Best Electric Guitars & Amps for Beginners

[@demeloco5461]

She in 17 minutes smiled more than me in one month

[@151Armondo]

same bro

[@darealrealrealjc4882]

That’s kinda sad

[@dovxrq1279]

She’s amazing

[@aureliusthegunsmith7203]

Year*

[@sg2.033]

For real she doesn’t stop smiling

[@Zain.Basi1]

Forget about guitars What happy pills do you recommend?

[@profchaos7289]

ROCK

[@TurnRacing]

I prefer heavy metal pills.

[@honey988]

Facts 😂😂😂😂

[@whoisvesper2572]

PuNk

[@igot7problemsbutyougotnojams]

Math rock

[@joeyclemenza7339]

My god.... I’m smiling like an idiot just listening to you. Positivity really is contagious. Love your videos!!

[@santery9968]

Joey Clemenza HAHAHAHAHA

[@cherry-mp4xi]

@@santery9968 what

[@jayeezus]

S to the I to the M and the P

[@pantuflasesina2527]

SIMP

[@eliasmsv3156]

@@pantuflasesina2527 Shut up

[@Mordred478]

One of the smartest things I ever did, way back in high school when I decided to learn bass, was to deliberately buy a cheap, second hand Ibanez, and make a deal with myself that if I really applied myself and studied hard (I found a great teacher), at the end of a year, when I could actually play, I would allow myself to buy a more expensive model. This is known as the power of limitation. It really works.

[@Supperconductor]

Tyrion Lannister So true. My guitar teacher saved me a lot of money by taking my ‘student’ model and made it sound amazing. He referred me to a great guitar tech to have it set up properly. It’s very easy to play and it is now my travel guitar. I still love playing it.

[@phillipthebassist2348]

Tyrion Lannister im currently there right now mate

[@GunDoom]

yup that's what I'm doing. Found a deal on kijiji with a peavey guitar with a really shitty amp for 100 bucks while telling myself If I stick with it for a year and can play a song or two I'll buy a better amp and guitar

[@goodx_charlie4142]

I bought a used rogue for $43 after tax ... actually has a cool tone and I love learning on it

[@RobR386]

It works up to a certain point, the key is to buy an instrument that is good enough to get you playing and to keep you playing, if you buy something too cheap it could be a load of crap that hinders you.

[@chibisiren]

*Me wanting to play the eletric guitar* Her: a cheap guitar would be $200-$300 Me: yeah nvm

[@teenreincarnation]

maybe get one second hand? i get how you feel lol, but you don’t need something amazing at first, so when you’ve gotten better you can upgrade and get something really rad. (^-^)

[@jizellemontalvo9400]

@@esperanzavasquez7327 thank you

[@nataliaaguilarstar]

Yea I got a cheap used squier strat kit that came with its amp but the amp doesn’t even work :( I ended up payin $91

[@user-pm2zv9fs5r]

im looking at the ones in the thousands 0-0

[@Zoologic21]

Musician's Friend is my go-to. They have electric guitars that are next to dirt cheap, on sale, especially around the holidays, and in general, there's always something on clearance going for as low as $80. You'll want to invest the money on a decent amp before anything else. Your $200-$300 guitar is not going to sound any better than a cheap starter if played through a shitty, low wattage amp. You don't want to get carried away immediately with the power and sound, but a 20w is bare minimum I'd get that is quiet enough for practice and also loud enough to feel like something worth listening through.

[@bobnilson10]

I'm in love with you just for the fact that you are always smiling. ALWAYS!!!

[@Silkaz7]

I don't know why but it creeps me out that she is always smiling... anyway love her channel.

[@xypho4166]

Silkaz7 she is also squinting her eyes all the time..... 😧😑

[@jayeezus]

Maybe y'all are simps

[@colinboschma]

SIMP

[@franciscahope3363]

I think thats just the way her face is like. Probably idk. But idk how she smiles alot..cuz my cheeks get tired

[@RachelfGuitar]

I get asked about choosing a first guitar and amp all the time, so I thought I would make this video with some recommendations! All the gear I mention here is meant to be a starting point to help decide what style of gear interests you most, but definitely watch some reviews on or try out in person any gear before getting it :). If you already play guitar, what was your first guitar and amp?

[@richie757]

I played with a knock off strat and my phone as an amp.... Good times

[@MikeLawson1]

My first guitar was a pretty bad Les Paul copy made by Kay, and a 5 watt practice amp that really didn't make me sound like any of the metal bands I love! What you didn't mention is guitarist's GAS - Gear Acquisition Syndrome! I now have 6 guitars - I'm torn between my Peavey Wolfgang and my Cherry Sunburst Epiphone Les Paul as my favourites, and use a Marshall combo valve amp, and a Line 6 Spider 2 amp which has some great presets. Do you just go straight through your amp for your videos, or do you use pedals, Rachel?

