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A straight-ahead, affordable instrument ideal for beginners of all ages. The Affinity Affinity Tele has a slim body crafted from solid Alder. Features a comfortable, 21-fret Maple neck with a fast-action fingerboard and die-cast tuners. Case not inc... |
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The ROS-06 is a classic 12th fret OOO design that represents a first for the entry level guitar market. Crafted with the same attention to detail as our top-of-the-line Century Studio guitars, the ROS-06 packs a lot of refinement into a small package. The solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides give this guitar a warm, even tone, and t.. |
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One of the deepest, largest, highest lakes in the world, Lake Tahoe is known for its impressive mass of crystal, blue water. The full-bodied acoustic-electric guitars in the Tahoe Jumbo series produce rich, voluminous tones. Handcrafted with spruce and maple woods, the Tahoe is strong and vibrant allowing for excellent clarity and sustain. The ambi.. |
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The Dean Performer E Acoustic-Electric Guitar features select spruce top, mahogany body, cutaway design, abalone detailing and pickup/preamp with tuner! Dean Performer is a Mini Jumbo making this Dean guitar very comfortable to play. Dean gives you a whole lot for very little with the great-sounding Performer E Guitar. Performer E Gloss Blue Bu.. |
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Dreadnought style, Select spruce top, Catalpa sides back, High gloss finish, Rosewood fingerboard bridge, Mahogany neck, Fully adjustable truss rod |
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This is Edens newest generation of bass amplifiers. The Time Traveler features a warm, studio sound quality and very low noise levels. A redesigned sloped front panel allows easy access to the simplified control section with mid shift and bypass. A dbx-style compressor with adjustable threshold is coupled to dual inputs and the renowned Eden enhanc.. |
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The Tom Boy Deuce Guitar features a lightweight agathis body, a 24-3/4 scale bolt-on slim maple neck with 22 medium frets, a rosewood fingerboard, and dot inlays. The slimmer neck and lightweight design makes the guitar easier and more comfortable for girls to play.The Tom Boy Deuces high-end hardware includes a boxed bridge with individual saddles.. |
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With its slotted headstock and natural finish, this all-mahogany resonator guitar has a classic look and feel. The hard maple biscuit bridge and hand-spun spiral cone make it really sing. A larger body style, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and a nickel-plated cone cover make it distinctive. |
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Taking a page from the wildly successful double-cutaway GAX models, Ibanez introduces the single-cutaway, double-humbucker GART for 2009. Its everything you need from a great rock guitar at an unbelievable price. Available in three standout finishes Black Night, Jewel Blue and Transparent Red. |
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Art meets performance with the new Dragonfly. It has long been a symbol of versatility and comfort, engages many different styles of music and sound. Now, elegance is added to the mix. The Deluxe model features a 5-A Canadian quilted maple top, double cutaway mahogany body and set-neck, Abalone diamond inlays in a Rosewood 24-fret fingerboard, Lock.. |
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Built to the exact specifications of Blink 182s guitarist, Tom Delonge, this cool new archtop combines semi-hollowbody design and the raw power of a USA-made Gibson Dirty Fingers Humbucker pickup in a one--of-a-kind signature model. The Epiphone Tom Delonge Signature 333 features a Mahogany center block for amazing sustain wrapped in a Maple Lamina.. |
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Our take on the small-body acoustic is the new GC Series intimate and curvey yet with volume that belies its size. The slotted peghead (on glossy models) and short-scale neck deliver a more woody tone and an unbelievably easy feel on the fretboard. |
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Precision built by the worlds most experienced guitar manufacturer, the SS11 offers similar features to some of the most popular guitars in the world. Youll also get the Smart III amp, surprisingly loud for its size, with a tape/CD input for playing along with your favorite tunes as well as a headphone out to practice quietly. |
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Gibsons Les Paul Standard model from 1959 is the most highly acclaimed, widely recognized solid body electric guitar in the entire world, coveted by both players and collectors as the ultimate example of playability, attractiveness and tone among all six-stringed instruments. In an industry filled with imitations and replicas, the iconic 1959 Les P.. |
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Grand Auditorium Acoustic, Solid Spruce Top, Tamo Ash Sides/Back, Natural. |
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The top of the studio line consists of the brand new RD-40 series Dobro. Everything from the inside-out has been changed and upgraded to meet the demands of professional and student players alike. The body shape is much like those Dobros made in California during the 1930s, while the inside has been redesigned to include the exclusive Power Reflex .. |
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This Tyler Mountain classical guitar offers a lot at a low price. A built in electronics system and 4 band EQ give this guitar the ability to perform where others cannot. The cutaway body allows easy playability in the upper registers without strain and stretching. |
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Great Sound and Sleek Design. 39 Inch Electric Guitar with Guitar Strap and Guitar Bag. Available in 3-Colors - Black, Navy, Red (Please specify your color off choice upon purchase) |
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This J. Reynolds brand 34 Nylon String (Half Size, 1/2 Size) Acoustic Guitar is ideal for the beginning musician! This Guitar is 34 inches in length and features zero fret and a slotted headstock. It also includes a nylon gig bag. This fun-to-play Guitar offers great Acoustic features and playability in a 34 instrument. This Guitar makes a gre.. |
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Our number one selling model is more than just about the price. The Epiphone Special II is a great way for beginners to get started on guitar with real, Les Paul tone, but seasoned pros love the Special II because its a great-sounding, workhorse guitar that lets them leave their more expensive axes at home. The authentic LP power starts with all-.. |
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Guitar Buying Guide
Shopping online for guitars has grown in popularity quite a bit in recent
years, with more manufacturers and retailers offering a wide selection of ‘axes’
and guitar packages. If you’re interested in starting out on guitar, the
internet is a great place to shop for one; particularly because guitar and music
equipment shops can be intimidating to a newcomer.
