Playing guitar

[roydo]

. Anyway, I was thinking an Epiphone Les Paul or a Squier Telecaster would be a good starting point.

They are perfect to learn on, and only an experienced player could tell the difference between them and Fender/Gibson made one.

Epiphone make them under license anyrate. Think the major difference is that Epiphone use cheaper Japanese wood, while Gib/Fend use the original Californian (?) wood.

 

[SerenityNigh]

They are perfect to learn on, and only an experienced player could tell the difference between them and Fender/Gibson made one.

Epiphone make them under license anyrate. Think the major difference is that Epiphone use cheaper Japanese wood, while Gib/Fend use the original Californian (?) wood.

ive learned that both are cheaper variants of the original, made by lower brands owned by Gibson and Fender. Higher brands may have better wood or made in USA or more features, whatever these may be. I’m ok with a cheaper guitar, my sons violin is expensive but he’s played almost 9 years and just grew into full size. I guess part of my question is sound, but maybe you can alter that with pedals and amps and such? I’m really quite a noob at this. Two violins may sound entirely different—are two Les pauls off the rack the same? Maybe I can’t go wrong and am overthinking it.

 

[Jadubsee]

So maybe this sort of thing has been covered, but at a glance didn't see this question in this thread. Looking to get a basic guitar for my two oldest to learn to play and welcome any advice on this. They're both trained as musicians (and i'm not), but they play cello and violin. So they'll need lessons but I think they'll pick it up pretty quickly, and they can play by ear and read some music as well. Anyway, I was thinking an Epiphone Les Paul or a Squier Telecaster would be a good starting point. If they like it and want a better guitar, they can get a job, but I was hoping to get them something useful for both to play. Any thoughts on these or other guitar setups I should look at for them?

Thanks, -SN

Either will do fine for a starter. By far the best thing you can do with a budget guitar is get it professionally set up by a guitar tech. It will cost you up to £50 extra, but it really can make a huge difference to playability, which can help prevent new players from losing interest in learning.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Either will do fine for a starter. By far the best thing you can do with a budget guitar is get it professionally set up by a guitar tech. It will cost you up to £50 extra, but it really can make a huge difference to playability, which can help prevent new players from losing interest in learning.

Thanks. I have a friend who's pretty good with the axe who said he's set it up and he can give lessons, but will make sure we get it set up correctly in either case.

 

[Jadubsee]

ive learned that both are cheaper variants of the original, made by lower brands owned by Gibson and Fender. Higher brands may have better wood or made in USA or more features, whatever these may be. I’m ok with a cheaper guitar, my sons violin is expensive but he’s played almost 9 years and just grew into full size. I guess part of my question is sound, but maybe you can alter that with pedals and amps and such? I’m really quite a noob at this. Two violins may sound entirely different—are two Les pauls off the rack the same? Maybe I can’t go wrong and am overthinking it.

If I were buying for a newbie, I wouldn't worry about pedals for now. Get a budget modelling combo amp, like a Fender Mustang. Lots of different sounds to play around with.

 

[roydo]

ive learned that both are cheaper variants of the original, made by lower brands owned by Gibson and Fender. Higher brands may have better wood or made in USA or more features, whatever these may be. I’m ok with a cheaper guitar, my sons violin is expensive but he’s played almost 9 years and just grew into full size. I guess part of my question is sound, but maybe you can alter that with pedals and amps and such? I’m really quite a noob at this. Two violins may sound entirely different—are two Les pauls off the rack the same? Maybe I can’t go wrong and am overthinking it.

No different features at all. Just cheaper materials. They are supposed to look like the real thing. My "Gibson" SG, (think Angus Young), even has the Gibson logo on the machine head.

 

[roydo]

If I were buying for a newbie, I wouldn't worry about pedals for now. Get a budget modelling combo amp, like a Fender Mustang. Lots of different sounds to play around with.

The pedals I bought when I was about 18, a tube screamer and a chorus pedal, are probably more expensive than an actual new guitar now. Ibanez originals.

 

[Lob]

Practice practice practice and then practice again. In time it will all become very natural to your hands and fingers.

Been playing for about 45 years all in all although not so much over the last 10 years. You never forget anything though, just get a little rusty. Still have my 1980s Tokai Goldstar with Seymour Duncans on and it still sounds really sweet. Might have to get it back out again soon actually. Doesn't take much to get the urge to play again.

 

[Connor mcloud]

I tried to learn to play many years ago, I was absolutely useless, every time I picked it up, my guitar gently weeped.

 

[blue61]

I tried to learn to play many years ago, I was absolutely useless, every time I picked it up, my guitar gently weeped.

It's a long and winding road mate, stick with it.

 

[ClausThomsen]

If I were buying for a newbie, I wouldn't worry about pedals for now. Get a budget modelling combo amp, like a Fender Mustang. Lots of different sounds to play around with.

There are some really good budget pedals knocking around though if anyone fancies trying them out. A gigging or studio guitarist might turn their nose up at them but as a hobby player you can get a lot of bang for your buck.

Some of the Behringer pedals are great value for the £20 or so asking price.

 

[hktoffee]

Does anyone play guitar? I've just started learning. I'm trying to play the G chord and I can't understand how it's physically possible to get your fingers in that position. It's getting rar on my tits.

Watch the clips of Malmsteen and Petrucci playing, then the G chord will look easy.

 

[ste d' indica]

So maybe this sort of thing has been covered, but at a glance didn't see this question in this thread. Looking to get a basic guitar for my two oldest to learn to play and welcome any advice on this. They're both trained as musicians (and i'm not), but they play cello and violin. So they'll need lessons but I think they'll pick it up pretty quickly, and they can play by ear and read some music as well. Anyway, I was thinking an Epiphone Les Paul or a Squier Telecaster would be a good starting point. If they like it and want a better guitar, they can get a job, but I was hoping to get them something useful for both to play. Any thoughts on these or other guitar setups I should look at for them?

Thanks, -SN

The Squire Affinity telecasters are well thought of, the slightly cheaper Bullet ones not so much.

 

[ste d' indica]

@Billy Dean

The best thing to do is get one of these:




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And then set your guitar on fire

 

[Billy Dean]

@Billy Dean

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And then set your guitar on fire

Was thinking the same TBH. Still haven’t mastered the G