[@devilsdoorbell]

My first guitar was a Gibson Les Paul Studio. I knew I wanted an LP shape with humbuckers (Ace Frehley was a huge influence to me) and I got it new for a spectacular price. I knew I wasn't ready to leave the house or perform publicly with it, so I bought a practice amp - 15 watt solid state Fender Bullet reverb. It was affordable at around 150 bucks new (mid 90s) and sounded good enough to my untrained ear to ensure I could play through an amp and not blow the windows out. Still have the guitar 20+ years later and is a favorite to play.

[@unitednationsspacecommand6502]

Hey rachel :) I started with 7 Ibanez string already later moved for Jackson King V flyod Laney amps great too

[@milosvasic12345]

Hey Rachel, gret vid! My first guitar was an acostic...I played it for about 2 months. And then 2 days ago, I got That squier bullet strat(HSS), I was thinking about getting. Also a Blackstar FLY 3 blue amp. I'm having so much fun "playing" it! :D

[@davidausterman5915]

She is so happy. I wish she could send that vibe to the rest of the world.

[@Zoologic21]

Doesn't this look like the most unproblematic human being on the face of the earth? She just loves what she does and is sharing her experience for our benefit. Just great content all around.

[@terry2855]

Great video Rachel! I'm a beginner at 55 years old and have to say that you have inspired me to learn how to play. The first guitar I bought was the Ibanez RG Series with a floating bridge and you are spot on about how difficult it is to change strings on. After watching many youtube videos I figured out I needed a guitar with a fixed bridge. I bought a PRS 245 SE, what an incredible guitar. The PRS is so much easy for me to play and keep in tune. Thank you for your great videos! I'm hoping I can be as good as you one day.

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

Changing strings one at a time solves tuning difficulties. Blocking the bridge in neutral position with something during set-up removes all hassle.

[@JessMichaelWillyard]

You always look so happy! I'm happy you are happy!

[@BauhausBarbie]

My mom is a musician so there’s always amps and guitars in my house. I’m pretty sure right now she has over 11 guitars but don’t quote me on that. My dad has a few too. There’s two amps in my living room, I have one in my room and my mom has some in her music room. I only have 1 guitar as I’m starting out but it’s a Jackson and I love it. Edit: My mom now has 13 guitars and I have 3 I can only play a few simple songs but I'm getting better :)

[@shovaadhikari8067]

You are lucky.. I am strugling for one guitar😢

[@MyOwnSummer_]

“I’m pretty sure right now she has over 11 guitars” - The Fifth Killjoy

[@zingkhe]

I stepped over a couple of guitars while fetching some food from the fridge..

[@hackattack7811]

You're going to be a really good guitarist.

[@siccbastard4580]

@@hackattack7811 I call bs Those types of people with a LOT of recourses usually don't get anywhere......... ....well not so far, but then again he has parents that can teach him.

[@Shadowsnshades]

Practicing on an acoustic guitar for a while, and thinking of getting an electric because it'll be easier to play. As well as being able to practice (without an amp), so as not to disturb my neighbors. Came across your video and I just what to thank you for being so informative. Very helpful advice. Love your positive attitude.

[@Sku11zDude]

SAMEEEE My fingers still hurt after 3 years of casually playing and I'm getting no where. Should have done research before geting a guitar.

[@zaz4667]

Rachels right! What ever guitar you like thats the one! That is a lot of information Rachel! Awesome video ! Thanks

[@nehemiahzo_]

On the topic of amps, I use a Fender GDEC Junior. It has drum and bass loops built in. It has a chorus, reverb, phaser, delay, tremolo and bypass effects. There’s also options which have mixed effects. It has (I believe) 18 amp settings, from clean tweed to British fuzz to metal.

[@abdul2009]

I love how passionate you are!! It's like thanks to your passion I feel encouraged to move forward with learning to play guitar, thank you!

[@clickster1883]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I’m glad I happened into your videos as I begin to learn to play myself. Keep up the good work!

[@rookmaster7502]

I've been playing guitar for a little over 30 years now and I must say, lots of rock-solid, excellent advice presented in this very cool video!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you :)!

[@byates59]

My first guitar was a 1966 Baldwin Vibraslim semi acoustic electric guitar given to me by my parents in 1966 and I still have it and it still plays and sounds great!

[@doktorzhigonzo9165]

My very first guitar (which i am currently learning) is an Epiphone les paul special 2, and i love it. Honestly i would just make later modifications to make it sound amazing, but overall an amazing guitar for the price. I bought a 12w amp from orange and the sound quality is incredible for the size and price.

