I want to learn guitar

[Mandarinia]

So I want to learn the guitar or bass. But from what I hear guitar is little easier to learn first (bass cords are harder to press down so learn the guitar first to get the muscle memory down.) Anyone have suggestions // point me in the right direction to a good and relativity cheap first guitar. And if you have any tips that would be great

[SoFlaJets]

So I want to learn the guitar or bass. But from what I hear guitar is little easier to learn first (bass cords are harder to press down so learn the guitar first to get the muscle memory down.) Anyone have suggestions // point me in the right direction to a good and relativity cheap first guitar. And if you have any tips that would be great

Get yourself one of these Manda...you can even find them cheaper than this the factory recalls are going for like $250. They're made by Gibson and are great sounding and great and easy playing.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Hummingbird-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518028&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=40649576

[vanDoug]

So I want to learn the guitar or bass. But from what I hear guitar is little easier to learn first (bass cords are harder to press down so learn the guitar first to get the muscle memory down.) Anyone have suggestions // point me in the right direction to a good and relativity cheap first guitar. And if you have any tips that would be great

Bass is easier to learn first. You don't really need to know bass chords when you're starting out, just single notes........possibly 2 finger chords, but you don't necessarily use these a lot.

[slats]

Bass is easier to learn first. You don't really need to know bass chords when you're starting out, just single notes........possibly 2 finger chords, but you don't necessarily use these a lot.

I agree.

I taught my son the bass first, and he picked it up pretty quickly. Not a lot of chord playing on the bass, and I think the wider spacing of the strings makes it easier to learn for absolute beginners. He made the transition to guitar with relative ease, too.

Depending on what you want to play, I'd consider getting an electric guitar before you get an acoustic. The strings are easier to press down, and with a little practice amp like a Roland Cube you'll sound pretty good pretty quickly - and that's the kind of positive reinforcement you'll need to keep playing.

[Mandarinia]

Get yourself one of these Manda...you can even find them cheaper than this the factory recalls are going for like $250. They're made by Gibson and are great sounding and great and easy playing.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Hummingbird-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=518028&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=40649576

Thanks Jimmy but I am looking to spend a little less, specially with my first guitar.

[SoFlaJets]

Thanks Jimmy but I am looking to spend a little less, specially with my first guitar.

whatever you just don't get one of those guitars from that guy in the Spanish outfit that sells them on infomercials-250 is a great price for a first guitar bro-Pawn Shops all across America have to be teeming with used axes though now that I think about it

[vanDoug]

whatever you just don't get one of those guitars from that guy in the Spanish outfit that sells them on infomercials-250 is a great price for a first guitar bro-Pawn Shops all across America have to be teeming with used axes though now that I think about it

Jimmy means this guy. A total hacker. Anybody that buys anything from this huckster.......deserves it.

[SoFlaJets]

Jimmy means this guy. A total hacker. Anybody that buys anything from this huckster.......deserves it.

Yup that's the guy Doug...I'd sure like to sell one or both of these acoustic/electric Takemines I have-a 6 string and a 12 string single cutaways