New to the guitar

[ftgokie]

Ok, im 38 yrs old....been playing the drums since I was 9yrs old..My daughter who is 8yrs old told me she wants to learn the guitar. So we went looking...well, I decided...What the heck...ive always wanted to play also...so im going to get me a guitar as well. were looking at an Ibanez for her ( about a 200.00 guitar) and me, im thinking either a Schecter, or Jackson ( Wife told me my limit was 750.00 on my guitar) and we have already decided on a Line 6 Spider III 30watt amp to get us going.

Im looking at a Schecter C-1FR or a Jackson Pro Series DK2 Dinky, or a Jackson Pro Series DK2S Dinky..not real sure just yet though. I dont know diddly doo doo about playing a guitar, but have the desire and fire to do it. Its going to be a blast to learn with my daughter also. If you have any thoughts on either of the 3 guitars im thinking of, please dont hesitate to let me know. Glad to be a part of this forum and im sure I will get tons of great advice....thanks, Shawn

[elguero]

Welcome To JS, Shawn. It's good to see girls that young taking an interest and applying theirself to the best instrument in the world. :D Good luck and Keep us All updated on both of Yall's progress.

[ftgokie]

Thanks Elguero...I have kicked myself in the butt many times for not ever learning the guitar...I have had so many chances, just never did it....well, im here now!

[scott powell]

hi welcome to JS!
you might be interested in a 3/4 size guitar for your daughter. it willo be easier for her to play. here is a link to one

http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemPos=8&TempID=9&STRID=132754&Method=2&CategoryID=0&BrandID=0&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=0&DepartmentID=0&pagesize=10&SortMethod=4&SearchPhrase=3+4+size+guitar&Contains=%2Asize%2A+AND+%2Aguitar%2A&Search_Type=SEARCH&GroupCode=

[Acoustic]

Welcome to the boards and to the guitar world :D. Hope you enjoy your hang around here and learn what you need. Great group of guys around here all the time.

[ftgokie]

Thanks for the welcome guys....and Scott, thanks for the link...were gonna show her that one and im betting she will like it.

[ftgokie]

Where online is the absolute cheapest place to buy an amp at? I have found the Line 6 Spider3 30watt amp for 199.00 about everywhere I have looked, thats including locally also....anyone know of a cheaper place?

[BASSMAN]

Welcome to the forum!

[broke_my_strat]

Where online is the absolute cheapest place to buy an amp at? I have found the Line 6 Spider3 30watt amp for 199.00 about everywhere I have looked, thats including locally also....anyone know of a cheaper place?

I tell ya man, pawn shops are an excellent way to go. All you have to do is try them and and make sure its what you want. I got my first 3 amps at a pawn shop. I just recently broke down and bought a brand new half stack.

[ftgokie]

Thanks BassMan.....how is the fishun out your way?

[ftgokie]

Thanks broke_my_strat, ive been checking out the pawn shops in about a 50 mile radius and havnt seen anything to my liking so far, but yea, that would be a good place to get one..I did see a marshall half stack at a pawn shop here in muskogee, and you could actually but it used for 55.00 more than you can buy it new at a local guitar shop..lol but yea, i know what ya mean...i have seen some good deals in a pawn shop...

[Tuxedo Bird]

Hiya and Welcome to the forum!

[Prez]

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