He has a 45-minute lesson and then 45 minutes with kid band once a week. He doesn't play much outside of that. I think that's why they recommended the low end.62strat said:
That seems low for a 2-3 year player. When you say package, what do you mean? Guitar and amp?
I'd spend $400-$500 on just the guitar.
A $200-$300 guitar might have intonation issues and not stay in tune that well, and is what a first time player should be getting.
TyHolden said:
I need recommendations for a 10 year-old first electric guitar.
He's been playing acoustic 2-3 years now at home.
He plays electric at lessons.
Guitar Center recommended some package that cost about $300.
thanks - can i get it in black?maroon barchetta said:TyHolden said:
I need recommendations for a 10 year-old first electric guitar.
He's been playing acoustic 2-3 years now at home.
He plays electric at lessons.
Guitar Center recommended some package that cost about $300.
$500 for a much more pricey guitar normally. I almost bought one of these when I was looking for my first electric. The one I tried played great! And online reviews on YouTube were very complimentary.
As said above, spend a little more and get a guitar he won't have to fight. Don't get a Squier pack with a little amp and guitar and stand and accessories.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/schecter-guitar-research-nick-johnston-diamond-series-trad/l89045000001000
SteveA said:
Can we talk about drums now?
drumeo is always good content.Aggie Therapist said:SteveA said:
Can we talk about drums now?
I got a Tama Starclassic sitting in the garage. It's fun as hell to jam out on. I need to practice more because I'm stiff and have trouble holding a steady tempo.
Any recommendations or YouTube channels?
Aggie Therapist said:
If this isn't a message from God…..I've been on fb marketplace and reverb all day looking for a PRS.
Beautiful guitar!
Lathspell said:
No problem! Couple of other things that came to mind:
Remembering that trip to Guitar Center with my dad just reminded me how special that was for me. Because guitar is something I grew to love so much and later collect, that trip to buy a little $650 guitar was very special to me (I still own it). So a great memory to have with your son. When you buy a Gibson, the Gibson owners manual specifically states that you have purchased a thing that will outlive you. Guitars are works of art that you get to actually use to gain even more satisfaction than simply looking at them.
The reason we have this thread on TexAgs is because New Guitar Day truly is a special day for all of us. Sharing that day with your son can be a very special situation.
As for foreign made guitars, you can find a very well made guitar from just about anywhere, but usually Mexico and Korea are your best foreign made, followed by Indonesia, and then China. But again, you can find a great instrument at any price range. Some just may eventually require some hardware swaps or some additional love and setup to make them play better. Each guitar is made of wood. No two guitars are exactly the same, so playing the one you choose is a good thing to do.
StoutAg said:I think this is all the Covid guitar purchases getting sold because they stopped playing them. People who aren't addicted to buying new guitars getting rid of them.Quincey P. Morris said:
Used prices are dropping pretty hardcore right now. I'll be curious when or if new prices start to come back down.
Hopefully new guitars drop in price soon, too.
