I started with... - a guitar - a guitar headphone amp - a set of headphones I added soon after... - a guitar strap - some picks - a clip on tuner - a guitar stand Some time later, I added... - a reverb pedal - a delay pedal - a pedal amp - a bunch of pedal patch cables - a coiled guitar cable Even more time later, I added - a hard case - a few more pedals - a pedal board - a new set of strings - a small guitar amp
Thanks so much for this video, it helped me so much! Im a beginner guitarist who just started and no other video has gotten this nice and in depth explanation and has shown all the gear, so thank you so much.
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Any chance you can link me that same exact les paul you show on the video? I spent a couple of hours already trying to find it but had no luck. I find her so gorgeous
Thank you! It's an Epiphone Les Paul Studio in Arctic Blue (I think it's 2008?). It looks very different stock, I sanded off the finish to make it matte (for some reason!), replaced one of the pickup rings, put a pearloid pick guard on it, and some new knobs 😊
The best tip is the right budget dividing. If you have 500$ DO NOT buy 400$ guitar and 100$ amp, even some 5000$ gibson would sound like bullshit when connected to cheap amp. You`d better buy some Harley Benton for 100 $ and big ass boss katana 50 or some else good amp and you will be pleased 100%
@@misOglowsan amp will give you the full potential but YOU CAN play without one!! if you get a guitar now and an amp in the next month you will be okay the strings still make sound !
@@misOglows You can buy a set of headphones and something like the Fender Mustang or Vox AMPlug3. These will let you play through headphones with effects and all sorts of things for very little cash. Great way to see how you go before laying down a lot of money.
I’m currently playing an acoustic guitar but wanna pick up an electric and thank youtube for showing me your video, it literally covers everything you need to know. As others in this comment section said, you are amazing man and deserve way more traffic on your channel. I’m contributing with a sub and a like. Thank you 🙏🏻
Excellent tips. I have that same amp. I found 7 picks that had slipped between the face of the control and the edge of the cabinet when I opened it up to clean it. There's a small gap that allows a pick to fall inside, so don't lay picks on the face of the control panel, lol.
Nice video. I wish I kept my guitar music classes up. I remember brought my first guitar when I was 21 years old and my guitar lesson was on a Thursday night. Thursday night was pub 8ball darts night jukebox etc. kept it up for 18months, I hated the theory side of it. I enjoyed the practical part. I started with a $500 amp guitar, guitar case, music stand books, etc. then about 9 months later, a local music shop had a PV head PV quad box with an Ibanez FX unit on the top and five-piece pedal then about 9 months later, a local music shop had a Peavey head Peavey quad box with an Ibanez FX unit on the top and five-piece pedal. I remember the day I picked it up in my Ford escort hanging out the trunk and on the backseat. Then it's stt in my dads shed for years, about 8 years ago. I sold the whole lot for $200.
I don't even know how to hold a guitar. If I went to a guitar shop and tried the guitars, I wouldn't be able to tell which one is better as a beginner. I hate it when people say "go and try the guitars"
I just went to buy my very first guitar ever at 40 years old. My dad was an amazing bass player, and I was always interested... Went to my local mom and pop shop, and the salesman walked me around for over an hour... all I did was look for guitars I liked the look of, and then picked them up to see if I liked how they felt. I genuinely don't care what "tone" it has... i just wanted a guitar that had a comfy neck so that I would enjoy practicing with it. Walked out with a 60 Series Les Paul Standard... never even plugged it in. I let the shop guy play it for a few minutes, I fiddled with the strings to see where I liked them, he helped set it up, and I was out the door. If you are a true novice, just find what feels right when you hold the neck. Pick up and hold 15-20 guitars, and you'll know what i mean... some just seem to fit your hand better, and it's different for everyone...
Thank you for this. I am a newbie, who’s just done with acoustic guitar planning to move on to an electric guitar because I was inspired by guitar rock hero when I was a kid.
This is my first video to start to learn about this I'll see if one day I'll come back to this video This was first video of my research So its special thank you for the great tips
Thank you so much for this, i have an acoustic guitar but i'm planning to go with a squier telecaster and didn't know all the things i need. Thanks man!
I've been wanting to pick up a second instrument (I played clarinet all through middle and high school) for a while now, and your video was extremely helpful! Have a sub!
this video was absolutely perfect thank you so much, I was considering buying a guitar over this summer but knew absolutely nothing so im grateful you made such an informative and concise video
That's cool! I like the MIJ range 😊 I know that some of the HSS models have coil splitting humbuckers, so you can use it as both an SSS or HSS! Might be worth looking into! 😊
Connor, God Bless you Sir and a million thanks for all the valuable information, you have saved this beginner so much time and money, OBTW I just purchased a Vox AD15VT from a rep seller.
I still think it makes no sense to call the High-E the first string. Standing up straight its the string on the right and when the guitar is in position it is the bottom one. Either way it makes more sense to call it the last one since we read left to right and top to bottom Edit: and in terms of sheet music the low E is called E2 and the high E is called E4. And 2 comes before 4... so...
@@ConorRocksYT + when you talk about the strings you say EADGBE not EBGDAE. The only logic I've found is because they put them in order from thinnest to thickest.
This is such a great video, I’m buying my first ever electric guitar soon. I did one year of acoustic. I will use all the tips, thanks a lot! Do you have any amps to recommend?
Dude you’re a legend! My friend sent me your video cause she said you explained the basics really well and I cannot agree more, thank you sm! Will definitely use your tips when going guitar shopping later this week! ❤❤❤
Everyone I come across with beginner electric guitar required equipment advice start with a fairly detailed description of the guitars without an broad overview of the components. It’s really important I think, before diving in, to know that it is the whole system that creates the sound and can be seen as part of the instrument in many ways. Understanding that the guitar is creating a signal (sound) that all the other components are then altering in some way before being amplified (made louder) is so important to understanding what’s going on. Then all the possible bits make sense. Seems obvious but is often jumped over and lost in the details of pickups and guitar types etc. Another thing that I was surprised by is that all your mistakes are also amplified and it sounds bad. Very bad. 😢 They never put that in the brochure.
