I would learn a a decently cheap guitar ($75 was how much mine was, but it was my dad’s, who bought it I think around 1990, and inflation happens) that still sounds good playing the kind of music you’re going to be playing. You will be playing your first guitar for a while, so try it before you buy if you can. Just play some notes and try to find some chords and make sure it’s right for you.
Mine was my dad’s, and I just have to work with what I got.
Yup, guitars doesnt have to be expensive.
ShaggE: it sounds as the finger problem isn’t that bad 
Might not be great though 
We’re talking about second-line brands here?
Many guitar brands have second-line brands. That is guitars that are produced cheaper than the original.Squier is for Fender, and Epiphone for Gibson for example. Even though they are produced cheaper is the sound still great ! Actually you might be getting way more guitar for your money if you buy an expensive epiphone instead of the cheapest Gibson.
You can also get guitars shaped as the famous marks even cheaper from more unknown manufactors.
All you guys say that he needs an el-guitar. An accoustic one could work too And you wont need an amp for that !
My tip: go to your nearest guitar shop and speak to them!
Yeah, the finger problem isn’t bad per se, just annoying, since I can’t type or write normally.
on topic: I’ve always wondered, what’s easier to play? Electric or acoustic? Or are they the same in that aspect?
Hmm it all depends
For solos and fast play is electric easier.
Also, at least for the sake of steel stringed acc. guitars is it more painful for them fingers.
But, accoustic guitars make less “backgroundnoise form amps” and you can take it easier with you
The accoustic also generally stay tuned longer (my experience)
I have an electric and accoustic, and here’s what I have to say.
Electric - easier on the fingers, better for solos and fast playing, only good choice if you are going to play for a band or record what you play.
Accoustic - harder on the fingers, warmer sound, better for chords, much lighter, and stays in tune longer.
I prefer the electric, but there’s pretty much what I know about the differences
Add that you won’t get all the effects off an electric on the accoustic
electrics are easier, less finger pain so more motivation to play more!
Dudes, £350 for your first guitar? WHAT THE!!
My guitar cost me £110, a Squier Telecaster.
Seriously, get a squier for your first guitar. They’re cheaper than any other brand of guitars out there and a lot better than most “starter” guitars.
You can get a squier strat and a little amp to practice on for just under £100!!
Okay, £99.99, but I did say JUST under 100 quid…
teles are better… but strats are still good for practicing on and for a first guitar. Variety of tone and, erm, stuff.
I don’t understand why Fenders are so popular.
I personally find them horrible to play.
Especially squier strats and tele’s.
i have an acoustic. i like playing classical and the beatles. my favorite stuff to play is from my new cd, something real by meg & dia. it’s fun. i’ve also written some music…
it’s horrible, though.
Anyone know a good way to practice? If I work on my scales and chords is that a good start?
Playing scales is how I learned to play fast solos, etc.
I use a metronome and play a scale all the way from low E to high E in a box position, then back down to low E again in 16th notes. I would use the metronome to make sure I was playing in even time, plus you could gradually work your way up to faster and faster settings. It makes it easier to keep track of your progress that way.