[@gaborungvari3558]

Let's not forget the amazing Ignite Amps: a bunch of studio quality softwares including amp, cabinet and pedal simulators for free! But nevertheless, I loved the content of this one, almost exactly my thoughts on choosing guitars and amps :)

[@tianhan2011]

my first electric guitar is Ibanez grx6sp (grx70qa Chinese version), and bought it at Spring Festival sale for about $152, and use self-made AMP based on four TTC5200 transistors (for my guitar has high-output pickups, I don't have to used pre-amp), the guitar sounds pretty good (at least for a basic class guitar, I think ), it has 2 humbuckers and a coil. still keep playing on it, and hope to create some fantastic works on it

[@damien6685]

Very solid info, I wish I'd seen this clip six months ago when I moved from acoustic to electric and presented with an avalanche of information and obvious salesmanship. For reference I went 2nd hand Epi SG G400 pro, after picking one up in a shop and loving the fit, the humbucker/single tap was a draw card as as you say, I was not sure which way I was heading in taste, which changes.... Amp's I've picked up 2nd hand as well but did a lot of homework. In the end I'm kitted, still very much a noob, loving learning and the kit didn't cost the price of a small car. Now eyeing out a PRS SE, but the Epi will realistically last while my skill improves, and most probably longer [I love it]

[@sanskar7523]

Her smiling face makes my mood so much better

[@savannasuliman4789]

I’m a beginner, I’ve decided I want to play Indie music on my electric guitar so should I get the Yamaha Pacifica 120H BK ?

[@elmito2810]

the pacifica is a great all around guitar

[@drummingspain207]

So did you get it?

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

Rachelf: Another great video that should help anyone (like me) when they are just starting out playing guitar. Hey, everyone, start small and give yourself time to really master whatever type of guitar you choose, then, like Tyrion Lannister (great name!) says in his comments below, make a deal with yourself that at the end of the year, if you can actually play, then you allow yourself to buy a more expensive model. It worked for me. I now have four Fender Custom Shop Strats and Teles, and three Gibson Custom guitars, not to mention others. Learn well, then reward yourself. Good luck on your journey, and we all owe Rachelf a great deal of thanks for producing these videos which inspired me to keep going when I wanted to quit so many times. Cheers!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thanks so much Jim! That is an awesome guitar collection :)

[@TheLenaweeTrekker]

Great video as always. My first guitar was a Magnum Acoustic guitar. It had great action and played well, but acoustic guitars do not sit well with teenagers, and I was no different. My first electric guitar was a Teisco tulip. Action a mile high, never stayed in tune, useless truss rod, single microphonic pickup, and volume and tone controls that were either on or off and nothing in between. It was a horrible guitar, and I loved it. The first amplifier was a Fender Vibro-Champ. It was not particularly loud, but it had a great warm tone that went unappreciated until I was much older and understood sound much better than just "make it louder."

[@dubbleplusgood]

Bought my 1st electric guitar a few months back and love it. Ibanez GIO GRG150. Solid, well built, decent options, inexpensive and sounds great.

[@hannahstewart8741]

dubbleplusgood I have an Ibanez GIO too! I just love it man.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome! Glad to hear you are enjoying it :)

[@kunaldhuria3935]

After watching tons and tons of videos, this is the best one learnt so much in one video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Wabin22]

I would say the HSS is the pickup combo that's the best, both for experienced and inexperienced players because it's just a great combo. It allows my Strat to play everything from Mayhem and Gorgoroth to Mark Knopfler and Van Morrison. And it also gives you the opportunity to coil split the humbucker so it works great as an SSS combo when I'm playing some Punk or Shoegaze stuff.

[@whit350z2]

Thanks so much for the info. I’ve watched a few videos and never heard about half of the stuff your explaining. Really appreciate it.

[@DunningsMillLawnCare]

Really good video! I’m a blues, Rock and country guitar player, my guitar is a rare telecaster prototype guitar that I bought stock with Seymour Duncan hum-buckers! My amplifier is a Marshall MG100X, it’s a really nice amp for the $350 price range or in uk were I live £300, it’s a solid state amp witch most of us brits love. Love your videos, keep up the good work!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you! Sounds like a really cool guitar :)

[@Anya-Pruitt]

So glad I found this! Been doing a lot of research on a first guitar, and thought I had my mind made up on things like body style and pick up configuration. Thanks for reinforcing my ideas. I'll also thank you for talking straight to us newbs and not doing the whole look at me thing, by opening and closing with your best riffs. As mentioned. your smile is contagious, keep picking and grinning!