@@ConorRocksYT thanks brotherman. Thanks for posting videos to helps newcomers to the art. I can't wait to play until my fingers bleed lol. I was a drummer, so I have a little musical talent to help, and the discipline to practice enough to "get good". Keep doing what you do brother. I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates it.
Holy crap - this is the best damned beginner video I’ve ever seen (and, I’ve been looking a lot lately). 👏👏👏 Edit: I can already tell this is going to a fairly costly hobby.
So I’m new to the idea of learning electric guitar (strat) and I’m inspired by the indie pop genre that provide dreamy chords. I’m just stuck on what all I need to start playing and to get those dreamy affects on there as I play ! Please let me know if you can, thank you !
That's awesome! I'd suggest looking into the "chorus", which will give you the swirly sound that I think you're looking for! 😊 Set the "rate" setting to something low, add some reverb, and that'll give you a nice dreamy sound 😊let me know how you get on! Edit: Also, put your Strat's pickup selector to the neck position for an even creamier sound!
That was the exact amp I started out with about 10 years ago. Did everything I could’ve wanted it to but I had a weird volume fluctuating malfunction but my friend had a first gen peavey valveking 212 he gave to me for free bc he never learned how to play and forgot about it for so long he didn’t even know if it worked. Eventually saved up for a Randall Diavlo 45 because they were going for like 1/2 the price at the time and was the best quality amp I could’ve bought for $750 in the us (Marshall dsl 100s there go for about $1000, if you’re in Europe a Marshall is a good upgrade from practice amps for the price, I live in Germany temporarily and the price of European amps in the us is laughable in comparison)
It might be that your amp is on a clean setting. If it has a "drive" or "gain" setting, use that and turn the gain knob up. If your amp doesn't have one, you can buy a pedal like the Boss DS-1 to add some distortion 😊
im not really into heavy metal or rock i prefer indie music and would like to play the ocassional riffs i hear on songs (pretty much anything mellow) what type of guitar should i get
Absolutely! Check out Matteo Mancuso's finger style on electric - he's great! There's also guitarists like Mark Knopfler (Dire Straights) and Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) that play finger style 😊
@@ConorRocksYT Its really great! I finally got a tuner and tuned it and it sounds so good. I just seem to have a static in my amp but I guess its because I have bad earthing. It disappears when I touch the strings or put my hand on the metal part of amp
@@arcelitex That's great to hear! 😊 The earth problem can be fixed pretty easily if you're handy with a soldering iron - or your local guitar store should be able to sort it out for you!
@@ConorRocksYT Thank you sir, the problem has fixed and now I am learning chords. Its a great experience! Also can I ask one thing, how can I connect my amp to computer. I want to see if I can use different effects. Rn my guitar sounds really clean and I dont mind it but I want to to try it with different sounds. My question would be silly but can I connect the headphone out of my amp to the mic in of my pc?
@@arcelitex You can do, but I wouldn't recommend it! Instead, I'd pick up a USB audio interface (something like the Scarlett Solo). The reason I wouldn't recommend using the mic in is because you'll likely get a noticable latency when playing, and it can sound hissy!
Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS Pack IL Charcoal Frost Metallic kit I wanna buy this as my first guitar set its affordable to me but is it good?
I'd recommend buying the guitar and an amp separately! The squier affinity Strat is a decent beginner guitar, but the amp in the pack (the Fender Frontman 15) really doesn't sound that good! 😊
I Like THE Metal and rock Kind of music so Should I Go with ............... Single coil pickup Fender squier guitar and good quality amp...and also is single coil good for Rock And Metal???
i'm thinking of getting a squier sonic mustang with a fender mustang lt25 amp! i've done my research but i'd love to know if you think this is good set up :3
That's a good entry level set up! 😊 If it's in your budget, I'd recommend going for the classic vibe Mustang (higher quality parts) but the sonic is a great start! 😊
What do you think about a harley benton sc-custom iii active guitar for a beginner? it has active pickups which im a bit skeptical because everyone seems to hate batteries...
I've not used one to be honest, but I've heard HB's are fairly reliable! It looks like there are some similar guitars by ESP LTD in that price range that might be worth checking out (I think they have active pickups too!) I'm not a massive fan of active pickups only because I'm terrible with batteries!! If you get a couple of rechargeable batteries and swap them out often enough, then you'll be fine 😊
hello! i have an important question. so i bought an electric guitar set and it comes with everything exept for a stand, so is it ok if i put my electric guitar in its case and put it on a soft furniture like a sofa or a bed. please if u can answer this i really dont want my guitar to break so fast
Hi Gabrieli, that'll be fine! I'd make sure to pick up a stand eventually though ☺️ one important thing though, don't lean it against anything like an amp or chair where it can slip, as that can break it! But, you'll be fine! Enjoy your new guitar 😊
My friend had an Ibanez GIO series (can't remember the exact model) and I always found it fun to play! 😊 I'd say go for it! (Just remember to change the strings, give it a clean, and a setup!)
I've not used them myself so I can't speak to their quality! From a look, I'm not sure whether they design their guitars themselves or are just importing them and branding them as "Artist". Either way, they're only available online as opposed to in-store. Personally, I think it's safer to stick with something you can try out in the store 😊
@@ConorRocksYT thanks g, your channel is like a god given gift for us indermediate guitarists. Even after months of you uploading this video you still putting efforts into your replies and comments. You earned a sub❤️❤️
You can! The EQ settings will work slightly differently as it's designed to handle more low end, and it might not have a gain setting (so you'll miss out on distortion unless you use a pedal). But, perfectly fine to use!
most of the time i am very scared of choosing an amplifier. I hope it just sounds eletric. I mostly do pop covers so i don't want that much "distortion" and sometimes i'm scared that i acciently buy one with it.
