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- onthalookout - 09-28-2005 09:11 PM
I've been wanting to get a guitar, I recently broke my leg in a motorcycle accident with a steel plate and 9 screws. I'm stuck in bed for 4 more months I'm estimating. I don't want to learn tabs or notes or have any outside influences on how I play I strictly want to expeirement in my room stuck in bed. Anyone have suggestions on what kind of guitar to get? I know Ebay sells starter kits with electric guitar, a small 10 watt amp n all. Probably junk, but I'm strictly needing something to occupy my time and love music. Any suggestions on what to start with? Thnx -willie
- pointmeatthesky - 09-28-2005 10:36 PM
well, if you do not really care, get a junk starter kit. there probsbly squire, just get that crap, it will keep you occupied.
and, nice avatar!
- bak2life - 09-29-2005 10:06 AM
Obviously, a starter kit is the cheapest and most convenient way to go. But, my philosophy is: why pay about $200 for something that you're just gonna replace later. I'd rather save up, and get the guitar I really wanted. And that's exactly what I did. Now or later, take your pick. :upside:
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- pinkfloydfan1 - 09-29-2005 10:21 AM
bak2life Wrote:Obviously, a starter kit is the cheapest and most convenient way to go. But, my philosophy is: why pay about $200 for something that you're just gonna replace later. I'd rather save up, and get the guitar I really wanted. And that's exactly what I did. Now or later, take your pick. :upside:he only wants it play around with while his leg is broken he doesnt want a good one just one to muck around with
- Ohm - 09-29-2005 04:50 PM
Oohh... that sucks. Get well soon.
I would reccomend an OLP Musicman endorsed guitar for electric. They are awesome guitars - nice sound, nice action, and also cheap.
Or if you want to mess around with an acoustic/electric, Ibanez makes a nice cheap acoustic electric. That way you dont' have to plug it in and hobble around, messing with the knobs if you don't want to.
- bak2life - 09-29-2005 05:34 PM
pinkfloydfan1 Wrote:You make it sound like he'll play for 4 months, and then quit. He'll have that guitar for the rest of his life. But I do see what you're saying. Maybe I should reword it: Get a non-expensive guitar now, and if you really like playing, get something better. :)bak2life Wrote:Obviously, a starter kit is the cheapest and most convenient way to go. But, my philosophy is: why pay about $200 for something that you're just gonna replace later. I'd rather save up, and get the guitar I really wanted. And that's exactly what I did. Now or later, take your pick. :upside:he only wants it play around with while his leg is broken he doesnt want a good one just one to muck around with
- pinkfloydfan1 - 09-30-2005 07:45 AM
thats exactly wot hes doing tho
- Alternate Gilmour - 09-30-2005 07:55 AM
[ I don't want to learn tabs or notes or have any outside influences on how I play ]
Just get a cheap acoustic from a pawn-shop. Tune it or don't tune it or tune it whacky. When you're ready buy a Robert Johnson cd to play along to.
- S.H.E.E.P - 09-30-2005 02:34 PM
dude.. get like a cheap guitar and amp on ebay or whatever ..something that your not going to get mad for spending money over (very cheap)
and when your better goo pawn that and buy a better one
- pinkfloydfan1 - 09-30-2005 03:00 PM
- bigscotty77 - 10-03-2005 04:08 PM
pointmeatthesky Wrote:well, if you do not really care, get a junk starter kit. there probsbly squire, just get that crap, it will keep you occupied.hey nothing wrong with squires
and, nice avatar!
- GRAPHITE_BLIMPS - 10-03-2005 05:27 PM
i say get an acoustic and teach yourself by ear. once your out of bed go get an electric and trust me, you'll have already had a head start.
from acoustic strings to electric is easier to play, and if you've properly trained your ears you'll be able to play anything you want... in time.
- pinkfloydfan1 - 10-04-2005 06:48 AM
GRAPHITE_BLIMPS Wrote:i say get an acoustic and teach yourself by ear. once your out of bed go get an electric and trust me, you'll have already had a head start.ye but hes only playing while hes in bed to ocuppy his time
from acoustic strings to electric is easier to play, and if you've properly trained your ears you'll be able to play anything you want... in time.