never played electric guitar

[Hank H]

Hello all, I have a request. I’ve only played acoustic guitar all my long life, never had the least interest in electric until I discovered this website. When I hear Brian doing his thing, I am really drawn in, especially when if has some country leanings like EP220.
So… I am considering buying myself an electric guitar and don’t know where to start. I want something that is playable and has a decent sound; and I have to keep the cost down. I have been looking at some Squire models, but I would love to get some ideas from people who know their way around the electric world, ’cause I don’t.

Thanks for any input at all,
Hank

[San Luis Rey]

Got my first guitar at 10. Then I heard Chuck Berry play Jonny B Goode, the hair stood up on my arms and had to get something with pickups. If you have a music store near you play some Fenders and Epiphones in your price range. There are several great brands out there and if cost is a factor you will probably be getting an import but thats ok. Get a feel for the guitar type. Solid body, semi hollow, hollow. The pickups are the number one thing that change the sound so play different kinds.
Have fun and dont be afraid to pickup a guitar and plug her in. The folks there want to sell you one! Oh yea. Let us know when you have a NGD.
Mike
Mike

Mike

[6stringer Pete]

Hi Hank
Check out my link here. Gibson USA has an entry level guitar they export overseas called ” Gibson Les Paul”. That’s it, no standard, classic or studio, just Les Paul. Here in Japan it sell for a bit less then 800 USD. Check out the Gibson website and see if they have it. It’s the new 2018 model, not the 2017 model.
Also, Brian and I both have the Studio, its a workhorse guitar and you can probably find a decent one for sale somewhere at a fair price. For country, the studio will or at least put out a tone you’ll be happy with.

Here’s something I just recorded last night on the studio. I’ll post it also on a separate thread since it has a story behind it. lol

Walked out with a new electric guitar …. test on micro less 020

The melody of the notes is what expresses the art of music . 🙂 6stringerPete

It really is all about ”melody”. The melody comes from a language from our heart. Our heart is the muscle in music harmony. The melody is the sweetness that it pumps into our musical thoughts on the fretboard. 🙂 6 stringer Pete

Pete
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[Billy]

Electrics are more daunting than acoustics because you have to add things like an amp to hear how they sound, Which price range are you thinking of?. I am a Squier guitar user and fan and have a Classic Vibe 60’s Strat and an Affinity Telecaster, course my guitars are bought used with the exception of one acoustic which I bought new…
I would recommend Squier guitars all day long every day for ever, but going out and having a play on them is more important when selecting a guitar than someone else’s review on them.

..Billy..

[sunjamr]

If you don’t want to spend the money on a Fender Stratocaster, then go for a Squire Stratocaster. I had only played an electric guitar for a few months before I joined AM, and i knew nothing about them. I just decided I wanted to learn to play one. I’m really glad I did, since it opened up a whole world of musical creativity for me. Do it, and you’ll never be sorry.

Sunjamr Steve

[Marty V]

Most of the Squiers I’ve seen in shops have all been awful. If you don’t know guitars, bring along a buddy who does. Nothing worse than an unplayable guitar.

I usually buy used instruments — it’s a good way to get more bang for your buck. For the price of a Squier, you can often pick up a Made in Mexico Fender.

You’ll need an amp, of course. But avoid those guitar + amp bundles. Neither will be very usable.

I use a Roland Micro Cube for my home practicing amp. Not expensive, has built-in effects and enough amp models to get you to the sound you want. Picked mine up for 15 euros!

[Toni S]

Yeah true. I agree with the above advice.

[Marty V]

Now I’m wondering what if Hank has indeed picked up an electric and which one…

[Billy]

Marty V wrote:

Now I’m wondering what if Hank has indeed picked up an electric and which one…

Im sure he has bought a Squier…

..Billy..

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