How to choose an Electric Guitar
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Season 1, Episode 32: We join Jack van Breen and Gary Wineroth from Guitar Showcase to see why an electric guitar may be the perfect choice, even for a beginner!
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Those are great entry-level guitars! The HSS option is one of the coolest things Fender has ever done for beginners. You get the option of experimenting with the no fuss rock tone with the humbucker in the bridge position and the ever so sweet sound of the single coils in the mid and neck position (I like the 2nd and 4th position best). Adding a little class with the Arctic White is nice too. I would recommend a set-up to make sure it plays right for you. -Craig Hyatt
I"m not sure if someone already mentioned it, but I think it was the Telecaster that "started it all", but I agree that the Stratocaster was probably the more impactful of the two models
Lovely video
Have a nice day!
The Telecaster when first released was named the Broadcaster. Copyright issues with, Grestch I think, released a range of drums with that name, meant a name change at Fender to Telecaster.
A man after my own heart. Right you are Jonas. Thanks for posting!
This is really helpful for beginning guitar. The show did leave out hollowbody and semi-hollow bodies like Gretsch, Guild and Rickenbacker. That would have made for a longer show, but would have covered more about tonal characteristics.
That said I own a tele and strat...lol.
A very enjoyable 1/2 hour, thanks for posting!
i played an orange/red flame colored one in the $630 range and it blew me out of the water. you have to go play one. it played better than one of my thousand dollar guitars, only coming up short to my ernie ball. some of them are fabulous, just gotta find them
Agree, man, totally. And for comparison, its much easier for a beginner with just a little money to buy a used Japanese/Korean guitar from let's say '90, than to scope a Strat, not to mention Gibson for the same price. I did that with my first guitar and I was and still am delighted. Cheers to you, guitarheads ;)
Glad you liked it. Hope it help clear up any questions you may have had.
Great video , really explains each and every guitar and it's features.
Though I kinda disagree with the part when you said that eventually you're gonna have a Strat AND a Les Paul , some people don't like Strats , some don't like Les Pauls , some don't like both , it's just a matter of choice.
There are those who do, but it certainly isn't a common first guitar. Thanks for commenting.
Hi Blaze,
Buying a guitar online isn't necessarily a bad thing, but we do encourage you to try before you buy, which is no small feat when purchasing online. Guitars are all different. Even when comparing two of the same model guitars made from the same tree, on the same day, by the same builders, there are differences that make each one unique. We can't comment on the quality of Gimm guitars as we've never heard of them before. For more information, give us a call: 408.377.5864.
Every guitar has it's place. Paul Reed Smith makes amazing instruments and amps! We just became an authorized PRS dealer for that very reason. Thanks for commenting!
probably should have plugged into a better amp with more distortion when you were showcasing the Dime bag and Jackson series
To people wanting to buy a guitar:
You dont need most expensive, but at the same time it will be a waste of money if you go for the cheapest. When i was a kid i got a very poor electric guitar, and to be honest i kinda blame it on the guitar that i lost interest
Many years later i decided to get a guitar again. I spent about 500$ on a Cort electric western guitar and the feel of quality is what brought the fun of playing back
Remember music is fun, so you want to have some decent toys :)
Dear Gurus ,Please explain a bit on Squire Series ! How good or how bad it is!!
What song is that at 4:30? Racking my brain and can't figure it out. Also, great video and great info.
Not to mention Peter Frampton used a Les Paul. Tho he started with a Strat cuz he thought Gibson's were too heavy. Look at his LP he just got back from the plane crash in the late 70's. Talk about a surviving beat up guitar. I too have a LP but its an Epiphone with Grover tuners.
guys do you prefer a gibson les paul studio or an epiphone les paul standard??
I wish I had the budget for a Les Paul or an American Strat!
Thanks for stopping by. We have one of the largest selection of lefties on the west coast, so if you're in the market for a new guitar, we've got you covered. Give us a call and ask what options are available for PRS. Our number is 408.377.5864.
Ok, now I just want a hello kitty guitar
It is so him, particularly with the cowboy hat.
2:40 the intro riff to Go All the Way by the Raspberries?
Actually come to think of it. Frampton's equipment plane crashed in 1980.
I just ordered a squire by fender bullet strat hss too but I haven't played any instrument before. I have a question, what does bullet mean? compare to the regular? sorry, i know nothing about guitar
@dunavidrava - Your welcome...
i got a couple of questions
is it good to buy guitars online?
and are gimm guitars good for entry level??
What about Ibanez? They are great!
On the low end guitars, we've got a Les Paul standard.... :-)
Alex Lifeson of rush plays a les Paul
Holy shit. I would kill to see Mick Taylor live int he 60`s.
A famous/pro guitarist who doesn't have a strat or a les paul? Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone age and Them Crooked Vultures (to name a few).
I want an American Strat so badly
turn up the guitars, this way the sound is very thin, make it a little louder than your talking volume
Les Paul vs Strat? I choose PRS
Who buys a Gibson Les Paul for a first or second guitar?
Fender Telecasters are great guitars and are quite versatile. Give us a call at the shop and we'd be more than happy to explain the benefits in more detail. Our number is 408.377.5864.
I want that hello kitty and toss a white 81 to it.
Northern California guys talking Les Pauls and no mention of " Old Black " and your right in Neil neck of the woods . Not that far to Redwood.
Duesenberg??????
Slash. Face of the les paul :-)
I clicked on this link to find out about buying an electric guitar. I didn't know it was a 28 minute advert for American-made products. I mean, mention where the things are made, sure, but I don't need it rammed down by throat every 30 seconds.
All in all, not much real technical information or tips.
Yes, I can't think of anything in the world better for a child to learn on is an electric guitar with a 120 watt amp.!!!! Should make Mom's afternoon naps a real challenge... he he....ARE YOU CRAZY? Give a 10 year old an electric guitar and amp? I can just see these kids roaring music out that amp....more likely...rattle and sheer noise. Now, lets throw in the fact that at 10 a kids jumps out of the tub or the shower grabs his new toy and WOW...now they light up the entire HOUSE AS WELL....
Slash
hendrix doesnt have a les paul
Pretty tasteless way to describe the head phone usage as being limited so the kids won't blow their brains out while showcasing the dimebag darrell guitar.
Ha ha great with classic/acustic guitars, but funny when trying to Rock! :)
The cheaper Strat actually sounded better to me.
fender CS building the finest guitars in america o.O that's something new o.O maybe the most expensive... not the finest..
Shot and killed on stage a "bad way to go"? Ya think?
forgot....A FULL DRUM SET AND PA SYSTEM WITH IT.yeah give that 10 year old a full drum set and let them slam those drums ALL NIGHT LONG along with those Cymbals I hope that your grandkids get a set and bring them over to YOUR HOME. Of Course you start out with an acoustic. History proves itself and saves the parent money when the kid turns out to HATE it! BUT, you sold an idiot a setup and it gathers DUST. Why not buy a $5000 Lester while your at it for the kid to smash? Its only MONEY.
Gibson beats all!!
Someone needs to put that Hello Kitty out of its misery.. I hate any guitar that isn't made in the USA~!!
holy shit i got one for 30 dollors
avril lavigne losing grip