Is First Act a good guitar?And what do they mean by "parlor size"?
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With guitars, you get what you pay for. If you're looking for a good beginner guitar, try a Yamaha Pacifica. While they're not the best in the world, they are awesome for someone starting out.
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i'm searching for a free SG since '99 and now, after 7 years, i came to the conclusion then is time to raise some money .. you cand find the SG Standard at 1880 E in europe and under 1000 $ in the US.  www.gibson.com - there are some contests there having a free Gibson (sometimes SG) or Epiphone as prize; half of them are for US residents only but is ok, there are still enough contests for anyone
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check this out. i dont know if it's the biggest instrument, but its got to be one of them.\n\nhttp://news.harmony-central.com/News/2004/Big-Guitar.html
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For you're first guitar don't spend a lot of money, trust me as time goes by, you'll learn what you like and don't like. first try to buy one with REAL wood.....not laminated. Or at least one that has a solid top (the front). find one that feels comfortable in you're lap and to you're hands. Can you reach the end of the neck comfortably? Is the neck to wide for you're hand? Are the strings to high from the fret board? (hard to push down?) Don't put stickers on it...it could pull the finish off and slowly get bigger. My advice is get a seasoned guitar player to go with you, a salesman will sell any piece of crap. You may even want to look into a used guitar...don't worry about a couple of scratches or a ding. You may end up with a better guitar for the same money. Epiphone makes a decent beginner guitar.....Still I suggest to bring a experienced guitar player with you. If you live near me Id take you,some of the people I play with are guitar store owners. Good luck, If its hard at first..don't give up, keep playing it gets easier as time goes by.
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Music is a discipline.How hard it is dependes on how hard you study and practice. A decent first electric guitar like a Jackson or Washburn is about 100 bucks.
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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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i was 10.  now 23.  my mom started to teach me, and now i think i'm pretty good. but from what i hear, everybody plays guitar nowadays. it didn't take me very long because i really liked music and i liked it so much i just played constantly. i started with an acoustic and i think it would be pretty good to start with. it's basic and you can find cheap ones to see if you like it. plus you won't have to get an amp for it. good luck.
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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.)
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If you like how it sounds and feels then it is a good guitar.
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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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When I was looking for a beginner guitar, I visited several music stores (not all stores sell the same brands) and asked questions. The store clerks also played the guitars so I could hear the sounds.  \nI chose a Seagull brand guitar.  The Seagull is an excelent brand made in Canada.  The guitars are well constructed, have a great sound, and it stay in tune.\n\nDon't choose a guitar based completely on price.  If you are serious about learning, pay a little more for a guitar that produces a good sound.  I'm very happy with my Seagull and recommend the brand. \n\nThe Seagull website is\n http://www.seagullguitars.com/productlisting.htm\n\nThere is a website that gives good information about guitars. It is \nhttp://guitar.about.com/cs/acoustic/tp/top5acoustics.htm\nIf you go to this website, you can see the prices of the guitars by clicking on the button labeled "buy direct". \n\nThis website lists the top 10 beginner guitars and I'm happy to see Seagull is listed.   \n\nThe following is the top ten list from the website\n_______________________\nTop 10 Beginner Acoustic Guitars\nFrom Dan Cross,\nYour Guide to Guitar.\n\nBuying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available. The following five lower priced acoustic guitars all offer great value for their respective price tags.\n\n1) Seagull S6\nThese Canadian-made instruments are terrific guitars - very highly regarded, both for their beautiful sound, and their excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top, and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some might be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment.\n\n2) Yamaha F310\nPerhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid beginner instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it's a good value. Guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides.\n\n3) Takamine G-240\nThis beginner model Takamine guitar features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although it clearly isn't on par with some of the higher end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is the G-240 offers a pretty good bang for the buck.\n\n4) Fender DG-7\nThis lower cost Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar could be attractive to newbies.\n\n5) Epiphone DR-100\nThe DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found at a rather cheap price, which makes it attractive to beginners. Most consider this a strictly beginner instrument, however, so it may not be long before you'll want to trade up.\n\n6) Washburn D10S\nThis low-priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their top guitar under $500. I can't fully agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain!\n\n7) Blueridge BR-40\nThis is a low-priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlay. A particularly impressively constructed guitar for an instrument in this price range.\n\n8) Ibanez AC100NT\nThe Ibanez AC100NT is another well-constructed instrument with solid spruce top, and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm, bottom-end tone with bright highs.\n\n9) Taylor Baby Taylor\nThis is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger guitarists with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation for being one of America's greatest guitar makers, and although they've cut a few corners here to meet a low-price point, this is still a solid in
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Go to Guitar Center or your local guitar shop and ask them what they would sell it for. I would choose your local place first, cuz GC might short-change ya.
