Don't you guys use those "picks" or thingy to strum the instrument?

This post was edited by RecenT on Sep 23 2009 10:47pm

hehe, use your fingernails, if you switch to electric guitar and begin to play serious stuff like "sweep picking", now you will need a pick.

best music to be play with an acoustic would be acoustic lol
and its not too hard just takes a lil while to get the hand of chord switching and stuff
here is one of my songs i played with an acoustic and overdubed it with another acoustic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h386ZcVWdo

and just to let ya know i dont use a pick i use my fingernails

This post was edited by weasleface on Sep 24 2009 10:30am

First off, use a pick. Secondly when looking for an acoustic you need to keep some things in mind. Its always better to try and find an acoustic that is wood on all sides, stay away from laminated tops and side acoustic guitars, as these will actually begin to sound worse over time, where as an all wood acoustic will actually mature with age and gain a better tone, usually mellower but an overall better midrange. Also make sure to examine the string height and action of the guitar as well, nothing will discourage a new player more than a guitar with the strings an inch off the acoustic. For the most part I prefer them as low as can be made without any fret buzz, normally I get that with setting the 12th fret intonation. that is something that can be changed after purchase, but it is usually better to find something with that setup right off of the bat. Now normally an all wood acoustic will cost quite a bit more than a laminated one, thats why I said if you are actually serious buy one, if you have no clue and will most likely end up quiting, buy a hundred and fifty dollar acoustic guitar to bang around with.

Brands to look into for an all wood setup that are nicely priced

Alvarez (honestly my favorite brand of acoustic guitar)
Takamine
Jasmine by Takamine (they actually make a few decent ones)

Laminated acoustics
Fender DG / CD Series acoustics
Epiphone

now there are also a slew of other offbrands that are both amazing, and absolutely terrible.

Also I would suggest buying used instead of new with an acoustic. first off the guitar is already somewhat aged (depending on the year) and will have shown any manafuctured defections, bowing or warping, you will also get a better idea of the actual tone of the guitar. Plus you are able to get the guitar for almost half the price. Stay away from pawn shops for the most part though.

It's quite easy to learn chords and shit. Guitar can also be a difficult instrument depending what you play.

What type of music? Play whatever you like.

What Guitar would this be?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xy8jdBSwAto

and this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW9QZ5PB02s&feature=channel_page

and this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEEVZ0cZExA&feature=channel_page

This post was edited by RecenT on Sep 24 2009 06:29pm

look for a cheap solid wood guitar. meaning solid top back and sides not a laminate! blueridge has nice ones, seagull is nice or if you want really cheap my ex had a $90 pawn shop "honer" that rocked (we did a little work on saddle and dressed a couple buzzy frets)

Vouch this, I play an Alvarez.

Taylor, but not for a beginner

Edit: wow some real idiots in this thread.


#1. Don't buy a classical or nylon stringed guitar.
#2. Use a pick unless you're fingerpicking.
#3 Alvarez and Takamine are great starter guitars, and they have some decent mid-high range ones also.

Edit: Yes it is hard to learn at first, it takes alot of patience. I'd try musiciansfriend.com or guitarcenter.com. If you want to buy in person, find a Music Go Round. They are always cheap and have tons of stuff there.



If you're just starting this doesn't matter. And vouch blueridge and seagull for good cheap guitars.
Honers absolutely SUCK. I was forced to play those before I bought my own acoustic.

This post was edited by x]FoRsaKeN[x on Sep 27 2009 08:54pm

easy for someone who plays guitar, you gotta remember how hard it was when you started out ...