Some guitar action?!
Question:
Some guitar action?
im a first time guitar buyer and i need to know what to consider when buying one
i cant afford lessons so what is a good book to teach me the basics?
whats better acoustic or electric?
whats a decent one thats cheap too?
Answers: To keep it simple, we're recommending a few good starter guitar/amp packages that are inexpensive and come with everything you need to begin playing...including instructional books or DVDs.
We've offered a few options, so that you have a few different prices to consider, and some choice in terms of looks and shapes. All of these are great for beginner, so you really can't go wrong. See which ones your local music store offers or Google them on-line to see what they look like and who will give you the best deal.
Les Paul Special II Player Pack
What's so special about the Les Paul Special II Player Pack? The super-low price for starters (around $199), and that's not all. This package also includes an Epiphone Studio 10 amplifier with 10W power through an 8" Electar Labs speaker; rugged gig bag; instructional video; super-accurate quartz tuner; plus a strap, cable, and picks to put it all together.
Street Price: around $199
The Fender Squier Stop Dreaming, Start Playing Package
This Squier Stop Dreaming, Start Playing guitar and amp package ($199) includes a Squier SE Special Strat and a SP-10 combo amp, plus an instrument cable, electronic tuner, instructional DVD, guitar stand, gig bag, and pick assortment.
The Squier SE Special Strat Electric Guitar combines 3 single-coils and 5-way switching for great tonal range. It also has a solid agathis body with shell pickguard, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with dot position inlays, die-cast chrome tuners, and standard fulcrum tremolo bridge.
The Squier SP-10 amp controls include volume, treble, bass, and an overdrive on/off button that delivers tube-like tone. A headphone output allows silent practice. 10 watts drive a 6" speaker and the amp has a tough textured vinyl exterior.
Street Price: around $199
Ibanez IJX40 Jumpstart Package
The IJX40 Jumpstart Package from Ibanez includes a GRX electric guitar, 15-watt GTA15 amplifier with reverb, cable, strap, picks, headphones, electronic tuner, and gig bag. Ibanez also includes an instruction DVD, book, and chord chart to teach you how to wail.
The Ibanez electric has a maple neck with the GRX sleek profile for fast and furious playability. It also has a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays, 22 medium frets, an alder body, three Powersound pickups with a humbucker at the bridge, and the FAT10 bridge for sustain and great intonation.
The GTA15 amp has 15W power, an 8" speaker, clean and overdrive sounds, reverb, an active 3-band EQ, and a CD input so you can play along with your favorite guitar jams.
Street Price: around $249