https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:15:00 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337445 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:11:24 +0000
Squier Jagmaster

or

Duo-sonic

The 24" scale is excellent for younger players and will still be "big enough" when he gets older(heck, you might like it yourself)

For you:

Anything in the Squier Classic Vibe Series or Vintage Modified series will make an excellent first guitar.

But given your preference for Eddie . . .

I'd take a good hard look at a Schecter lady Luck

For amps, I'd grab a pair of these . . .

Vox Pathfinder 15r]]> Opinions and Polls Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337445 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337424 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:25:23 +0000
Since the OP is in Canada there are a lot of Godin guitars available and it will make them a good deal in the used market. They'll get a lot more for their money with a Godin than a Fender and even more so in the used market.]]> Opinions and Polls Hyperborea https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337424 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337376 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:28:28 +0000 i still recommend a tele.]]> Opinions and Polls Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337376 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337371 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:03:04 +0000
http://www.guitarrepairshop.com/repairtremeloblock.html]]> Opinions and Polls lue42 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337371 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337360 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:08:28 +0000 Opinions and Polls Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337360 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337353 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:34:34 +0000
Once you have chosen a model and tried it out in the store, be sure price compare with online stores such as lamusic.ca

You may also want to consider a headphone amp... that way... when one of you are practicing, the other can practice on your own in peace. I have and love the VOX Amplug AC30.

What city are you in?]]> Opinions and Polls lue42 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337353 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337344 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:43:52 +0000 the g&l tribute asat classic is a very similar guitar, generally higher quality, about $600 new. same thing about buying used. the l in g&l is for leo fender, so there you go.
it's a rare person who doesn't get along with a tele. keith richards, jimmy page, johnny greenwood of radiohead, tons of other rockers, all sorts of country... it's very versatile.
if your kid's responsible, let him use it, too. a bad guitar sucks even if you're experienced and is hard to learn on.

i would not buy that ibanez for a first guitar. tuning with that tremolo would be a massive headache, and those pickups might disappoint you. i'd definitely go for a hard tail (no whammy bars) for a first guitar. if not a tele, a les paul copy might be good, such as a prs se singlecut.

but my gut says you'd be happy with a telecaster if you stick with playing.]]> Opinions and Polls Anonymous https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337344 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337315 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:17:41 +0000
lue42, I have been looking at used, craigslist, and here and there. My worry is, I do not have an educated friend to bring along. So I do not know a good deal from a bad deal. Looking at new kinda has my mind at ease. I understand I must pay more for this. New always cost more, but hopefully I'll be keeping it a long time.
As far as music taste goes, I like near everything rock, from the Beatles to Metallica. To choose a Guitar player, I would like most to sound like, it would have to be Eddie Van Halen, if that helps in choosing the best guitar for me.
But I'm so far away from there.

I do want to choose a guitar I keep for several years. In no time, my son will be a teen and wanting to use it as well.

I have always wanted to learn, my son's interest has me wanting to learn today. I somewhat see the guitar I buy today, being his tomorrow.

There are so many guitars to choose from for adults, but for a 10 year old, the list must be narrow. Is there a model say around 100-200 Canadian dollars that would suit most needs. He likes AC/DC already if that helps.

well, any suggestions for models for me in the $400 Canadian dollar range would be great. If there is a "kids" guitar that is good for learning on, please let me know. And yes, he only wants electric :) .]]> Opinions and Polls railz68 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337315 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337310 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:33:07 +0000
Anyhow, first there are a few amps with 2 input jacks, but not many anymore. They do exist, but I haven't needed one since the 70's, still have one, and haven't seen too many since, except for models with high impedance and a low impedance input side-by-side. So, you buy an A/B or ABY box or a cable splitter. http://www.zzounds.com/cat--AB-Selectors--2604

The Ibanez RG, and you mentioned the 350 is a good guitar, but I think you're getting quoted overpriced. I looked, thinking of buying one for $400. I bought a used RX270 instead, quite old, same price, and it's been superb.

Here is some variety, IMO Godin's equivalent, and I have one of these too, except mine is a limited edition special order in quilted Amber Burst that you can't get, but they're the same guitar model, similar to amber flametop except for cosmetics and 24 frets. http://www.godinguitars.com/godinsdp.htm

Here are the rest of the well-priced Godins, notice the Freeway design, parts made in Canada, assembled in the US, and more than a match for that Ibanez. :wink: http://www.godinguitars.com/godinperfseriesp.htm

As far as I'm concerned, and I'm a little biased, the guitar for the boy is the 3/4 size Squier or Fender Strat. http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-FEN-310100-LIST?SRC="D0407FG0HAMS0000&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed"& or http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7751168&type=product&id=1210982227227&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src="14110944&ci_sku=7751168"

All the best!]]> Opinions and Polls Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337310 https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337308 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:56:54 +0000
Welcome to GN, by the bye. Looking forward to seeing more of you on the boards. And it's great that the two of you will be learning together!

Peace]]> Opinions and Polls David Hodge https://guitarnoise.forum/opinions-and-polls/help-with-choosing-two-guitars-young-and-old/#post-337308