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Hey dudes.
I'm interested in getting a guitar, wanna learn to play it. Was wondering if you guys could help me. I'll tell you a package of guitars, and then ask you to decide which one I should go for. Bare in mind that I am a beginner, so I want any guitar. I would prefer getting a Fender one, and would prefer it if I could avoid the Yamaha's. Here's the packages...
PACKAGE ONE :: £139
Squier Affinity series Strat
No amp included in this package, basic, no deals with it. Basically, you pay for the guitar.
PACKAGE TWO :: £139
Fender Squier Guitars
Again, no amp, but a nice guitar. Great colour too...
PACKAGE THREE :: £139
Yamaha Pacifica 012
Third package also has no amp. Don't really like this one...
PACKAGE FOUR :: £210
Fender Frontman Stratpack
The Fender Frontman Stratpack features a Squier Affinity series Guitar, a superb sounding Fender Frontman 15 watt amplifier, Strap, lead, pick, Tuition Video, Instruction book with CD, all in a colouful presentation box. Everything you need to get started. Strat available in Black, White, Torino Red, or Baltic Blue.
PACKAGE FIVE :: £210
The Marshall Rock Kit :: Rocket Special
As well as the guitar you also get:
Marshall MG15RCD - probably the best 15 watt amp on the market
Marshall Roadworthy gig bag
Korg Tuner
15ft Guitar lead
Strap with handy built in pick holder
Spare set of strings and 2 Marshall picks
Online guitar lessons
All in a presentation box.
PACKAGE SIX :: £99.95
Westfield Strat Style
No amp, just basic guitar. £99 though, as a beginner, is pretty damn good.
DECISION
Okay, so which one is the best option? Also, for the guitars without an amp, where can I get a mega cheap amp from? Any online links welcome.
Thanks,
DW
I'm interested in getting a guitar, wanna learn to play it. Was wondering if you guys could help me. I'll tell you a package of guitars, and then ask you to decide which one I should go for. Bare in mind that I am a beginner, so I want any guitar. I would prefer getting a Fender one, and would prefer it if I could avoid the Yamaha's. Here's the packages...
PACKAGE ONE :: £139
Squier Affinity series Strat
No amp included in this package, basic, no deals with it. Basically, you pay for the guitar.
PACKAGE TWO :: £139
Fender Squier Guitars
Again, no amp, but a nice guitar. Great colour too...
PACKAGE THREE :: £139
Yamaha Pacifica 012
Third package also has no amp. Don't really like this one...
PACKAGE FOUR :: £210
Fender Frontman Stratpack
The Fender Frontman Stratpack features a Squier Affinity series Guitar, a superb sounding Fender Frontman 15 watt amplifier, Strap, lead, pick, Tuition Video, Instruction book with CD, all in a colouful presentation box. Everything you need to get started. Strat available in Black, White, Torino Red, or Baltic Blue.
PACKAGE FIVE :: £210
The Marshall Rock Kit :: Rocket Special
As well as the guitar you also get:
Marshall MG15RCD - probably the best 15 watt amp on the market
Marshall Roadworthy gig bag
Korg Tuner
15ft Guitar lead
Strap with handy built in pick holder
Spare set of strings and 2 Marshall picks
Online guitar lessons
All in a presentation box.
PACKAGE SIX :: £99.95
Westfield Strat Style
No amp, just basic guitar. £99 though, as a beginner, is pretty damn good.
DECISION
Okay, so which one is the best option? Also, for the guitars without an amp, where can I get a mega cheap amp from? Any online links welcome.
Thanks,
DW
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Hey dudes.
I'm interested in getting a guitar, wanna learn to play it. Was wondering if you guys could help me. I'll tell you a package of guitars, and then ask you to decide which one I should go for. Bare in mind that I am a beginner, so I want any guitar. I would prefer getting a Fender one, and would prefer it if I could avoid the Yamaha's. Here's the packages...
PACKAGE ONE :: £139
Squier Affinity series Strat
No amp included in this package, basic, no deals with it. Basically, you pay for the guitar.
PACKAGE TWO :: £139
Fender Squier Guitars
Again, no amp, but a nice guitar. Great colour too...
PACKAGE THREE :: £139
Yamaha Pacifica 012
Third package also has no amp. Don't really like this one...
PACKAGE FOUR :: £210
Fender Frontman Stratpack
The Fender Frontman Stratpack features a Squier Affinity series Guitar, a superb sounding Fender Frontman 15 watt amplifier, Strap, lead, pick, Tuition Video, Instruction book with CD, all in a colouful presentation box. Everything you need to get started. Strat available in Black, White, Torino Red, or Baltic Blue.
PACKAGE FIVE :: £210
The Marshall Rock Kit :: Rocket Special
As well as the guitar you also get:
Marshall MG15RCD - probably the best 15 watt amp on the market
Marshall Roadworthy gig bag
Korg Tuner
15ft Guitar lead
Strap with handy built in pick holder
Spare set of strings and 2 Marshall picks
Online guitar lessons
All in a presentation box.
PACKAGE SIX :: £99.95
Westfield Strat Style
No amp, just basic guitar. £99 though, as a beginner, is pretty damn good.
