My father has W 415 and I'm lookin wholeover to find something about it and...echo! It looks like a Gibson replica from 1977 that's all.

Yes I have a Lyle guitar too. It was my first electric guitar it cost 25.00 at a place called Guitars Unlimited in Menlo Park. A great Guitar I have it still today as well as a Gibson Les Paul, M3, SG, ect. The list goes on.

: Just thought I would mention this nob called roy buchanan...probably the most under-rated guitar player in history (right next to Gilmour). No one could hold a single blues note like this badboy. The telecaster never sounded so good.
: www.roybuchanan.com

I saw Roy live a couple of times, actually souveneered one of his plectrums.
He was awesome. Shame the way he died, a lot of unanswered questions.

...it's not a classical, it's a steel string parlor guitar (note the adjustable truss rod). it was made before takamine was threatened by martin with a law suit in the early 80's. i've got one too and that's all the info i have about it at this time.

I,personally like the Smash Box by Ibanez.It has a scooped mid-range sound that's friendly to vocalists.For solos,I use a 7 band e.q. as a boost.I LOVE MINE!
Tne Shred-Master is good too,but it's got a lot of Mid-range.
That damn parametric e.q. on the MT-2 drove me FUCKIN' NUTS!!
Good Luck anyways

: I haven't started playing guitar yet, but I really want
: to. Does anyone have any advice for me??? I want to play
: electric guitar, but do I need to start on acoustic?
: What kind should I get? Should I take lessons??
: PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Since you haven't started playing yet, you really don't know if you'll like the instrument. So you shouldn't spend thousands on your first instrument. An acoustic guitar is cheaper, lighter, and not as temperamental as an electric guitar. I'm currently on a business trip and have my acoustic with me, because it's portable.

If you like playing it (and you will) you can alweays get an electric guitar later (and an amp... ...and some speakers... ...and some effects pedals... ...and a PA system... ...and a truck with a few roadies). Remember, there's no law against owning an acoustic AND an electric guitar, and nobody is going to think you're wierd because you have both. (Most of the stuff I write is for electric, but while I'm working on it I write it on an acoustic).

I can tell by your note that you don't play any other instruments. So, since this will be your first instrument, it's a good idea to take lessons for the first six months. Find a teacher who will help you learn the fundamentals of the instrument (tuning, chords, etc.) Also, find someone who will show you how to play songs that you want to play, not stuff you aren't interested in.

Since you are new to music, you don't just need some guitar lessons, you need music lessons. Get your teacher to show you how to read sheet music or at least guitar tablature. These are tools that you can use to learn guitar. If you're going to do that, why not learn some music theory, it will help especially when you want to write some songs of your own.

The main theme here should be that you need to learn how to learn. After you know that, you can learn anything. Then you won't need lessons.

Above all, be patient with yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day. Also, remember to have fun.

Cheers & Good Luck

I think you are being steered in the right direction. It may be tempting to buy an inexpensive electric, around $200, but cheap electric guitars have been made cheap by cutting cost on setup and materials. Poorly setup electrics are impossible to play. If you pass that hurdle and DO learn, it is probably going to sound like crap because of the cheap pickups. Keep in mind, you'll also need a resonable amp and cable...$100 bare minimum. Thus you've spent $300 on stuff it is not practical to take out and gig when you do learn to play. In short, even if you bought an electric, you'll need to buy another.

The thing is, $300 will by an excellent acoustic, Shoot, $200 will by a good one, used or new. The real key for someone who does not yet play is to visit all the music stores in your area and talk to people. Get a feel for who is really honest. You'll find that these stores will have very inexpensive asian made guitars, maybe even $150, which they have properly setup anticipating you will RETURN to buy that shiny electric. These acoustic won't sound the best but they will play...that is the most important feature of an entry guitar.

One more trick that I have had great success with students is to restring new acoustics with super light electric strings. This eliminates buying a nylon string guitar. The tension is really low and makes learning to play an encouraging experience. It won't sound the best, but it is better than using a guitar as a dust collector. As your fingers stretch and strengthen, return to the proper guage. When you do return to an electric with those light strings, you'll find you'll be smokin' fast!

One final thing, don't focus on brand, focus on first playability and second sound. Don't fall in love with the purty guitar either. You're looking for something solid and reliable. Brand is important when looking at resale value, but a $200 guitar will not have great resale or trade in value anyway.

Adrian

Mr.Zakk is known for his Les Paul Standard.Don't kow 'bout Cantrell.

Zakk Wylde plays Gibson Les Pauls. He has a signature model out with the bullseye paint job but it'll cost ya a pretty penny.

Cantrell plays G&L Rampage guitars, build by Leo Fenders new company (founded a while after he sold Fender to CBS), which are not so expensive, but I believe they are discontinued.

: what kind of guitar does zakk wylde play (his bullsye) and what does jerry cantrell play?
: thanks. :)