Aight.
I'm looking to get a Guitar. I have no experience whatsoever with them. Just looking for something to kill some time and wouldn't mind having another skill.

What would you recomend to start on..Electric or Acoustic?

Ok. I plan to eventually get a *GOOD* guitar.. But would it be bad starting on a really nice guitar? Or should I try to learn th basics on a starterish guitar? My birthday is coming up soon, and should I just ask for something nice then.. or buy a ~150 range starter guitar now, and and then save up for a better one way down the line.

Ok so on to the guitar.. I'm really leaning foward to an electric.. so havn't really done much research about acoustic.
It seems the squire packs would be a good deal to pick up for a starting guitar. And it seems the higher end really comes at great diversity of preference. I've heard at least 5 different brand names from different people. So give me some input on the strat packs.. and all those "Package" deals.. are they worth it? Or are they just POS aimed at newbies like myself.
So what I'm saying is: Give me the inside scoop
What should I stay away from.

I say learn acoustic. If you learn on an acoustic, it's much easier to pick up an electric and play, but it's not so much so in the other direction. Plus, then you can play at school/parks/whatever, and chicks love guitars

I can't tell you about much, but I recommend starting with a steel-string acoustic. It's harder than an electric guitar, but the advantage is if you become proficient with an acoustic you'll be even better with an electric.

Half the reason I'm learning :p

Aight so it seems Acoustic is winning.. Any brand names you can recomend?

My acoustic is a Yamaha. I hear they vary in quality. Mine is awesome.

How good of a guitar does everyone think he should get?

I'm thinking you probably don't need anything too high end right now. You could get something relatively cheap and always sell it later. I guess you might do well getting a used one, although the thing about getting used guitars is you have to know what to look out for.

DONT go Squier, you'd really regret it in the long run. That set aside, go acoustic. Unless you have a style of music you want to get into right away that requires effects, or electric for the most part, it's probobly cheaper to go acoustic, and get a better quality guitar. At the same time, acoustics basicly amplify themselves, so you wouldnt have to fumble around with cords or cheap amps you would get as a cheap starting guitar. As far as recomendations of brands go, for starters try and find a good deal on a Taylor or Epiphone, mid quality for good prices.

As far as what type of acoustic, it's really up to you. Personally, if you want to branch out to other parts of the guitar world outside of pop music, get a classical. You will be able to play pop songs, but also have a guitar better suited if you want to learn flamenco or other styles. Though you cant bend as well using the classical nylon or plastic strings, to some degree at least. Otherwise, go regular steel string acoustic.

Jasmine by Takamine S33 Acoustic Guitar

What do you think about that?
Basic searching makes it look like crap - There's no reviews or anything on it.. only a few on ebay.. etc.

Someone on campus wants 100 for it. Seems a bit high though, since there's no case included.

Get a Martin.... what? I have one, he should too.

Get that $100 Esteban guitar... >_> ... <_<

But getting a nylon string would defeat the purpose of learning to play on a more difficult instrument...

$100 doesn't sound expensive, even without a case. The only doubt I have about it is that there might be something wrong with it. If it's in good condition and isn't a crappy guitar then it'll be worth it.

Oh, and if you do get it, get him to show you how to change the strings. You'll need to know that.

Acoustic. I'm using an Ibanez, and it's ok, but not great. You don't want to get something with a bad fretboard, or you might always sound out of tune without realizing it. If you already play something else, that's not a problem. It'll still be annoying though. Out-of-tune-ness makes me want to hit people.

It depends if you plan on keeping an acoustic after you learn to play it as to whether you should invest in something more expensive. If you plan on ditching it completely later on to move on to electric, go with something cheap. Otherwise, I'd recommend investing.

And don't forget a tuner! A good one. With lots of cool buttons. And with a place to hide your po.... nevermind.

I bought an acoustic Eleca guitar for $65 at a liquidation sale. It's not bad. Good for beating around and teaching myself to play.

Ibanez makes ok accoustic guitars in the budget range, but Yamaha is even better.


But then where do you put the battery, eh? :p

But if you're hiding it.. that means it exists... so what are you doing hiding it when you could be doign something else with it :p :p
Yea ok whatever


So I guess I'm going to get an acoustic.. soo think I should go with that thing I posted? Or is that a bad one?

I'm not sure about Jasmine, but Takamine is top-of-the-line in acoustics. Too bad they're a bit pricey (usually). Just because Jasmine is made by Takamine doesn't make it the same quality. It probably varies from one guitar to another, just as it does with Squier's electrics.

You might consider the S35 instead of the S33.

I'll tell you where to put it. :p

I shall have to invent a marijuana-powered guitar tuner. But the price might be a little... high.

*bah dum TSH*

I have a Jasmine, its pretty good. It cost about $200 though, so its a bit pricy, especially if your gonna switch to electric later.