Ok, here is the review of this.
2012 Schecter C-1 FR in black cherry

I purchased it from Amazon.com. I could have gotten it for $50 cheaper, but with the fact that I got free shipping that sealed the deal.
Here is the link to the actual page I bought it from.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019ICXIE/ref=oh_o03_s01_i00_details


As for the construction of the axe: Mahagony neck through body Rosewood fretboard with a 25.5" scale. So jumbo frets on it. The frets are inlaid with gothic crosses which are a really nice touch IMO. Abalone inlaid around the entire exterior.

Grover hardware in a beautiful smoked chrome finish.

Emg 81 for the bridge and emg 89 for the neck. Both double humbuckers with the ability to go into single coil mode. Amazingly enough it sounds ALOT like a strat like that. Blew my damn mind. The pick ups are also active and require a C battery that is super easy to access. You can play it in passive move, but it picks up alot of noise and the soundquality becomes subpar.

Floyd Rose 1000 series tremelo set up.

I picked up a SGR-1C case for it as well. Link is here.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U5NYD4/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details

The case has a TON of storage in it. I've never had such a badass case on any of my guitars. I can fit all my hardware for the guitar, wires, a cry baby wah and a effects pedal in it, and the kicker is I STILL have room. The handle is amazingly well placed and balanced.


As for what I love about it... It is the fastest guitar I've played to date in that price range. Super fast, doesn't pick up every little mistake you make, and this guitar can hold a note FOREVER. Not to mention I tested it by doing 10 full out whammy dives in a row and hooked it up to a tuner afterwards to find out EVERY string was still in perfect tune. Very well balanced floyd rose on this. The fact that I can get a guitar that can sound like a strat or a jackson all in one package is amazing. For a intermediate or begginer this is the guitar to get if you play metal/rock/classical/blues.


As for what I would upgrade on it? Nothing man. It's a very well balanced and thought out guitar. If anything I'd buy another guitar, but that is way down the line and only to get a really nice soloist (american). Honestly though, I'll enjoy this for years before I even think about it which will let me save up alot for a nice tube for now.


Versatility is superb on this one gentleman and gals. Like I said, you can switch from humbucker to single coil mode. Admittedly you don't have 3 humbuckers so you can't get a "true" strat sound, but if you want one guitar that can do it all then this is the one.


If anyone has any questions, please feel free to let me know and I'll answer as I can. (Repost but edited to fit the /r/guitar regs)

Yes, Dean Vendetta XM all the way. Holy shit, cannot recommend it enough. Here's a pic of part of mine. Only pic I have of it right now (mine is a Vendetta XMT, all that means is that I have a tremelo bridge instead of a string through). Sorry if it's a worthless picture but what it does show is that the wood isn't a natural color like it's advertised. It's like more of darker color. Mine is red wine in person. It absolutely stays in tune, never had a problem with that. I was always blown away at how great it sounds for it's price. Easily better than any lower-end Epiphone and better than beginner Ibanez RG series guitars and definitely better than Affinity and Bullet Squiers. The pickups have such great clarity. You'd think because it's a Dean and because it has a pointy headstock, it'd be a metal guitar. Wrong. It sounds great for any application really. I played clean indie type things with it and it sounded great. Smooth neck, and the body has a smooth satin feel. It'll fit you great and I can't believe it's not actually priced at AT LEAST $150. So yes, take it from me, I have experience with having played it for like a year and a half, and there's nothing you'll find that's better in that price range in my opinion.

I play with an epiphone les paul and I love it, but that's not as cheap as you want. I've read several reviews saying this guitar is great for a beginner and have considered picking one up because of the low price and a tremolo bar.

Buy the cable on amazon. The dlc is a bit pricey but a lot of it is really good. There's also a growing custom library of downloadable dlc you can get here If you create a free account

The game can be a good learning tool, or it can be a game; it depends on how you use it. The best way to use the game to become a better player is to use the riff repeater function with the songs--a tool that allows you to practice parts of songs slowed down/at a lower difficulty. Unfortunately the game doesn't really steer you to this behavior, instead it is easy to just get into playing a song over and over again to achieve a higher score, but this type of playing will likely lead to bad habits. There's a few cool minigames that also will help you learn scales and chords. I feel like i'm being a bit negative on the game but it really is fun and you do get better at guitar. The game is quite engaging and you will likely play your guitar much more using rocksmith than just practicing on your own.

a lot of those bands use guitars like Les Pauls and SGs with a HH pick up configuration. i personally would point you toward the epiphone Les Paul or SG. They are made from mahogany which will give you a darker sound for heaver stuff. http://amzn.com/B007AGR6KE this is an epiphone SG that would kick ass for your first guitar or a cheaper one here http://amzn.com/B0002D01IG that would work alright, on the les paul side here is a great one http://amzn.com/B0002CZURO
but for a cheaper one i would recommend this one http://amzn.com/B0002CZUV0 . however, the same guitar comes with a bundle with an amp and everything to get you started for 200$ here http://amzn.com/B00A6D50L0 . also because your going to be getting into guitars im going to point you to some places for you to learn how to to play and reliable places to buy stuff from

for lessons http://www.justinguitar.com/

for guitar tabs http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/

to learn how to read a tab http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/for_beginners/how_to_read_tabs.html?no_takeover

places to buy stuff

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

http://www.zzounds.com/

http://amazon.com/ <it works but i would not use it as my primary for guitar stuff

