wheres a good place to get cheap Gibson SG's?
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Guitar amp and keyboard centre\nSlap GAK into google\n(if your not an ebay kinda person)
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Hey, first off electric guitars are not too pricey...if you go to a music store, you can get one for around 200 dollars(im not sure how much that is in malaysian currency, but it shouldnt be too much there)...Personally, For your first Guitar, I recomend a Fender acoustic...(thats what I got, and its great)...But after you learn, you should probably get an electric guitar; I suggest a Fender, Yamaha or Gibson(Fenders the cheapest cost, but great quality)...and In answer to your question, Guitar is usually played chord by chord, but depending on what song youre playing, sometimes its played note by note (usually for scales and leads or solos)...Bass guitar though, is ALWAYS played note by note to accompany rythm guitar...and as for learning, usually, its best to take classes...the one on one instructions are very helpful and faster than learning on your own... personally its helped me...I learned guitar in two months(But alot of great guitarists have taught themselves how to play...Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, just to name a few)...But you should know that there are some awesome classes you can take on the internet... and knowing how to play other instruments also helps alot (I play guitar and piano)... also, you can buy playing guides and DVD lessons at the music store where you buy your guitar...and whatever guitar you choose to get, I suggest getting a chord dictionary (they have chord chart books and electric chord charts...the book is cheaper, but the elecrtic has more features), also a guitar tuner, a strap, Gig Bag, extra strings, picks, string winder and cutter  and an amp chord (if you get an acoustic/electric combo or an electric)...usually all those things come in the package with your new Guitar (and an amp too, if you go electric),along with the DVD...As for tips; PRACTICE,  PRACTICE PRACTICE...and all you need to play guitar well is Memory, Ears, Fingers, and a passionate love for music (and Im betting we both have all of those things), and youll do great...
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Check out this website:\n\nhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/\n\nThey have all kinds of guitars ranging from the very inexpensive starter guitars (including starter kits) to the very expensive ones.  I've never seen a place where you can rent a guitar, but if you find one you should compare the cost of renting one with the cost of buying one.  You may be surprised to find that buying one is a better deal.  Best thing to do is borrow one from someone if you can.
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A lot of it depends on what kind of sound you want.  If you want a brighter sound (more treble), then you might want to look into Fenders.  If you're real short on cash, they have a line (I think) called Squier that sells slightly less-quality guitars for a lot cheaper that still have a good fender sound.  If you want a warmer sound (more mid-range and bass), then Gibson would be the way to go.  Their cheaper line is called Epiphone.  Honestly, I'd say a good thing to do would be to go around pawn shops and guitar stores, find some guitars that are in your price range, then play them all through the same amplifier (or run them all through a couple of different amps).  That way you can find an affordible guitar with a sound you like.
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epiphone sg special pack- about 275 depending where you shop. \ntry musiciansfriend.com\ntheyve got lots of starter packs available in lots of different ranges.  \n\ni say the sg, because thats what i play, and it has treated me really well.
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Ebay is a good place to check.
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you can buy one for $60 at walmart, thats was my first guitar
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Yamaha actually make decient cheap acoustic guitars, tanglewoods are pretty cheap now, spend an hour in a guitar shop and play a bunch
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I dunno but the best place is e-bay but i would also like to know where in singapore i can buy such stuff.I know comic shops sell goong comics though.
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Here's a couple\n\nhttp://amazingguitarsecrets.com\n\nhttp://www.guitarconsultant.com
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For a beginner I wouldn't go out and buy "the best" or most expensive. Get to learn it and make sure you like doing it before you spend any big money on it. Check your local guitar shops....they usually always have package deals for beginners (guitar and amp). I personally am a big fan of Jackson guitars and Peavey amps.
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Look in Pawn Shops for used guitars.  Put an ad in the local paper under the wanted section.  Offer to do odd jobs for a guitar.
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There's Metro Music at Bank St (between clemow and pretoria) They have good products and good support even though they're small. Songbird Music is just off Bank St. on Gladstone Ave. (They sell used equipment, but be sure you know what you want before you go in there. I once had them tell me one year after I bought an $800 guitar that it wasn't worth $200 when I tried to sell it back to them...they're thieves!) There's also The Folklore Center on the south side of the canal. They have an excellent choice but they tend to be a bit more expensive. My first choice would be Metro Music.
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Both the Squire and the Silvertone are entry level guitars... not for those that have playing as long as you.\n\nSince you seem to dig the Strat look (the most copied guitar of all time), look around and find a Fender Stratocaster that is made in Japan or US. Avoid the Mexican and Chinese models.
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Check out Craig's List and eBay - good luck!
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Fender Squier is the best beginner brand. It comes from a well known and reliable company and supplys high quality instruments. Squier basically sells the 'standard' Fender instruments for a lower price (and of course the materials wouldn't be of that higher standard). A standard Fender Squier Stratocaster would cost around $129.99USD (http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/guitar/navigation?q=squier&x=0&y=0). You could also get a Gibson Les Paul Jr. which is I think basically a Gibson Les Paul except it's smaller, for $99.99
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I would highly recommend finding a local, independently owned store. They may seem a little higher priced at first, but once they get to know you, they usually value your business. Many local stores will beat prices from Guitar Center, Sam Ash, or any of the other megastores. They also tend to throw in lots of extras once you're a regular (picks, strings, etc.)