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Starter electric guitar recommendation
Posted on 1/4/23 at 6:01 pm
Posted on 1/4/23 at 6:01 pm
Teenage daughter has always had a need and talent to explore different instruments. Started with piano, then percussion instruments.
Last year, she commandeered my acoustic guitar. And recently has been begging for an electric guitar.
All that to ask for a recommendation for her.
Looking for a starter investment. Meaning doesn’t need to be a guitar to last a lifetime. But do want something that will stay in tune.
Also, amp suggestions would be appreciated. Again, she doesn’t need to blow the doors off her room, just something to practice and experiment with.
Last year, she commandeered my acoustic guitar. And recently has been begging for an electric guitar.
All that to ask for a recommendation for her.
Looking for a starter investment. Meaning doesn’t need to be a guitar to last a lifetime. But do want something that will stay in tune.
Also, amp suggestions would be appreciated. Again, she doesn’t need to blow the doors off her room, just something to practice and experiment with.
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Posted on 1/4/23 at 6:34 pm to Sheepdog1833
Squier Affinity Telecaster. Get it set-up right at the store. It's a great guitar and easy to upgrade with quality Fender pickups/switches/pots, later. Easy.
Fender Mustang amp.
That Squier Classic Vibe Mustang looks like a great little guitar too, though I haven't played one. The Classic Vibe stuff is good.
It's a short(24")scale guitar, 2 single coil pickups, whammy bar and slider switches so you can switch the pickups out of phase and get some different sounds.
Here's a link
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Fender Mustang amp.
That Squier Classic Vibe Mustang looks like a great little guitar too, though I haven't played one. The Classic Vibe stuff is good.
It's a short(24")scale guitar, 2 single coil pickups, whammy bar and slider switches so you can switch the pickups out of phase and get some different sounds.
Here's a link
LINK
This post was edited on 1/5/23 at 9:21 am
Posted on 1/4/23 at 6:52 pm to Sheepdog1833
There are a lot of knowledgeable people here, so you should get a lot of great recommendations.
A nice bare bones starter combo would be a Squier Bullet Mustang guitar and a Fender Mustang amp. The guitar has a shorter scale which makes it easier to play to start. The amp I linked to is a modeling amp so you can get multiple amp sounds out of it and can add other amp sounds via the internet.
To tell you the truth, unless she is specifically looking for an electric guitar sound I would recommend she start on a ukulele. The reason being it would get her used to making chord shapes that she could eventually tranfer to guitar. I started late in life and was determined to play guitar before I died. I started with a ukulele, then moved to tenor guitar (which is a four string guitar) and finally to the guitar I linked to. The scale length kept slowly increasing, so it wasn't as difficult as starting out directly on guitar. Since I knew all the four string chord shapes adding the fingers on the final two strings wasn't as big a jump either. I enjoyed playing all three and wasn't frustrated trying to do too much too soon. Now I'm playing 12-strings and baritone guitars. Of course that's just my story.
One other note... Make sure to take the guitar to a luthier so the string action and intonation are correct. It's like getting your car tuned up so it will run at peak efficiency. You'll also want to have the stock strings swapped out as most stocks aren't very good.
Hope she has fun learning her new instrument!
Posted on 1/5/23 at 6:36 am to Sheepdog1833
The Squiers mentioned.
Also USED Fenders MIM guitars can be had for a bit more. Provided she doesn’t want a cooler color.
Also used Squier Classic Vibe Strats or Teles. Only she can tell you which fender model she likes. At her age and capability she has to love how it looks to stay interested. Somebody mentioned a Mustang for scale length. Which is absolutely valid. Unless… she thinks a Mustang sucks looks wise.
Also USED Fenders MIM guitars can be had for a bit more. Provided she doesn’t want a cooler color.
