need advice about electric guitars

[fredcdobbs]

been playin acoustic for a few years and would now like to buy a cheap electric..trouble is i dont know the 1st thing about an electric guitar and dont want to spend a lot..in ref to the really cheap ones,are they worth foolin with?...what is the least you would spend on one and still get a decent guitar?...thanks

 

[CANNATOPIA]

My first guitar was a fender squire cheapo & it worked just fine. I think it even came with a small practice amp.

 

[fredcdobbs]

My first guitar was a fender squire cheapo & it worked just fine. I think it even came with a small practice amp.

exactly which one did you have?...how much would it cost now?

 

[CANNATOPIA]

I bought mine like 15 years ago now lol I defiantly don't remember the price lol. I know it was cheep & decent.any of these are decent for the price but shop around this is just an Idea.
http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=guitars

 

[Graham Purwatt]

i'd check your local craigslist for a used one.i just picked up a nice epiphone for a 100 dollars last week,used but in excellent condition.there a lot of decent deals there

 

[hippydan]

You get what you pay for, like everything else. For learning/trying it out, definitely get a cheap one. The Squire's as CANNA suggested are good entry level without being too cheap/garbage. If you're rocking out the acoustic and are a serious player you may outgrow the guitar, but you can always upgrade the electronics in the guitar later on down the road rather than buy a brand new one. Don't be afraid of buying 2nd hand or used guitars, I grabbed a 15year old Fender Strat for 400$ and it played like butter. I love that guitar. If you also want an amp I suggest the MG-DFX series, not sure if they're still around or if they've been "upgraded" these days. I had an MG50DFX and it was the best money I ever spent on an amp, a bit pricey but you can always get a smaller size (I like the sound better from the MG30). Hope this helps.

 

[Cry Tuff]

No matter what your budget is you need to ask yourself what sort of sound you are wanting to obtain from your instrument. In simple terms, this is governed by the type of pick ups. Fenders and their copies, in the main, have single coils which will give you a ' bell like ' tone and more of a indie, jangle like sound. Gibsons and those of a similar type, use humbuckers as their pick ups. These will give a warmer sound and more 'guts' when put through your amp. Worth knowing before you make a purchase.

 

[bigghead]

go to rondo music site. great selection from $100<700. very good guitars at a fraction of gibson or fender. the agile 3000 les paul is amazing for $400. compares to a $3000 gibson.

 

[lobsterbush]

Best advice I would give would be first go play a bunch of different guitars at music/pawn shops. Once you've decided what really feels comfortable for you then you can start narrowing it down.

There are so many choices out there it is mind-numbing, and it is mostly subjective differences. Squier strats and teles are good guitars to get your feet wet with if you like them.

Alot of people buy their first electric based on looks alone and that can be a nightmare.

 

[fredcdobbs]

thanks fellers..gonna go look at a couple this evenin i found on craigslist

 

[JCChronic]

Fred you should listen to the lobster, make a day of checking out guitar shops that will let you plug in and really try it out until you hear one that you like for your style and start with the ones in your price range.

 

[HerbalToker]

Guitar is such a personal thing. You definately get what you pay for, but i agree with some others in saying get to a shop and play some. Get a feel. Have fun! If your Acoustic is a nice guitar, a cheapo electric will feel not so nice lol.


-HT-

 

[Marquis de Sod]

go to rondo music site. great selection from $100<700. very good guitars at a fraction of gibson or fender. the agile 3000 les paul is amazing for $400. compares to a $3000 gibson.

if this is true jump on it. (it seems to be). you can find
Squires all day for ahunnerd.

as for pawn shop guitars, if you can tell yourself if any of the frets are out of whack, buy what you like best, if not, take a friend to play it for you and have him check out everything.


here is a review i found on the agile: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-331246.html

 

[SupaDupaDupa]

Definitely go play some... Gibson's, Fender's and anything else that looks interesting. Different scale necks, different neck shapes, single coil sounds, p90 single coil sounds, humbucker sounds, ect. Then spend a bit more on something you will not lose money on if you lose interest in electrics. Example, you can pick up a Gibson SG Special used for under 400. A used Fender Mexican Strat for under 300. Just a thought. Good luck to You. SDD