This article will talk about 4 guitars every beginner guitarist should know about.
In no particular order:
Gibson Les Paul
Fender Telecaster
Gibson SG
Fender Stratocaster
The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most iconic guitars around and I’m sure most of you have seen a picture of it (or even a real one!) at some point. Jimmy Page, Slash, Joe Perry, Zakk Wylde and Angus Young are just a few well known guitarists that played the Les Paul. They were first made in 1952 and after a few years Gibson decided to stop producing them because not enough people wanted to buy them. In 1968 Gibson started making them again and they have been popular ever since. The Les Paul is one of the most versatile guitars ever made and comes in many different styles including: Standard (the most common), Studio (a stripped down version with less features) and Custom (a higher end version with more features). If you’re looking for an all around great sounding guitar with a classic look then this is it!
This article is dedicated to the beginner guitarist and will focus on 4 different types of guitars that every beginner should know about.
Acoustic:
The acoustic guitar is a beginner’s best friend. The acoustic guitar is easy to hold, has a mellow sound, and is a great instrument for practicing basic chords. Most acoustic guitars are made of wood and can be expensive; however, there are some cheaper models available at around $100 or less. You can buy an acoustic guitar at most music stores.
Electric:
The electric guitar offers many advantages over the traditional acoustic guitar. Electric guitars are easier to hear when played with other instruments, so they’re perfect for playing with other people. Electric guitars require an amplifier; this allows you to change the tone of the guitar by manipulating the sound through the amplifier and speakers. Electric guitars also have a much wider variety of sounds available, which makes them suitable for different types of music than the acoustic guitar. Like their acoustic counterparts, electric guitars are made from wood and can range in price from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars depending on what brand you buy. You can buy an electric guitar at most music stores as well as many department stores, but if you want to get one that really speaks to you it may be
Our picks for the best guitars for beginners:
Yamaha’s F335 is a great-sounding, easy-playing acoustic that’s one of the lowest priced guitars around. This guitar is perfect for beginning to intermediate players and is available in 3 finishes: natural, sunburst, and black.
Fender’s Bullet Strat with Tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical guitar designed for beginners and students. The Bullet Strat is an ideal choice for a first guitar no matter who you are or what style of music you want to learn. With its lightweight body and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, this easy-to-play guitar makes it easy to get started on your musical journey. The Bullet Strat features three single-coil pickups with five-way switching for authentic Fender tone and the classic Strat feel you know and love.
The Epiphone G-310 SG Electric Guitar offers players the legendary SG solidbody electric with a dramatically pointed horn cutaway that’s become identified worldwide as one of the most evocative guitar designs in popular music history.
The Epiphone PR-150 Acoustic Guitar has a select spruce top and mahogany back, sides and neck that deliver outstanding resonance and projection
Gibson Les Paul Standard
The Gibson Les Paul is a great guitar for beginners, as well as more experienced guitarists. Priced at about $1500, the Gibson Les Paul Standard is a solid body electric guitar that is made in the USA. It features a mahogany body, with a maple top, and a set mahogany neck with a rosewood fretboard. The neck has a 24.75″ scale length and 22 frets. This guitar also has traditional trapezoid fingerboard inlays, two humbucker pickups, and chrome hardware. The Les Paul is known for it’s wonderful tone and sustain. This guitar would be great for any beginner who wants to learn how to play rock, or anyone who wants to start out on an electric guitar with great sound quality.
Artist Guitars are a range of guitars specially designed to be affordable while at the same time able to compete with the more expensive models on tone and playability. The Artist Series was launched in 1972 with a range that included electric, bass and acoustic guitars as well as banjos, mandolins, ukulele’s and other stringed instruments.
The Artist Series is aimed at players who require quality instruments that are affordable. The series consists of both student level beginner instruments and intermediate professional level instruments.
The Artist series is currently manufactured by Saga Musical Instruments, which has its headquarters in California, USA.
Artist Guitars is intended for use by beginner guitarists who want a good quality instrument without having to pay the higher prices of more expensive brands including Fender and Gibson. The company also produces accessories such as cases and gig bags for the guitar range.
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