Also used Squier Classic Vibe Strats or Teles. Only she can tell you which fender model she likes. At her age and capability she has to love how it looks to stay interested. Somebody mentioned a Mustang for scale length. Which is absolutely valid. Unless… she thinks a Mustang sucks looks wise.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:38 am to Sheepdog1833
You didn't give a budget - but this is my recommendation regardless:
Yamaha Pacifica (and I would lean towards the high end 612, with a HSS config, so that would be a super strat configuration, but you could save with the 611 and skip the middle pup). ($700 to $800)
Boss Katana MkII (Get the 50, it'll be fine - under $300, probably under $250 on sale)
Yamaha Pacifica (and I would lean towards the high end 612, with a HSS config, so that would be a super strat configuration, but you could save with the 611 and skip the middle pup). ($700 to $800)
Boss Katana MkII (Get the 50, it'll be fine - under $300, probably under $250 on sale)
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:49 am to Sheepdog1833
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And recently has been begging for an electric guitar.
It'll have to be this one
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:50 am to Sheepdog1833
I loudly second the Squier Classic Vibe series because they are not only simply great guitars a player will never outgrow, they are readily available new and used at a variety of price points. I have yet to have a bum example cross my bench.
Also, take her to the Squier website and the Classic Vibe pages and let her pick the model and color she likes. So that you get something to which she's aesthetically drawn and wants to play and be seen wearing.
Also, take her to the Squier website and the Classic Vibe pages and let her pick the model and color she likes. So that you get something to which she's aesthetically drawn and wants to play and be seen wearing.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:58 am to Sheepdog1833
just get her a used telecaster and be done with it. plenty of them for sale on craigslist/reverb or go to a local shop or pawn shop.
a classic guitar that will stay in tune and sound great with a good setup from a luthier.
a classic guitar that will stay in tune and sound great with a good setup from a luthier.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 1:22 pm to Sheepdog1833
A few low cost brands that I really recommend:
1. Firefly makes a fantastic Gibson 335 clone. It’s always out of stock for a reason, it’s an insanely great value.
2. Agile makes an excellent Gibson Les Paul knockoff. That AL-2500 and above will smoke any comparably priced Epiphone. PRS makes great LP clones as well, but they might be a little higher in price.
3. Used Mexican or Japanese strats and teles are almost always a great investment. I’ve never played one I wouldn’t be proud to own. You can also get a quality G&L version of the same style which will be absolutely Solid and may save you some money.
4. I wouldn’t have said this a few years ago, but Squire’s vintage vibe series is excellent for jazz masters, jaguars, etc. They have tuning stability on-par with a Mexican fender, which makes them a huge step up from previous squire entries which were notorious for never staying in tune.
Typically, the difference between a $100 and a $300 guitar is massive, and the difference between a $300 guitar and an $800 guitar might not be all that much. However, those ones above tend to always be quality at any price point.
What I would do is take your daughter to GC and let her play on a bunch of different Style guitars to find the style she likes, then order one of the good value versions of that style for her.
I know there are deals to be had for super strats, but I’m not as familiar with the brands and have seen a ton of inconsistency between models.
1. Firefly makes a fantastic Gibson 335 clone. It’s always out of stock for a reason, it’s an insanely great value.
2. Agile makes an excellent Gibson Les Paul knockoff. That AL-2500 and above will smoke any comparably priced Epiphone. PRS makes great LP clones as well, but they might be a little higher in price.
3. Used Mexican or Japanese strats and teles are almost always a great investment. I’ve never played one I wouldn’t be proud to own. You can also get a quality G&L version of the same style which will be absolutely Solid and may save you some money.
4. I wouldn’t have said this a few years ago, but Squire’s vintage vibe series is excellent for jazz masters, jaguars, etc. They have tuning stability on-par with a Mexican fender, which makes them a huge step up from previous squire entries which were notorious for never staying in tune.
Typically, the difference between a $100 and a $300 guitar is massive, and the difference between a $300 guitar and an $800 guitar might not be all that much. However, those ones above tend to always be quality at any price point.