If you close your eyes and listen to Conor's voice, he sounds like Richmond from IT Crowd. not a bad thing at all. Maybe it is because they both have the same accent, not sure.
Absolutely!!! I learned on electric, and barely play any acoustic guitar 😊 while there's some skills that you can transfer between them (the fretboard layout, picking and such) they are two very different instruments! 😊
It depends on the amp and how the gain knob responds! By turning up the gain (if your amp has a gain knob) you'll get more distortion, from an overdrive/crunch to all put distortion (again, depending on the amp!) I find that your guitar controls play a key part too! Dialing up the amp gain, but rolling off the guitars volume knob will get you a more crunchy/overdrive sound - and then you can turn the knob back up for any solos/heavier distortion parts 😊 Also, I find that using the neck pickup and rolling down the guitars tone knob, with a high amp gain setting, gets a kind-of-fuzz sound 😊 But, if your amp doesn't have a gain setting - or you just want a wider range of sounds and convenience, then pedals are your best bet!
Honestly by the time you break a string, all your strings could use a replacement. Also it would be weird to hear 1 string still bright and crisp while all your other strings are dull.
Do you mean the Line 6 HX Stomp? Honestly, either will do fine. Personally, I've heard good things about the Boss Katana 50. If you mean FX pedals into a studio motor (like a distortion pedal), I'd recommend getting the amp 😊
Ah! Then I'd say either, both are good quality and it'll come down to personal preference 😊 with the Line 6 stomp, you'll want a speaker with a 'flat response' so it authentically reproduces the sound of the pedal, and FR amps can get a little pricey. Personally, I'd go for the Boss Katana 50 😊
Yup! It's the same string and fretboard layout, which will help you out a lot, but the playing styles are mostly different 😊 I don't think you're more likely to snap a string on an electric though!
The Boss Katana series is always a good shout, or the Vox VT series - both are modelling amps so you can get a good range of sounds. But, I'd recommend heading to your local guitar store if possible to check some amps out - you might also be able to score a good deal second hand 😊
I wouldn't recommend the mini - or any mini amp - because the speaker size is so small, it will usually sound tinny and harsh. Anything with a speaker size of 8" and above is a good bet 😊
I went to look how much an hss costs in my country and nty my dad would just laugh in my face and say no with that price 😭 but he wouldn't say no to my brother when he spends way more on a weekly basis😒
The Squier Sonic series are okay if you're on a budget, but I'd recommend going for the Affinity series if you can afford to! It's a bigger jump in quality vs the price 😊
They're not that great for rock and metal, just because the drive doesn't sound that good on them - they weren't really designed with heavier styles of playing in mind! You could try getting a distortion pedal, but to be honest, I still think you won't get the sound you're looking for. I'd recommend looking at swapping to an amp designed for heavier tones. The Boss Katana series is pretty cool, and they have the Boss Katana Mini which is an affordable beginner amp!
Yup! You can use thicker strings like SRV did. He used gauge 13s (I think?) which might mean you need your nut grooves widening, otherwise they won't sit in them. Ill also say that 13s are really, really, thick - and they be very hard to use. SRV mostly played in e flat, which will make them slightly easier to use, but even so - they'll be rough on your hands! If you're not used to them before, or are just getting started with guitar, I'd recommend learning on a standard gauge like 9s - or 10s if you want a little more power! They'll also fit your guitars nut better 😊 Let me know how you get on!
Do we really have to buy an AMP? because i dont know how to play any guitar so ill be buying an electric guitar and im confused if AMP IS COMPULSORY for an electric guitar? And one more question how will a electric guitar sound without an APM? 😅
This is so helpful! I already watched this video like 4 times. I'm planning to buy a PRS SE Swamp Ash Special, is that good, or would you recommend any other guitar under 1000$/€? And for the amp, i wanna get the line 6 catalyst, but I'm still deciding if I want that or the boss katana
That's awesome, really glad I could help! That looks like a great guitar to me 😊 I'd always recommend checking out your local guitar store and playing as many different ones as you can to see what feels best for you. Same for the amps, but I have heard really good things about the Boss Katana!
@@ConorRocksYT little update, shifted to the Strat style guitars now, thinking about the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS. Still didn't buy one due to the lack of money lol. Since I do not live in the US, guitar shops don't really exist in a 20 km radius unfortunately. Still wondering about the amp. I am thinking about buying a practice amp/interface.
So I’m aware that fender styles and Gibson are different like in the length of a guitar. I’m 5ft and I have small hands and I heard a Gibson style would be better. Will that affect the range of playability since the neck is shorter? I mainly want to play metal and post hardcore music. I just don’t know where to start looking.
So that's called the "scale length" and it doesn't affect the range of playable notes - you can play everything you could on any other guitar! But, you'll also want to be aware of the neck profile (which is affects how thick the neck is in your hand) and fretboard radius (how flat or curved the fretboard is). For neck profile, a D shape would probably work better for you (it's flatter than a C shape meaning it's less bulky). Likewise a higher fretboard radius, like anything over 12 inch, would be easier as it's flatter. A design like a Gibson SG might be a good choice, or guitars designed to be smaller guitars like Jackson's Dinky series - especially for metal. Your best bet is to try something out at your local guitar store and see which scale length, neck shape, and fretboard radius feels best for you!
