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Electric Guitar for beginner / amateur

Im looking for an electric guitar, and I was hoping for some help:

Im new to guitars, so the guiar shouldn't be expensive or professional, but Im planning on buying a good long lasting guitar with reliability.

Could anyone recommend any guitar or at least refer me to reliable manufacturers?

Thank you very much,

Ohad 


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Yes, I think it is ok to skip notes at first.  I taught guitar for a number of years and tried to steer clear from any actual notation or note names (other than the string names) at first.

I think tablature is a great resource because you can graphically see how to play a particular tune without getting into too much detail.  Most rock songs are only available in tab form.

A good way to get started in learning actual note names (when you're ready) would be to:

  1. Learn scales.  Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, Lydian Mixolydian, Ionian.  These will also help when starting to learn metal.  Most metal solos revolve around one or more of these scales.
  2. Take a look at a guitar fretboard chart with the note names written in. 

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It really is a matter of how much you have played and how determined you are to keep on playing. The first thing to remember is that you can get a reliable guitar for less than $300. Don't walk in to a store and be toyed into spending an outrageous sum so that "it will last". One of my favorite guitars is a cheap $140 Squire Electric guitar. I highly recommend it for beginner guitars. It has low action, is very playable and the price is right. It is also even cheaper now, running at about $100 [see it here at Sam Ash]

That being said, the only way to really choose a guitar is to go in and play a few. If you know a few basic chords, you should be able to hear whatever it is you are looking for.

  
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Stay away from no-name brands made in China. Low quality. I would recommend the beginner guitars from Ibanez, Epiphone, or Squier.

Epiphone is the beginner Gibsons, and Squiers are the beginner Fenders. 

Now it all depends on how much you are willing to spend. You can get a true Fender Stratocaster for just over $300. Check out http://www.musiciansfriend.com for deals.
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Anything less than the best is a felony.

As a guitarist, I would also recommend the squire.  It is the standard for beginners.

 

This is what I would get:

Squier® SE-100 Electric Pack - Comes with a guitar, cable, tuner and amplifier

DigiTech Grunge Distortion Pedal - A simple distortion pedal that sounds decent. Nevermind the "Grunge" name, its a good sounding pedal. You will need an extra instrument cable and a 9V battery.

That totals about $250 with shipping.

 

Now, if you wanted to go cheaper, I would check ebay for:

  1. A Squire Fender Electric Guitar
  2. A 20-watt amplifier (by Fender, Ibanez, Marshall or Crate)
  3. A distortion Pedal (made by DigiTech, DanElectro or Boss)


I would also recommend taking lessons at a local university or college.  If you give there music department a call, they should have a teacher there or a student who will be willing to give you lessons ($20-50/week)

 

Good luck! 
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First of all, thank you all very much!!

I understand a good purchase would be a squier (which btw you keep writing squire ??) and I hope I can find this company's guitars in Israel... 

To jalgebra: I get lessons here from an amateur guitarist for 60 NIS per lesson (once a week), which equals about $13.

While leaving this question open for more suggestions, I would like to ask you for your opinion:

I'm starting to play immediately on an electric guitar while going for rock and metal, is it correct to skip notes and learn tabs only?? (im learning playing techniques too)

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