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Guitar aficionados on 09:47 - Apr 3 by perchrockjack
I did look at that which you recommended for me some time ago but the electronics put me off.
I got this Mex Tele after a lot of shopping around In Liverpool music stores but settled on this. I played (badly) an American Strat, Tele and same with Mexican.
Someone said main difference is AmerIcan are made by Mexicans in USA AND Mexican by Mexicans in Mexico
I ve tried some pedals to nail my signature piece ,EVERLONG and so far failed, so I just stick at acoustic.
Anyone would to buy a Mex Tele
Line 6 switched to Yamaha Pacificas so the James Tyler models are now sought after and hold their price really well. Chuffed with mine - can change tunings at a flick of a switch and most of the vintage models are spot on.
Mexican Fenders can be superb. The technology is so good these days that even a £100 electric can be decent. Easy to customise as well - "vintage" pick-ups and good machine heads are reasonable and you can change them yourself.
The current Fender range is bewildering. Wouldn't mind the custom shop Clapton though...
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Guitar aficionados on 10:17 - Apr 3 with 3647 views
In all seriousness, when buying any musical instrument, never get a poorly made, cheap as chips new one if you can possibly afford something better. It'll ruin your enjoyment, and will be a waste of money as you'll get fed up of its lack of quality and pack it in really quickly.
Better to get a better quality, second hand guitar, or piano, or whatever, as you're far more likely to carry on with it, and it'll be much better value in the end for probably much the same price.
Thanks Lisa. I am usually the type of person who spends a bit more to ensure I get build quality but I would be grounded by my better half (saving big at the moment), so looking for the impossible. Cheap and quality! Will looked at used.
A lot of people online recommend the Yamaha pacific 112/012, are these a good option or is it cheap tat?
God, now you're asking, and I own one of each. Both bloody nice instruments too. Tele is more of a solid all rounder I'd suggest. Absolutely awesome sound on an open chord with the right amp and pedal. Strat is more lightweight in feel and sound but if you're after a more 'trebly' feel that's your boy. Hendrix made them sound pretty big mind :)
I like a lot of indie rock and the bands I like seem to play Tele a fair bit so am thinking of that.
I picked up a vintage telecaster a few years ago. Awesome guitar it is, was less than £200 too, very happy with it. Supposedly it's a very close approximation of the fender model, but for a lot less.
Upthecity!
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Guitar aficionados on 17:21 - Apr 3 with 3508 views
Thanks Lisa. I am usually the type of person who spends a bit more to ensure I get build quality but I would be grounded by my better half (saving big at the moment), so looking for the impossible. Cheap and quality! Will looked at used.
A lot of people online recommend the Yamaha pacific 112/012, are these a good option or is it cheap tat?
Yes they are.
got my Yamaha Pacific a and Line 6 package recently from Pmt Music Cardiff.
Well pleased but I wanted better sound so got a Zoom g3n pedal board to go with it (actually you don't need an amp just put headphones and mp3 through pedal board for practice).
I've always played bass in different bands never guitar so I'm new to it,but I'm finding with the help of YouTube videos and tabs I can play some mean Gary Moore solos,before I've even learned to play chords...I'll get round to that bit one day.
anyway Pacifica is highly recommended. ..good luck.
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"Per ardua ad astra"
got my Yamaha Pacific a and Line 6 package recently from Pmt Music Cardiff.
Well pleased but I wanted better sound so got a Zoom g3n pedal board to go with it (actually you don't need an amp just put headphones and mp3 through pedal board for practice).
I've always played bass in different bands never guitar so I'm new to it,but I'm finding with the help of YouTube videos and tabs I can play some mean Gary Moore solos,before I've even learned to play chords...I'll get round to that bit one day.
anyway Pacifica is highly recommended. ..good luck.
Cheers Bony. anyone know much about the Squier Telcasters too?
Thanks Lisa. I am usually the type of person who spends a bit more to ensure I get build quality but I would be grounded by my better half (saving big at the moment), so looking for the impossible. Cheap and quality! Will looked at used.
A lot of people online recommend the Yamaha pacific 112/012, are these a good option or is it cheap tat?
Definitely buy used.
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Guitar aficionados on 18:52 - Apr 3 with 3441 views
Cheers Bony. anyone know much about the Squier Telcasters too?
They're not a bad option to have and they come rather cheaply, especially used, but they're a bit of a knockoff version of the real thing. If you're looking to play a Fender, these aren't exactly what you're thinking of.
But ultimately, it's the practice and repetition of the fingering that really matters, and you can do that with any guitar. I would suggest getting an acoustic/electric like someone said, because it allows you to play whenever and however you want with little fuss.
Once you feel confident with chord progressions and scales, I would invest in a few amps and pedals (edit: like Perch mentioned). Many options that are cheap and pretty good quality. Tube amps, distortion and phaser pedals are some great beginner tools that'll really start taking you places. Take a bit of time to look online at models and go to a music store and ask the employees what they like and give them your price range first.
Good luck with your playing, you may be the next Clapton. Just keep at it.
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Guitar aficionados on 20:54 - Apr 3 with 3403 views
First off as many have said don't buy a very cheap guitar it's a false economy.
It's worth having a look at what your musical influences are playing ( you mentioned Telecasters) and using that as a starting point.
The two biggest selling guitar brands Fender & Gibson both have budget ranges ( Squier and Epiphone respectively) these are almost always quality instruments at an affordable price point.
In fact my two favourite guitars are a USA Stratocaster Deluxe (£1000) and an Epiphone SG (£250)! I play both pretty much equally and both are excellent guitars.
As Perchie said a good amp makes all the difference I have a big Fender combo for gigs but when playing in the house mainly use a little Roland Cube which has some nice usable tones for next to no money!
It's all subjective though!
PS if you are looking for online guitar courses I really reccomend Justin "guitar" Sandercoe he is really good
The pacifica guitar by Yamaha and line 6 15 Watt combo cost £150. It is a great way of testing the water first to see if playing the guitar is actually suitable for yourself.
If it is then obviously you can consider a more expensive Up mkt guitar.
I am well pleased with my purchase but I did seriously consider buying a Squier Stratocaster from Cash Converters and a good pedalboard.
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PROUD RECIPIENT OF THE THIRD PLANET SWANS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
"Per ardua ad astra"
The pacifica guitar by Yamaha and line 6 15 Watt combo cost £150. It is a great way of testing the water first to see if playing the guitar is actually suitable for yourself.
If it is then obviously you can consider a more expensive Up mkt guitar.
I am well pleased with my purchase but I did seriously consider buying a Squier Stratocaster from Cash Converters and a good pedalboard.
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Sound advice - except a pedalboard is the last thing a beginner needs.
Play clean - add a touch of reverb if you must and learn some basic theory.
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