Buying your first Guitar - TIPS!!!

viable-uk

Thanks for all the great advice on a new start. I stopped, a few years ago, at the point my fingers were blistering, only now do I realise I was on the verge of cracking it. I think I will try again.

borkid

fluffymuffy wrote: »

To be honest I found the first post interesting but soon gave up as I get lost in a big block of text. I read the paragraphed version.

It's worth pointing out that not everyone plays guitars with steel strings. I play/teach Classical Guitar and many famous steel string guitarists started this way. (You can tell who they are because you don't see their left thumbs).

Classical Guitars - with nylon strings - are a great way for children in particular to get started with this instrument.

Hi fluffymuffy I second this. Classical compared to electric/ acoustic is a completely different beast.

andygb

Steer73 wrote: »

I'm not sure that it is best to advise new guitar players to get an axe of eb*y. Whilst you may find a jem on there, there are also loads to avoid, and you also run the risk of damage in the post , and more importantly you dont get to try it out first.

Surely better advice would be to grab a guitar playing friend and head to your local guitar shop - and try a few out. At least that way you know what you are getting.

Furthermore - your advice not to spend too much on it first does not suit everyone. A cheap guitar will sound worse, and will likely be more difficult to play than a quality instrument.

I got a Squier Strat off there last year for £35, in great condition. I changed the strings and played around with the action, as well as taking the covers off and cleaning and insulating the electrics. It now plays like a dream.