Handed Acoustic Electric
What is a good first electric guitar?
I have played acoustic for about 5 or six months now on a Seagull S6. I love acoustic but I think I am getting close to wanting to try my hand with some electric. What is the best choice for an electric guitar under $300, also suggestions for amps would be appreciated.
When buying a guitar, like anything else, you get what you pay for. But lets be honest, most people who start off playing guitar give up within a few months, and the guitar player just ends up a few hundred dollars poorer. When buying a guitar, buy something cheap, but easy to play.
The best electric guitar for a beginner is the Fender Squire. This is a cheap guitar that is very easy to play, and it looks and sounds great. This is hands down the best choice for a newbie guitarist. Another option would be an Epiphone guitar. Hold off on buying the Les Paul or the ESP until you are sure that playing the guitar is something you want to stick with.
For an amp, a 50-75 watt practice amp will do just fine. You can usually pick up a used one in the paper or at a pawn shop for about $50. Although a pawn shop is a good place to pick up an amp, I would not recommend buying a guitar from one. You will be better off buying new.
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