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| Hi there - I'm a new guy - new to the boards and to guitars. Yes, I know about 10 chords and thats about it. But I'm learning...
I want to buy a guitar that doesn't cost a ton, but also isn't a piece of junk.
I have the opportunity to purchase a new Applause AE-48 for $199. Is this a decent guitar for a beginner, but something that an intermediate player would be happy with also? Does anyone have one? what can you tell me about it? Is it easy to play (based on the "action" and "feel" of the guitar).
Thanks a bunch!
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Location: england | I sell guitars for a living here in England and the best advice i can give to any customer is guitars are all different just like the people playing them. Pick it up and play it, your gut instinct will tell you if your making a good decision or not. Applause's are great guitars for the money. | |
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Location: Germantown, MD | You're absolutely right to ask about action and feel, but those are somewhat subjective. The action and feel that are right for me might not be right for you. Go to the seller and play the guitar for a bit. You might want to play some other guitars in the same price range so that you've got a comparison. If it feels right, buy it, play it a lot, and enjoy it.
You will read a lot on this board about GAS--guitar acquisition syndrome. As your skills improve, you'll probably have an attack of it every once in a while. In a few years, you can probably consider the purchase of a new guitar your reward for the practice you've put in and maybe the pleasure you've given others. (How's that for a rationalization? ;) ) | |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Not only is action and feel subjective and very personal to each player, but they are also variable, as most guitars can be adjusted. Play a bunch of guitars. You'll be surprised that no matter your experience level, some will just "feel right." If you find a guitar that's "almost" right, that you may have to go with for price, ask that it be adjusted a little. A good guitar shop will be able to help you find or create what you need. | |
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Location: Las Cruces, NM | Todd
All previous is good advice, and I'd like to add that your first guitars don't have to be collector's items, try to find what you can afford that sounds good, and more important, works good, stays in tune, somewhat sturdy for those knocks all guitars get while learning, etc. An Applause probably fits the bill (and that is a pretty goood price), or an Ovation that is used can be had for a pretty good price if you shop around. Buy something that plays well and you will always have a use for it even if you later succumb to GAS and move up. A beautiful guitar that you love is not one you can take on gigs when you reach intermediate status, that old cheapie but goodie that you learned on may end up being your gigging and party guitar, when you don't want your favorite pawed all over by drunks etc..
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