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Re: Buying the best (is it worth it)

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Posted by Clay (from: user-38lcg8k.dialup.mindspring.com) on October 09, 2000 at 15:19:30:

In Reply to: Buying the best (is it worth it) posted by Nazgul on September 28, 2000 at 09:59:00:

Do not buy the best now.
Buy something cheap but playable until you have developed some chops and have discovered what you like and dislike in a guitar.
IMO, look at Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters from Mexico (Aprox $300 US). Also Epiphone Les Paul Standards (Aprox $500 US). Take an experienced player with you to help pick it out. Your friend will prevent you from buying a dud. Buy a cheap amp if you are not playing in a band already, 10 to 15 watts is enough for the bedroom--if you like rock/alternative music you need a two channel amp (one chnl with distortion) or a distortion pedal (e.g., Ibanez Tube Screamer, Dan Electro Daddy-O, etc.).

Then stick the rest of your money in the bank, till you're positive you know what you want.

Clay (playing for 29 years)

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: Do not buy the best now. : Buy something cheap but playable until you have developed some chops and have discovered what you like and dislike in a guitar. : IMO, look at Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters from Mexico (Aprox $300 US). Also Epiphone Les Paul Standards (Aprox $500 US). Take an experienced player with you to help pick it out. Your friend will prevent you from buying a dud. Buy a cheap amp if you are not playing in a band already, 10 to 15 watts is enough for the bedroom--if you like rock/alternative music you need a two channel amp (one chnl with distortion) or a distortion pedal (e.g., Ibanez Tube Screamer, Dan Electro Daddy-O, etc.). : Then stick the rest of your money in the bank, till you're positive you know what you want. : Clay (playing for 29 years)

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