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September 11th, 2006
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Hello Everyone -New Guy Here
Hello Everyone. I stumbled across this forum and found that it has been really helpful as I have made the decision to learn to play the guitar. I am just starting out and have not had my first lesson or even purchased the instrument yet, which I am shopping for this week! Looking forward to reading more and learning as much as I can.
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September 11th, 2006
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Playing guitar for less than a year.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Last Online: September 22nd, 2006 08:03 PM
Location: Northern Ireland
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Welcome to the forum Fonz and good luck with your guitar purchase  . You'll find some posts on the forum relating to this kind of thing but the main idea seems to be to "shop around" and find a guitar that you are comfortable with and enjoy the sound of.
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side
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September 11th, 2006
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Playing guitar for over a year.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Heeeeeyyyyyyy. 
Sorry that was entirely predictable.
Welcome Fonz.
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September 11th, 2006
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Newcomer
Playing guitar for over 5 years.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Last Online: September 11th, 2006 02:50 PM
Location: Falls City, ne. 68355
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Hello fonz, and everyone else. I am new here too. Been playing off and on for 4 years, but just decided to get serious about it 2 months ago. Now I am practicing ALL the time. It has become an addiction! Fonz, how much do you want to spend on your first guitar?
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September 11th, 2006
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Location: ont.can
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Hi Fonz. Good luck with finding a guitar you like. Ask and we can give you some sugestions in your price range.
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September 11th, 2006
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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G'day Fonz
Welcome to GFB&B!
"Good Music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty" Thomas Beecham
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September 11th, 2006
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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I have a sammick acoustic that only cost me 180 bucks and I love it! Sounds great and looks good too. What brands do you like?
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September 11th, 2006
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In the 180 range, Oscar Shmiitts are not bad. I would look in pawn shops for a markdown in that price range. I have seen Norman electric acoustics go for as low as 170 second hand. The rest of the Godin products are above the 180 range unless you get lucky in a pawn shop. I have also seen a seagull for 230 Canadian in a pawn shop. Some folks here like the Fender acoustics which I think can be had around that price.
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September 11th, 2006
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Anyone have a Martin?
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September 11th, 2006
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Last Online: February 16th, 2008 12:28 PM
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I am looking to spend around $400 - $500 on the first one. I was looking at a Takamine EG531SSC,however, I took a friend who has been playing for quite awhile and we found an Ibanez AEL20E which he thought was a great guitar for the price. Good action, rich sounds, and built in electronics with tuner.
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September 11th, 2006
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Just started playing guitar.
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Last Online: May 8th, 2008 08:48 PM
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Hey Fonz, welcome to the forums! Lots of great information here.
I was looking around local guitar shops today, and two of them in my area will let you take the guitar home for a week to play (of course you have to put a deposit down on your credit card)! But what a great way to try it out and see if it is for you. You may have similar shops where you are.
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September 11th, 2006
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Last Online: August 29th, 2007 08:02 PM
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Welcome Fonz
Lori
How do you end up with 1 million dollars playing jazz? start with 2 million.
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September 11th, 2006
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Originally Posted by dougp23
Hey Fonz, welcome to the forums! Lots of great information here.
I was looking around local guitar shops today, and two of them in my area will let you take the guitar home for a week to play (of course you have to put a deposit down on your credit card)! But what a great way to try it out and see if it is for you. You may have similar shops where you are.
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Now that is an awesome idea dougp.
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September 11th, 2006
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Welcome to the forum Fonz.
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September 11th, 2006
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Last Online: December 26th, 2006 04:22 PM
Location: Albany, NY
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Originally Posted by Fonz
I am looking to spend around $400 - $500 on the first one. I was looking at a Takamine EG531SSC,however, I took a friend who has been playing for quite awhile and we found an Ibanez AEL20E which he thought was a great guitar for the price. Good action, rich sounds, and built in electronics with tuner.
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That price range will get you well into the realm of a "good" rather than inexpensive instrument for a beginner. Depending on what you are looking for you might not even have to spend that much.
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