Which guitar is best for me?

coolige89 · #1 August 28th, 2004

Hey...I'm trying to start playing but have NO idea where to start! I think the first thing I need is a decent guitar, any suggestions? I have shorter fingers..I'm not sure if that matters in buying a guitar or not...as you can tell I REALLY need some help.

I appreciate anyone who volunteers any information.

Spyder F16 · #2 August 29th, 2004

Well... what type of music do you want to play?

Also, what is your price range?

coolige89 · #3 August 29th, 2004

I would prefer to play modern stuff (ie Eagles era-anything current). My price range is around $200-$300 give or take.

Spyder F16 · #4 August 30th, 2004

So Rock music I'm guessing?

Then you'll want an electric guitar. Acoustic does work for rock, but it's not as often used.

I myself reccommend guitar packs for starters.

Theres the Behringer V-Tone package, which is the one I'm using, It actually does sound very nice, especially after a few tweaks to it. I picked it up for about 110$:

http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--BEHGPACK

This next one is the Silvertone SS11 package, a little more expensive (170$). I have not used this one. But it does have a few things the Behringer pack doesnt (Such as the Video) but you can check it out:

http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--SVTSS11PAK

This is the Silvertone Rockit package, (200$), This one does have a Double Cutaway guitar, Much like the Gibson SG.:
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--SVTRK21PAK

This here is the Squier package: (200$) http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--SQU0280800506

The other packs on the SameDayMusic Site: http://samedaymusic.com/browse--Elec...ar-Packs--2646

coolige89 · #5 August 30th, 2004

Thank you so much. This weekend I plan to go to some guitar shops and compare prices. Now I know at least what I'm looking for!

-Emily

hello · #6 September 27th, 2004

Probably the most important consideration, when choosing what type of guitar to learn on, is what type of music will be played on the instrument. If you're a fan of country music, and want to learn to play country guitar, starting on the acoustic guitar would be the most logical choice. The importance of the above philosophy can't be stressed enough. If you get stuck with the wrong type of guitar, you're going to have much less motivation to pick it up and play it regularly.

Your First Acoustic