also try to stay away from guitar center until you have a good knowledge base or they might just rip you off. Sam ash is a good store and any localy owned shop will probably do you good. if you live in the Atlanta GA area i highly recommend Ken Stanton Music but they only have 5 stores :(

oh yeah also your going to need to replace guitar strings when you do buy one (well you don't need to but i would do it) so here is a video on how to do that http://youtu.be/DrLKlJS1wEo . now your going to have to buy new strings at some point. The 2 brands i highly recommend is daddario and erine ball (i personally like daddario) a pack of string from them is like 5-6$. now strings come in different sizes for beginners i would recommend a set of 9s like these http://amzn.com/B0002H0A7E or these http://amzn.com/B0002M6CW6 . just follow the video on how to replace strings and you will be good.

you will need a tuner also. for a beginner i would get on that clips on the head stock like this one http://amzn.com/B005MR6IHK also with that you need to learn what notes to tune a guitar to E standard tuning is EADGBE (Eddie Ate Dynamite Good Bye Eddie) but with your music taste you are going to need to learn E flat and Drop D aswell. E flat is (Eb,Ab,Db,Gb,Bb,Eb) and drop D is just E standard with the 6th string tuned down to D (DADGBE). any way that should be enough to push you in the right direction for learning guitar. hope it works out for you. if you have questions you can just PM me or something.

It's most likely a 2004 LP-100 model. You can buy them new on Amazon for $280. $220 used isn't a good deal, since you can usually get those for cheaper at even a Guitar Center in used condition. On craigslist they're found (in my area, a college town which may have a larger number of them floating around) for about $125-175 depending on condition.

It's definitely a LP-100 (I had one that I recently sold, for only $150 in great condition, in the same finish), but I'm slightly less certain on the 2004. The 4 in the serial number would seem to indicate 2004, but Epiphone did some funky stuff with their serial numbers recently so it isn't a guarantee.

The pickups have been either changed, or pickup covers have been added. The LP-100 did not have chromed pickup covers on it from the factory, so those are an aftermarket addition made by the previous owner. They could warrant a higher price if better pickups were installed, but otherwise I'd say that the $150-175 range is definitely much more reasonable for the guitar depending on condition.

For the future to help avoid confusion, you should know two things about the Epiphone Les Paul Standard that will help you to distinguish it from some of their lower cost models:

• It will have trapezoid inlays, rather than dots, on the fretboard
  
  
• It will have binding around the edge of the guitar top, and along the side of the fretboard (binding is a piece of plastic, usually cream colored, running along the rim)
  
  That said, this wouldn't be a bad guitar. I had a lot of fun with mine while I was using it and had no issues. In all honestly I would say it was a more comfortable guitar to play standing up than my Gibson Les Paul Studio, simply because it weighs less and isn't as thick from back to top. I had my LP-100 set up and afterwords it played pretty nice too, and from what I was told it didn't have any major or glaring issues with the frets and neck while the luthier was adjusting it.

You may want to wait for Black Friday deals if they will be available for you in Canada.

If it were someone I was buying a Strat-style for, and I was buying now, I'd spend a little more:

Guitar:

Yamaha Pacifica Series PAC112J Electric Guitar; Old Violin Sunburst for $199 - Definitely better than the comparably priced Squiers - Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVyMoR1ck0&ab_channel=Gear4music

OR

Yamaha Pacifica Series PAC112V Electric Guitar; Old Violin Sunburst for $299 - Upgraded construction, materials, hardware and electronics - Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5rwlPfMjs4&ab_channel=DawsonsMusic -

Discussion of differences between Pacifica models: http://www.guitaradventures.com/yamaha-pacifica-review

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Amplifier:

Fender Mustang LT-25 - Digital Amplifier for $150 - A good, simple, versatile practice amp with digital effects - Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Peuxg2To42A&ab_channel=DawsonsMusic

OR

Fender Champion 40 - Amplifier for $200 - A good, simple, versatile 1x12 40 watt practice amp with effects - Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KafkKR5L_Gs&ab_channel=PMTVUK

OR

Boss Katana 50 mkII - Amplifier for $230- An excellent, impressively versatile, great sounding 1x12 50 watt practice amp with an amazing array of Boss effects built in - Review/Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hGl1ZeGBQA&t=8s&ab_channel=JustinGuitar

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By the way, do yourself a favor and visit justinguitar.com, the website site of Justin Sandercoe the guy doing the Boss Katana review. He has literally hundreds and hundreds of absolutely free guitar lessons that range from complete beginner through advanced guitar subjects. Plus, he's one of the nicest, most accessible teachers you'll ever come across.

I'm currently playing on this yamaha. It's well built, got a think neck (easier to play, especially for beginners) and overall I don't have any complaints about it. I've been playing for 2 or 3 years now, I think, and I don't see the reason to replace it in nearest future, as I play mostly as a hobby. I've plugged it into the amp and it sounds nice from the amp as well, especially for its price.



It costs as much as your bundle, and I don't really like bundles. In my opinion, you don't need this stuff at the moment (like the amp) and when you get comfortable in Rocksmith, you can buy amp separately, the one which would be far better than the one in the bundle.

Also, you should consider to buy a used instrument. Musicians, usually, tend to take a good care of their instruments, so you might grab the guitar that costs 400-500 for 200. But if you want to buy new, I'd definitely recommend Yamaha that I've linked.

