What Kind Of Guitar?

SportyGRocks · #1 April 7th, 2008

So, I have no idea what kind of guitar to get. I was kinda thinking ofa Jazz guitar. Or A Rock Guitar. So, Are ther any guitars under $200 or $200 that aren't Beginner? Because I would like to take on a type now. Thanks for your help.

eddiez152 · #2 April 7th, 2008

Epiphone Dot series electric hollow body on sale at 199.00 there is not much else I see unless its a blemished product.

allthumbs · #3 April 7th, 2008

Jazz guitars are by their nature more expensive. They are a more complex instrument to make. 200 dollars can get you a reasonable beginners guitar if you do your homework well. There is an awfull lot of two hundred dollar firewood out there so take your time and ask for advice here.

SportyGRocks · #4 April 7th, 2008

I think I really wanted to do Blues too maybe? And what about rock?

eXperiment63 · #5 April 7th, 2008

A used Schecter Gryphon can be had for that price.

It is a very versatile guitar.

Stratrat · #6 April 7th, 2008

There are many models of Squier Affinity and Standard series guitars in that price range. They are very decent guitars and will take you well beyond the beginner stage. Avoid the "starter pack" guitars and the "Bullet" series (I don't know if Squier even makes those anymore) and you'll be fine.

SportyGRocks · #7 April 7th, 2008

I was kinda thinking more of a Value Package? So, I got this site.
Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming Start Playing SE Special Strat Pack With Squier SP-10 Amp and more Value Package Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.
Is it good? If not then well, help??! can someone give me any links?

eXperiment63 · #8 April 7th, 2008

Bad choice.

Lowest end guitars they make, and a horrible, horrible amp.

You would be much better off getting a guitar now and an adapter to hook it into your computer's line-in port. Then saving for a microcube amp.

Stratrat · #9 April 7th, 2008

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Originally Posted by SportyGRocks

I was kinda thinking more of a Value Package? So, I got this site.
Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming Start Playing SE Special Strat Pack With Squier SP-10 Amp and more Value Package Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

Exactly the kind of thing to avoid, IMO. The guitars are bottom-of-the-line and the amps are absolute junk, as is everything else that comes in the kit. As eXperiment said, you'd be much better off getting a better guitar and a Roland Micro Cube amp.

Links? Go to Musician's Friend or Guitar Center, go into their guitar section and choose "Squier" from the manufacturers' list. (Or if you want to look at their entire guitar selection from all manufacturers, just go to the guitar page and sort the results from low to high prices - there's almost always a button that allows you to do that). Look through the models to get an idea of what you want that's within your budget. Then (if at all possible), go to a local music store and play them for yourself before you choose.

SportyGRocks · #10 April 8th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Stratrat

Exactly the kind of thing to avoid, IMO. The guitars are bottom-of-the-line and the amps are absolute junk, as is everything else that comes in the kit. As eXperiment said, you'd be much better off getting a better guitar and a Roland Micro Cube amp.

Links? Go to Musician's Friend or Guitar Center, go into their guitar section and choose "Squier" from the manufacturers' list. (Or if you want to look at their entire guitar selection from all manufacturers, just go to the guitar page and sort the results from low to high prices - there's almost always a button that allows you to do that). Look through the models to get an idea of what you want that's within your budget. Then (if at all possible), go to a local music store and play them for yourself before you choose.

I think that may be very good idea. I think my Price Range would have to be atleast $250? Also, I should'nt get a package right? And get everything for themself? I'll check it out. Because I have this guitar at the moment, I've had it since June 2007, So I think I should get a new one. The Guitar I Have:
Dean Playmate JT 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar and more Travel and Mini Acoustic Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.
I've got the black one, and I thought it would be a good guitar to decide if I woud like to continue. Now that I do want to have guitar as one of my main hobbies I think it would be time for a new guitar, But I also do not know if I should get an acoustic-electric? or a normal acoustic? Now that I really think about it an Acoustic-Electric would be nice , but is it good? Or should I stick with a normal acousitic or a normal electric? I heard of the Ovation Acoustic-Electrics? Are they good? Thanks for everyones help.

SportyGRocks · #11 April 11th, 2008

Now that I am looking at it all I think this would be a good guitar?
Squier by Fender Obey HSS Stratocaster Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.
According to the rates it says 5/5 stars, and it is within my new budget, does anone here think it's good, or that it's bad. For the Adapter thing and plugging it into my comp. is this okay?
Visual Sound Multi-Plug 5 Cable for 1 SPOT Adapter and more Power Supplies at GuitarCenter.com.
Please Respond Soon and Thank you for everyone's help!

eXperiment63 · #12 April 11th, 2008

The Obey Strat should be fine, there are better guitars out there for that money, but it will do the job you're looking for.

As for the cable:

Go to radioshack and buy the following:
1/4" Female to 1/8" male stereo adapter.
And any old instrument cable will be fine.

Plug the adapter onto the end of the cable, and plug that into your line in/mic on your pc.

SportyGRocks · #13 April 11th, 2008

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Originally Posted by eXperiment63

The Obey Strat should be fine, there are better guitars out there for that money, but it will do the job you're looking for.

As for the cable:

Go to radioshack and buy the following:
1/4" Female to 1/8" male stereo adapter.
And any old instrument cable will be fine.

Plug the adapter onto the end of the cable, and plug that into your line in/mic on your pc.

Is it possibe to have any example of a better guitar for such price? The cable is good, thank you for that advice by the way.

Stratrat · #14 April 11th, 2008

I don't know anything about the "Obey" Strat except that I'm not crazy about the graphics - but that's just me. You'd probably do just as well with any of the Squier Standard Strats. If you want a humbucker pickup at the bridge, look at the Squier Standard "Fat Strat"....about 50 bucks cheaper, and all it's missing are the "fancy" graphics.

That adapter plug you linked to is not for connecting your guitar to the computer - it's a daisy-chain cord for a 1Spot power adaptor, used to power multiple effects pedals off of one power source. It will do you absolutely no good as far as connecting your guitar to the computer. All you need is a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter like eXperiment said.

eXperiment63 · #15 April 11th, 2008

Douglas WR-340 Floyd TBR at HomeOld

That guitar would likely suit your needs, and it is $100 cheaper. My only suggestion is that if you do buy that guitar, BLOCK THE TREMOLO! Licensed Floyd's are notoriously bad at staying in tune.