i am looking forward to buy an electric guitar for the first time, please suggest me?
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If it's your first electric guitar, don't plan on spending a bunch of money on it.  Any new no-name electric guitar at a music store should play well, provided it's set-up properly.  And most new guitars today are set-up just fine.  Pick up a cheap amplifier, also (make sure it has a built-in "distortion" or "overdrive" circuit - most do).\n\n10 years ago or so, buying bottom-of-the-line gear usually resulted in a crummy sound, but nowadays, the cheap stuff is so good, that it shouldn't be a problem.\n\nOther than that, it's about the same as playing an acoustic guitar.  In fact, you may notice that it's a bit easier, because electric guitar strings are a smaller gauge and are easier on the fingers.
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Teisco Del Ray\n\nLook it up on ebay or go to a used guitar shop and try one out.  Amazing sound and playability.
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If you go to the guitar store and ask them about a newer or larger model, that would be awesome. I use Ibanez myself. Or, you can check out musiciansfriend.com, look up amplifiers by brand, click on or type Crate, and you'll have a new selection open for your browsing pleasure.; Happy hunting and Merry Christmas!
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I bought a Fender DG-5 acoustic for $50.00 off of a friend of mine.\n\nIt was a great beginner guitar.  Ask your friends, see what they have.\n\nTo learn proper guitar- hand placements, how to hold, etc etc, you need a fullsize acoustic.  Then you can work your way into electric. \n\nOnce you learn Acoustic, you'll pick up an electric and make easy work of it FAST.\n\nYou'll see what I mean.....
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www.musiciansfriend.com\n\nwww.music123.com\n\nwww.zzounds.com\n\nOne thing to look for is whether or not the website offers a "low price guarantee". Several years ago I was shopping for a new guitar, and saw that kind of a claim. The particular website said that if you find a lower price they will match or beat it.
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Ahh..It's awesome that he wants to play guitar, really..I would say the best starter pack guitar for him would be the BC Rich Warlock Branze Series. It also looks really awesome. Go to Musicains Friend's website and give it a look.
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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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for many types of music you really don't need a five string. so might as well save your money, unless you really think you have a need for one.\nit depends on what you currently have...\nbut i'd reccomend a nice Fender bass, one made in america, rather than foreign versions. i like the jazz basses, and there are some nice and more affordable artist models.\n\nit'd be best to know what your playing style and music style is. and then go from there. talk to other bass players in bands. you might even find someone selling a really nice bass, and save some money.
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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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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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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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get the fender strat, u get the great name brand and it fits your budget at only $350, and most of the greatest rockers have used it such as kurt cobain.
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Go to your local music store and buy a begginers book.  It will teach you proper finger placement and different cords.  An electric guitar is easier to play than an acoustic because the neck is narrower and easier to put your hand around.  You can also take lessons, sometimes it's easier to learn by watching it done properly. Look in the classifieds or in the phonebook to find a teacher.  Just remember that playing the guitar is an art and is not learned overnight.  Just be patient and practice a lot!
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This is a great guitar at an unbelievable price.\n\nhttp://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Guitar/Acoustic?sku=515366
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You sound like you are after a beginner's guiitar, do the following:\n\n1)Take a guitar lesson (anywhere between £15-£25 an hour usually, depending on where you live) and look on the net to find how to play the major choards, but in particular a G major, F major, any major barre chord, and a B minor.\n2) Have another few lessons and learn the pentatonic blues scale 1st position (sound difficult, but it isn't and your instructor should make it clear) + play the chords again.\n3) Go into a guitar shop and try playing what you've learnt on - A Stratocastor, a Les Paul, an SG, an Ibenez and then any other you like the look of or they recommend.\n4) Spend a good chunck of time playing each until you find one that feels comfortable.\n\nYou should have a good idea of whick one to buy now, the other major consideration is the sound you're after though. Basically Humbuckers = Rock/Metal, Single Coil pickups = better for softer, cleaner sounds.\n\nDiscuss this with them at the shop and mail me or ask on here again if in any doubt.\n\nPeople band names about like Fender and Gibson, and to some degree they are right, but I'd never buy a guitar I'd not played. I owned a modified Gibson Studio worth £700 but traded it in for an Epiphone Les Paul standard that I now gig with and to me it is better.\n\nRemember, Slash's main guitar is a hand built one by a now dead guitar maker, he bought around 50 odd £1000+ guitars and still never found one he liked as much.
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Get a acoustic guitar. If your just starting out.
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I recommend going out on a limb here and ASKING a Professional Violinist to peruse the sites with you, though nothing will be the same until it is in hand. I know, I played the Guitar since 14 and the cello as well. You MUST have a feel for the instrument. I don't care what an ad says.....it's is the feel. A Gibson Hummingbird is not for everyone, though I love them...also I like Bruno Ventura ...an offshoot of Martin Guitar. It takes a seasoned Musician to know what the best avenue to take here would be. I REALLY wish you the best ......Play On! Not ALL of the Violins will have to cost a fortune, I kow u know that. The Bruno Ventura was a far cry lower in price than a Martin and the Ibenez is out of this world....!!!!!!! Ask a Violinist in your metro Area to assist you..it cannot hurt to ask! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!