However, there is some value in combining web shopping with in-store research to
find the best deal on the equipment that suits you best. Chances are, you’ll
find a better deal on most guitars online anyway but there’s definitely
something to be said for taking a guitar for a ‘test drive’ first. Browsing
in-store will allow you to try out various models, which you can then shop for
online when you get home. Always make sure to read customer product
reviews online for the guitars you are considering—they
will provide you with good insight as to how the guitar sounds, how it holds up,
etc.
The most important tip we can offer in buying your first guitar is to not
overspend. You’ll be tempted, for sure, to spend extra on a higher-end guitar
early on but resist the urge! The reason being, if it turns out that you decide
not to pursue the instrument over the long-term, you don’t want to be stuck with
an expensive guitar that just sits in the corner unused. The better move is to
buy for value, see how your first 6-12 months of learning the instrument goes,
and then upgrade later on. Besides, there are plenty of
budget-friendly guitars out there that are perfectly suitable for first-timers.
The first question you’ll probably ask yourself is whether you want an electric guitar or
an acoustic guitar. The answer lies in what you hope to accomplish and what
sound you’re going for.
Electric guitars, thanks to the nature of their lighter strings, are undoubtedly
easier to learn on and will take less of a toll on your fingertips. They can
also be a lot of fun in unleashing your inner rock star once you hook one up to
an amplifier and start cranking the volume. But therein lies one major
disadvantage of an electric guitar for a newbie—you will need to buy an amp as
well because electrics simply sound terrible unless they’re plugged in. That
being said, you can pick up a good electric guitar and a small amplifier
(between 5 and 20 watts) at a reasonable price and be all set to start learning.
If you’re looking to play pop or rock music and eventually incorporate special
effects via foot and ‘wah’ pedals, then we’d recommend going with an electric
guitar.
However, maybe rock and roll isn’t you thing. Maybe you’re more of a folk music
lover or maybe you have nosey neighbors and thin walls which preclude you from
plugging in an electric guitar and wailing away. In that case, go with an
acoustic instead. Now, granted, it will be a bit more difficult to learn early
on with an acoustic because the strings are thicker and tougher. However, the
biggest advantage of the acoustic guitar is that you take it out of the box,
tune it up, and you’re ready to go. No amplifiers are necessary. And over time,
the more you play an acoustic, the easier it will be to switch over to an
electric if you so choose.
If you want the best of both worlds, then look into an acoustic/electric guitar.
These are simply acoustic guitars outfitted with the hardware you need if you
want plug-in but they work perfectly fine acoustically alone (aka ‘unplugged’)
as well. Two things to look for in acoustic/electrics are a built-in tuner, and
an easily-accessible port for the 9-volt battery you’ll need to plug it in.
Top-loading battery ports are the best. Just try to avoid models where you’ll
need to unstring the guitar entirely and reach through the hole inside in order
to change the battery.
When it comes to acoustics or acoustic-electrics, we recommend
choosing a “cutaway” style guitar, which looks a bit different from a
traditional acoustic—there’s literally a section ‘cut-out’ from the bottom
portion of the body that makes it easier to reach higher notes and chords.
Unless you have super long fingers, cutaways provide the most flexibility for
reaching those higher spots on the fretboard.
Finally, there are a number of accessories you’ll need in order to be fully
prepared to learn. Guitar picks, of course, are necessary unless you plan on
learning to finger-pick right off the bat (a daunting proposition, trust us!).
Picks come in varying thicknesses and while a general rule is to go thicker with
acoustics and thinner with electrics, over time you’ll find the pick size that
is the most comfortable for you. Another important component is a guitar tuner.
Strings come out of tune a lot easier than you may think so it’s good to have an
electronic tuner, and there are plenty of them out there to choose from. We’d
also recommend a guitar strap, since standing up can sometimes facilitate the
learning process particularly with trickier chord changes. Finally, look
around for an instructional book or DVD series to get you started. Look for a
guitar book that comes with an accompanying CD so you can actually hear
what’s being taught. How-to DVDs offer both audio and visual instruction along
the way and are a great resource.
If your head is swimming with all of these terms and pieces of equipment,
don’t worry! There are lots of starter and combo guitar packages available that
include everything we just listed in one package to get you started with the
guitar. Fender and Epiphone in particular have some nice beginner packages that can
include everything from the guitar itself, to an amp, strap, book, picks and
quarter-inch electrical cable. These kinds of packages are particularly fitting
for kids and they also make great gifts! |
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