Yup! It'll handle rock - but if you can then I'd recommend checking out the Squier Affinity Telecaster. It's the same overall design but with better quality parts, and doesn't cost too much more! Either way, if you get your guitar set-up after buying it, it'll play even better! 😊
@@ConorRocksYT ok thank you! also is there any point in getting the yamaha pacifica 112VM and a type of squire telecaster (not at the same time but eventually when i save more) and do they do different things or is it worth just getting one (if so which one would be better)
The Pacifica 112vm has a humbucker bridge pickup, which is better suited for higher distortion levels of music (as it has less buzz!). If you want to play heavier style of music like hard rock and meta (think shred/heavy metal)l, I'd start with the Pacifica, because of the bridge pickup. But if you're happy with rock, then either will be fine 😊 get to your local guitar store and try them out if you can!
why do you need guitar picks? i'm an acoustic guitar player and i wanna switch to electric, and i always see people using picks, but i use picks for acoustic guitar when my nails are painted or fragile, so i dont hurt them. could you please explain if its necessary
I'd really recommend learning how to use a pick if you're switching to electric - especially if you're going to be playing heavier styles of music (like rock or metal)! While you can technically play without one, you need more force compared to an acoustic, and it'll be harder on your nails! 😊
I've been playing for almost 3 years now (not much compared to others but still decent) and I've never used a pick once. You can find a lot of famous examples, my favorite being Jeff Beck. Chords are easier with a pick, single notes (for me) are easier with my thumb and fingers. My local music store gives out picks for free, at the very least they'll be cheap. Just get a few and see what works for you
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This is probably the best beginner guitar video. Finally someone who doesnt trash talk cheaper guitars.
Thank you! 😊
I started with...
- a guitar
- a guitar headphone amp
- a set of headphones
I added soon after...
- a guitar strap
- some picks
- a clip on tuner
- a guitar stand
Some time later, I added...
- a reverb pedal
- a delay pedal
- a pedal amp
- a bunch of pedal patch cables
- a coiled guitar cable
Even more time later, I added
- a hard case
- a few more pedals
- a pedal board
- a new set of strings
- a small guitar amp
No wah?
@@lees4416 Yeah, I'll have top add that...
no joke thats the best video I sea for the essentials to start.
Thank you 😊
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Thanks so much for this video, it helped me so much! Im a beginner guitarist who just started and no other video has gotten this nice and in depth explanation and has shown all the gear, so thank you so much.
You're welcome - I'm glad it helped! 😊 enjoy your guitar journey!!
Let me know if you have any questions, and good luck with learning guitar! 😄🎸
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Any chance you can link me that same exact les paul you show on the video? I spent a couple of hours already trying to find it but had no luck. I find her so gorgeous
Thank you! It's an Epiphone Les Paul Studio in Arctic Blue (I think it's 2008?).
It looks very different stock, I sanded off the finish to make it matte (for some reason!), replaced one of the pickup rings, put a pearloid pick guard on it, and some new knobs 😊
There's so much Noise out there. Your "straight to the point" videos without a lit of fluff, gained a sub :)
Thank you! 😄 glad I could help!
The best tip is the right budget dividing. If you have 500$ DO NOT buy 400$ guitar and 100$ amp, even some 5000$ gibson would sound like bullshit when connected to cheap amp. You`d better buy some Harley Benton for 100 $ and big ass boss katana 50 or some else good amp and you will be pleased 100%
I'm actually thinking about buying just the guitar 💀does it work? I'm sorry if I sound dumb
@@misOglows no, it doesn’t
@@misOglowsan amp will give you the full potential but YOU CAN play without one!! if you get a guitar now and an amp in the next month you will be okay the strings still make sound !
@@misOglows Strings will still make sound but with the amp you will really hear it
@@misOglows You can buy a set of headphones and something like the Fender Mustang or Vox AMPlug3. These will let you play through headphones with effects and all sorts of things for very little cash. Great way to see how you go before laying down a lot of money.
I felt ignorant and dumb before watching this. I'm now more confident and excited to get my first electric guitar. Sick vid 🔥🔥🔥
We all start somewhere! Glad you're feeling more prepared - let me know what guitar you go for! 😄
@@ConorRocksYT hey I have a question do I need prior experience playing guitars or can I just go in??
@@DJC7970 Good question! You can absolutely just jump straight in! 😊
feeling nervous about getting my first guitar and this really helped!
Glad I could help! 😊 Good luck with whatever you choose! 😄
Thank you for this ily pls don’t die
I’m currently playing an acoustic guitar but wanna pick up an electric and thank youtube for showing me your video, it literally covers everything you need to know. As others in this comment section said, you are amazing man and deserve way more traffic on your channel. I’m contributing with a sub and a like. Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you! I'm glad I could help 😊 good luck with moving to electric 🤘🎸
Perfect video. Grabbing my first ever guitar using this guide. Thank you so much mate!
Glad it helped! Enjoy your new guitar! 😄
Excellent tips. I have that same amp. I found 7 picks that had slipped between the face of the control and the edge of the cabinet when I opened it up to clean it. There's a small gap that allows a pick to fall inside, so don't lay picks on the face of the control panel, lol.
Thank you! Funnily enough, I did the same thing recently and found a bunch of old picks in there too 😄
I Learned A LOT from just this video, Thanks Much from Texas!!
Thanks Ron, happy to help! 😊
Thank you so much for this video! Learning to play the electric guitar as an adult is a bit intimidating. Channels like yours really help
That's awesome, really glad I could help! Best of luck with your guitar playing journey 😄 You've got this! 🤘🎸
Nice video. I wish I kept my guitar music classes up. I remember brought my first guitar when I was 21 years old and my guitar lesson was on a Thursday night. Thursday night was pub 8ball darts night jukebox etc. kept it up for 18months, I hated the theory side of it. I enjoyed the practical part. I started with a $500 amp guitar, guitar case, music stand books, etc. then about 9 months later, a local music shop had a PV head PV quad box with an Ibanez FX unit on the top and five-piece pedal then about 9 months later, a local music shop had a Peavey head Peavey quad box with an Ibanez FX unit on the top and five-piece pedal. I remember the day I picked it up in my Ford escort hanging out the trunk and on the backseat. Then it's stt in my dads shed for years, about 8 years ago. I sold the whole lot for $200.
This guy helped me a lot. I really recommend to watch this guy's videos if you are a beginner.