EDIT: I've also noticed that the guitar in your bundle is the Epi Special II. This was the first guitar that I've used (borrowed from a friend) and, for me, it was far more easier to play on the Yamaha, because it has strat-like neck, which is thinner.

Hey guys, newbie here. After reading up on it I decided to get a used Yamaha Pacifica. However, I couldn't find any used 112J/112Vs in my local Guitar Center, only the entry level PAC012. I'm not too comfortable with buying used without trying the guitar hands-on, so my options right now are this:

• ~$100. Used PAC012 at local Guitar Center (played it, think it's in good condition though I don't really know what to look for)
  
• ~$200. New 112J from Amazon. I would get it from Guitar Center or the likes, but Amazon is the only seller I've found that sells the Old Violin Sunburst finish, which I like the most.
  
• ~$300. New 112V, from anywhere.
  
  I'm a broke college student, so I'd like to get the best bang for my buck. Does the upgrade from PAC012 to 112J justify a $100 increase? Or the upgrade from 112J to 112V another $100? I think I'll be getting a Roland Microcube to go with it, and play it through my headphones with a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter.
  
  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)

1 wanted item you say? Definitely this guitar. I've wanted to learn to play for a while, and this is rated well as a starter guitar.

As for the thing I'd like if I won, I'd definitely take #2 (the black wallet).

This is super generous, and you are super awesome :D

I've got some experience with an acoustic, I'm looking to move up to electric now. No need to worry about amps, pedals, or anything like that. I have a plan. The main thing I need to worry about, obviously, is what guitar to get. I'm on a tight budget (up to $200, but you can try to convince me to $250). I'm only looking for a simple, entry-level guitar, nothing that requires the mother-of-all-amps or a studio to sound good (I'm a budget college kid :P)

The two I'm considering are the Yamaha Pacifica or the Les Paul Special-II (any other ideas for LPs?). I do want to be able to play a mix of both pop/funk and also classic rock/heavy rock, so I need something with a decent enough pickup set.

Looking at these two models in particular, I've found this:
[For the Yamaha.] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CC3Q74/sr=8-1/qid=1496817722/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1496817722&sr=8-1) No clue what those numbers and letters in the "Style" menu mean... help pls?

...and this, for the Special II Also a bundle option there. Like I said, don't need amps, but still, if my original plan doesn't work, tell me if that pack would be any good.

So yeah, that's more or less where I'm at. Ideas? Suggestions? Anything in particular I should look for? As I said, I have NO CLUE what many of these 112V or J or whatever tags are supposed to mean, so uh... given what I was looking for, maybe you all could help fill me in? As I said for anything on the instrument that depends on amps, pedals, etc., don't worry, that's covered.

EDIT: Formatting derps.

Do you have a friend you could borrow an old guitar from for a few weeks? If you are sure you are going to keep it up, it would definitely be worth spending a decent chunk on a decent guitar.


If not, then this or this would be a much better starter kit. I bought a cheap starter kit and within two months bought one of these guitar. It was such an improvement. This exact kit wasn't an option for me, but I'd definitely have gone for it if I had the choice. The epiphone one would be more suited for harder rock and metal, where as the Squier would be better for softer rock and country. That said, you can get a massive variety of sounds out of each for any style, so no need to worry.


If you do want to spend more on a nicer guitar, there are so many more options out there, but they wont come with all the little bits like guitar pics, an amplifier, cable, stand etc. It could get pretty pricey, so if you're not sure, stick to the starter kits for a while until you think you want to upgrade to something nicer. Here is an example of some stuff I picked out for someone a while back that wanted to go for a lower-mid range guitar starting out. Price could vary a little bit though. depending on the guitar.

I highly recommend Ibanez and epiphone. Jackson also has a good model at $200. Just make sure you don't get a Floyd rose. They're terrible for a beginner and a hassle for even experienced guitar players.

But if you can find one with a standard style bridge they're great for a beginner

You could go to a guitar store to get a feel for the different kinds of guitars, but I understand that's really hard to do as a beginner. It's hard to know how you like to play before you know how to play I guess is what I'm saying.

Also $150 can get you a perfectly fine beginner guitar. If you went up to $200 you'd have a lot more options, but $150 is doable.

This one would probably be good

https://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-GRX20ZBKN-Electric-Guitar-Black/dp/B000N2Q6WG/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1549471554&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ibanez&dpPl=1&dpID=41p9paleFIL&ref=plSrch

But not anything with a bridge like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-JEMJRWH-Signature-6-String-Electric/dp/B00SMYD40O/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1549471554&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ibanez&dpPl=1&dpID=419LVBSMfoL&ref=plSrch

If you want something for around $100 then look at Squier (by Fender). Basically they're poor man's Fender. I've had a couple of them, and still have one and they're very good for cheap low-end guitars.

I wouldn't get the one in your question... I've never heard of that brand, and judging by the condition of their website, I don't hold much faith for their guitars.

