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Which guitar should a beginner buy?

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Rasel700
Posted 2017-04-11 4:52 AM (#533621)
Subject: Which guitar should a beginner buy?
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I'm a complete beginner. I've never held a guitar in my hands. I want to start playing the guitar and I have a question.
- Can I lean guitar with guitar lessons on youtube like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orp7WHibnaU
- If so, which guitar should I buy? Blog http://bestguitaradvisor.com/ have an recommend acoustic guitar Seagull S6. But I think it's too expensive for me
And more. Share with me some tips to avoid finger hurts. I always feedback me about finger hurts
Thank you so much!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2017-04-11 3:05 PM (#533635 - in reply to #533621)
Subject: Re: Which guitar should a beginner buy?



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I will take the easy question first...
Yes, you can learn with online lessons. That is how I got to be a mediocre player.
I recommend Justin Sandercoe... https://www.justinguitar.com/en/BC-000-BeginnersCourse.php
These lessons are Free... But you can send money if you feel so inclined.
But all of this is on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNkm8o5LiEVLxO8w0p2sfQ
Use the first link as a guide to send you to lessons.

As to a guitar... This is the Ovation FanClub so I would say get a USA Ovation.

BUT! I started learning on a phony Strat that I got for $87, NEW from Target.
I would not recommend Target for all of your music needs, but whatever works.
I was told that it is easier to learn on an Electric Guitar because the strings are lighter and usually closer to the fingerboard. Plus they make less noise when practicing to annoy friends and neighbors. You can make them as loud or as quiet as necessary.

Here are some things to look at: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/electric-guitar-value-packages/begin...
Also, look here: https://www.sweetwater.com/c594--Electric_Guitar_Packs/reviews

If possible, I would recommend actually going to a Brick-n-Mortar guitar shop with a Friend who actually Plays guitar to help you choose an affordable starter guitar with good quality, and easy play.
If you cannot do that, buying from Musician's Friend (or Sweetwater, or Guitar Center) online is safe because these are respected businesses and the will accept Returns if you don't like what they send you.

I hope that helps.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2017-04-12 1:37 AM (#533643 - in reply to #533621)
Subject: Re: Which guitar should a beginner buy?



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Another option to consider if you must have an Ovation acoustic guitar is the strings.
To ease pain on you fingers you can get Silk-n-Steel strings.
These feel almost like Nylon strings, so... Much less pain.
You may need to get your acoustic guitar "set-up" to use the lighter strings.
But then you can switch it back to regular steel strings.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/search?typeAheadSuggestion=true&type...
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