TOP ELECTRIC GUITARS FOR BEGINNERS
Whenever someone starts to learn guitar the very first question that comes to his/her mind is "WHICH GUITAR SHOULD I BUY"......
Well that depends on a lot of factors .Most importantly your budget and taste in music .
I have created this list based on these two factors.I have selected guitars which are priced in between 150$ and 300$.Shape of a guitar can also be a good things to consider while buying a guitar.Most common shapes like Strat shape and Les Paul shape should not be a problem but a V shaped guitar could be a problem for a beginner.It's always advisable to try different shapes of guitars before buying one.
Here's my TOP List:
1.EPIPHONE LES PAUL SPECIAL II:
Epiphone Les Paul Special II is a very great guitar to get started with your guitar journey.It has a Mahogany body and neck with Rosewood fingerboard.
It's name Les Paul is because of it's traditional Les Paul shape.It features a three way toggle switch which is used to control pickup selections.It has two knobs one for volume control and other for tone.Despite being a cheap priced guitars it's sound and design is nowhere close to cheapness.
It comes with D’Addario® 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46 strings so you don't need to worry about changing the strings on the very first day.
Les Paul shape is a very common shape and is used in almost every genre.
Slash, Zakk Wylde, Jimi Hendrix and many other artists use Les Paul.
It is priced around $160 to $200 on different online store.
2.SQUIER BULLET STRATOCASTER:
The Squier Bullet HSS Strat with tremolo is a simple, affordable and practical electric guitar designed for beginners and students. The Bullet Stratocaster has classic styling and includes the added benefit of the combination of one humbucking pickup in the bridge position and two single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions. Other features on the Squire Bullet guitar include 5-way switching, synchronous tremolo, and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and 21 frets.
(Source:Fender Official Site)
It is priced around $140 on various online store.
3.EPIPHONE SG SPECIAL:
If you are a fan of ROCK and METAL then this THE guitar you want to buy. SG special is basically a affordable version of Gibson SG.
It's horn shape gives it a KILLER design.Used by various artists of rock and metal genre this guitar was made famous by Angus Young(lead Guitarist AC/DC).
This guitar comes with a kill switch and two knobs.
The curved shape makes it very easy to hold and play while sitting.It has 22 frets.
High notes are easily accessible due to its perfect cutaway shape.
This guitar is priced around $180.
4.YAMAHA PAC112J ELECTRIC GUITAR:
For a very long time Yamaha guitars are famous for their good sound.
It features a solid alder body and maple neck.It has a rosewood fingerboard.
It features two single coil pickups in the neck and center position and a bridge humbucker.
Vintage style chrome tremolo ,die cast chrome tuners and white pickguard are the common features in every colour.
Despite of having a tremolo system without locking nut the chances of going out of tune is rare.
This guitar is priced around $200.
5.ESP LTD M10:
ESP is one of the most famous brand among rock and metal guitar players.ESP LTD M10 is a perfect guitar for a metal fan.It's stunning axe shape and amazing sound makes it a complete package to get started with guitar.
It features a thin U shaped neck profile and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body which promotes extra resonance.
It comes with a ESP LH-100 bridge and neck humbuckers.
It's available in few color options like black,white,cherry red etc.
Tone knob and toggle switch perform perfectly to power the desired tone
This guitar is priced around $200.
6.IBANEZ GRG70QA ELECTRIC GUITAR:
The GRG70QA Electric Guitar is an irresistible bargain from Ibanez, featuring the playability, warranty, and set-up of their more expensive instruments, but at a rock bottom price.
It's all about the neck and this guitar gets a super-fast one made from a single piece of maple with a flat radiused rosewood fingerboard.
The poplar body with quilted art grain top is gorgeous, and a trio of pickups gives you tons of tones.
The poplar body with quilted art grain top is gorgeous, and a trio of pickups gives you tons of tones.
Powerful Ibanez-designed pickups provide plenty of output and are perfect for getting overdriven sounds.
The GRG70QA is also equipped with a Std. tremolo bridge that'll inspire you while keeping everything in tune.
This guitar is priced around $250.
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Note:The prices mentioned are not official and can vary from seller to seller.
