Which Guitar?

[rooster201]

Hey,

I asked this question before, but my account disappeared and reappeared a couple days later. Anyway, I've been playing acoustic for almost a year ago, and i want to get an electric. Don't have much money and want to play right away, so I'm leaning towards like a starting kit.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Player-Pack?sku=518677
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Strat-Electric-Guitar-Pak?sku=519633
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-RG7321-7String-Electric-Guitar?sku=518876

They are, respectively, a Epiphone Les Paul, Squier Strat, and Ibanez IJX40. Dunno what to choose. Thanks for helping out.

PS, some people say its better to just get a better guitar, amp and cable. Thoughts?

[james]

not sure about the other ones, but that fender amp blows the big one. an amp 10x better can be had for about $150. amps are a big deal, especially if u already know how to play guitar. skip the package stuff. just buy the amp and guitar seperate. and again, it seems like u already know how to play some so step out of the "beginner" guitar box. a MIM strat is very affordable and is much better quality. the les paul is a good one too. i guess it depends on if u play something bluesy or something really rocking.

oh yea, u can probably swing a deal at the shop to get a tuner and/or guitar chord thrown in if u buy the guitar and amp together. u dont get that kind of service from online stores.

[Lythos]

If you must get a starter pack than its a simple matter of deciding which guitar you like better.... les paul, strat or shredding machine :P

I'd recommend forgetting the starter pack and putting all your cash into the guitar. $250 can buy a great used guitar if you watch craigslist or ebay. An amp can wait unless you plan on gigging right away.

[hrblocked]

You do what you will, but I believe others will agree with me when I say if you can afford $200 you might as well keep playing acoustic and continue saving your money so you can get a nice rig. You can get a nice guitar for $300 and an amp for $100-150. Doing that will definitely pay off in the long run.

[richardm80]

If your getting one of those packs I'd go for the squire fat strat pack on that site. More choice of tones from the guitar.

[Bounty]

I agree with james. Those starter kits aren't much at all in the way long life. You will be much happier if you purchase seperatly.

[musicman9306]

I say to just ahead and get a higher quality guitar and amp. If you get a good guitar and amp, they will last you a long time and you will not have to constantly upgrade. But if money is a problem, then I would just go with the Squire Strat pack. They look just like an american strat, they sound pretty good, and they are made by fender, and not by those copy-cat brands. Mine has not given me much trouble at all yet.