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  1. Guys, I'm totally new to this topic, but would like to ask something here as I trust (most of ) you
    My parents decided to buy me a guitar for my birthday, which is really cool and all, but as you probably assumed, I now little or nothing about guitars.
    Therefore, is there any specific acoustic beginners guitar you'd recommand me ?
    And, what's the difference between a regular acoustic one and an electro-acoustic one ? Or better : which one is better according to you ?

    Thanks in advance, i'll probably be visiting this topic more in the future
  2. Originally posted by BelgianBono:Guys, I'm totally new to this topic, but would like to ask something here as I trust (most of ) you
    My parents decided to buy me a guitar for my birthday, which is really cool and all, but as you probably assumed, I now little or nothing about guitars.
    Therefore, is there any specific acoustic beginners guitar you'd recommand me ?
    And, what's the difference between a regular acoustic one and an electro-acoustic one ? Or better : which one is better according to you ?

    Thanks in advance, i'll probably be visiting this topic more in the future


    A regular acoustic is a basic acoustic guitar. Sound is produced from the strings vibrating over the hollow wooden body. An electro acoustic is the same, except is has a pickup inside it and you can plug it into a guitar amplifier if you want to be louder or add some effects or something.

    I'd start off with a regular acoustic, no need for a pickup and an amp when you're just learning. As far as acoustics go, I'd suggest just going in and trying a bunch in your budget. You don't even have to be able to play anything, just go in, feel the necks, see which one feels the most comfortable. You'll come across thinner necks, and chunkier necks. I have really big hands so I prefer chunky necks on guitars, they suit me better. Also just strum the strings to see which one sounds the best to your ears. Again, you don't even have to be able to play, just listen to see how the strings sound on each instrument. They're all very different.

    Another thing I'd suggest is asking a person at a store to help you out. Just tell them that you're just starting out and you're looking for a good acoustic guitar to start out, in your budget. They'll point you to the better ones in your price range, and might try to persuade you to go a little more expensive, but in the end they're there to help you.

    If you were asking for a beginner electric I could totally give you specific ones, but because you're looking for an acoustic, they're really all very different (from my experiences). A strat can be the same from one to the next, but acoustics vary quite a lot.

    So basically just go in and see which one feels the best to you and sounds the best, ask around to see if they can narrow it down for you to find the better ones of the bunch. Even though you're looking for a beginner, you still don't want a piece of crap to learn on. You need a decent instrument to get going on, or else your learning will be hindered.

    Hope that helped,

    Alex
  3. Originally posted by BelgianBono:Guys, I'm totally new to this topic, but would like to ask something here as I trust (most of ) you
    My parents decided to buy me a guitar for my birthday, which is really cool and all, but as you probably assumed, I now little or nothing about guitars.
    Therefore, is there any specific acoustic beginners guitar you'd recommand me ?
    And, what's the difference between a regular acoustic one and an electro-acoustic one ? Or better : which one is better according to you ?

    Thanks in advance, i'll probably be visiting this topic more in the future





    What's the budget? From there, I can make some suggestions, if you like.


  4. Ha, that's the question, but it's definitely inappropiate since it's going to be a gift I can understand you though.

    Great to see you 'roun this topic, Glenn!!
  5. At the music store where I practised (don't know if that's correct) the acoustic guitar that they sold the most of was Yamaha C40.
  6. @ Alex : thanks a lot for your opinion !
    Especially for what you said about trying to feel and hear the guitar, even as a beginner (read "noob" ).
    I wasn't planning that, because I'd feel like an idiot + I had no idea there was a difference in the thickness of the neck. I thought that was the same.

    My budget... Well I don't know how far my parents want to go, but I'm planning on paying a part if I find one that's a bit over their limit. I'd say max € 200 then.
  7. Originally posted by BelgianBono:@ Alex : thanks a lot for your opinion !
    Especially for what you said about trying to feel and hear the guitar, even as a beginner (read "noob" ).
    I wasn't planning that, because I'd feel like an idiot + I had no idea there was a difference in the thickness of the neck. I thought that was the same.

    My budget... Well I don't know how far my parents want to go, but I'm planning on paying a part if I find one that's a bit over their limit. I'd say max € 200 then.



    Hey no problem man!
    Don't worry about feeling like an idiot, everyone has to start somewhere and everyone recognizes somebody picking up an instrument for the first time as a cool thing, not something to be made fun of.

    You should be able to get a decent enough acoustic in that price range also. Just go in and have a peek around, if it makes you feel better, go to the store in the middle of a work day or something when its not busy. I know when my friend and I go in to try guitars out we usually go in the middle of a weekday (when we don't have class), and the place is usually a ghost town. Not that we're self-conscious about our playing or anything, but we just prefer trying out guitars when there's no one around shredding scales and showing off like an idiot

    Alex
  8. I have a guitar idea that to the best of my knowledge no one else has ever attempted.
    I think it could be quite potent and I'll let you all know when It's ready. (Will be some time.)
  9. Originally posted by Macphistfly:I have a guitar idea that to the best of my knowledge no one else has ever attempted.
    I think it could be quite potent and I'll let you all know when It's ready. (Will be some time.)


    ....

    Thats SO not fair...I wanna know NOW!
  11. Originally posted by Macphistfly:I have a guitar idea that to the best of my knowledge no one else has ever attempted.
    I think it could be quite potent and I'll let you all know when It's ready. (Will be some time.)


    Sorry, I've already tried it.
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