lol, my setup is mianly focused on the fender, vox tonelab + vox pathfinder. tho the tonelab can do metal mods it doesnt do justice to my schecter.

i always end up with the fender cause i love its tone

getting your own tone is important. u should know which tone do you like. make an artist as a reference. slash, vai, malmsteen ect. then u can start chosing the right gear for your tone ( not to be exactly like them laa..)
once you got your favourite tone, practice is FUN and MOTIVATED!!

i started with epihone les paul classic which i bough damn cheap.
Around 1k with gibson pickup on the neck. then upgraded SD jb on bridge.
then, i bought Ibanez RGT220a prestige.

tone wise, i prefer the cheap epiphone more!
(i`m not saying the ibanez sucks.) love the ibanez too! but i`m happier when i play my lp lol.

This post has been edited by jackwylde: Oct 17 2010, 01:49 AM

Electric vs Acoustic
1. Electric guitars normally need an amp. Obviously cost is higher, even without one the price would be double that of an acoustic.
2. Acoustics are normally lighter, bulkier, can be played anywhere. Since no amp required.
3. Acoustics only have ONE type of tone(sound), electrics have...well, give in to imagination.
4. The way people usually play acoustics and electrics are different. For example: Acoustic - Fingerstyle -plucking with multiple fingers) Electric - Shredding -using picks to pluck for guitar solos

In conclusion: Electric guitar for infinite possibilities. Which is more expensive lol

I don't know much about good models for beginners but I'm going with Strats and Telecasters. Yamaha multitasks too much. Price range for those would be... RM 700 -900? Correct me if I'm wrong please. Amps, my favorite would be Roland Micro Cube (RM 450 maybe?) - Light, small, several good effects to toy around with.

You should ask for an amp discount (if not included), a cable for ur electric guitar to amp, guitar bag (go for a padded bag ), a strap too (Owh, I'm greedy aren't I).

Guitar shops usually sells guitars which are new. But if you wanna check, best way is to see the metal parts. Frets will have rust on top, sometimes even rust/green/blue stuff on the sides if the guitar wasn't maintained properly, which most people don't. Strings can rust, but you can ask shopkeeper for new ones for free I guess. Screws on pickups can rust.

Hope this long winded post helps, correct me if I'm wrong at any part

acoustics do have different tones, took my friends baby taylor and play'ed it with another acoustic and the former was brighter and more defined.

also theres the classical range, smaller, nyon strings but feels andplays different. has a more rounded tone as compared to its brighter counterparts

the type of strings really do determine the tone of an acoustic.
acoustics can sound absolutely different bro.

For some strange reason I tend to think that the strings that came with the guitar is somewhat sharp and eats my frets quickly..
I used the strings that came with the guitar and the fret wear is fast..but when change strings already the frets wear less

maybe the frets were already worn when you bought your guitar? it might be a possibility. what strings were provided together with the guitar?

My bad guys. Since I usually hear only one type of tone of acoustic guitars. Didn't differentiate between the metal and nylon strings too lol

Most of the guitar that I own are new unit with an unopened box..not display unit
Don't know what strings they provide but playing with the original strings hurt more than with fresh strings..I usually go for DAddario or Martins..now more to DAddario

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Added on October 18, 2010, 9:03 pmIf you want a example of metal and nylon string guitars try watch and listen to this video..the guitar solo is nylon strings..nylon strings more mellow


This post has been edited by dma0991: Oct 18 2010, 09:03 PM

nylon and steel strings diff sound bro lol cos my guitar teacher uses a classical (nylon) and i use an acoustic (steel) =x

I actually wanted to start off with yamaha's F-310 but the shop (art tune in penang, i think most of you guys know it @@) abang din recommended that i get the custom acoustic FG701 so I got that one for 340 (+ tuner pick and strap total 390). he did mentioned that yamaha's F-310 not that nice compared to CA's FG701.. my previous and current guitar teacher also said so lol.

not sure though, would like to hear the more experienced guitar player's opinion on custom acoustic's FG701.. personally never tried out yamaha's F310 so i can't judge.

all i know is kapok made me cry buckets ._.

hi, i wanna tumbang this thread, i also plan to get a guitar and i never learn any music instrument before, i saw some selling guitar for rm120 or 150 this kind of guitar suit beginner???

IMO it is suitable for beginner....

no, read the thread

we should just make one thread saying, DONT BUY KAPOK IF U BEGINNER!

and rm120-150 tends to be a kapok

if you want a guitar get a good one, i dont mean a top end taylor but a respectable 400rm guitar will do far better than a kapok.

how bout this 1??
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1325853

i never tried that guitar before,so i don't know.....but i suggest you to pm gapnap...maybe they have some cheap & good beginner guitar...

To all the sifu's around,

I'm a new guitar player and am looking to buy a guitar w/pick up within the the price range of RM400 - Rm600.
So far, i've looked into 2 candidates,

Ibanez - V72ECE
Epiphone - AJ-100

Any other Suggestions?

Just wanna know which of these two would you choose and why?
anyone has any of these guitars, a review is highly appreciated..

I'm open to all opinions on other brand and models of guitar around the market..

Thanks Guys.

i tried my friend's Epiphone - AJ-100 before...imo sound not bad but with the tag price abit .....

but i did suggest you tanglewood or cort acoustic..

Will look into them..

what about Fender CD-60CE?

This guitar should be quite good.. saw some good reviews on it..

HMmm.. so many options.., haha