Guitar newbie

[Meecrob2006]

Hi I don't even know if you guys can answer this here but I would like to get a guitar and learn how to play. I'd like a nice acoustic I think but a lot of people have told me get an electric cause it is easier to learn on. What is everyones opinion and are there different sizes? I am 6'2'' and 19 years old and I think I have small hands (I can't palm a basketball) if that helps any. Any suggestions or even if you got a cheap old one a starter could use for sale post it. Any help is appreciated.

[dmb41nancies34]

Hi I don't even know if you guys can answer this here but I would like to get a guitar and learn how to play. I'd like a nice acoustic I think but a lot of people have told me get an electric cause it is easier to learn on. What is everyones opinion and are there different sizes? I am 6'2'' and 19 years old and I think I have small hands (I can't palm a basketball) if that helps any. Any suggestions or even if you got a cheap old one a starter could use for sale post it. Any help is appreciated.

I would say start on what you want to start on. If you want to start on acoustic go for it. I think most people start on acoustic anyways.

As for sizes, they are all about the same other than the body type. I would suggest just a yamaha or something to start with. I started with a yamaha and I thought it was a solid starters guitar. It was around $150 so not extremely expensive, and I don't know you could find a guitar for much cheaper.

Other than that, good luck and I hope you enjoy playing :thumbsup

[jcc522]

buy a drum set

[Meecrob2006]

buy a drum set

Why do you say that?

[npl1128]

its really all about what you want. If you want to play acoustic, play acoustic, if you want electric, go electric. As far as what type, just go to your local guitar center or whatever, and play whatever they have. Its all about what you feel comfortable with and what sound you like. I started with a Takamine G Series for about 250-300 dollars but there are tons of really solid starter guitars, its all about personal preference.


As far as the small hands things go, i dont think you're going to have to worry about that, there will be stretches that will hurt but with time your fingers will ger stronger and youll be able to do more and more.

[jcc522]

Why do you say that?



because they are fun

[VanHorneDog]

because they are fun

and drummers are harder to come by than guitarist... guitarist are lame.

:lorraine

[tdowe99]

I have an Ovation CS257 I'm thinking of selling.
Or a Danelectro 56 Pro Ltd. if you are going electric.

[F-A89]

Instead of making a new thread, I'll just ask this here:

What do you think of Yamaha guitars?
Someone on campus is selling an acoustic F335 TSB for $150 with a case. I'm a beginner, but I don't want a bad sounding guitar. Is it worth it or should I just save up more for a better one?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-F335-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512940&src=3WFRWXX

[jordanbball17]

^^Yamaha's are GREAT beginner guitars
I'd go for it

[mik4041]

^^Yamaha's are GREAT beginner guitars
I'd go for it

They aren't bad, but before you go and buy it, go to a music store and try a few out, see what you like... Even if you don't know a chord see what sound suits you best... My first guitar was an Alvarez Dreadnought and it was pretty good for a first... Another good beginner is Seagall... Or just go all out and pick up a Martin...

[ryangibson]

I started on a cheap electric guitar. It's easier on the fingers, and I found chords easier to play on electric. Partly because I had a really crappy acoustic.
I would recommend playing a few guitars, even if you can't play yet, you can make a G chord or something to give yourself an idea of the 'feel' of that particular guitar.
Throughout my experience, you get what you pay for. That being said, there are some great beginner guitars for less than $500. I started with an Alvarez, and I still love it.

[Pig17]

I would say start on what you want to start on. If you want to start on acoustic go for it. I think most people start on acoustic anyways.

As for sizes, they are all about the same other than the body type. I would suggest just a yamaha or something to start with. I started with a yamaha and I thought it was a solid starters guitar. It was around $150 so not extremely expensive, and I don't know you could find a guitar for much cheaper.

