A good starting Guitar (electric) - Page 2

PrawnBoy · 2nd June 2008, 10:12 PM

squire jagmaster is really good for its price. its a very good guitar for all around.

XandraX · 3rd June 2008, 8:37 AM

If he's a beginner he won't be shredding any time soon anyway...

Get a Yamaha Pacifica. Then switch to something more pricey when you get good.

DJ Fusion · 3rd June 2008, 8:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crabbytech

it is a lot thinner in body is why people talk about the sustain.

Nah, thats the standard S series thickness, has been for ages. The difference with the S5470 is that its the first S series to sport the 24-fret Wizard neck, and the sustain issue most likely has something to do with this new configuration.

crabbytech · 3rd June 2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Fusion

Nah, thats the standard S series thickness, has been for ages. The difference with the S5470 is that its the first S series to sport the 24-fret Wizard neck, and the sustain issue most likely has something to do with this new configuration.

i meant s series in general is a thinner body, hence the sustain issues/comments. which is good ones back ha ha.

i dont like the wizard neck, but for some people its a good shredding neck. my rg was a very nice tone, just hated the neck.

lewman123 · 3rd June 2008, 11:09 AM

Learn guitar on a cheap guitar, then look around for a more expensive one.

DJ Fusion · 3rd June 2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crabbytech

i meant s series in general is a thinner body, hence the sustain issues/comments. which is good ones back ha ha.

Okay then. Just to be clear, there's no sustain issues with the S range, only with the 5470.

This'd all be a lot easier if the OP came back and told us his range and musical prefs hehe.

-Rift- · 3rd June 2008, 11:38 AM

For a beginer, as long as its playable, get the guitar you like the look of best and can afford. Its as simple as that. If you have a guitar that you look at lying on your bedroom floor and think 'fuck I wanna play that I'll look cool' then chances are you will play it more. No point having an expensive guitar but you have to psyche yourself up to play it. Getting a hard on over what the bodies made of and the radius of the neck will come later.

spootmonkey · 3rd June 2008, 12:49 PM

BC fucking Rich..

anthonyl · 3rd June 2008, 12:54 PM

You could buy my guitar.....its newish and cheap and in excellent condition.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=683289

crabbytech · 3rd June 2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spootmonkey

BC fucking Rich..

Amen, go a warlock

DJ Fusion · 4th June 2008, 9:36 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyl

You could buy my guitar.....its newish and cheap and in excellent condition.

http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=683289

This is a great starters guitar imo, genuinely versatile, (H/S/H w/5-way and a trem) and the OP can upgrade pups and hardware as he grows into it.

shredder · 4th June 2008, 10:14 AM

Yep for $200 that'd be a good choice, if you're into the rock and/or metal genres.

But as stated already, need more info to narrow the choice down any further. Otherwise it's about as easy to answer as "I want to buy a car. Tell me the perfect car to buy". Needless to say, Nigel Mansell's ideal car is probably gonna be the exact opposite of your grandma's.

crabbytech · 4th June 2008, 2:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shredder

Needless to say, Nigel Mansell's ideal car is probably gonna be the exact opposite of your grandma's.

except nigel isnt a begginer driver trying to figure out what type of driving he wants to do ! ha ha

i still think Les Paul is the answer as it IS the most versatile imo. yeah fat strats are good option too as they are lighter. but the narrow fretboard can be hazardous for a noob as fingering needs to be precise. not too mention a Les Paul will sound better alround for anything other than blues imo.

shredder · 4th June 2008, 3:02 PM

Imo the only category that Squier Strats and Epi Specials will top, is the "most similar to - but far inferior to - actual Strats and LPs" category.

I.e. if you absolutely have your heart set on an Epiphone/Gibson Les Paul or a Fender Strat (for whatever reason), but are a cheap beginner, then those cheap versions would probably be your default choice. Not necessarily the best quality choice, but the best at that pricepoint with those names on the headstock.

I actually played some low-level ($400-600) Ibanez RG and SZ type guitars at the shop yesterday, and they're quite playable. A very noticable step up from your average $350 guitars. And a noticable step down from the $1000+ ones.

spootmonkey · 4th June 2008, 3:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crabbytech

not too mention a Les Paul will sound better alround for anything other than blues imo.

As a Les Paul player I couldn't disagree more.

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3rd June 2008, 12:49 PM	#23
spootmonkey Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: DPR Brunswick Posts: 7,721	BC fucking Rich.. __________________ "[T]here’s a way things are, it coincides with what I was brought up to believe, and the extraordinary coincidence of such is never reflected upon[.]"

4th June 2008, 10:14 AM	#27
shredder Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dec 1991 Posts: 7,199	Yep for $200 that'd be a good choice, if you're into the rock and/or metal genres. But as stated already, need more info to narrow the choice down any further. Otherwise it's about as easy to answer as "I want to buy a car. Tell me the perfect car to buy". Needless to say, Nigel Mansell's ideal car is probably gonna be the exact opposite of your grandma's. __________________ My taste is impeckable.

3rd June 2008, 8:37 AM	#17
XandraX Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 600	If he's a beginner he won't be shredding any time soon anyway... Get a Yamaha Pacifica. Then switch to something more pricey when you get good.

3rd June 2008, 12:54 PM	#24
anthonyl Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,864	You could buy my guitar.....its newish and cheap and in excellent condition. http://forums.overclockers.com.au/sh...d.php?t=683289

4th June 2008, 3:02 PM	#29
shredder Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dec 1991 Posts: 7,199	Imo the only category that Squier Strats and Epi Specials will top, is the "most similar to - but far inferior to - actual Strats and LPs" category. I.e. if you absolutely have your heart set on an Epiphone/Gibson Les Paul or a Fender Strat (for whatever reason), but are a cheap beginner, then those cheap versions would probably be your default choice. Not necessarily the best quality choice, but the best at that pricepoint with those names on the headstock. I actually played some low-level ($400-600) Ibanez RG and SZ type guitars at the shop yesterday, and they're quite playable. A very noticable step up from your average $350 guitars. And a noticable step down from the $1000+ ones. __________________ My taste is impeckable.