The Instrument Recommendation thread

HangHerUp · 10-22-2010, 07:09 AM

I've decided to take up guitar as a new instrument, so I'll be buying my first acoustic. What sort/brand would you guys recommend??

Thanks in advance

Walkerofkies · 11-18-2010, 07:50 PM

this will be the 7th day since I started practicing with the Harmonica.

Its a Hohner C Boyscout Harmonica I bought at boysocut camp for $8.45,

Any insight on how good these are and what to start looking for as far as online tutorials and proffensional harmonica players to study.

mr dave · 11-19-2010, 12:39 AM

there's nothing wrong with Hohner instruments, harmonicas aren't normally that expensive, especially not for entry level / fun.

check out Toots Thielemans and that guy from Blues Traveller (John Popper) for professionals who blow in the good way.

Crazy_Diamond91 · 12-19-2010, 05:43 AM

I have a Fender Starcaster (not Strat), which has 2 single-coil pickups and a set of humbuckers. I bought it for somewhere between $290-$300. I've barely played it at all. I just never found the love for electric. I'd rather git rid of it and get another acoustic or electric-acoustic.

Would I get more money back for it if I brought it to the music store I bought it from and tried to sell it back, or a pawn shop? I can't seem to find any friends who want it. I just don't see the point in keeping it. I never even gave the thing a name.

Dr_Rez · 12-19-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mr dave

there's nothing wrong with Hohner instruments, harmonicas aren't normally that expensive, especially not for entry level / fun.

check out Toots Thielemans and that guy from Blues Traveller (John Popper) for professionals who blow in the good way.

It is if you want to play in every key

Then theirs the Nil young coat you must buy with a minimum of 50 pockets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy_Diamond91

I have a Fender Starcaster (not Strat), which has 2 single-coil pickups and a set of humbuckers. I bought it for somewhere between $290-$300. I've barely played it at all. I just never found the love for electric. I'd rather git rid of it and get another acoustic or electric-acoustic.

Would I get more money back for it if I brought it to the music store I bought it from and tried to sell it back, or a pawn shop? I can't seem to find any friends who want it. I just don't see the point in keeping it. I never even gave the thing a name.

Never played that, but I just borrowed and fixed up my friends Squier Affinity Strat and I am amazed how well it plays and sounds once it was setup properly. Granted it has a rosewood fretboard which I cant ****ing stand.

mr dave · 01-13-2011, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy_Diamond91

I have a Fender Starcaster (not Strat), which has 2 single-coil pickups and a set of humbuckers. I bought it for somewhere between $290-$300. I've barely played it at all. I just never found the love for electric. I'd rather git rid of it and get another acoustic or electric-acoustic.

Would I get more money back for it if I brought it to the music store I bought it from and tried to sell it back, or a pawn shop? I can't seem to find any friends who want it. I just don't see the point in keeping it. I never even gave the thing a name.

Here's the problem with Starcasters, the company has used the name for two quite different guitars now. there's the 70s hollow-body Starcasters that Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead uses. then there are the Walmart strat knock-offs.

i'm assuming you have one of the newer Strat-style instruments. in which case, if you can return it to the store for equivalent value it'll be your best bet. on the other hand if it's one of the vintage models hit up a Radiohead site or if you happen to be on the east coast of Canada - PM me. please.

immetoday · 12-24-2010, 07:35 PM

Right now i have a begginer dean bass and im gettin really into it but im getting christmas money and am thinkin about gettin a nice one. which is better for all over use, an acoustic bass that can plug in or just an electric? im leaning more towards electric but i want some musicians opinions.

Insane Guest · 12-24-2010, 07:46 PM

How long you been playing?

immetoday · 12-25-2010, 06:43 PM

i just been playing around with it for a few months, never taken lessons just looked up chord charts so not real long. and my strings buzz alot, would that be a neck problem or just new strings?

Dr_Rez · 12-26-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by immetoday

i just been playing around with it for a few months, never taken lessons just looked up chord charts so not real long. and my strings buzz alot, would that be a neck problem or just new strings?

It is probably the neck or saddles, both needing setup.

10-22-2010, 07:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
HangHerUp Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The country of HIM ;D Posts: 11	Guitarists? Help please? :) I've decided to take up guitar as a new instrument, so I'll be buying my first acoustic. What sort/brand would you guys recommend?? Thanks in advance

11-18-2010, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Walkerofkies Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1	Started with a harmonica a week ago this will be the 7th day since I started practicing with the Harmonica. Its a Hohner C Boyscout Harmonica I bought at boysocut camp for $8.45, Any insight on how good these are and what to start looking for as far as online tutorials and proffensional harmonica players to study.

12-24-2010, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
immetoday Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 34	Bass, acoustic or electric? Right now i have a begginer dean bass and im gettin really into it but im getting christmas money and am thinkin about gettin a nice one. which is better for all over use, an acoustic bass that can plug in or just an electric? im leaning more towards electric but i want some musicians opinions.

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12-19-2010, 05:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Crazy_Diamond91 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 14	I have a Fender Starcaster (not Strat), which has 2 single-coil pickups and a set of humbuckers. I bought it for somewhere between $290-$300. I've barely played it at all. I just never found the love for electric. I'd rather git rid of it and get another acoustic or electric-acoustic. Would I get more money back for it if I brought it to the music store I bought it from and tried to sell it back, or a pawn shop? I can't seem to find any friends who want it. I just don't see the point in keeping it. I never even gave the thing a name.

12-24-2010, 07:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Insane Guest Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CA Posts: 1,322	How long you been playing?

12-25-2010, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
immetoday Groupie Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 34	i just been playing around with it for a few months, never taken lessons just looked up chord charts so not real long. and my strings buzz alot, would that be a neck problem or just new strings?