Thank you! 😊
Thank you for this! I’m looking to get an ephiphone lp 😫but I’ve always been intimidated! This video was super detailed and very welcoming!
Really glad I could help! 😊 One of my first guitars was an Epiphone LP and I still have it! Great choice 😊
I don't even know how to hold a guitar. If I went to a guitar shop and tried the guitars, I wouldn't be able to tell which one is better as a beginner. I hate it when people say "go and try the guitars"
There's a difference between being a beginner and someone who doesn't know about the thing. Beginners are like amateur players
I just went to buy my very first guitar ever at 40 years old. My dad was an amazing bass player, and I was always interested...
Went to my local mom and pop shop, and the salesman walked me around for over an hour... all I did was look for guitars I liked the look of, and then picked them up to see if I liked how they felt. I genuinely don't care what "tone" it has... i just wanted a guitar that had a comfy neck so that I would enjoy practicing with it.
Walked out with a 60 Series Les Paul Standard... never even plugged it in. I let the shop guy play it for a few minutes, I fiddled with the strings to see where I liked them, he helped set it up, and I was out the door.
If you are a true novice, just find what feels right when you hold the neck. Pick up and hold 15-20 guitars, and you'll know what i mean... some just seem to fit your hand better, and it's different for everyone...
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Helpful video! Just picked up an electric guitar. Beginner over here so, this video helped a lot on what I need for starters.
That's awesome! 😄 Best of luck with the journey ahead! 🤘
thinking about starting electric guitar, thanks for the guide!
That's awesome! I hope you enjoy it! 😊
The moment this video started, i just automatically pressed the sub button. My guts knew you were a good one.
That's very kind, thank you 😊 hope I could help!
Thank you for this. I am a newbie, who’s just done with acoustic guitar planning to move on to an electric guitar because I was inspired by guitar rock hero when I was a kid.
When I saw the quality of the video I was surprised that this channel has not reached 1million subscribers
The end quote made me subscribe thankyou for the motivation
Thanks Jacob! 😊 You've got this! 🤘🎸
Thanks for this boss!
Happy to help! 😊
I don't have money now but I'm definitely buying a guitar. I'm also a Massive fan of Slash
This is my first video to start to learn about this
I'll see if one day I'll come back to this video
This was first video of my research
So its special thank you for the great tips
That's awesome! Good luck on your guitar journey!! 🤘😄
Thank you so much for this, i have an acoustic guitar but i'm planning to go with a squier telecaster and didn't know all the things i need. Thanks man!
That's awesome! Happy to help ☺️ I've always wanted to try a Tele!
I've been wanting to pick up a second instrument (I played clarinet all through middle and high school) for a while now, and your video was extremely helpful! Have a sub!
That's awesome! Best of luck with your guitar journey! 😄🎸
this video was absolutely perfect thank you so much, I was considering buying a guitar over this summer but knew absolutely nothing so im grateful you made such an informative and concise video
That's awesome, great to hear! 😊 Some of my best memories are practicing guitar over the summer, good luck! 😄
This video was very helpful and very straight forward. Thank You!
thankusomuch bro im planning to buy a e guitar
Nice, hope this video helps! 😊
Damn this guys deserves a lot than this, may god bless him ❤❤
I'm currently looking at MIJ Strats since they are less expensive. Still figuring out if I should get all single coils or an HSS or HSH guitar.
That's cool! I like the MIJ range 😊 I know that some of the HSS models have coil splitting humbuckers, so you can use it as both an SSS or HSS! Might be worth looking into! 😊
I'll be checking in for more!
Thank you!!! Very informative and helpful!❤
I'm gonna learn. Thanks for the tips!
Awesome! Good luck 😄
I ain't even a beginner but these vids r entertaining 🙏
Thank you! 😄
Can't believe that happened to your friend's headstock! Damn! Helpful video, thank you.
It was unfortunate! His guitar (an Ovation acoustic with a bowl back) was leaned against a chair, it slid off and completely snapped off.
@@ConorRocksYTthat would have made a good TH-cam video 😮😢
that was so informative.. now i'll know how to buy my first elecric guitar
Thank you! Glad I could help, and good luck with your new guitar! 😄
Connor, God Bless you Sir and a million thanks for all the valuable information, you have saved this beginner so much time and money, OBTW I just purchased a Vox AD15VT from a rep seller.
Thank you - that's great to hear! ☺️ and enjoy your amp! It's a really solid choice ☺️
Dude ily ur videos r so helpful
Thanks, I appreciate it! 😊
@@ConorRocksYT ♥️
Thank you
I still think it makes no sense to call the High-E the first string. Standing up straight its the string on the right and when the guitar is in position it is the bottom one. Either way it makes more sense to call it the last one since we read left to right and top to bottom
Edit: and in terms of sheet music the low E is called E2 and the high E is called E4. And 2 comes before 4... so...
You and me both! But, that's what people called it 🤷♂️
@@ConorRocksYT + when you talk about the strings you say EADGBE not EBGDAE. The only logic I've found is because they put them in order from thinnest to thickest.
Omg kid named finger
Such a good video, thank you.
Thanks man
This is such a great video, I’m buying my first ever electric guitar soon. I did one year of acoustic. I will use all the tips, thanks a lot! Do you have any amps to recommend?
Dude you’re a legend! My friend sent me your video cause she said you explained the basics really well and I cannot agree more, thank you sm! Will definitely use your tips when going guitar shopping later this week! ❤❤❤
That's awesome, thank you (and your friend!) ☺️ good luck with your shopping, let me know how you get on!
Everyone I come across with beginner electric guitar required equipment advice start with a fairly detailed description of the guitars without an broad overview of the components. It’s really important I think, before diving in, to know that it is the whole system that creates the sound and can be seen as part of the instrument in many ways. Understanding that the guitar is creating a signal (sound) that all the other components are then altering in some way before being amplified (made louder) is so important to understanding what’s going on. Then all the possible bits make sense. Seems obvious but is often jumped over and lost in the details of pickups and guitar types etc. Another thing that I was surprised by is that all your mistakes are also amplified and it sounds bad. Very bad. 😢 They never put that in the brochure.
