What guitar should I get?

At first I wanted guitars with really nice designs and a cutaway but after looking through comments and things I realised you also need to check out the quality and playability too. One I've found is http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=05022815233828. All of the guitars I've found on the website I'm searching at, the cutaway ones are electric acoustic, making them more expensive. I have no need for electric now, but I don't mind getting it because I may want electric acoustic later on. I've already got a guitar like the one above so I'd like a full acoustic guitar with a cutaway. If it's electric acoustic I don't mind but they are considerably higher in price and I don't have any need to play electric for now. Thanks!
The highest my parents are willing to pay is £310
Sorry I think I gave the wrong link http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=05022815233828
if that doesn't work its a Yamaha FG720S OBB Oriental Blue Burst
Sorry I think I gave the wrong link http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=05022815233828
if that doesn't work its a Yamaha FG720S OBB Oriental Blue Burst

Answer
I bought a really nice $600 Taylor acoustic guitar. It was not a cutaway and not electric... My only regret about buying/selling/returning 12+ guitars over 5 years? Not getting that acoustic with a cut-away and electric pickup built in... The same guitar with that would have only cost me another $100 and ugh, it would've been so worth it...
You can't really fix a non cut-away, but I looked into getting a soundhole pickup for it, and along with being a pain to mess with, it didn't sound near as good... Plus it was $70, meaning a good one would cost even more. So why not spend the $100 now (or save up for it!!) and get what you want, or what you will want, in the future?

NOW TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ! ! :D
Here are some guitars I would recommend... They should all have a cutaway and decent/good built-in pickups. Epiphone are average guitars (I personally hate them, but know people who love them). Fender makes very solid cheaper guitars, and great expensive ones. Yamaha.. I've never really been a fan, compared to other brands, but they make solid guitars as well.

For &169 - Epiphone
http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=12082312114288
For &228 - Fender
http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=11010310375032
For &293 - Yamaha
http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/acoustic_guitars_detail.asp?stock=11011412171632

I'd also like to point out that going to try these guitars in person is a very good idea. Especially if you're stuck between two different ones. I know people who will go to Guitar Center many times over 2-3 months just trying to narrow it down between 2 dif guitars.

If I had to pick for you, I'd get the Fender for sure. Yamaha Second.

Question about guitar pick ups?

Wombat

Hi all,

I have an acoustic guitar, its an epiphone and it sounds ok.
I am thinking of buying this pick up -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cherub-WCP-55-Pickup-inch-Plug/dp/B001GCBVJA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1339533342&sr=8-11

Its very cheap but has 'does the job' reviews which is all im looking for really. Will this give me a taste of electric guitar? does it sound anything like one?

+ does anyone know where I can find a small amp for that pick up.

Thanks

Answer
Hello there,

You cannot convert an acoustic to an electric guitar by putting a pickup on it. Different type of pickups. The pickup for an acoustic guitar is like a small mic. When plugged into an amp you have a louder acoustic sound. If you want the sound of an electric guitar, you need an electric guitar.

Later,

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What electric guitar is good for beginners? what other stuff should I get?

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Miss Nyx G

I want to play the electric guitar because I like the sound of it. Its basically one of the things that I like most about rock.

I wanna learn basically as a hobbie. And to learn how to play something since my father believes in playing some instrument to 'not waste my time'.

I really think it would be fun and more interesting than acoustic.

If I do like it, what kind of guitar should I get? (I don't need a guitar for my first lessons since my uncle has two)

I want a cheap but good guitar since its my first one and I don't wanna waste money in a guitar that I won't even know how to play.

Any other stuff I should get? I know I need an amplifier, do you know of any good small ones for beginners? Any 'lear how to play electric guitar' books?

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Firstly, you won't find any guitar that's "cheap but good" - the two terms are mutually exclusive. I would say stay away from "packs" or anything advertised as being good for a beginner or described as a beginner's instrument. In this context, the term just means "crap". You need a reasonable-quality inexpensive guitar. I am in The UK so can't advise you on prices. Get the guitar from a music store, NOT on-line or from a department store. Personally, I would avoid a guitar with a so-called tremolo bridge (vibrato really) as they can be hard to set up, can cause tuning problems and add to the cost of the guitar. Remember also that extra pick ups, knobs and switches hike up the price too. Bear in mind that a beginner has no special requirements so far as equipment goes: a top of the range guitar costing several thousands of dollars would be ideal for a beginner!

As you say, you will need an amp. You will need at least one lead, picks and strap (probably), a few spare sets of strings and an inexpensive chromatic electronic tuner. The are many learn to play books and these would be a good deal better that watching some of the rubbish on Youtube - you want to keep well away from that, and tablature, until you have at least learnt the basics. A good teacher is best, but there seem to be a lot of poor, mis-guided teachers about too! Good luck, have fun.

