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hey guys im looking for a nice acoustic or electric

at a beginner price.. ive been putting this off for too long hahah

anyways if u have one u wouldnt mind selling ill happily take it off ur hands...

im in san antonio texas if ur within a reasonable radius we can arrange a pick up or something

Did you see this thread? Probably not beginner price though.

http://www.the370z.com/misc-items-sa...tml#post188821

yeah.. a lil over the price for a beginner..

but thanks a lot :D

Just trying to help a fellow member :D

Big difference between an acoustic and an electric. What type of music do you want to play? Are you a folkie? A bluesman? Indie? Classic Rock?

John

yeah i mean id like to start out with an acoustic cuz they are cheaper..

but if the price is right i wouldnt mind an electric either..

im pretty well rounded.. i listen to indie, classic rock, alternative, country, pretty much everything..

so i wouldnt mind getting a guitar that is well rounded.

What price range are you in? You can actually get a decent playing Fender Stratocaster for very little money these days. Generally, the action (closeness of the strings to the frets) will be better than on a cheap acoustic. Typically the neck and bridge can also be adjusted so you have a very decent guitar to learn on for the money.

John

probably 200 to 250 maaaax but if theres anything less.. ill take it..

I'll look in that price range for you tomorrow and give you some recommendations.

John

thanks..

One thing to remember is to set aside a few buck to have a tech set up the guitar properly. The last thing you want or need is a poor playing guitar due to improper intonation or the strings to high above the frets. A few bucks will go a long way in you wanting to play the guitar, also do not let the salesperson sell you strings which are too heavy. If you purchase an acoustic the silk and steel strings are very airy and easier to play (less tension). Cheers and good luck.

thanks :D

ill definately keep that in mind

lol yes huge difference with acoustic and electric guitars my man!
You should look for an acoustic. 3 Years ago I got real lucky and got my first Taylor at my local guitar center for 700! I'm pretty sure you can get a decent guitar these days for around 300-400. Have you decided on your price range? That can help me look for a guitar for you. What kind of music are looking to play?

well i luv all types..

i mostly listen to metallica, indie, and some country.

i would love to start out with an acoustic cuz they say theres something remarkable about acoustics..

but like i said if the price is right for a good electric, ill take that as well

i was looking for 100-250

i learn quick.. and i know that it would be a mistake for me to get something real expensive

Try pawn shops for your first guitar. You can try them out before you buy them; see what you like. A lot of them have some nice guitars in there for cheap!

For the money your better off with an acoustic. If you get an electric, you will also need an amplifier. As far as an electric being easier to play, a good acoustic will have the strings as close to the fret board as any electric. However, if you want effects like distortion etc, electric is the way to go.

Take a look at these packages offered at Musicians Friend. There are quite a few in your price range. I would personally look at the Fender Stratocaster packages. A friend of mine at work who was starting out bought one of these and I was quite surprised at how well it played for an inexpensive guitar:

Shop Guitars, Electric Guitars, Value Package Electric Guitars | Musician's Friend

Also try this out:

Locations - Guitar Center

This is the Guitar Center of San Antonio. They are owned by the same company. You can probably get a good starter set there for the same price, and have a guitar tech at the store change the strings and set up the action for you. Good luck!

John

i got an esp like that other one for sale. its not the signature series but its got the pickups and everything. ill sell it for 150$ and im in killeen. just pm me

can u get pics of it?

and what kinda model is it?

Let me know, I've still got a 1960's Decca 3/4 electric.

Fun little promo guitar. Willing to sell pretty cheap.

If you're looking for a cheaper started guitar you could check out the Celebrity Ovation line. They are shallow bodies acoustic/electrics. You get the same work done to move the strings closer to the fret board and it's a decent beginner setup.

I think they are only a couple hundred bucks new, so you might be able to find one on ebay or something for cheaper. They hook up to an amp so you can always get an amp later, throw in a pedal and act like it's an electric. No, it won't play the same but it would be a nice start. I bought one of those to start out on, then got a Washburn a while later. I love the sound of the washburn but I still find myself playing that Ovation occasionally just because of the shallow body.

Here is a link to see what they look like. Celebrity Center Soundhole 6 String Acoustic / Electric Guitar - CDX24 - Ovation Guitars

-William