DECISION
Okay, so which one is the best option? Also, for the guitars without an amp, where can I get a mega cheap amp from? Any online links welcome.
Thanks,
DW
I'm interested in getting a guitar, wanna learn to play it. Was wondering if you guys could help me. I'll tell you a package of guitars, and then ask you to decide which one I should go for. Bare in mind that I am a beginner, so I want any guitar. I would prefer getting a Fender one, and would prefer it if I could avoid the Yamaha's. Here's the packages...
PACKAGE ONE :: £139
Squier Affinity series Strat
No amp included in this package, basic, no deals with it. Basically, you pay for the guitar.
PACKAGE TWO :: £139
Fender Squier Guitars
Again, no amp, but a nice guitar. Great colour too...
PACKAGE THREE :: £139
Yamaha Pacifica 012
Third package also has no amp. Don't really like this one...
PACKAGE FOUR :: £210
Fender Frontman Stratpack
The Fender Frontman Stratpack features a Squier Affinity series Guitar, a superb sounding Fender Frontman 15 watt amplifier, Strap, lead, pick, Tuition Video, Instruction book with CD, all in a colouful presentation box. Everything you need to get started. Strat available in Black, White, Torino Red, or Baltic Blue.
PACKAGE FIVE :: £210
The Marshall Rock Kit :: Rocket Special
As well as the guitar you also get:
Marshall MG15RCD - probably the best 15 watt amp on the market
Marshall Roadworthy gig bag
Korg Tuner
15ft Guitar lead
Strap with handy built in pick holder
Spare set of strings and 2 Marshall picks
Online guitar lessons
All in a presentation box.
PACKAGE SIX :: £99.95
Westfield Strat Style
No amp, just basic guitar. £99 though, as a beginner, is pretty damn good.
DECISION
Okay, so which one is the best option? Also, for the guitars without an amp, where can I get a mega cheap amp from? Any online links welcome.
Thanks,
DW
Just seen two amps for £39.95. That's crap, right? Otherwise, Hands Music (www.guvnor.com/guvnor/Store (SPACE) index.cfm?Store=Hands%20Music) have them for £99. By the way, I currently have no money, but will be saving up...
NB: I haven't been online for nearly a year because my computer got hit with a virus (A copy of MEDUSA) and my computer still has a habit of missing oput random words when i'm in a chat room, message board etc. so just try to bare with me if my post looks a little dodgy! Anyway, on with my message...
Nice job, there are some good guitars there. No offence to anyone who has one but a word of warning: If you're looking for your first guitar, AVOID SQUIRE AFFINITY STRATS!!!!! They may be cheap, look like the real thing, and available from Argos, but they are NOTHING like a proper strat. Several of my mates have them and to be honest, they're just tacky! I tried to do a dive-b0mb on one in the middle of this Joe Satriani song, and the whole thing fell out of tune by 4 frets! And tapping? Forget it! The neck won't be able to take it. Want my advice? Save up the extra money and go for the real thing. Trust me it's worth it! Again, no offence to anyone who has one, this is just my personal opinion. :-)
What's your favourite guitar/amp/effects pedal?
Nice job, there are some good guitars there. No offence to anyone who has one but a word of warning: If you're looking for your first guitar, AVOID SQUIRE AFFINITY STRATS!!!!! They may be cheap, look like the real thing, and available from Argos, but they are NOTHING like a proper strat. Several of my mates have them and to be honest, they're just tacky! I tried to do a dive-b0mb on one in the middle of this Joe Satriani song, and the whole thing fell out of tune by 4 frets! And tapping? Forget it! The neck won't be able to take it. Want my advice? Save up the extra money and go for the real thing. Trust me it's worth it! Again, no offence to anyone who has one, this is just my personal opinion. :-)
What's your favourite guitar/amp/effects pedal?
Okay. Thanks for the advice dude. Hmmm, so package one is out of the question...
Remember that's just what i think! And i grew up playing a Gibson Les Paul Standard! Some people may like them. What do you use in the way of effects?
WELL, I suggest going to London where there are LOADS of great guitar shops, mostly around Totenham Crt Rd (near the Astoria). I got a package for about £200 for a fender squier guitar, an amp, a guitar lead and a cool guitar case (not to mention the plectrum).
And I now consider myself about average on it, not good not bad. I can play a wide range of bands like Slipknot, New Found Glory, Papa Roach . . ..
guitars rule, they're not easy though and require lots of practcio.
good luck . . DUCK !
And I now consider myself about average on it, not good not bad. I can play a wide range of bands like Slipknot, New Found Glory, Papa Roach . . ..
guitars rule, they're not easy though and require lots of practcio.
good luck . . DUCK !
Beginner. First guitar...
yeah that was my first guitar.
Guitars are easy to learn, But hard to master.
I'm currently learning Counting Crows - Round here on me guitar....
I'm currently learning Counting Crows - Round here on me guitar....
Right. I'm gunna go shopping to some shop down Rathbone Place, Oxford Street, next to CEX. Pretty good shop, gunna look in there. My mates says all the packages are crap, so I might just buy a £40 amp and a £140 guitar.
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