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here is my opinion, and i will explain why...\n\nQuality Electric Guitar + All Tube Amp = Warm, Fat, Awesome Tone!\n\nExample: Gibson Les Paul + Marshall DSL100 (or TSL) = Orgasm\n\nExample: Gibson Voodoo V + Marshall JCM800 (2203) = GOD\nExample: Fender Stratocaster + Fender 68 Vibrolux = Stardom\n\nThere are basically two different types of guitar amplifiers, Tube and Solid State (or transistor).\n\nTube amplifiers use a series of old fashioned tubes to provide power, distortion, and tone. Solid State amplifiers rely on transistors, and sometimes software, to provide the tone. They both have the same job, to amplify the sound of your guitar, however they both sound totally different, with good points and bad.\n\nhere i will guide you through exploring The advantages of a Solid State Amplifier.\n\nThey usually have fabulous clean sounds, crisp and accurate almost to a fault.\nThey are quick and responsive to your playing.\nThey can take more abuse in moving since there are very few fragile parts.\nThey require less maintenance.\nThey can “Try” and emulate other amplifiers at the push of a button.\n\non the other hand here are the disadvantages:\n\nNO WARMTH – solid state sounds cold and sterile.\nLOUSY DISTORTION - to the point that it fatigues your ears and can cause your spine to shatter at high volumes. I have actually talked with people who have no idea about music gear describe the sound of a quality Fender solid state amp that was trying to “rock”, as sounding “Harsh, like a razorblade through my ears”.\nNO TONE – Solid State amps all sound very similar and will sound the same with almost any player.\nTHIN – They usually sound very thin as soon as you leave the clean spectrum. Distortion only makes solid state amps sound even more thin and lifeless. Like a mosquito in a jar.\n\nmoving on to tubes, here are the advantages:\n\nWARMTH – Tube amps are best known for their exceptional warmth. They are pleasing to the ear, something you can not justify in a laboratory. Scientists have no way of measuring the warmth, which is probably the reason that they have not been able to duplicate it in a solid state amp. You can hear a tube amp “Warm Up” the longer it is on. Your audience’s ears will not tire of a tube amp sound in the way that they will from solid state. The warmth acts like a blanket, soothing the ears. The WARM tube amp sound blends with the rest of the band perfect.\nMORE TONE - Each tube amp sounds different, each with its own unique tone. You can hear this tone between manufacturers and even between the same exact models. Changing out the tubes will even change the tone. No two guitarists will sound the same through the same tube amp, as the amp will respond to the individuals playing technique in a totally different way. Tube amps have been described by many veteran guitarists as “Tone Monsters”.\nTHICK AND HEAVY – Tube amps sound fat and thick, and will sound even fatter as the volume is turned up, creating that famous wall of sound. Tube amps sound HUGE!\nULTIMATE DISTORTION – Most electric guitarists want at least a little edge to their guitar sound, otherwise known as distortion, while others want screaming leads. Tubes, by their very nature of operation distort sound, and do so in the most pleasing way to the human ear, by Pushing and Pulling on each other. I have heard many tech guys go on and on about why tube distortion is better and I do not feel like quoting all of their boring documents about it. Let’s just say, YES, there are specific proven reasons why, but who cares, everybody agrees tube distortion is far superior to solid state.\nCOMPRESSION – Tubes compress your sound in several ways, usually when to much power is demanded from the output transformer. The transformer can not handle the signal peaks and softly rounds them off, causing even more distortion. Trust me, it’s a good thing.\n\nnow for the disadvantages of tubes amps.\n\nMaintenance Costs - If you
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Ibanez PF5 Dreadnought - got mine for $169 - good guitar - stays in tune well - nothing fancy and excellent for beginners
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You didn't say what you meant by "affordable".  Most Les Paul copies aren't very good.  Epiphone's tend to be the best...because well...the same factories make Gibson Les Pauls and Epiphone Les Pauls.  You can probably find what I would call affordable Epiphones all over the place.  If you're just looking for the basic shape, ESP makes pretty good affordable guitars, and they have a few with the Les Paul shape.  Ibanez makes a few Les Paul shaped guitars that sound pretty good.  I've never heard of Encore guitars...and if you haven't ever heard one or played one, I wouldn't recommend getting one.  The same goes for any brand that you've never heard of.  Just as a few of the other responses have said...go to a local music store and try a few out to see what you like.  You might find that there's another guitar for you...Les Paul may have invented the electric guitar...but even he played guitars with shapes other than the one named after him.
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My advice:  I wouldn't go PRS, but I wouldn't go Squier, either...  \nIf you are truly just starting, get a good middle-of -the-road piece. I don't know what your budget is, but I'd stay somewhere around the $500 range.  Get a guitar that will last you into your first gig, if that's your aspiration.  I've seen a lot of guys try to save money early on by buying low-end equipment (whether it be guitars, amps, cabinets...) and, 9 times out of 10, they will become disappointed with their choices, and sell it or trade it.  Either way, they would've been better off waiting and saving their money for something that would've lasted longer than 6 months to a year.\n\nGood luck...\n\np.s.  giantdwarfbat:  You make a good point, but did it occur to you that the 'helpful' sales rep may just want you to buy a piece of **** just so you would come back when it was time to upgrade?  Believe me, I've seen it a hundred times.  Musician sales reps only 'really' help two kinds of people.  Repeat customers,... and other musicians.
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its ok man-but you really ought to use a bit of self discipline and save another $100 and get yourself one of the fender squire series-this may not be what you want to hear but you WILL regret it if you buy a starcaster-fender do make fairly good guitars but dont be swayed by the name because you have to play waht you are comfortable with and not the name on the headstock-cheap acoustic guitars like that will do you a big dis-service cos they will hurt your hands and make some of the more difficult chords really difficult or impossible to grab-a good sign to look out for is the"action"-how close the strings lay to the fretboard-the closer they are,the easier you will find it to play-also-try for light gauge phosphur bronze strings as they sound a load sweeter and wont be too hard to play.i appreciate that you are on a budget,but when it comes to playing the guitar there really is no substitute for a quality piece of kit so good luck and keep rockin