What I would do is take your daughter to GC and let her play on a bunch of different Style guitars to find the style she likes, then order one of the good value versions of that style for her.
I know there are deals to be had for super strats, but I’m not as familiar with the brands and have seen a ton of inconsistency between models.
This post was edited on 1/5/23 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 1/5/23 at 2:02 pm to Sheepdog1833
The Squier Bullet series is a great place to start. Very inexpensive, Strat, Tele, Jaguar... all are good. Great place to learn how to play.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:06 pm to Sheepdog1833
ProStarAudio had the mother of all sales during Decemeber but they still have a couple of deals left if you decide to go with the Squier Classic Vibe recommendation over something with a shorter scale.
Here is their 60's Classic Vibe strat in candy apple red only, new for $259.
And don't let the open box fool you. I bought three as "open box" and all of them were pristine.
Here is their 60's Classic Vibe strat in candy apple red only, new for $259.
And don't let the open box fool you. I bought three as "open box" and all of them were pristine.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:18 pm to Mizz-SEC
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their 60's Classic Vibe strat in candy apple red only, new for $259.
Man. GTFO of here with that. I don’t need another guitar but love red strats. That’s a perfect “I don’t need it” price.
Then another $250 bucks when I get a wild hair for PUPS.
That’s another nod for the used market. I have 2 used guitars. Both mentioned here. The Agile LP clone. And a Squier Vibe Tele. The previous owner of both upgraded pickups and sold.
Upgrade pickups are like putting a pool in a house or remodeling a kitchen. You’re not getting the return on your investment. A $300 guitar with $200 worth of PUPS put in does not equal $500.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:26 pm to LSU alum wannabe
lol. I bought one in December and immediately added a set of vintage 57/62's to it.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 7:37 pm to Mizz-SEC
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bought one in December and immediately added a set of vintage 57/62's to it.
If I took the time to learn to solder well and quickly, I’d be down an entirely new wormhole.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:06 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Yeah, The Classic Vibe pickups are pretty damn good though. I don't see it as a necessity to change them out.
If you know you're going to do that, you would be better off to build one just like you want.
If you know you're going to do that, you would be better off to build one just like you want.
This post was edited on 1/5/23 at 8:31 pm
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:37 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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You’re not getting the return on your investment.
You’re not if your goal is re-sale, but you are if your goal is improving tone on a budget. If the guitar has solid tuning stability, you can put $200 pickups in a $300 guitar and get tone on-par with an $800+ guitar. That’s serious ROI even if it doesn’t create an equitable boost to re-sale value. No matter how upgraded, that “Squire” on the headstock will restrict its resale value.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:39 pm to Mizz-SEC
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ProStarAudio
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And don't let the open box fool you. I bought three as "open box" and all of them were pristine.
I talked to one of their guys on the phone. He said that any open box deal is gonna be perfect, if there is any damage at all, they just part them out.
Posted on 1/5/23 at 8:40 pm to Sheepdog1833
Whatever you get, spend some extra bucks and get it setup well.
Posted on 1/6/23 at 5:01 am to kingbob
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You’re not if your goal is re-sale, but you are if your goal is improving tone on a budget. If the guitar has solid tuning stability, you can put $200 pickups in a $300 guitar and get tone on-par with an $800+ guitar.
I agree. I was strictly talking about those original sellers. I very much appreciated their efforts. Seems foolish to me. But you never know a persons finances and changing situation.
Posted on 1/7/23 at 11:56 am to auggie
I got a classic vibe mustang bass last month and it was a buzzy sob. Sent it back.
First experience with classic vibe which I heard such great things about, it’s my normal recommendation for the OP but it was unplayable.
Maybe look at the gretsch streamliner jr. Gretsch makes a great guitar even at the budget price point
First experience with classic vibe which I heard such great things about, it’s my normal recommendation for the OP but it was unplayable.
Maybe look at the gretsch streamliner jr. Gretsch makes a great guitar even at the budget price point
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