Julie
I love music and decide to learn guitar. Never play & read any instrument before.Age around 40.Ask my husband and he said just wasting the money. But i really want to learn.Do you think it is wasting time & money ? If not, can you tell me what the best guitar is for me. Price is Reasonable & good for beginner.Thanks
Answer
It's impossible to say what's "best" for you, it's a highly personal decision.
Go out to a wellstocked store and try different instruments, different styles, brands, models.
I would suggest you start with an acoustic guitar though. It's cheaper to get started with :)
For a decent yet cheap instrument, look at the Ibanez PF and V series. They're cheap yet good value for money. I'd not go with anything cheaper than that (and not with many that are even in that range).
A bit more money gets you an Ibanez AEL, Tanglewood 145 or 155 (hard to get in the US I heard), Seagull S6, etc.
Far better instruments, but they do cost 2-3 times as much. Maybe a good choice to defer that for a few months from now when you're certain you want to continue on what to me has been a very rewarding journey.
And get good instruction. It's far too easy to pick up bad habits when learning from some book or website.
Either personal instruction or a quality DVD based course like what you can get from http://www.learnandmasterguitar.com
Is it wasted money? Technically anything that doesn't bring a monetary return of investment is a waste of money.
That makes any hobby a waste of money.
Of course that hobby provides relief from stress, and in case of playing a musical instrument (and especially piano and guitar) is good for your hands as well (many people play as part of a treatment regimen for RSI and other muscular/nerve problems in the hands).
It's impossible to say what's "best" for you, it's a highly personal decision.
Go out to a wellstocked store and try different instruments, different styles, brands, models.
I would suggest you start with an acoustic guitar though. It's cheaper to get started with :)
For a decent yet cheap instrument, look at the Ibanez PF and V series. They're cheap yet good value for money. I'd not go with anything cheaper than that (and not with many that are even in that range).
A bit more money gets you an Ibanez AEL, Tanglewood 145 or 155 (hard to get in the US I heard), Seagull S6, etc.
Far better instruments, but they do cost 2-3 times as much. Maybe a good choice to defer that for a few months from now when you're certain you want to continue on what to me has been a very rewarding journey.
And get good instruction. It's far too easy to pick up bad habits when learning from some book or website.
Either personal instruction or a quality DVD based course like what you can get from http://www.learnandmasterguitar.com
Is it wasted money? Technically anything that doesn't bring a monetary return of investment is a waste of money.
That makes any hobby a waste of money.
Of course that hobby provides relief from stress, and in case of playing a musical instrument (and especially piano and guitar) is good for your hands as well (many people play as part of a treatment regimen for RSI and other muscular/nerve problems in the hands).
Where can i get a good acoustic guitar for beginners?
Q. Im 16 years old and i want to start playing the guitar. Where can i get a good acoustic guitar for someone who has never played. Thanks :D
Answer
Here's my criteria for buying a perfect beginner's guitar:
1) Your new guitar should be easy to play. Various things can go wrong with a guitar-- overly high action can make it hard to press the strings down, and poky frets can bite your fingers. Pain is not a big incentive to practice. To avoid a guitar that picks fights with you, I'd go to your local music store, where they can check your instrument's set-up before you take it home. Unless you have a shopping buddy who knows about guitars, I wouldn't go to a pawn shop. I definitely wouldn't go to wal-mart or order from a big box internet store. If youâd rather order by internet, try a place like Piccolo's Music (I work there), which was a real brick-and-mortar first and an online store second.
2) Your guitar should sound pretty good. Don't get a toy that sounds like a box with rubber bands on it. Ideally, try to get one with a solid-top. Their sound will sweeten with age the more you play them.
3) Your guitar shouldn't cost too much. You need a decent guitar to get started on ASAP, but there's no need to break the bank (yet). Once you've been playing awhile you'll know more about what you want in a guitar (electronics, body shape, nylon vs. steel string, etc.); then you can invest in a more expensive instrument.