How often should I change my strings?

Cryptomnes

I have a classical guitar, Stagg, nylon strings. I play almost every day, usually for more than 2 hours, sometimes more, sometimes less. I use Rotosound strings, and live in the UK, so it's cold (apparently that affects your strings. BQ - tell me why)

Thanks xx

Answer
How do you know if you need new guitar strings?

For Acoustic and Electric guitars
Couple of questions to answer:

1) Have you had the same strings on for over 2 months?
2) Are your strings rusty?
3) Are your strings rough?
4) Do your strings sound dull?
5) Had a string break recently?

If you answered yes to any of the above, its probably time to replace your strings.

Because of moisture on your fingers and in the atmosphere, strings corrode and rust over time and their ablility to vibrate diminishes. This not only causes the sound to dull but even worse, the feel of the strings becomes rough and will hurt or even damage your fingers.

Strings can also become brittle from too much vibration, just think of how a paper clip snaps if you twist it too much, the same happens to strings - especially if you use a lot of different tunings.

If you play a lot, say for 2 hours a day every day, then you should look at changing your guitar strings every month.
If you play less, but still strum most days, the max you should leave them on the guitar would be 2 months.

Strings are quite cheap, about £5 for a set of 6.

There is an alternative to changing your strings this often. You can buy coated strings. These last longer due to a coating on the strings that prevent dirt build up and corrosion. Coated guitar strings tend to last 3 to 5 times longer than normal strings, so you can leave them on for longer. These still need to be changed though. At least every 6 months these should be changed as they are also prone to breaking because of the vibrations of the string as explained earlier using the paper clip analogy.
Coated strings do cost more, about £12 for a set of 6, but last longer, so can work out more cost effective.

Ernie Ball Coated Strings have titanium reinforcement to make them stronger and less prone to break.

For Bass Guitars, the strings are much more substantial and tend to last longer and hold their tone. Change bass strings at least once a year.

For Classical Guitars with nylon based strings, again because of the way they are made, they don't rust, so last longer. They do age though, so do need replacing. When they age they tend to stretch and become hard to keep in tune. If you don't want to wait till this starts happening, you should look at changing them every 3 to 4 months.

So to summarise:
Change your Electric / Acoustic uncoated strings at least every 2 months.
Change your coated Electric / Acoustic strings at least every 6 months.
Change your Bass guitar strings at least once a year.
Change your Classical guitar strings at least every 4 months.

Details of guitar strings can be found at the Guitarbitz Guitar Strings page.
http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitar-strings-c42

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What is a good electric guitar/amp/pedal for hardcore/metal music?

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Dakota1993

I have experience on an acoustic but have never really dabbled in electric guitars so im lost. I need to know a good guitar, amp, and whatever pedals I will need for hardcore or metal music. Im looking for a good bit of distortion but that the same time something clear. My price range isnt anything great. I got about $1500 to spend. Thanks!

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Guitar: Ideally I'd suggest going for a First Act, as so many absolute guitar heroes from the genres you've mentioned have First Act signature models, but I think all there models are out of your price range. I would suggest an Epiphone SG G-400 http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/SG/Epiphone/G-400.aspx: a really great model for very cheap, with a classic gibson tone while also having an "alternative" sound to the les paul. Ibanez also have really good, really versatile models that are excellent for any style of metal, hardcore, technical or punk. I don't have much experience with Ibanez so you would be better trying these out for yourself. I have had great experience playing these styles on Washburn Idols as well http://www.washburn.com/electrics/original-idol-series/
For pedals, all you will need at first is a good distortion. I would suggest anything made by Boss. However, if you really want to develop your own sound, I'd suggest trying some Electro Harmonix pedals because they have a very unique tone, but aren't as widely used as Boss.
Finally, although I've given you a lot of options for guitars and pedals, the only amp I would truely recommend is Blackstar http://www.blackstaramps.co.uk/ they have an absolutely delicious tone, you really have to try these for yourself! Definitely the unsung heroes of the amp world.

I hope this has helped! I'm looking forward to seeing the other answers in this question, as these are also my two favourite genres to play on guitar.

What is a cheap, but good acoustic guitar?

J

I currently have a nice electric guitar, and I've been playing for about a year, but I'm looking into buying an acoustic. I'm not doing great on funds, so I'm trying to find a cheap, yet reliable guitar. Any recommendations? I don't mind the brand, as long as it doesn't cost too much, and sounds good.

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I agree with the previous answer: "cheap" and "good" are mutually exclusive when talking about guitars. You'll find that most "cheap" guitars are "reliable" though, just not very good in the first place!

You'll be able to find plenty reasonably-priced/inexpensive guitars that are okay though. I have no experience of Eastman guitars but have heard good things about them. Googled "Eastman guitars" and found an acoustic at over £400 (I'm in The UK) - not "cheap".

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