Definitely go for a Squier.

http://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-BulletStrat-Trem-Daphne/dp/B001L8IICM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1342989728&sr=8-4&keywords=squier

In a similar vein, if you can spare a few more $$$ then have a look at the Epiphone range. Epiphone are the Squier's of the Gibson world. The'yre usually a bit more expensive than Squier, but you get a bit more quality. I have an Epiphone dot guitar which is as good (if not better) than my Fender Strat, and cost less than half as much. Here's an example of a nice entry level Epiphone: http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=sr_1_121?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1342990146&sr=1-121&keywords=epiphone

Remember Amazon's probably not the best place to go for guitars. You will probably get some better deals elsewhere. Have a look around. I would definitely go for a well known make when it comes to budget guitars. If the name is not well known, and its cheap then its definitely not worth it. High quality less-well-known guitar makes are very expensive, so when you're looking at the low end of guitars go for something well known.

It's a Squier Affinity, specifically I bought this starter pack: https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Dreaming-Start-Playing/dp/B00GGY67I8.

I think it was a good starting guitar, although I probably should have just started with something with humbuckers based on what I wanted to play. But I wasn't sure at the time if I was going to stick with it and it seemed like a good looking guitar for the price.

Even though I have a much nicer guitar now I still play with this one sometimes. Mine was setup pretty well and I don't have any complaints really for the price!

I started with this guitar about 15 years ago, and I still have it today. Squire makes some excellent guitars for the price.

The pack comes with a shitty amp, but you'll pay the same price for the pack on Amazon as you will for the guitar itself, so it at least gets you started. Once you start to get good and decide you like playing guitar, you can upgrade the amp and it will drastically improve the sound of the guitar.

Like anything with guitar, it's just a suggestion - everyone is different - but I'd say you can't go wrong with that starter pack.

thanks so much man this has been really helpful. I wish they'd have a disclaimer in YT tutorials instead of just saying "yeah tune down all your strings am an octave for this song!"


Looked up a soundhole humidifier, is it worth getting one for a cheap guitar I got for free ([it costs about 40 on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049J4O0K/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1480955632&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bag+nylon+string+guitar&dpPl=1&dpID=51X%2BKuY9AcL&ref=plSrch) , had steel strings and body damage on it when I got it, to give you an idea of its condition).

edit: shit I think it was meant to have steel strings just looked at its amazon page

Hopefully I get to replace it with a real guitar soon, I'm thinking of getting an electric, a [Yamaha Pacifica] (https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Pacifica-PAC012-Electric-Metallic/dp/B0002GZWZ0) because it's entry level and versatile ($150, twin humbuckers plus single coil), and the two styles I'm interested in are blues and grunge. A lot of those songs take a ton of arranging to sound interesting and 'full' on acoustic without pedals etc [this guy is my favorite example] (https://youtu.be/rwpi6vkiAgA)


At the same time I want to replace the classical with a proper acoustic, so I'm fairly torn on what to do.

Logic Pro or Pro Tools are both very adept DAWs(though very lengthy and taking a class on it is much recommended) but by god you can make incredible things in them.

I'd recommend a MIDI guitar (http://www.amazon.com/You-Rock-YRG-1000-Controller-Electric/dp/B003DC78FW) This is an example, should look around for the best. They allow you to play guitar, but instead of inputting it as sound waves, it inputs it as digital data(MIDI). This "digital data" is the notes, velocity, chords, length, etc. but with no sound.

You then use "sample libraries" that will take those notes, and play it with the sound of a cello. Or the sound of a keyboard. Or a trumpet. This is all done very simply from the first 2 programs i mentioned.

My suggestion would be to save up for double that amount if you can. That would put you in the range of some decent beginner guitars. To be honest, $50 is not going to get you a lot, even in the used market. But a $50 guitar is better than no guitar, so if that's your budget and that's your plan, then you should go for it.

Based on what you've said I'm deducing that you want to start on an electric? I would not recommend going "below" a Squier Affinity series Strat, which you may be able to find used for <$100, but keep in mind that you will have to budget for a practice amp as well.

The best thing to do might be to borrow your friend's guitar if he has an extra, or let you "try" his. This way you can get a feel for the instrument, and decide if that's really something you're interested in while you do your research.

You should be able to find this kind of deal at your local retailer. It's a shit instrument that wouldn't be used professionally, but it's a fine toy.

Singing is my greatest strength actually. I have a very naturally almost operatic voice, very proud of it.

225 USD is pretty short for a guitar AND amp. If that's what you can spend then I would strongly recommend you to take the "starter packs" from Fender Squier (arround 200-250usd I guess) that include a Squier Fender guitar, a 10W amp, picks, jack...

The quality isn't too bad, and should give you a nice beginning with guitars.
You should also try some guitars in your local shop to see which one you seem more comfortable with.

Here's a link I found on Amazon :
https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Affinity-Strat-Fender-Frontman/dp/B008F4UQVQ

One of these, an Epiphone Les Paul-100. Was the first electric I owned, and it served me damn well for 2 and a half years until I bought my Dean Razorback. Great guitar, feels great with nice sound. At $250, it's a great starter/midlevel guitar.

I agree with this. A Fender Squier Strat, (even the affinity) is a GREAT first guitar with the understanding that you are going to spend 9 months to a year learning what it is to play guitar. Then you will have a better idea of what you want and you can trade up.

Squier is like a rite of passage for many guitar players. Plus, if you decide it's not for you, you're not out more than a couple hundred bucks.

You can get very cheap package guitar and amp deals for beginners.

Example:

Squier by Fender Affinity Stratocaster Beginner Electric Guitar Pack with Fender FM 10G Amplifier, Clip-On Tuner, Cable, Strap, Picks, and gig bag - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008F4UQVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9DNtzb0CYQDBF

I recently bought a new guitar off amazon, after playing one at a friends place and I really liked the sound, however I've got a question about a similar model. Why does this guitar seem to have something before the final place the strings go, while the guitar I bought doesn't?