Any of the following should do the job:
Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar ($199): A very decent guitar with a solid-spruce top. Yamaha makes good stuff, period. I think theyâre maybe a little cut above the Fenders at the same price range ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/product/12561/Yamaha-FG700S-Folk-Acoustic-Guitar-/ )
Iâm also fond of the Fender FA-125S Acoustic Pack ($199) They have a solid-spruce top, and they're a little smaller in the body, which makes them cozy to play. They include a electronic tuner, gig bag, picks, string winder and instruction booklet. (http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950870021)
The Fender DG-8S Acoustic Pack ($199) is similar, but with a larger dreadnought body that gives a little more projection. Also comes with accessories. ( http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950801100 )
Crafter AG-D8 ($379): Looks and sounds like a much more expensive instrument. Great projection and sweet balanced tone. Crafter is Korean family-run company that doesnât get the attention it deserves. Solid-spruce top. ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/product/11907/Crafter-AG-D8/ )
Big Baby Taylor ($449): Probably the ultimate beginnerâs guitar, although a little more pricey than the others. Taylor guitars are freakishly easy to play and sound great. When you upgrade youâll probably want to keep it around for an extra. Solid spruce top. Comes with a gig-bag. (http://www.taylorguitar.com/guitars/baby-taylor/ )
Fender also makes a variety of good starter instruments for around $200. The CD-60âs ($199, laminate top) come with a hard-shell case, which is a good value. ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/advsearch.asp?submitted=1&hideoptions=1&product_departmentid=48&product_brandname=fender )
Good luck!
Here's my criteria for buying a perfect beginner's guitar:
1) Your new guitar should be easy to play. Various things can go wrong with a guitar-- overly high action can make it hard to press the strings down, and poky frets can bite your fingers. Pain is not a big incentive to practice. To avoid a guitar that picks fights with you, I'd go to your local music store, where they can check your instrument's set-up before you take it home. Unless you have a shopping buddy who knows about guitars, I wouldn't go to a pawn shop. I definitely wouldn't go to wal-mart or order from a big box internet store. If youâd rather order by internet, try a place like Piccolo's Music (I work there), which was a real brick-and-mortar first and an online store second.
2) Your guitar should sound pretty good. Don't get a toy that sounds like a box with rubber bands on it. Ideally, try to get one with a solid-top. Their sound will sweeten with age the more you play them.
3) Your guitar shouldn't cost too much. You need a decent guitar to get started on ASAP, but there's no need to break the bank (yet). Once you've been playing awhile you'll know more about what you want in a guitar (electronics, body shape, nylon vs. steel string, etc.); then you can invest in a more expensive instrument.
Any of the following should do the job:
Yamaha FG700S Folk Acoustic Guitar ($199): A very decent guitar with a solid-spruce top. Yamaha makes good stuff, period. I think theyâre maybe a little cut above the Fenders at the same price range ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/product/12561/Yamaha-FG700S-Folk-Acoustic-Guitar-/ )
Iâm also fond of the Fender FA-125S Acoustic Pack ($199) They have a solid-spruce top, and they're a little smaller in the body, which makes them cozy to play. They include a electronic tuner, gig bag, picks, string winder and instruction booklet. (http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950870021)
The Fender DG-8S Acoustic Pack ($199) is similar, but with a larger dreadnought body that gives a little more projection. Also comes with accessories. ( http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950801100 )
Crafter AG-D8 ($379): Looks and sounds like a much more expensive instrument. Great projection and sweet balanced tone. Crafter is Korean family-run company that doesnât get the attention it deserves. Solid-spruce top. ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/product/11907/Crafter-AG-D8/ )
Big Baby Taylor ($449): Probably the ultimate beginnerâs guitar, although a little more pricey than the others. Taylor guitars are freakishly easy to play and sound great. When you upgrade youâll probably want to keep it around for an extra. Solid spruce top. Comes with a gig-bag. (http://www.taylorguitar.com/guitars/baby-taylor/ )
Fender also makes a variety of good starter instruments for around $200. The CD-60âs ($199, laminate top) come with a hard-shell case, which is a good value. ( http://piccolosmusic.com/store/advsearch.asp?submitted=1&hideoptions=1&product_departmentid=48&product_brandname=fender )
Good luck!
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