https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:01:51 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326563 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:17:33 +0000
That guitar you posted a link to looks pretty decent, but I've never seen one to be able to comment on.]]> Opinions and Polls rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326563 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326265 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:30:37 +0000
graybeard
I've checked the shipping fees, and, apparently, it's a flat fee of 25 euros, which seems reasonable for me.

Regarding the weight of guitar. I can see how that could be a problem for long sessions. :(
I looked around for alternatives and Cort Z42 really caught my eye. The price is a little higher, but not too much, and reviews seem to be generally positive. Any opinions on it?]]> Opinions and Polls msh https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326265 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326260 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:11:16 +0000 Opinions and Polls greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326260 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326252 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:38:09 +0000 Opinions and Polls JoeHempel https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326252 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326229 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:45:05 +0000 Opinions and Polls cnev https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326229 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326226 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:56:05 +0000
The Les Paul sound great but the weight is an important issue. I don't know if Epiphone reduced the weight in the Special II model (they did it in some models) but my Standard are 4 Kg and it comes to be uncomfortable when you play some time.

If you can go to a local store, do it. Check out the Special II and two hundred guitars more (if the salesman agrees, of course) and take your own opinions. The reviews are good but everybody loves his/her gear. The YouTube videos are good but you are not listening the guitar and amp directly (perhaps it could be more useful for gear as the Vox amplug).

"+1" on the "have fun", too.

And welcome to GN!]]> Opinions and Polls Nuno https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326226 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326218 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:49:11 +0000
This is a great place to learn, both a blessing and a curse :lol: . The best advice I've received:

* Try and play any piece of gear you consider purchasing. If I had I'd not be on my third amp and second guitar in a year - but of course I'm very happy with what I have now.

* GAS is inevitable; if you stick with the hobby you will "suffer" :!:

* HAVE FUN!]]> Opinions and Polls BmanCV-60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326218 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326215 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:21:16 +0000
As for books I also started with Guitar for Dummies and it is a good all round reference and not a bad place to start.

Enjoy!!]]> Opinions and Polls RoundI https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326215 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326195 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:11:13 +0000

A :-)]]> Opinions and Polls Alan Green https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326195 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326191 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:52:41 +0000
To answer some questions asked, yes, I plan to take "books, internet, and muddle along on my own" approach. Stubbornness can be a virtue. :lol:

For various reasons, taking lessons is not a feasible option at the moment.

I didn't mention this in my original post, but I'm planning on ordering online at http://www.thomann.de/ as they have far better prices then what I could get locally. Does anyone here have any direct experience with them?]]> Opinions and Polls msh https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/beginners-first-kit-insanity-inside-questions-abound/#post-326191