who plays guitar here (2 Viewers)

[dey-tuk-re-jobz]

...what is a good cheap brand/model? acoustic and electric, plz

 

[winningcars]

are you looking to become the next chris martin

 

[dey-tuk-re-jobz]

...well, I would be the sort of wanker who names their child apple

 

[sdcloud69]

go to billy hydes/allans or whatever and try out their super budget shit, the brand isn't gonna matter since they'll all play like shit, build quality and ergonomics are the biggest factors IMO.

 

[44Ronin]

Good and cheap........two words that don't fit together.

It's cheaper to buy a decent accoustic than a decent electric IMO.

I wouldn't even touch an electric that was under $800.......and then you have to buy an amp.......and fiddle around for good tone...

A fender CD-60 accoustic would be ideal....spruce top, mahogany back and sides.

They only cost about $300......comes in black, sunburst and natural. They sound and play great.

I think you should start on accoustic...

You could learn 2 chord songs, like this......

YouTube - Horse with no name

 

[44Ronin]

are you looking to become the next chris martin

Well, chris martin does sing/act like a girl.....

 

[katietheskatie]

maybe go for a fender squier or some shit, they're like .. the k-mart of fender but you can pick one up for like $300-ish and it'll sound decent (not great, but better than the really cheap beginner shit which will sound cunted no matter how you play)

 

[jiey2k]

Good and cheap........two words that don't fit together.

It's cheaper to buy a decent accoustic than a decent electric IMO.

I wouldn't even touch an electric that was under $800.......and then you have to buy an amp.......and fiddle around for good tone...

A fender CD-60 accoustic would be ideal....spruce top, mahogany back and sides.

They only cost about $300......comes in black, sunburst and natural. They sound and play great.

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I think you should start on accoustic...

You could learn 2 chord songs, like this......

YouTube - Horse with no name

Or 4 chord songs

G D Em C

 

[44Ronin]

Or 4 chord songs

G D Em C

No sir;

It's

 

[AsyLum]

Take into account what style you'll be playing and choose the guitar accordingly.

Getting an electric is useless if you're going to play mostly acoustic songs, and don't have room for an amp setup + cords. If you're a newbie, get an acoustic or a classical guitar, it'll have the added benefit of building your hand muscles up so when you finally get on an electric, playing will be easier.

As for brands:

Classical - Valencias are good for beginners and for just playing around on, I bought one for <$100 and love it as something I can just pick up and kick a few chords out on.

Acoustic - Ashtons or the Fender the poster above posted aren't too shabby. Make sure to play it in store and see if you're getting any fret buzz though.

Electric - Yamaha, Ibanez, Ashton all make fairly decent entry level guitars, but as the other poster said, you'll have to factor in the amp + guitar cost, no point getting a shit guitar and an awesome amp and vice versa because you won't get to fully appreciate either.

 

[Absolutezero]

It your looking for a good cheap acoustic, go to an ALDI supermarket. They sometimes stock a brand called livingstone, which will cost you $80 with a case, 6 picks, and a stand. I've had mine for ovver a year, and its better than some $300-$400 guitars that I've played.

 

[jiey2k]

No sir;

It's

i meant or u can learn G D Em C, which are also a common and easy progression in a lot of songs.

 

[Kujah]

Fender.

 

[trickx]

I broke my g string while fingering a minor.

I'm going to need a new guitar soon.

 

[dp624]

used to play a few years ago, self taught.
gave it up because it was taking up so much time though

 

[katietheskatie]

I broke my g string while fingering a minor.

 

[axlenatore]

i need to restring my acoustic and both my electrics, currently my crapper electric guitar is turned to standard c has been for a while, im just too lazy to restring them