Other than that, good luck and I hope you enjoy playing :thumbsup

My first guitar was a $75 Ibanez. :lol

[F-A89]

Instead of making a new thread, I'll just ask this here:

What do you think of Yamaha guitars?
Someone on campus is selling an acoustic F335 TSB for $150 with a case. I'm a beginner, but I don't want a bad sounding guitar. Is it worth it or should I just save up more for a better one?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-F335-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512940&src=3WFRWXX


Also up for consideration:

Carlo Robelli CR6
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=1&TempID=2&DepartmentID=1&STRID=212741&CategorySubID=1007&CategoryID=1007&BrandID=0&CategorySubPriceRangeID=3&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true

Yamaha F335
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=0&TempID=1&DepartmentID=1&STRID=212741&CategorySubID=1007&CategoryID=1007&BrandID=0&CategorySubPriceRangeID=3&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Method=3&PriceRangeID=0&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=Department&GroupCode=&categorysubsearch=true

They're new and come with the same things that the used F335 is being sold with. Someone said that Yamaha is a good beginner guitar, but how are Robelli guitars?
I just want to learn how to play without shelling out too much money.

Thanks for the input

[jiggajm18]

^^^..........

robelli guitars arent that bad. theyre pretty good for beginners. i'v been playing for about 2 years now (and got my robelli last summer) and i still use my robelli (though once i graduate and get a good job, i'm ditching the robelli for a martin)

[chr35919]

takamine:
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=7&TempID=8&STRID=10425&Method=2&CategoryID=0&BrandID=1480&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=0&DepartmentID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=2&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=SEARCH&GroupCode=

[jiggajm18]

takamine:
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=7&TempID=8&STRID=10425&Method=2&CategoryID=0&BrandID=1480&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=0&DepartmentID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=2&SearchPhrase=&Contains=&Search_Type=SEARCH&GroupCode=


i've got 2 takamines.....i love them :hump

[brendanm1313]

taylor 12 string im thinking of selling contact me

[jiggajm18]

how much?

[guitarplayer554]

I would say start on what you want to start on. If you want to start on acoustic go for it. I think most people start on acoustic anyways.
Very true but I would say start out on an acoustic because they are harder to play and they build up calauses faster than playing on an electric. Also once you know your way around an acoustic you can switch it up and play on an electric and it'll feel like your playing air from how easy it is to play on an electric after playing on an acoustic.

Also you don't need an amp to play an acoustic.

[Stabn]

I´d recommend the Seagull S6. I payed 320 Euro (~ 450 $) for mine, which is not cheap. But its sound is waaay better than the lower class yamaha or ibanez guitars. Don`t buy cheap cheesy asian stuff!
Don't worry about hand size though. I can hardly palm a tomato and I manage the "crash" and "captain" stretches - although they hurt, but you have to suffer for the REAL thing. ;)

check out http://www.seagullguitars.com/products6.htm

[PIG36]

The first guitar i played was yamaha.
The last guitar i played was yamaha.
It's an old one though so I guess I cant speak for their current guitars.
I do think that their current nylon-stringed guitars are a great value and I would bet that the quality carries over.

Seagulls are great though. If I remember correctly, I thought that the S6 sounded too metallic for my tastes but that sound probably works well with dave matthews songs. (Im not a fan of taylor guitars)

Don't assume that an asian guitar is "lower class," "cheap," or "cheesy." It would be a tragedy to walk out on your favorite guitar because didn't try it based on a stereotype.

[Stabn]

Don't assume that an asian guitar is "lower class," "cheap," or "cheesy." It would be a tragedy to walk out on your favorite guitar because didn't try it based on a stereotype.

I didn`t mean to say that guitars from asia are generally "lower class" etc. Sorry if I was mistaken. (I blame my own "lower class" English for that :)) I dig Yamaha for some really great guitars. What I wanted to say is, that in the below 500 bucks area, their guitars don`t sound as brilliant and clean as Seagulls for example (to MY ears, of course). The S6 has got a solid cedar top, whereas most Yamaha around the same price have a plywood top. If you`re looking for a beginner`s guitar, I'd always recommend Seagulls. But yep, it`s a matter of taste after all.