If it's cosmetic, that's good. I bought the one guitar purely based off of the color. Any help?

If you want that more les paul sound I would look at this one instead:
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Revstar-RS320-Stock-Yellow/dp/B01ASX1EXA

if you want to go cheaper but still a really quality guitar (this guitar can do a variety of sounds due to its pickup configuration):
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Pacifica-PAC112V-Electric-Sunburst/dp/B001HV67L2/ref=pd_sbs_267_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0Y58MP09F2CSXHCSA8JM

Yamaha makes really, really great guitars. I have two. Happy to answer any questions.

I always wanted instruments as a kid. I was fascinated that people made their own original music. The two that I wanted the most was a guitar and a bass. I own 2 guitars, a ukulele, and a guitlele.

Link to the one on my WL

Fun facts:

One of my uncles is in a band in Mexico. He plays the saxophone and the trumpet.

My paternal grandfather, that lives in Mexico, taught himself how to play guitar.

I was named after a singer in a Mexican band.



But all the cool kids have one!

For me personally I would say a Fender Squier SSS or HSS depending on your taste. You can usually find for ~150 , but get the one with the trembolo.

You could also choose a squier telecaster for about the same price, but thats up to your taste in music.

If you arent a huge Fender fan an Epiphone SG might be good, but i dont have any past expierences with it

My friend has this guitar and he says its great for starters at its price https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000N2Q6WG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1514488630&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Ibanez%2BGRX20Z&th=1&psc=1

Looks like a pretty good deal. I have the Epiphone SG for rocksmith and I'm pretty satisfied with it.

Is this guitar suitable for a beginner or would I be better off going for a used one? It looks like it's at a great price and I've been hoping to get into learning for a while now. I was planning on perhaps using this with Rocksmith. Thoughts?

Dude.
YES.

I have been playing guitar and using FL Studio for 6 years, mostly self taught. It's a lot of fun, and now I listen to all my favorite music in a totally new way, always trying to figure out why I like it, how they do it, etc.

Drop by and see us, we're all learnin' this shit together. There's a "how do I get started" thread every month or so. :P

Here's my collection of musician/producer subreddits: (Bookmark This!)

Oh, also check out this thing I've been jamming with!

I didn't realize the HSS were a little bit up there in price. Lowest I see is 400 ish. Probably more than i intend to start. Have you played the Yamaha? I see the PAC112J is only $200. Seems good. I dont know if i need a humbucker or not to start.

My other consideration is probably a Squier Standard or maybe splurge up for the classic vibe or whatever. Thanks again for your help! You definitely have a lot of knowledge to share.

Traditionally, the Bigsby on a Telecaster is the Bigsby B5 or a variation of that. The B5 is a higher quality than say the B50 or B500 which are variations but built differently, and it is only marginally more expensive. If you have a traditional string through bridge on your telecaster, then you’ll have to change the bridge to something that accommodates for the strings to come across the top.

Link to Bigsby: Bigsby B5 Guitar Vibrato For Flat Top Electrics, Aluminum (Gibson SG, Flying V, Exlporer, Firebird) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DR5E9I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1pG1BbAGFMP7Y

Link to bridge: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiUzfGX5qneAhWXwGQKHdUuDaYYABANGgJwag&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQeD2nqnqm3yLVzZpPiF4vc5IoVyybg4Z3opSNLvun9qMpQQRAMNS49dmEXKhGjUQXg1Fd-tDDLLgom5E1R9Qlxp1&sig=AOD64_1BSMAEc7VIVJ6-meSNIYn4hS510Q&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwie8OqX5qneAhWgJTQIHTR4DHoQwg8IRQ&adurl=

This bridge is very expensive, but something along those lines. Hope that helps!

so i was initially eyeing this one. but after u mentioned an hss combo i found this one. hss guitar is $100 more but comes with 20 watt amp.
which one offer best value for the money?

Sound via hdmi from the xbox is laggy.
TV's also process their pictures before displaying them (also laggy, unless the TV has a game mode, sometimes even then)

That tends to make things trickier than they need to be for a music game.

PC has a bit more flexibility too - you can always install the game on a newer PC, and bring any DLC you've bought with you.
you can move from the 360 to an xbox one, the DLC will follow your xbox lve account, but you may have to rebuy the base game.

If the TV has a VGA input, can't you just use a pc to drive it?

The bundle guitar
seems OK,
I bought the older PC bundle, which came with a Les Paul jr instead of a Les Paul special.

I've been playing for a little over a year now. I still don't have an amp, I don't need one, I just use my PC.

I am looking for a super cheap bass for my band. I am not going to be using it but, buying it for some one to use in my band. I found this one off amazon witch is looks pretty good for the price any thoughts?

BTW I know nothing about bass guitars.

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Guitar-Starter-Beginner-Package/dp/B003GWQJUE/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1538702228&sr=1-3&keywords=bass&th=1

If you want a GREAT electric on the cheaper side by Epiphone, they make this guitar which was actually suggested to me as a beginner. It's an amazing guitar, and I've been using it some for Rocksmith until my lessons for Acoustic begin in August.

