Clueless...

WeakAndPowerless · #1 February 19th, 2004

I was inspired to begin playing guitar, but I'm not wanting electric guitar (At least not quite yet.). I've no experience with guitar. I've been looking for a guitar and the only places I've been, the person didn't seem to have time for me, so I left. Now, I turn to the internet to buy one (Er..). I'm just not sure which to begin on. A brand, a style.. To put it simply, I want to be able to mimick the music from bands such as Tool or A Perfect Circle. Don't get me wrong, I want to make my own too (in the similar genre).

I have until my next school year to find a nice one. Price isn't a huge concern, I'm just trying to find something that can sound like rock, not Reba. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Kirk Lorange · #2 February 19th, 2004

Hi WeakAndPowerless.

The player is really the sound, not the instrument. Pick something you like the look of, the price of etc. The difference between Country and Rock is in the attack, the rhythm, the chord structure, the attitude ... not really the guitar.

The sound of electric guitars (when you do decide to buy one) is also controlled by the player. Once you get to know a little bit about playing them, you'll see that the music and sound is in your hands. Acoustics are a little different in that they do have their own in-built sound, but electrics are much more versatile and with those effects pedals, you can further mold the sound to your own taste.

joker_b · #3 March 3rd, 2004

8) Here's a little something that you can do. Go to a local music store and see if you can find a "Washburn-HB30." Strum a little, even if you don't know how to play. This is a great guitar for a starter. I have one, and love it. I also own 8 other guitars, from a fender stratocastor to a beautiful and expensive "Parlor" acoustic/electric. I'm not a beginner any more but I bought the HB30 when I first started playing and would replace it in a heartbeat. The action (height of the strings off the fretboard) are very low, making this a very easy guitar to learn on. It's a hollowbody guitar and you can get just about any sound that you want out of it, especially with a few effects boxes (wah pedal, distortion...etc). If you decide that you like it, buy it from Woodwind/Brasswind or Music 123 over the internet. I suggest this because it will be about $80.00 or $90.00 cheaper than buying from a music store. I think they sell for about $400.00. You can go to their websites to find out. I also suggest that when you go to try this guitar out, find someone that knows how to play and let them tell you what they think. Well, there's my 2 cents worth, and happy playing to ya...Later

parrotheadmike23 · #4 April 3rd, 2004

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6strngs_2hmbkrs · #5 February 24th, 2005

well... tool and a perfect circle, definately use an electric guitar... it's not any easier to learn to play on an acoustic. and electrics are so much more versatile. I learned to play on an electric, and I really like those 2 bands... I think if you want to sound like them that you should get an electric.

Spyder F16 · #6 February 24th, 2005

Personally, I started on an electric, but if you want an acoustic, I would say go to a music shop and take the guitars on a test run. Pick the one that has the tone you like, as well as one that fits you comfortably. A comfortable guitar will work well for you.