Need Help On What Electric Guitar To Get

ReleaseLetharman

This is gonna be my.....'first'

I don't want anything too expensive, since I'll basically still a beginner......how much do u recommend me spending??? And what amp and peddal should I start out with???? Thanks

Pacomc79

Electric or acoustic?

ReleaseLetharman

electric....i have an acoustic and want to hide behind some distortion for once

parchy

Depends on what style you want... hollow body or solid?






I'd reccomend the solid body though, and the cheap Les Paul... always a good decision...

mccreadyisgod

I frickin' hate when I put together a long response, and click "Submit Reply" and realize that I've been signed out. And I lose all the info I put together... anyways, here I go again...

Guitars->

Epiphone Les Paul Special II ($150-200):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/518334/

Epiphone Les Paul Studio ($350):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/518351/

Squier Strat ($200):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/510422/

Squier Tele ($200-220):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/510470/

Fender (Mexican) Strat ($350-390):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/510000/

Fender (Mexican) Tele ($350-390):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/510068/

Amps->

Fender Pro Junior ($280):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/480861/

Peavey Bandit II ($380):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_id/107284

Peavey Classic 30 ($450):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_id/107281

Effects->

Boss DS-1 Distortion ($40):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_id/35135

Ibanez TS-9 Tubescreamer ($100):
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040226155706150131025216563327/g=guitar/s=amps/search/detail/base_pid/150284/

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Now, all of this is subjective. There are Epiphone Les Pauls, Explorers, SG's, DC LP's, etc. Fender and Squier both have many varieties of Teles and Strats, with many different pickup options. As far as amps are concerned, the Pro Junior is a little all-tube practice amp, the Peavey Bandit II is a solid-state amp that could gig, and the Classic 30 is an all-tube amp that could gig. The DS-1 is predictable... if you ever wanted distortion, the DS-1 is the perfect one to start with. The TS-9 is a bit better in quality, but is really only worth using in front of a tube amp. Besides, the Bandit II and Classic 30 both have two-channel operation and reverb. You might get one of those, and decide that you want another effect, like delay, wah, etc.

If it was me, I'd get the Epi LP Studio and the Peavey Bandit II and a cheap delay. But that's just me. Figure out what there is out there, and the look, feel, and sound you want... examine your budget... let us know more about what you're looking for.

Pacomc79

Look to spend about 300 bucks for a decent first Electric.

My advice. Go to a music shop. play everything they have at 300 bucks into a variety of amps and make up your own mind. It's the only way to be truely satisfied you bought the right one.


Amps for starters should run you between 80-200 bucks. you can up grade later. Most practice amps have a decent drive channel to start with so a distortion pedal isn't immediately necessary especially if the amp has a footswitch to swap channels.

Look for reverb and maybe a few other digital efx to play with.

ReleaseLetharman

Thanks a lot you guys, I really appreciate it.

ReleaseLetharman

what do u guys think of something like this?

http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPILPSPIIPPEB

Pacomc79

Having worked in a music store and putting my own packs toegther. you can do way better than that on quality.

A Crate DFX amp is probably the same price as the Epiphone and blows it away interms of quality. The guitar is ok, but you can probably get something similar at Guitar Center on a deal day for around 99 bucks. Spend money on the guitar first. You can buy an amp later.