Looking to buy a guitar

[Dalamari]

My friend says I should get a Gibson Les Paul, but when I check the website I see so many different kinds! What would be a good choice for a beginner?

 

[Pulse]

As a beginner I wouldn't go splashing out big bucks on something like a Gibson Les Paul, unless of course you're rich enough to do so...

Fender guitars are good to start with, they are simple, good looking and have a variety of models and sounds, suiting whichever kind of music your looking at playing. They are also relatively cheap, so you can afford to buy a beefy amp to go with it...

 

[-Psy-]

Les Paul? Are you ****ing crazy? Don't buy that if you don't know if your gonna stick with learning to play guitar :O

 

[SimonomiS]

Same as the others, that's a bit like suggesting a new driver buy a Porsche. My first guitar was a Fender Strat copy, by a company called Encore (bad reputation apparently). Strat copies are relatively cheap, and I'd suggest them for a beginner.

 

[CptStern]

eddie van halen started off on a Sears model guitar ..in fact he used it during the recording of the first album

dont spend money on a les paul get a cheap ibannez ..when you're ready get a nice one ..you'll appreciate the difference

 

[-Psy-]

That's the one thing I hate about Les Pauls, the fat ass neck. It's like my crappy Spanish Acoustic and I HATE THE NECK ON IT.

 

[S.L.]

Yeah get the fender. Or go to the pawn show and buy a used one if your only thinking of playing it.

 

[DreamThrall]

Honestly, if you have the money, get a good quality guitar, like an american made Strat or Les Paul. The Gibson SG is fairly popular with a lot of modern bands as well. Think of buying a guitar as an investment. If you buy a nice guitar, first off, it will be easier and more rewarding to play, since it will be a higher quality than anything you get in a starter pack. If you end up sticking with it, you're set for a while as far as a guitar is concerned. If you don't end up sticking with it, you can resell the guitar, likely for as much as you paid for it. If you buy a starter pack, you'll be lucky to sell it for $15 at a tag sale. Just something to think about

 

[dmgak]

nah man you dont want a gibson les paul to start with. theyre like £1500 ($2200 equivalent) my mate has a les paul and hes been playing for 6 years and its not even a gibson,its an epiphone. still authentic, just cheaper. and they sound the same, its just the name your paying for on a gibson les paul really.:rolling: crazy isnt it?

btw if you want a les paul, get a vintage les paul. they sound good and are about £150, so you could buy a beefy amp with it. if you do, i reccomend the 30w marshall.

:cheers: