swlabr Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 (edited) I'm planning to buy a guitar and I'm wondering which one to get for a beginner...I'm not very familiar with guitars so I need some help. Which one should I get?Strat PAKSE100 Pack I would really appreciate the help. Thanks Edited June 5, 2005 by War_Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitestranged Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I'm planning to buy a guitar and I'm wondering which one to get for a beginner...I'm not very familiar with guitars so I need some help. Which one should I get?Strat PAKSE100 Pack I would really appreciate the help. Thanks I think for a beginner both are great. I'd say go for the cheaper one and then start saving little bit for a better guitar to buy when you start getting better and have found your own liking, sound etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 I think for a beginner both are great. I'd say go for the cheaper one and then start saving little bit for a better guitar to buy when you start getting better and have found your own liking, sound etc. Thanks man B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePartyBoy Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Dude, NO!Don't get the fender squier strat. I have that guitar, it's a piece of shit. At least mine is, I know other people who have decent ones, but the pack that I got, I was very unsatisfied. - My guitar strapped after a week of use.- The amp that came with it BLOWS.- The guitar power cord that came with it stopped working after about 2 months.- The guitar itself sucks, the intonation is off, so after about the 10th fret on the first string it starts getting fucked up.- The only good thing is that it came with a beginner book, that me and my teacher used. I've only been playin' for a few months, but I bought some $130 Marshall amp, which kicks major ass. I'll record a clip of me on the Fender amp and then me on The Marshall, and see if you notice the difference.Then again, if you're a beginner, it truly does not matter if your equipment sucks, you just need to learn how to play first. So honestly, the Strat Pack kinda sucked, but it's still good, helped me out with learnin' how to play.And I don't know about the other pack, so ask someone about that.I would NOT recommend the Fender Strat Pack, but I may have just gotten a shitty pack, since Fender is a big name brand, and I wouldn't expect that from them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizz Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I have to agree with PartyBoy about the Squier. I got one about 8 months ago as my first guitar. Fine until about 6 months. The amp is just shit, but that doesnt really matter at first. The guitar itself is almost falling apart already. Just some advice.I think I'll invest in some new gear once I've completed a year of playing.........**thought to self** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePartyBoy Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 Yeah, mine broke and my dad fixed it, but screws are still falling apart, but that could just be like rare shitty ones, I mean, Fender is a popular brand, I wouldn't expect it.And dude, if you need a new amp, for a somewhat experienced beginner and a cheap price, check this:Musician's Friend - Marshall MG15CDR 15 Watt Combo with Reverb (482800)I have it, and I think it kicks major ass, again I'll record some shit with my old Fender and then this and see if you can notice any difference. The reverb function totally kicks ass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 (edited) Thanks guys. Im starting to reconsider this. Can anyone recommend any other brand? All I'm looking for is something that can play well and comes with everything (amp, strap, cords, instruc. book, etc.) 'cause im kind of strapped on cash I'm poor...So yeah, please recomend any other guitars. Thanks Edited June 5, 2005 by War_Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conny Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Amp:Take the Marshall MG-15 DFX (15 Watts, enough for practise and recordings, has build in effects, very good) or the Marshall MG-30 DFX (the same, but with 30 watts powerful enough to use it in a band or live in small venues)Guitars:Strat or Tele - Fender Mexico (preferably from the early to mid-90's) or a decent used 80's copy by Hohner, Vester, Chery or Fenix. Everything else in that price range (or below) is crap. A decent Strat or Tele starts at 250,- bucks used. Les Paul, SG - Epiphone Custom or Standart (not Special) or a decent used 70's copy by Ibanez, Samick, Tokai etc. Also, some Ibanez and Yamaha (Pacifica) guitars are an option in the lower price range.Stay away from anything made in China - most of that is crap (pickups, bridge, tuner, wood). Those guitars look nice, but they don't sound or feel anything like the real thing. Squier guitars were good when they were still made in Japan (JV series 1980's) or Korea. The current models are junk, stay away from that.Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORKS Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ibanez sells a package tahts pretty decentthe guitar is still good. i still have mine sitting next to my les paul. its a lot better than some of the other stuff out there. the amp isnt nothing to rave about but it gets the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitestranged Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 ibanez sells a package tahts pretty decentthe guitar is still good. i still have mine sitting next to my les paul. its a lot better than some of the other stuff out there. the amp isnt nothing to rave about but it gets the job done. I have that too though I'm not a beginner and it plays excellent.I just don't have the money to buy a guitar and a seperate amp and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted June 6, 2005 Author Share Posted June 6, 2005 (edited) Um, I was going through Musicians Friend and was looking at the guitar packages...Again, sorry for the "bothering". Can anyone recommend any of these: Guitar PackagesSorry, if it's too much of a hassle. Thanks in advance EDIT: Does anyone know of a website or company that'll let you make your own package? As in picking the guitar, amp, strap, etc. Then just paying the final price. Edited June 6, 2005 by War_Pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abitestranged Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 Um, I was going through Musicians Friend and was looking at the guitar packages...Again, sorry for the "bothering". Can anyone recommend any of these: Guitar PackagesSorry, if it's too much of a hassle. Thanks in advance EDIT: Does anyone know of a website or company that'll let you make your own package? As in picking the guitar, amp, strap, etc. Then just paying the final price. Hey I have the Ibanez pack and its great even for intermediate. I'm actually not a beginner but I just don't have the money to spend while supporting myself. Since you in your first post wanted a beginner guitar, the Ibanez pack will work excellent. Everything from my pack worked fine and good. since you first wanted either the squire SE or the Strat Pack, I'd say go for the Ibanez since its priced inbetween the SE and the Strat Pack. Plus the Ibanez gives you one humbucker aswell. Since you are a beginner, that guitar should keep you happy for atleast 4 years. By that time you would have saved up enough to buy a guitar that you truely have come to admire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_vonen Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 I have a squier and I have had ot for 2 and a half years. It's better than ever and al though I do not get the heaviest sound with the singlecoils, it still serves me well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomyorke Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 (edited) Personally wouldn't recommend the squier to a deaf man, i think Yamaha make some pretty good starter packs...the pacifica can be bought for around £180 over here...Yamaha do great value for money. Edited June 9, 2005 by thomyorke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 How much are you looking to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 How much are you looking to spend? Tops; $500.Or imma try to convince my Dad to waste that much I wanna buy everything that I need seperately. So w.e I do get is more quality than just low price.What I mean is just buy a seperate guitar (Fender Fat Strat), then an amp, and everything else a beginner might need. I might as well buy things made of quality other than just a piece of shit beginner's pack with a broke ass amp, am i right?So for sure I wanna get this:Fender Fat StratUm, if anyone can maybe take the time to look through this site and maybe set up a "beginner" pack using the Strat above and picking the amps and everything else needed using this site: Musician's FriendRemember; my budget is probably $500.If you want you can look through this site; Sam Ash. It's a store around my area, so I guess that'll be more comfortale for me when I buy my guitar.Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garden Of Eden Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Both equal kits and guides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swlabr Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Is this worth the buy?:Squier Standard StratI might be on a budget and can't afford a real Fender Strat. But from what I've read (reviews) it's not that bad.So, is it worth the buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosak Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 ClickOn this site you find great les paul copies with nearly the same specs as the gibsons, but at a much lower price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Little Thing Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 ClickOn this site you find great les paul copies with nearly the same specs as the gibsons, but at a much lower price Yes that site has some great guitars. I almost bought mine there but my local guitar shop had a better deal on an epiphone Les Paul. Great prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_vonen Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 ClickOn this site you find great les paul copies with nearly the same specs as the gibsons, but at a much lower priceYes that site has some great guitars. I almost bought mine there but my local guitar shop had a better deal on an epiphone Les Paul. Great prices epiphone use much more money on their marketing than on making quality guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JezusDontSurf Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 go for the ibanez gio package if you dont wanna spend alot, its been almost 3 years and the guitar still sounds good, i replaced the amp about a month ago though, but i just wanted more watts, the ibanez amp still sounds like it did when i first got it as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar gr8 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 i have a strat pack their gr8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 i have a strat pack their gr8<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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