This is awesome 😎
I just ordered a PRS SE 24-08 and a Marshall DSL40CR, and now I’m searching for the other things I’ll need to get started.
That sounds like a great set up, I'd love a PRS one day! Enjoy your new gear! 😊
@@ConorRocksYT thanks brotherman. Thanks for posting videos to helps newcomers to the art. I can't wait to play until my fingers bleed lol. I was a drummer, so I have a little musical talent to help, and the discipline to practice enough to "get good". Keep doing what you do brother. I'm sure I'm not the only one that appreciates it.
Do i need wired headphones? I have wireless earbuds. What if i use a Bluetooth dongle/doggle/thingy?
Holy crap - this is the best damned beginner video I’ve ever seen (and, I’ve been looking a lot lately). 👏👏👏
Edit: I can already tell this is going to a fairly costly hobby.
Thanks Jeff! It can get quite pricey, but you can get a lot of really good gear second hand! 😊 (Most of my stuff is!)
So I’m new to the idea of learning electric guitar (strat) and I’m inspired by the indie pop genre that provide dreamy chords. I’m just stuck on what all I need to start playing and to get those dreamy affects on there as I play ! Please let me know if you can, thank you !
That's awesome! I'd suggest looking into the "chorus", which will give you the swirly sound that I think you're looking for! 😊
Set the "rate" setting to something low, add some reverb, and that'll give you a nice dreamy sound 😊let me know how you get on!
Edit: Also, put your Strat's pickup selector to the neck position for an even creamier sound!
@@ConorRocksYT thank you so much !!
That was the exact amp I started out with about 10 years ago. Did everything I could’ve wanted it to but I had a weird volume fluctuating malfunction but my friend had a first gen peavey valveking 212 he gave to me for free bc he never learned how to play and forgot about it for so long he didn’t even know if it worked. Eventually saved up for a Randall Diavlo 45 because they were going for like 1/2 the price at the time and was the best quality amp I could’ve bought for $750 in the us (Marshall dsl 100s there go for about $1000, if you’re in Europe a Marshall is a good upgrade from practice amps for the price, I live in Germany temporarily and the price of European amps in the us is laughable in comparison)
why does my electric sound like an acoustic.. how do i fix it😭😭😭😭
It might be that your amp is on a clean setting. If it has a "drive" or "gain" setting, use that and turn the gain knob up. If your amp doesn't have one, you can buy a pedal like the Boss DS-1 to add some distortion 😊
@@ConorRocksYT thank you sm!!!!
@@ConorRocksYTwhen i use the gain i turned it to different setting even to 10 but it still sounds acoustic
Get peddles
You can get very cheap plug in tuners. Clip ons are not a very good option in my experience that being said this is a great video for beginners
im not really into heavy metal or rock i prefer indie music and would like to play the ocassional riffs i hear on songs (pretty much anything mellow) what type of guitar should i get
You are really amazing bro thanks for this appreciate lots
Thanks, glad I could help! 🙂
Can I use finger style with electric guitar?
Absolutely! Check out Matteo Mancuso's finger style on electric - he's great! There's also guitarists like Mark Knopfler (Dire Straights) and Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) that play finger style 😊
Thank you boss. I got my first guitar today. Let's see.
Awesome! Enjoy 😊
@@ConorRocksYT Its really great! I finally got a tuner and tuned it and it sounds so good. I just seem to have a static in my amp but I guess its because I have bad earthing. It disappears when I touch the strings or put my hand on the metal part of amp
@@arcelitex That's great to hear! 😊 The earth problem can be fixed pretty easily if you're handy with a soldering iron - or your local guitar store should be able to sort it out for you!
@@ConorRocksYT Thank you sir, the problem has fixed and now I am learning chords. Its a great experience!
Also can I ask one thing, how can I connect my amp to computer. I want to see if I can use different effects. Rn my guitar sounds really clean and I dont mind it but I want to to try it with different sounds.
My question would be silly but can I connect the headphone out of my amp to the mic in of my pc?
@@arcelitex You can do, but I wouldn't recommend it! Instead, I'd pick up a USB audio interface (something like the Scarlett Solo).
The reason I wouldn't recommend using the mic in is because you'll likely get a noticable latency when playing, and it can sound hissy!
Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS Pack IL Charcoal Frost Metallic kit I wanna buy this as my first guitar set its affordable to me but is it good?
I'd recommend buying the guitar and an amp separately! The squier affinity Strat is a decent beginner guitar, but the amp in the pack (the Fender Frontman 15) really doesn't sound that good! 😊
I Like THE Metal and rock Kind of music so Should I Go with ............... Single coil pickup Fender squier guitar and good quality amp...and also is single coil good for Rock And Metal???
I'd recommend a guitar with a humbucker as the bridge pickup if you like metal, it'll be easier to control and less noisy on high gain settings 😊
@@ConorRocksYT Can I Go FOR HSS pickup Coz It's more Affordable....or should I Go with Humbucker Only???
@@mandysquickedited122 I'd recommend HSS, as it'll give you more options 😊
i'm thinking of getting a squier sonic mustang with a fender mustang lt25 amp! i've done my research but i'd love to know if you think this is good set up :3
That's a good entry level set up! 😊 If it's in your budget, I'd recommend going for the classic vibe Mustang (higher quality parts) but the sonic is a great start! 😊
What guitar do you recoomend, i wsnt a guitar that plays all those like covers u see on tiktok
What do you think about a harley benton sc-custom iii active guitar for a beginner? it has active pickups which im a bit skeptical because everyone seems to hate batteries...
I've not used one to be honest, but I've heard HB's are fairly reliable! It looks like there are some similar guitars by ESP LTD in that price range that might be worth checking out (I think they have active pickups too!)