Take a look at the Squier Mustang. They're very comfortable and light weight guitars and really easy to maintain as hundreds of them are around, really good beginner guitar. $150 and can probably find one for $100 or so used easily.

I've been pretty happy with this Epiphone Les Paul Special II.

What are the requirements for a guitar? I know nothing about them but have been looking on amazon and at some local pawn shops. What are your thoughts on the difference between something like this and something like this?

Wow thank you for that mountain of information :D I will look into all of the stuff you mentioned and keep you updated
Edit: Right so I've done some more searching and I think I found some gear that I want
Guitar :https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0002D01IG
Amp:https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002S0NOUS
What else do I need and are these good choices?

Les Pauls are solid guitars don't get me wrong, but Squier has undergone a big quality upgrade in the last few years. Out of the two you just mentioned I'm a fan of SGs from what I've played and plan on getting one in the near future. You can get one for under 200$ with a little digging. This ones an Epiphone but you're paying for the name with Gibson as well. http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Guitar-Cherry/dp/tags-on-product/B0002D01IG

Epiphone make great guitars, the SG model is great for beginners in particular
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002D01IG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496891962&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=epiphone+sg&dpPl=1&dpID=31z7C9nNdGL&ref=plSrch

Much obliged. I actually ordered an Epiphone LP Special II Les Paul just a few hours ago. Assuming I actually stick with guitar this time around, I figure I'll have enough experience to walk into a guitar shop a year from now and pick exactly the guitar I want.

Any recommendations on strings/tools? Should I plan to turn my neck in X months? I noticed from a review on this particular guitar that the strings are lighter. Should I invest in a set of heavier strings and truss/rod adjustment now? I've held other guitars years ago and in a very amateur appraisal remember liking lighter strings because I didn't have to press so hard to get a note. I don't remember much more so hopefully this won't make Rocksmith impossible to play.

> There are bundles on Amazon for about $250 that include an Epiphone guitar and the PS4 edition.

Worth noting that you can save some money by buying the guitar and game separately. The game including the cable is currently $41 on Amazon, while the guitar is always about $130. And any electric guitar will work, so you can trade that out for any other guitar if you like.

You can get a new Squier Bullet Mustang and a Boss Katana 50 for $370 plus tax. That's a pretty fine starter rig.

You can save a little on the amp and go with something smaller like a Blackstar ID Core, but the Katana is probably a better overall choice.

I've been able to read times for quite some time now, but I am absolutely horrid when picking. So, as a result, I just learned basic chords on guitar and found songs that used those chords.

I've found that with the game, a lot of starting out is just picking notes every once in a while, until you get the hang of it, and then it picks up the difficulty. As a result, my picking has gotten a bit better (not by much, since it's only been 2 weeks). However, I found songs I had difficulty with earlier were becoming a bit easier to handle (Dust in the Wind by Kansas, Handlebars by Flobots, etc.).

The Dean Vendetta, to me, is an awesome guitar. It's originally priced at $225 but was selling on Amazon for $99 (as I mentioned). Here's the link for the exact one I got - http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Vendetta-XM-Electric-Guitar/dp/B000GBAR5G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407203726&sr=8-1&keywords=dean+vendetta

That, plus Rocksmith 2014 going on sale occasionally (picked it up for $15 two weeks ago) puts the game at a very convincing price.

Ibanez guitars are pretty good for metal, but also pretty versatile, and on rare occasions are seen used in some jazz bands. Can be around $200, if that's what you're willing to spend?
http://www.amazon.ca/Ibanez-GRX20ZBKN-Electric-Guitar-Black/dp/B000N2Q6WG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417225785&sr=8-3&keywords=Ibanez

http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Guitar-Ebony/dp/B0002CZUUG/ref=sr_1_1

Not the best you'll ever hold - but damned good value for the money. Solid tail piece, this is handy for within Rocksmith as you change tunings quite often, those guitars hold their tuning quite well.

Rocksmith requires a real guitar. If you plan on buying it, i personally recommend this guitar. I bought that when I got the game last year and it has been serving me very well ever since :)

Here is a starter pack with everything you'll need with a pretty decent guitar for $200 ok Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A6D50L0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1458050918&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=electric+guitar&dpPl=1&dpID=51EEYHOFNVL&ref=plSrch.

If you want to buy things separately here's a decent practice amp for around $40. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBRUSAE/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1458050801&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=electric+guitar+practice+amps&dpPl=1&dpID=61sCjxQ3zmL&ref=plSrch

Edit: Also it's whatever you choose. I can't make the choice for you. My first guitar was a starter pack just because it had everything already.

Good tuning machines, better pickups and upgrade the pots and switch. Replace the .047 uf cap for a .033 Orange Drop.

I'd like to put a Bigsby on mine. There's a bracket that Bigsby makes that you bolt on in place of the SG tail piece, then the Bigs mounts to it, so no drilling is required.

https://www.amazon.com/Bigsby-Electrics-Aluminum-Exlporer-Firebird/dp/B004DR5E9I/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Bigsby&qid=1556000537&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Vibramate-V5-Mounting-Bigsby-Vibrato/dp/B003B1PETC/ref=pd_aw_fbt_img_2/141-2714481-6743221?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003B1PETC&pd_rd_r=2985eefe-6590-11e9-9f47-dd789adca390&pd_rd_w=gR4mX&pd_rd_wg=DVHQV&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=DCDPNPCAY0M7EK8C4X5B&psc=1&refRID=DCDPNPCAY0M7EK8C4X5B

Sorry, [this](Epiphone Les Paul SPECIAL-II Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Qoqzzb2X8TKTH) is the link, but the deal has already expired. If it makes you feel any better though it stopped working not long after I placed the order (I tried telling my friend and he couldn't get the same discount).

