Cheap and cheerful guitars?

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Rminum

I'm looking for a new guitar, but I don't have a lot of money to spend, I'd say up to about £200.
As I haven't really had a varied collection over the past few years I've been playing(I own a CBSKY electric, Elevation electric, and a home brand called Sams guitars, acoustic.)
I prefer to play accousticaly, and I'm looking for an electro-acoustic with a bright clean tone.

Any help?

- Also, I do not want an electric guitar.

- If it also helps, I plan to use the strings, D'addario EXP coated phospher bronze.
Bright and clean tone like a Crafter FFX550 if possible :)

Answer
Andertons.co.uk is an English based guitar shop. You can look there and if not there then look at thomann.de which is German based by they ship worldwide. I always buy from Thomann and always it's good.

Anyone who knows anything about guitars... Help!! Please?

Leafpool

I really want to learn to play the guitar. My grandfather has an acoustic guitar that he says I can use to learn the basics on, but I want to find out as much as I can about guitars before getting into it. I also want to know what type of guitar is right for me. I'm thinking of going for an electric one, but then you have to buy an amp and a speaker (or a combo). =S
I'm interested in getting this guitar: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROCKBURN-VINTAGE-SERIES-BLOOD-RED-ELECTRIC-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ170274383307QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item27a524e5cb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Or possibly a pink Fender Squier.
Here's a list of questions I'd like answered, please! =3 I don't mind being given URLs, either.

1.) What type of guitar should I get? (I'm interested in nearly any kind of music, but mostly rock - is there anywhere where I could hear the differences between acoustic, electro-acoustic, base and electric? Like someone playing chords on them?)

2.) Where can I buy cheap, high-quality amps, loudspeakers, and other guitar accessories?

3.) Is there a lot of effort required to look after a guitar?

4.) Is it easy to learn?

5.) Should I get one second hand or new?

6.) What's the best place to buy a a guitar?

7.) Are most guitar amplifiers combos (loudspeakers and amplifiers) or are they mostly just normal amps, and you have to buy the speaker seperately?


Thank you!
I really don't mind if you just answer one question, or all of them, or even if you just answer with a relevant URL. I'd like to know nearly everything I can about guitars, since I'm a bit of an idiot for this stuff. DX

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I'll answer a few of your questions.. I don't really the answers to all of them, but I hope this still helps you out!

1. What kind of guitar should I get? - I'd recommend starting out with a Fender Squier. That's the first guitar I ever had, and it's great to learn on.

2. Where can I buy cheap accessories? - Check out Guitar Center. They sell pretty much everything musical. Check out www.guitarcenter.com.

4. Is it easy to learn? - Yes, and no. If someone is teaching you the basics, yes. If you are trying to learn by yourself, no. Once you learn the basics of playing guitar, you could teach yourself everything from there on.

5. Should I get one second hand or new? - New, for sure. Personally I just wouldn't want to have a guitar that someone else had. But that's just me.. lol.

6. Where's the best place to buy a guitar? - Guitar Center. www.guitarcenter.com. They have everything you need.

I really hope this helps!!

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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.

How do i turn my Rosetti archtop Guitar into an Electro-Acoustic?

Gerry

The guitar is from 1960. It has a regular acoustic bridge but do i need a pickup and a bridge or just a pickup. I already have an amplifier and jack lead. 5 points for best answer. p.s I'm on a tight budget. I need something really cheap but does the job and lasts long.
Many Thanks
Geard
pps you can leave any links to sites youve found. I live in the UK so they must be british sites. Thank You

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It can be done, however that's best left to a professional to do. They have the equipment, and the raining to install what is needed, and will be able to do it properly. Otherwise if you have never done it, you run the risk of damaging your guitar, and that can be expensive to have fixed properly.

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