I'm not a massive fan of active pickups only because I'm terrible with batteries!! If you get a couple of rechargeable batteries and swap them out often enough, then you'll be fine 😊
hello! i have an important question. so i bought an electric guitar set and it comes with everything exept for a stand, so is it ok if i put my electric guitar in its case and put it on a soft furniture like a sofa or a bed. please if u can answer this i really dont want my guitar to break so fast
Hi Gabrieli, that'll be fine! I'd make sure to pick up a stand eventually though ☺️ one important thing though, don't lean it against anything like an amp or chair where it can slip, as that can break it!
But, you'll be fine! Enjoy your new guitar 😊
a huuuugeee thank you!! so useful! Now I know exactly whats essential as I am about to embark on the guitar journey!! 🫶🏻💖🪬
That's awesome, really glad I could help! 😊 Let me know how you get on! 😊
I've heard good reviews about the Ibanez Gio GRX70QA, what's your opinion on it?
My friend had an Ibanez GIO series (can't remember the exact model) and I always found it fun to play! 😊 I'd say go for it! (Just remember to change the strings, give it a clean, and a setup!)
Man I want to buy electric guitar but I dont want to play with guitar picks, i hate picks. Would it be problem if i play with fingers?
Nope! Some of the best players like Mark Knopfler and Lindsey Buckingham don't use picks 😊
Are 'Artist' brand guitars good?
I've not used them myself so I can't speak to their quality! From a look, I'm not sure whether they design their guitars themselves or are just importing them and branding them as "Artist". Either way, they're only available online as opposed to in-store.
Personally, I think it's safer to stick with something you can try out in the store 😊
@@ConorRocksYT
Thank you for the advice
Will vox VX15GT pair good with fender squier sonic stratocaster?
I use a Vox AD15VT with my Strat and I think it sounds great! The VX15GT should sound similar (from having a look online!).
@@ConorRocksYT thanks g, your channel is like a god given gift for us indermediate guitarists. Even after months of you uploading this video you still putting efforts into your replies and comments. You earned a sub❤️❤️
Thanks, I appreciate it! 😊
Question…. I’m now starting out and have access to a bass amp, can I use that for an electric guitar?
You can! The EQ settings will work slightly differently as it's designed to handle more low end, and it might not have a gain setting (so you'll miss out on distortion unless you use a pedal).
But, perfectly fine to use!
@@ConorRocksYT ok, thank you
most of the time i am very scared of choosing an amplifier. I hope it just sounds eletric. I mostly do pop covers so i don't want that much "distortion" and sometimes i'm scared that i acciently buy one with it.
If you close your eyes and listen to Conor's voice, he sounds like Richmond from IT Crowd. not a bad thing at all. Maybe it is because they both have the same accent, not sure.
can I learn to play an electric guitar well even if I don't know how to play an acoustic one??
Absolutely!!! I learned on electric, and barely play any acoustic guitar 😊 while there's some skills that you can transfer between them (the fretboard layout, picking and such) they are two very different instruments! 😊
hey mate, is the Yamaha Pacifica 012 II a good guitar for a beginner?
Yup! That's a solid choice 😊
@@ConorRocksYT alright thanks!
Can you get an overdrive , fuzzy , distorted, crunch ect sound from an amp or do you need a pedal ?
It depends on the amp and how the gain knob responds! By turning up the gain (if your amp has a gain knob) you'll get more distortion, from an overdrive/crunch to all put distortion (again, depending on the amp!)
I find that your guitar controls play a key part too! Dialing up the amp gain, but rolling off the guitars volume knob will get you a more crunchy/overdrive sound - and then you can turn the knob back up for any solos/heavier distortion parts 😊
Also, I find that using the neck pickup and rolling down the guitars tone knob, with a high amp gain setting, gets a kind-of-fuzz sound 😊
But, if your amp doesn't have a gain setting - or you just want a wider range of sounds and convenience, then pedals are your best bet!
Honestly by the time you break a string, all your strings could use a replacement. Also it would be weird to hear 1 string still bright and crisp while all your other strings are dull.
Im starting with a Fender MD20 Mini Deluxe Amp. Is this ok?
I'd recommend upgrading to something else when you can! But, it'll be good enough to play some at home 😊
Do you recommend Boss Katana 50 or FX stomp pedal with studio monitors? I’ve got a Strat HSS
Do you mean the Line 6 HX Stomp? Honestly, either will do fine. Personally, I've heard good things about the Boss Katana 50.
If you mean FX pedals into a studio motor (like a distortion pedal), I'd recommend getting the amp 😊
@@ConorRocksYT I meant Line 6 HX Stomp (auto correct flipped it to FX).
Ah! Then I'd say either, both are good quality and it'll come down to personal preference 😊 with the Line 6 stomp, you'll want a speaker with a 'flat response' so it authentically reproduces the sound of the pedal, and FR amps can get a little pricey.
Personally, I'd go for the Boss Katana 50 😊
are Vision guitars good?
Hello how do I add reverv and very big amount of compression to my guitar using an amp?
If your amp has any built in effects, you can add it there. But, if it doesn't, you'll need a compression pedal and a reverb pedal!
well, nice to know since my budget is somewhere around 0 bucks
I’m working with a guitar my mom got me on Amazon for Christmas 😭 I don’t have a stand
I have been playing acoustic guitar for a few years and never snapped a string. Is an electric guitar different?
Yup! It's the same string and fretboard layout, which will help you out a lot, but the playing styles are mostly different 😊
I don't think you're more likely to snap a string on an electric though!
What are some good amps under 200?
The Boss Katana series is always a good shout, or the Vox VT series - both are modelling amps so you can get a good range of sounds.