You don't mention a budget, but really for a starter guitar I have absolutely no complaints about the Les Paul Special II. It's a fantastic starter guitar and you won't realize it's "really crappy" after. It's from a reputable company with a warranty, and the quality out of the box is way above the awful, cheap no-name brand I tried at first (and immediately returned).

Honestly if you're just starting I wouldn't drop a ton of money on an expensive guitar, especially brand new. The LP Special II is cheap enough that you don't feel like you wasted a ton of money if you want to move on to something better later on, and you may even want to keep it around.

I was so happy with the LP Special II that I picked up the Epiphany DR-100 Acoustic Dreadnought, and was again impressed with the quality for the price ($99).

The Fender for Sure :) from bass fund wl

and a kindle go big or go home :P

edit...and I'm partial to panda haha

This look good? http://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-BulletStrat-Brown-Sunburst/dp/B001L8NFZW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1323061153&sr=8-4


Thanks!

This was my first bass: https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Guitar-Starter-Beginner-Package/dp/B003GWQJUE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496162154&sr=8-1&keywords=davison+bass+guitar

They don't come much cheaper than this, and it was actually pretty decent. I got a good year out of it before I out grew it and upgraded to a Squier. I still use the amp it came with.

you might get better value from:
Monoprice guitars, or
Squire Bullet, or
Guitar Fetish, or
Agile Guitars

Both Epi's are similar
Les Paul Special II
Les Paul Special VE

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I started on the equivalent of this and then about $100 line 6 amp: http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Collection-Electric-Guitar/dp/B0002CZUUG

It's the only thing I have used in this price range so I can't speak to anything else but for a beginner I would recommend it.

I think an important thing here is to also pay for someone to set the guitar up (adjust the truss rod, action etc).

Hello,

I'd recommend a LP style guitar, and a Marshall or valve amp (up to 30W) depending on what kind of audience you're playing to.

Guitar similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002CZUV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418668301&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

And an amp similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005ODB36S/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418668401&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40

Just a cheap Amazon amp while I look for something good on Craigslist https://www.amazon.com/Sawtooth-ST-AMP-10ST-AMP-10-10-Watt-Electric-Guitar/dp/B00FBRUSAE

My Rocksmith w/ cable showed up yesterday.

This shows up today.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CZUUG

Should be a fun weekend!

The Squier Bullet is a universally recommended starter guitar.

People here will likely also recommend Rondo music guitars (not on Amazon).

Starter kits are a ripoff. Spend a little more and get a starter guitar and an amp.

This Squier Mustang gets pretty rave reviews for an inexpensive guitar.

So something like this or this?

Is this amp any good for portability?

https://www.amazon.com/Sawtooth-ST-AMP-10ST-AMP-10-10-Watt-Electric-Guitar/dp/B00FBRUSAE

These all get mentioned as good entry level guitar on Reddit:

Sub $200:

https://smile.amazon.com/Epiphone-SPECIAL-II-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0


https://smile.amazon.com/Epiphone-SG-Special-Electric-Guitar-KillPot/dp/B0002D01IG


https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0064RVAUC

Sub $400:


https://smile.amazon.com/Ibanez-RG-Series-RG450DXB-White/dp/B00B7AJZL2


https://smile.amazon.com/Yamaha-Pacifica-PAC112V-Electric-Sunburst/dp/B001HV67L2


https://smile.amazon.com/Epiphone-Paul-100-Electric-Heritage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUTM


https://smile.amazon.com/Epiphone-Electric-Guitar-Coil-Splitting-Handed/dp/B007AGR5JQ ($419)

http://www.amazon.ca/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394576038&sr=8-1&keywords=epiphone

Something like this?

from what ive seen most pedals are like 50 dollars or so, id rather not spend more than 100, i currently have this amp https://www.amazon.com/Sawtooth-ST-AMP-10ST-AMP-10-10-Watt-Electric-Guitar/dp/B00FBRUSAE

sure, its a fender squire bullet strat like mint green if you cant tell from pics, comes with amp, strap, tuner, picks, guitar bag and an instructional dvd. Used twice in its lifetime because im terrible at it. hows $140 for everything?
http://imgur.com/a/pRWhf

amazon link to just guitar: https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Bullet-Beginner-Electric/dp/B001L8NFZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474668712&sr=8-1&keywords=fender+squire+bullet+strat

> get the Epiphone if you think having a les paul will make you more willing to play guitar

How's this for a decent Epiphone then? It's well under $200, but hey, it's an Epiphone.

Yeah there's not much around me in terms of music related shops, I'll just pay for the shipping and get it from Amazon, I have my eyes on the Oscar, the sg and the les paul

Just search for "Fender Squeir" on Amazon, you'll see what's up. Avoid the bundles (comes with a case and/or amp). You can always pick those up later. Here's the difference between what you see:

• telecaster - has three pick-ups (the sensors under the strings) and a tremolo ("whammy") bar. The bar makes the strings audibly go up and down while you press it, but can also cause the guitar to go out of tune sooner. The area where the neck meets the body also has more room for your hand to fret the super-high notes.
  
