Kevinicky told me to post this here, so if it's in the wrong section, blame it on him, 'kay? just kidding, ilu really friskey. I have a question about guitars [way to go, captain obvious]. I'm planning on buying one this weekend, and I need to know what's best for a beginner like me. Eventually, I want to learn bass, but I don't really want to get an electric guitar just yet. What brands, specific types, whatever, would you advise me to get?
Well if you're just starting out, Fender has the Squire (I hope I spelled that right) which comes with an amp, and is pretty affordable.
I think there are starter kits online where you get a guitar, picks, a little amp, stuff like that for a cheap price, so scour the online circuit for those. As for guitar...yeah, start with the Fender, it's probably the easiest one out there at the moment. Not knowing from experience, but still...probably your safest bet there Malicky
I'm actually planning on going to an instruments store this weekend, so there I'm getting stuff. I have a bunch of picks, different sizes [I just grabbed them from the place I studied piano I liked them]. I'm really not sure about this electric stuff, though. I know I sound all indecisive, but I want to learn bass. I do. I really do, but I'm not sure if the teacher in my school does bass. Should I just get an acoustic guitar, then an acoustic bass later? Could anyone give me specific types? Brands, okay, but specific guitars/basses?
Yah, Squire's are good for beginners. But Mali, if you don't want any electric shite, an acoustic bass works too, like I've said before. I don't know any brands on acoustic guitars/basses, though. I'm not very familiar with 'em. A cheap electric bass brand, though, is Cort. They're pretty sucky, though, my current one is Cort, and FUCK do I regret buying it. *shakes head* Amps...mine's a Peavey. Peavey's great. If you're going for the electric bass, get a Squier. Definitely.
I started off on a Yamaha EG 112 which is basically a copy of a Fender Fat Strat. Over 5 years and multiple guitars later, I still use it. I'm probably going against the grain here, but I personally avoid Squier and Epiphone guitars like the plague. Squiers are made with cheap parts, the electronics usually short out, input jacks and switches always break on them, etc...and Epiphone guitars just flat out do NOT stay in tune. A Fender Standard Strat only costs $400 these days which is only like, $150 more than some of its shitty Squier counterparts, but the difference in quality is far greater than the cost. You can also get a Gibson Melody Maker for like $350, but they only sell it through online retailers like Musician's Friend, Music123, and the Sam Ash/Guitar Center websites.
If there's a Sam Ash around you, you should check it out. My buddy bought an ESP starter kit for around $150 and the guitar is fantastic.
I've got a squire bass, and it works for what i do; rehearse in a band, play some songs, write some songs. I'm pretty sure acoustic basses are a shit load of money, i have a couple acoustic guitars and when i can't be bothered pluggin in the eletric i just mess around on them and there fine. Actually there not acoustic; they're classical guitars but i'm sure there pretty similar to play.
I started on a Fender Squire. Sounds fine. Seriously, don't spend a lot on your first guitar. It may not be worth it, then you'll really regret it.
Mhmm. I've decided on getting an acoustic, and you guys have helped a lot, I've written everything down [in a handwriting barely legible]. Could someone outline the differences between bass and guitar? I know, stupid question, but I'd rather read it from someone with experience and shit, rather than on Wiki or something, and I can't actually search for it right now.
http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_guitar_buying_guide/guitar_and_bass_differences.html Check this out then, Malicky
my brother bought the Fender Starcaster ($250 for guitar, 10-watt amp, strap, pick, metronome, cables). pretty good guitar, I'd say.
If you want to learn bass, then learn bass, instead of guitar first. You'll save yourself some headache, trust me. For a guitar, I recommend a Fender. For a bass, I also recommend a Fender, but if you want something better, Ibanez makes amazing sounding basses. I own a Fender Precision, and I love it to pieces. I noticed you mentioned acoustic bass, where there really isn't such thing [well, it's not common, at least], unless you're thinking of an upright bass. Those cost at least a grand. =P
I have seen acoustic basses in pubs playing folk music, but yeah not a very common instrument. If you mean "Double Bass" when you say upright bass, yes they're heeps of money (and if you want a bow with it... thats another $600 please), i hire one from my school atm.