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February 7th, 2008
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Just started playing guitar.
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Eager, never played before but want to start
Hello Gang
My name is Mike. I've stumbled upon this site while searching for info on beginning guitar. I've never played before, I know nothing about reading music or anything beyond listening. I'm a HUGE RUSH fan though and would love to be able to play pieces of their songs!!!! If I do end up purchasing a guitar I want to do more than just play songs, I'd like to learn how to read music and some of theory behind playing guitar.
I've been considering buying an electric guitar(is starting with electric bad?) but I'm not sure at this point.
How much should a decent first guitar cost?
Should I pay for lessons or learn on my own?
Should I buy electric or not?
Thanks in advance
Mike
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February 7th, 2008
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Last Online: 7 Hours Ago 02:35 PM
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Keep in mind you need an amp too if you choose to start with electric. It is easier to go from acoustic to electric than the other way around.
What guitar you buy depends on what you want to play. As a Rush fan, look at what the lead player's guitar. Look at the kind of pickups he has on his guitar. We will help you find a decent first guitar. There are some bang for the buck electrics for 150 to 300. Same with acoustics.
Lessons are up to you. Some find this place enough and some take lessons too.
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February 7th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Last Online: 20 Hours Ago 01:45 AM
Location: Appox.6522 guitar lengths N. of Detroit USA
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Welcome Mike, ditto to the "some find this place enough"...Enjoy
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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February 8th, 2008
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Playing guitar for over 5 years.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Welcome Mike. This place has been a big help to me along with jamming with friends, which is also a good way of improving.
Now when I talk to God he said he'd understand, Stick by me I'll be your guiding hand. But don't ask me what I think of you. I might not give the answer you want me to.
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February 8th, 2008
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Grand Member
Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Location: New Jersey
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Welcome. Look in the gear section on this forum for the sticky on buying a guitar. Also, you can check Harmony Central user reviews once you see a few models that interest you. Good luck.
Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.
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February 8th, 2008
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Grand Member
Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Last Online: 7 Hours Ago 02:44 PM
Location: Alabama
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Hello Mike and welcome. This site has been so much help to me is it is unreal.
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