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I have an acoustic guitar that i have learned a little bit on, and im looking to get an electric guitar, should i get a cheap starter pack or get the standard?
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Hello there,
It depends on how long you expect to keep your guitar and what you plan to do with it. If you want to see if you like the electric guitar after switching from acoustic, I would not recommend getting too expensive an electric. Something like a Squier Bullet or Affinity. Those are decent quality guitars for beginners. If you decide you want to stick with the electric, you will probably want to upgrade down the road sometime. Perhaps, you are sure you want to play the electric. In that case, you would probably skip over those entry level guitars. If you want a decent guitar to use to play at home or jam with friends, I would suggest one of the upper end Squier Strats. Those are the Squier Standard, the Classic Vibe and there is one other similarly price Squier that I cannot recall off hand. These guitars are a step down from the Fender Standard, but very close in quality. These are pretty darn good guitars in very way. Actually, I think the Classic Vibe may have a more pure vintage Fender sound than the Fender Standard MIM. The Classic Vibe has pickups that use Alinco magnets the same as Fender Americans do. The Standard MIM has ceramic magnets in the pickups. However, if you plan to gig with this guitar, you should go with the Fender Standard MIM or one of the other Fender Strat models MIM. That is because gigging takes a tole on gear. The Fender Standard will stand up better over time to the beating your guitar will get gigging.
The cost between the upper end Squier Strats and the lower end Fender Strats is not a lot of money. Those guitars are surprisingly close in quality.
There are several models of Fender Strats made at the Mexico plant. The Standard, the Standard HSS, Lone Star and so on. Which model you should get is a matter of personal preference. There is some tonal differences. All great guitars, but each has its own unique tones to fit various niches in playing.
Under no circumstances would I reccomend a starter pack for anyone over the age of 10. The amps are not very good. Moving from the acousitc, you may not realize how important the amp and speakers will be in how you sound. You only sound as good as your speakers, no matter what guitar you are playing. The small speakers in the little practice amps (10 to 25 watts) tend to make you sound thin and tinny. Those amps do not handle gain and distortion all that well (run out of headroom). For those reasons, I suggest a 1x12 combo amp. 1x12 means it has one 12 inch speaker. (If you plan to gig you might want a 2x12). The larger speaker will give you a richer fuller sound. Because the amp is more powerful (30 watts and up) it will handle gain and distortion better. 1x12s are not that expensive. The great thing about them is there are always some used ones on the market. A used 1x12 normally sells for about the price of a new small practice amp. The 1x12 is going to sound a lot better.
Later,
Hello there,
It depends on how long you expect to keep your guitar and what you plan to do with it. If you want to see if you like the electric guitar after switching from acoustic, I would not recommend getting too expensive an electric. Something like a Squier Bullet or Affinity. Those are decent quality guitars for beginners. If you decide you want to stick with the electric, you will probably want to upgrade down the road sometime. Perhaps, you are sure you want to play the electric. In that case, you would probably skip over those entry level guitars. If you want a decent guitar to use to play at home or jam with friends, I would suggest one of the upper end Squier Strats. Those are the Squier Standard, the Classic Vibe and there is one other similarly price Squier that I cannot recall off hand. These guitars are a step down from the Fender Standard, but very close in quality. These are pretty darn good guitars in very way. Actually, I think the Classic Vibe may have a more pure vintage Fender sound than the Fender Standard MIM. The Classic Vibe has pickups that use Alinco magnets the same as Fender Americans do. The Standard MIM has ceramic magnets in the pickups. However, if you plan to gig with this guitar, you should go with the Fender Standard MIM or one of the other Fender Strat models MIM. That is because gigging takes a tole on gear. The Fender Standard will stand up better over time to the beating your guitar will get gigging.
The cost between the upper end Squier Strats and the lower end Fender Strats is not a lot of money. Those guitars are surprisingly close in quality.
There are several models of Fender Strats made at the Mexico plant. The Standard, the Standard HSS, Lone Star and so on. Which model you should get is a matter of personal preference. There is some tonal differences. All great guitars, but each has its own unique tones to fit various niches in playing.
Under no circumstances would I reccomend a starter pack for anyone over the age of 10. The amps are not very good. Moving from the acousitc, you may not realize how important the amp and speakers will be in how you sound. You only sound as good as your speakers, no matter what guitar you are playing. The small speakers in the little practice amps (10 to 25 watts) tend to make you sound thin and tinny. Those amps do not handle gain and distortion all that well (run out of headroom). For those reasons, I suggest a 1x12 combo amp. 1x12 means it has one 12 inch speaker. (If you plan to gig you might want a 2x12). The larger speaker will give you a richer fuller sound. Because the amp is more powerful (30 watts and up) it will handle gain and distortion better. 1x12s are not that expensive. The great thing about them is there are always some used ones on the market. A used 1x12 normally sells for about the price of a new small practice amp. The 1x12 is going to sound a lot better.
Later,
What should I get my best friend for Christmas?
Q. Okay, here's the deal. My bestfriend and I have been bestfriends for 3 years now, so I really want to get something that means a lot, ya know? Here's a few things about her. She's 17 years old. She's into photography, and she likes going to local music shows, she plays acoustic guitar, and she likes to dress real cute! So hey, any ideas would be great! Please and thank you! I'm in need of serious help, considering Christmas is what, 5 days away? Crap!
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If she's into vintage stuff, which she might if she plays guitar, why not give her some vinyl records? You can find them in the back of music stores, and they're generally cheap (most stores have dollar-shelves.) I know, not everyone has a record player, but her parents probably do and if they don't, records are really cool to look at. Speaking of which, you could also get her a record frame ($15-$20).
If she's into vintage stuff, which she might if she plays guitar, why not give her some vinyl records? You can find them in the back of music stores, and they're generally cheap (most stores have dollar-shelves.) I know, not everyone has a record player, but her parents probably do and if they don't, records are really cool to look at. Speaking of which, you could also get her a record frame ($15-$20).
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