But, I'd recommend heading to your local guitar store if possible to check some amps out - you might also be able to score a good deal second hand 😊
@ I was thinking about getting the boss katana mini but I’ve seen people say it has a buzzing sound
I wouldn't recommend the mini - or any mini amp - because the speaker size is so small, it will usually sound tinny and harsh.
Anything with a speaker size of 8" and above is a good bet 😊
@ ok ty
Can you recommend me an Amp i can use at home and at events not soo expensive please?
The Boss Katana series is pretty versatile, and Vox's entry level series of amps are good too!
I went to look how much an hss costs in my country and nty my dad would just laugh in my face and say no with that price 😭 but he wouldn't say no to my brother when he spends way more on a weekly basis😒
Is Squier Sonic Stratocaster HT H MN FLP
A good guitar?
The Squier Sonic series are okay if you're on a budget, but I'd recommend going for the Affinity series if you can afford to! It's a bigger jump in quality vs the price 😊
I own a fender 10g amp is it good for rock/ metal begginer?
They're not that great for rock and metal, just because the drive doesn't sound that good on them - they weren't really designed with heavier styles of playing in mind!
You could try getting a distortion pedal, but to be honest, I still think you won't get the sound you're looking for.
I'd recommend looking at swapping to an amp designed for heavier tones. The Boss Katana series is pretty cool, and they have the Boss Katana Mini which is an affordable beginner amp!
Can I buy thick strings like srv on any electric guitar? Or do I need a special guitar?
Yup! You can use thicker strings like SRV did. He used gauge 13s (I think?) which might mean you need your nut grooves widening, otherwise they won't sit in them.
Ill also say that 13s are really, really, thick - and they be very hard to use. SRV mostly played in e flat, which will make them slightly easier to use, but even so - they'll be rough on your hands!
If you're not used to them before, or are just getting started with guitar, I'd recommend learning on a standard gauge like 9s - or 10s if you want a little more power! They'll also fit your guitars nut better 😊
Let me know how you get on!
Do we really have to buy an AMP? because i dont know how to play any guitar so ill be buying an electric guitar and im confused if AMP IS COMPULSORY for an electric guitar? And one more question how will a electric guitar sound without an APM? 😅
I'd say yes it's an essential 😊 without an amp, it'll be quieter than speaking volume and you won't be able to practice playing techniques properly!
@@ConorRocksYT so should I try with an electric guitar ? Because I don't know how to play an acoustic guitar
You don't need to know how to play acoustic guitar to play electric! 😊 If you want to learn electric, pick up an electric guitar 😊
This is so helpful! I already watched this video like 4 times. I'm planning to buy a PRS SE Swamp Ash Special, is that good, or would you recommend any other guitar under 1000$/€? And for the amp, i wanna get the line 6 catalyst, but I'm still deciding if I want that or the boss katana
That's awesome, really glad I could help! That looks like a great guitar to me 😊 I'd always recommend checking out your local guitar store and playing as many different ones as you can to see what feels best for you. Same for the amps, but I have heard really good things about the Boss Katana!
@@ConorRocksYT little update, shifted to the Strat style guitars now, thinking about the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS. Still didn't buy one due to the lack of money lol. Since I do not live in the US, guitar shops don't really exist in a 20 km radius unfortunately. Still wondering about the amp. I am thinking about buying a practice amp/interface.
You need only electric guitar and amplifier and you can play?
name of the amp?
So I’m aware that fender styles and Gibson are different like in the length of a guitar. I’m 5ft and I have small hands and I heard a Gibson style would be better. Will that affect the range of playability since the neck is shorter? I mainly want to play metal and post hardcore music. I just don’t know where to start looking.
So that's called the "scale length" and it doesn't affect the range of playable notes - you can play everything you could on any other guitar!
But, you'll also want to be aware of the neck profile (which is affects how thick the neck is in your hand) and fretboard radius (how flat or curved the fretboard is).
For neck profile, a D shape would probably work better for you (it's flatter than a C shape meaning it's less bulky). Likewise a higher fretboard radius, like anything over 12 inch, would be easier as it's flatter.
A design like a Gibson SG might be a good choice, or guitars designed to be smaller guitars like Jackson's Dinky series - especially for metal.
Your best bet is to try something out at your local guitar store and see which scale length, neck shape, and fretboard radius feels best for you!
@@ConorRocksYT Thank you this was very helpful!!!!
is the squier sonic telecaster electric guitar a good beginner guitar for most types of music / rock ?
Yup! It'll handle rock - but if you can then I'd recommend checking out the Squier Affinity Telecaster.
It's the same overall design but with better quality parts, and doesn't cost too much more!
Either way, if you get your guitar set-up after buying it, it'll play even better! 😊
@@ConorRocksYT ok thank you! also is there any point in getting the yamaha pacifica 112VM and a type of squire telecaster (not at the same time but eventually when i save more) and do they do different things or is it worth just getting one (if so which one would be better)
The Pacifica 112vm has a humbucker bridge pickup, which is better suited for higher distortion levels of music (as it has less buzz!).
If you want to play heavier style of music like hard rock and meta (think shred/heavy metal)l, I'd start with the Pacifica, because of the bridge pickup.
But if you're happy with rock, then either will be fine 😊 get to your local guitar store and try them out if you can!
why do you need guitar picks? i'm an acoustic guitar player and i wanna switch to electric, and i always see people using picks, but i use picks for acoustic guitar when my nails are painted or fragile, so i dont hurt them. could you please explain if its necessary
I'd really recommend learning how to use a pick if you're switching to electric - especially if you're going to be playing heavier styles of music (like rock or metal)! While you can technically play without one, you need more force compared to an acoustic, and it'll be harder on your nails! 😊
I've been playing for almost 3 years now (not much compared to others but still decent) and I've never used a pick once. You can find a lot of famous examples, my favorite being Jeff Beck.
Chords are easier with a pick, single notes (for me) are easier with my thumb and fingers.
My local music store gives out picks for free, at the very least they'll be cheap. Just get a few and see what works for you