Pick for sound quality not looks. There alright but really matters how much your spending.\n\n\nCLASSIC- that would be the thunder bolt guitar I think that was like one of his first guitars.
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I could find no information on them, so my guess is that they are probably entry level instruments for beginners.\n\n**EDIT** My apologies for the earlier comment. I looked in the 2007 Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars and found no listing. There are far too few good luthiers around anymore and companies such as Paragon should be supported. If you have already decided that they are among the nicest guitars ever built, then you have your answer, eh?
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The Ibanez you picture has one of the most common body shapes that Ibanez uses. My guess is that it's a GRX model which retails, depending on the model, for $200 to $400.\n\nThe Yamaha looks like the typical Sams Club model, but again it is a popular body shape so it is hard to determine. These retail for about the same price.\n\nIf I HAD to choose between the 2, I would probably get the Yamaha, but it is important to note that both these guitars were built in the same factory. Neither are stupendously different from the other, and neither are particularly high quality... they are good beginner guitars though.
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I agree with the above answer. Go to the music store and play some guitars by Fender, Gibson, and Ibanez that cost more than what you can afford. When you find what you like, write down the model name and number and go to eBay or a pawnshop and get it for the price you can afford to pay. I would keep about $60 in reserve so you can take it to your local instrument repair shop to have it set up (usually about $30) and re-stringed (about another $30 if you get good strings).
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Everything depends on the level of that person as a guitar player. If the person is a beginner, a Yamaha beginner set should do. It will cost you less than $200. If the person is more advanced and you want to surprise them, look for Ibanez and Ovation. Fender also has some interesting acoustic guitars. Prices can go from $200 to whatever you can imagine. If I were you, I will check a couple of internet stores before going to the store. Look at guitarcenter.com since they have a very large selection.
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take it to a music shop if you are unsure.  cost some where around 40 bucks.\n\nNice guitar, btw.
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I've been playing the guitar for nearly 10 years, in and out of bands. I've never once spent over £200 for an electric guitar, although I understand why people do. The best guitar for me is one that has a nice feeling neck underneath my hand (I don't like them too chunky, but prefer them easier to handle) and a low action on the strings. Action is the technical term (or nerdspeak) for the height of the strings off the fretboard.\n\nApart from that, you want to get a guitar you really like the shape of, because you want to give yourself a reason to play it when you fingers are red raw and you can't quite get to grips with that damned chord sequence!\n\nIf you're a novice (and indeed, even if you're not) then you needn't worry too much apart a guitar's tone (how it sounds), because the sound the listener hears will be affected by numerous things:\n\n1. The guitar itself\n2. Effects pedals (which vary the sound dramatically, and can make an electric guitar sound like an acoustic, bango or even a sitar!)\n3. The amp\n4. How you play\n5. The environment\n\nIf you get a £900 guitar and play it through a £50 practice amp you're going to get a poor sound. Similarly the other way round. I always aim for something just above budget where you're really going to get the best out of it. There's no point buying the object of your dreams for the cost of a car if it's just going to sit gathering dust.\n\nThe cheapest guitars can make the most original sounds (White Stripes, Queen) whilst some of the most expensive can make an awful one (Nickelback, Oasis). The biggest factor is playing the guitar is... you. Remember: "God of Rock, thank you for this chance to kick ass. We are your humble servants. Please give us the power to blow people's minds with our high voltage rock. In your name we pray, Amen."
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It's awsome, best buy has a demo set up so you can test it out before you purchase. Which is a good idea considering you only get one guitar and those alone are pricey.
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Check out the Daisy Rock line of guitars. They're generally built on a little bit smaller scale (for smaller hands), though they're not small enough to be considered a child's guitar. They come in a ton of models and colors, and some of the money from some of the models go to breast cancer research.\n\nAnd even though they're a "girl's" guitar, they're awesome. They feel good, play easy and sound great.\n\n\n\nEDIT: The only reason I point out Daisy Rock is because you felt the need to mention "guitars for girls". The people below who've mentioned checking out all guitars are completely correct - any guitar that you like is the "right" guitar for you. Some tend to have thinner necks, some have fatter necks, some weigh more, some are more expensive, etc... Just see what you like. \n\nAnd just for the record, Daisy Rock doesn't make "crap"...
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The best thing is to take it to a music store one that has been in business for a long time that specializes in guitars. From looking at it they should be able to tell you about it. And they can fix anything if it needs fixed. My hubby just took in a violin that had been in the family for years to see what it was worth and they were able to tell him. And they will be able to help you. good Luck
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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.
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I've played one, and I agree, for as cheap as the artcore series is, they are some very good guitars, anyone looking for a good guitar definately needs to look at these. I currently have a carvin dc400 with active electronics and a air norton in the neck and a duncan sh10 full shred  in the bridge. it's an awesome combination. I'm currently looking into a new acoustic, but if I didn't have the carvin, I'd definately look into it more
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Rule #1 don't buy anything that you cant pick-up and play. Someone said look on eBay. That's foolish advise. Never buy a guitar that you cant physically examine. You just asking for trouble.\n\nMuch of your decision depends on how much money you are willing to spend. \n\nElectric - If you have the money buy a American made Fender or a Gibson. You will be pleased with the quality and the resale value will be better if you decide to sell it.\n\nAcoustic- Martin and high end Alvarez guitars have great sound.
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get to an independant music shop and play til you find one that feels right for you-yamaha pacifica series are good and tanglewoods are affordable-if you cant play at all then buy a fender sqire series-cheap and versatile and not too much of an investment if you aint feelin the rock!with all guitars you will need a pedal to get those sounds-no guitars come with it built in-if you want to do it pc based then get a line 6 gear box-millions of ace sounds and comes complete with a recording studio to show off your efforts to your mates/family etc-about £130 but essential purchase-also- practice practice practice-theres no substitute for it unless you have a hitherto undiscovered god like genius on the geeetar-best of luck and keep on rockin brother