Hey Guitar players,I need some advice

[jackel440]

I did some searching and it seems to be alot of  good guys that know there way around an instrument.I would like to learn to play ,and I am unsure on what to do.I started to learn to play taking lessons when i was kid.I had learned the first string.I had to be like 7 or 8 yrs old then.My mom did buy me an acoustic which i do have.I believe it is a Hondo or something like that.I played the tuba all through high school.
I have always wanted to try and learn to play,but never did anything about it.I know money is tight right now ,but i have really got the urge to get started.
I have read some of these threads and unfortunatly have no clue on what i should look for in a guitar.There is so many out there.With so many different options.I was told by a friend along time ago to look for an Ibenez.
My question is (other than picking out a guitar)what else am i going to need to purchase.You know all the accesories you don't think about.I know i will need an practice amp,patch cord to hook them up.What else?
I liked the the idea of learning some of the easy stuff to keep you interested.Maybe youtube or some dvd's.
Any Idea or advice to steer me in a positive direction would be great.Thanks guys

[69bronzeT5]

I'm not a huge fan of Ibanez. I haven't been too impressed with their stuff. I'm partial to Jackson's myself.

For a practice amp, you can't go wrong with a small Marshall MG30 or something like that.

You need a cord, practice amp, picks and a tuner. I like Korg tuners, they're good.

Regarding learning easy stuff, Guitar World has a thing called "Guitar DVD" or something like that. It teaches you the basics. Try going to your local music store, they'll have lots of good beginner books.

[Red Ram]

Although it's not real exciting...I'd recommend picking up a decent acoustic to learn. It'll condition you're fingers better. Once you get a little into it, pick yourself up an electric and a practice amp. I hear the Squier by Fender "classic vibe" series is good (strat and telecaster) and about $300. Get yourself an instructor if you really want to learn to play...books and DVDs didn't do the trick for me. There are a bunch of instructors on Craigs list. Good luck!

[jackel440]

well here is the guitar i have had since i was kid.always been in the case.

[jackel440]

Oh yeah its a Hondo  model H310 made in korea.I don't really know much about it.other than i have had it forever

[Brock Samson]

  That's fine to start with till you get up and running with an electric,.. i suggest you don't use a pick till you get some finger picking fundamentals down,.. find a cheap classical guitar teacher take one or two lessons a wk.
but pay attention to finger picking first,.. forget all about electrics till you can play using your fingers on that acoustic... there's lots of B.S. wankers out there who will try to sell you a cheap electric and claim to shred but can't play a decent arpeggio to save their life...
Now it's just my two cents but short cuts are just B.S. being a musician is no joke... It's like training to be a ninja...

[mikepmcs]

  That's fine to start with till you get up and running with an electric,.. i suggest you don't use a pick till you get some finger picking fundamentals down,.. find a cheap classical guitar teacher take one or two lessons a wk.
but pay attention to finger picking first,.. forget all about electrics till you can play using your fingers on that acoustic... there's lots of B.S. wankers out there who will try to sell you a cheap electric and claim to shred but can't play a decent arpeggio to save their life...
Now it's just my two cents but short cuts are just B.S. being a musician is no joke... It's like training to be a ninja...

Being a NINJA myself I can vouch for what Brock(dave) is saying.
Seriously though, start with the acoustic and learn on that first before you get an electric and start wailing smoke on the water.

[Red Ram]

I'd go out and buy a nice fresh acoustic. The initial investment will help you stick to it. The guitar you have is a Spanish type...go get an affordable but nice classical acoustic.

[jackel440]

I know I really don't like the one i have.I find it hard to get my fingers around the neck.I know when i had picked up an electric it seemed more comfortable to my hand.I went to the the local guitar shop yesterday before work and talked to the guy there.
He had gave me the same advice that you guys were saying.I don't know what it is ,maybe having the acoustic i have or what,but i would rather get an electric.I looked at the new acoustics he had there and there was a really nice yamaha there.the sound was amazing compared to my pos.
I also looked at a few electrics and we talked about them.I know some people shy away from package deals ,but he did have a very nice deal on a yamaha Pacifica,with the amp,tuner,bag,dvd,extra strings,cable,strap,picks,tremolo bar, for $270.00
I haven't decided on a direction yet.Gonna have to take my time and not rush into an impulse buy.
I understand what you guys are saying about there is no short cuts.I played tuba all through school ,and it was something i enjoyed and took serious.I definately don't want to start out on this path an not get anywhere with it.That would be a dissapointment.catch ya guys later