If you’re looking for your first electric guitar and don’t know what to buy, this post is for you.

We all have been trough it, what do i need to buy?
If you have a big budget the thing is a little bit easier but if your budget is limited you will want to make every penny worth.

1- Look for people who want to sell their used guitars, sometimes you can get good guitars for a great price! (do the same if you are looking for an amp) but go with a friend that plays guitar or with  your guitar teacher cause  they can tell you if the guitar is fine, sometimes a guitar can look great but buzz like a beast, so let somebody who have experience give you an opinion.

2- You can give a try to guitar packs and combos (like the one in the pic), they come with everything you need to start playing, a guitar, an amp, picks, plugs, strap, electronic tuner, whatever… and  sometimes they include some kind of DVD or guitar books with basic lessons. So if you are in a low budget you can go with this and get everything you need in just one shot.

3- If you have enough money for a great guitar and a great amp but then you will not have money for lessons… DON’T DO IT! if you’re just starting is way better to have at least lessons for 6 months, and if the teacher is good you will be able to continue by yourself.

4- Don’t buy the cheapest thing around just cause it’s cheap, sometimes cheap stuff can be expensive! Maybe you’ll need to fix the bridge, change pickups, buy a new neck, etc. If you buy something cheap make sure that it works.

5- The most important thing is to feel comfortable with your guitar cause you need to spend time with it to learn. Enjoy your guitar and play a lot!

If you’re in a low budget you have to look at this guitars and packs, they’re cheap but they are all you need to start playing, then you can buy something better later. Don’t wait to have a lot of money to start playing cause that way you’re wasting time… PLAY NOW!

Behringer GPK836BK Metalien Guitar Pack

Fender Starcaster Strat Pack Electric Guitar with Amp and Accessories

Dean Play EVO Metalic Silver

Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack

Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar Player Pack

B.C. Rich Red Bevel Warlock Pack

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