• stratocaster - has two pick-ups and no whammy bar.

You really need to go to a guitar store before you throw down $X for a guitar... ignore the color and the logo... I just sold my MIM Strat because it felt awfull (neck is to small for my hands) turns out I really like the wider Gibson/Epiphone style bodies.

Also, don't spend $300 for your first guitar.. maybe in a year (if you last a year) upgrade.

Here's an Epiphone for $149 (on sale, Its a $300 guitar)

http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1451256946&sr=1-2&keywords=epiphone

I have one in Wine and its a solid guitar.. but you really have to put whatever you want to buy in your hands and feel it for yourself.

You could also take a look at this one, a bit more expensive but still under 150.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0002CZUUG/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_3_w

For rocksmith something without a tremolo bar might be better so it's easier to change tunings. It's not that hard but why have the inconvenience when Rocksmith doesn't make use of it.

edit: half of the post kind of was not there..

It's one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-SPECIAL-II-Electric-Guitar-Ebony/dp/B0002CZUUG

It's in black like the link. It needs a bit of soldering work (something is loose in it so it has intermittent connection) and the knobs have been replaced to white. I can take actual pictures of it in a bit. I would want $120 shipped and insured (I wouldn't make much money off of this due to the cost to ship, but I would rather just get rid of it).

So this one wouldnt work? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001L8NFZW

Just got this one it's coming in on Monday.

As the other guy said maybe go with a Strat style guitar, check these out: https://www.amazon.com/Squier-Fender-Bullet-Beginner-Electric/dp/B001L8NFZW

http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Guitar-Cherry/dp/B0002D01IG/ref=sr_1_11?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1300205958&sr=1-11

or this:

http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Collection-Electric-Guitar/dp/B000GBZ2F6/ref=sr_1_3?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1300205958&sr=1-3

(and also check out Rondo)

https://www.amazon.com/You-Rock-Guitars-YRG-1000-Guitar/dp/B003DC78FW

https://www.amazon.com/Fender-311220506-Squier-Mustang-Electric/dp/B01NCUNKO6/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1521331930&sr=1-2&keywords=squier+mustang

Here is the Squier I had in mind when I suggested that. Just for consideration.

Do you think that, this one would be good?:
https://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-SPECIAL-II-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=sr_1_12?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1481998052&sr=1-12&keywords=electric+guitar

I'm currently using this Davison bass guitar.
https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Guitar-Starter-Beginner-Package/dp/B003GWQJUE
And it just feels cheap.
Also my budget is around $150 but I'm slowly saving so I mean I can get more.

bass guitar!

This Bass, This Tablet, and This Harddrive

Found this on Amazon:


http://www.amazon.com/Epiphone-Special-Electric-Vintage-Sunburst/dp/B0002CZUV0/ref=sr_1_2?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1367886351&sr=1-2&keywords=guitar

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004DR5E9I/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1463191991&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=bigsby&dpPl=1&dpID=41Hx-OuyOtL&ref=plSrch

Davison: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003GWQJUE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1451616597&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=electric+bass+guitar+starter+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=41oN12D-BKL&ref=plSrch

Crescent: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003M76KNY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1451616597&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=electric+bass+guitar+starter+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=41cY6mgf0TL&ref=plSrch

Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming-Start Playing Set: Affinity P Bass w/ Rumble 15 Amp, Black - Marked High Priority $299.99

-AND-

Takara Kabuto Single Speed Road Bike- $199.99

Ya? So not mentioning those details kinda indicates some issues they're not sharing? I'm open to not buying it. Before finding it, I was set on buying this Epiphone Les Paul and getting a quality setup.


Epiphone Les Paul SPECIAL-II Electric Guitar, Ebony https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002CZUUG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pg3qxbZ75DSQF

Here is the link to the guitar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HV67L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_uulDCb0R90Y2H

About the amp I can tell you that is really cool, in It's software It has a shit ton of pedals to modify the sound, for a bedroom player I'd really recomend It.

highest priority-bass package!!!

That's right, stop dreaming, start playing.

Impulse buying random shit on Amazon.

A couple weeks ago I bought a Deep Fryer, Electric Guitar and Rocksmith 2014, and Red Wing Iron Ranger boots.

EDIT: Added links. Also this

1- Alguma guitarra da Yamaha, Epiphone ou Squier, eu acho que o melhor é testar as guitarras, mas já que você não sabe nada fica um pouco difícil então vai ter que ir por visual ou pedir pro vendedor tocar e escolher a com som mais agradável, mas se eu fosse você gastaria uns $500 e pegaria uma Epiphone G-310 ou um modelo da Ibanez.

2- Sim, baixe o Amplitube pirata ou mesmo o trial de alguns desses programas como Guitar Rig são praticamente eternos, só te limitam no numero de efeitos.

3-A saída da guitarra é cabo P10, pra entrar no PC é cabo P2, então ou você compra um P10/P10 e um adaptador P2 ou um cabo P10/P2(vai ter que comprar um adaptador se for tocar em amplificador físico posteriormente).

4- Strap caso queira tocar em pé, umas palhetas de guitarra, te diria um afinador mas hoje em dia da pra usar o celular ou mesmo os programas no pc, cordas novas e de qualidade, uma flanelinha e um case pra guardar, geralmente as lojas oferecem desconto se comprar esses kits.