[@idontcare2851]

The epiphone LP special ii was my first “real” guitar from a music shop when I was 12. I wish I still had it today. The quality of the modern ones is also a lot better. Great beginner guitar!

[@vintageoverdrive4819]

My first and last electric guitar is a telecaster I just bought it for 60 dollars and I sold it one year ago, great video for this! 🎸

[@VladMetal26]

I got Epiphone Les Paul Special II ;)

[@midnightgaming4269]

It's a decent guitar to start with

[@vaqomega]

Me too, but i ended up regretting, is not a bad guitar, it's just a little too heavy, so my back and shoulder started hurting after a while playing, I'm selling it and getting something more Lightweight, any recommendations?

[@Kubooxooki]

Mine too. That was 10 years ago and though I also think it's too heavy for me and the scale too short, I have never stopped playing it. In fact, I just changed the pickups (Seymour Duncan JB and Jazz Set) and I plan to keep making noise with it for another ten years. Three years ago I bought an Epiphone Casino, which is very light and easy on my fingers. Surely an upgrade, but hardly an impossibly expensive guitar. My bass is a Squire PJ Affinity and it plays wonderfully. I plan to upgrade the pickups on that bass in the future, but I'm only learning to play it and I want to make sure I exhaust the tone on those stock pickups before I mod it. Overall, adding the amps and a couple of pedals, I have spent some $2000 on gear in the last decade, and still I have friends who play professionally and ask to use my gear. So there!

[@randomclick2826]

vaqomega Ibanez S series are all very light.

[@electricity2703]

Does Epi Special 2 go out of tune? I always faced this issue with this guitars on forums. Is this really true? I want to hear from users of this guitar.

[@nazzyyy04]

love this vid, it was super helpful!! i have an acoustic guitar now, a Ibanez V70CE, and before this video i had nooo clue about anything even related to an electric. i had to look it up and learn about all the different pickups, bridge types, etc., and the info here really helped me find a start to learning more about guitars!! thank u!! :-]

[@longhairedcountryboy2363]

So glad I found this! Been doing a lot of research on a first guitar, and thought I had my mind made up on things like body style and pick up configuration. Thanks for reinforcing my ideas. I'll also thank you for talking straight to us newbs and not doing the whole look at me thing, by opening and closing with your best riffs. 😉 As mentioned. your smile is contagious, keep picking and grinning! 👍😁

[@darthporkius]

My first electric guitar was a dirt cheap epiphone les paul special 2. At first I liked it but once I got my hands on a real guitar I hated it. Then I got the one I still love and will never sell because it means so much to me. My epiphone Dot 339 pro in cherry. I love my 339. One day I want a Les Paul standard but my 339 is awesome. It can play anything and it fits my small hands just fine. The hardtail bridge lets me tune it how ever i want and the guitar looks darn good. Recently I got a secondhand Ibanez GSA60-BS with a rose floyd bridge. The guitar looks and sounds great and it's very comfy but the brigde does take away some fun. At least for a beginner that doesn't know what to do with a tremolo. If I could go back in time I would have bought a Squire Fender Mustang for my first guitar. They also have a hard tail bridge and they are very easy to play. As a beginner I recommend A Squire Mustang (good cheap) or a Epiphone Dot (good not so cheap) as a first guitar. Don't pay any less, that way if you love it you will keep the guitar and if you hate it you will be able to get a good chunk of your money back.

[@acespades6958]

Great advice. It's nice to see someone helping beginners that has a personality that will keep them wanting to watch. A happy smile goes a long way. Keep up the great vids

[@acespades6958]

Oh and my first was a Gibson epiphone Tele.

[@geetarman58]

Go Rachelf!!!! Passing on the knowledge you have learned on your journey! You sound like a pro!!! Keep on Rockin'!

[@mikeavery1459]

Thanks for the video. Your advice about a HSS Stratocaster was very helpful. Didn't know that I might not be able to play more grungy, harder rock as well with just a SSS.

[@molekyyli]

You can, seen others to do it but humbuckers are definitively better suited for that.

[@DrumWild]

I’ve played guitar for over 40 years. At one point, I had 20 guitars. I’m now down to 8. Just sold my PRS for $4,000 but still have my $100 Cort. Lots of great advice here. I’d add a few things. Don’t go cheap for the sake of cheap, or with the idea of upgrading later. Resale always results in a loss. I lost $1,000 on my PRS sale. But with trading in, store will pay 25% of the actual value. So if the $149 price of the Squier looks good, but that $300 guitar speaks to you, save up! For modeling, I have the Fender Mustang III v2 and love it. I’ve downloaded sims for Van Halen, AC/DC, Jimi Hendrix, and more. Those downloads were free. Have fun, and explore!

[@ronammar5021]

Buying used is truly great advice. You can save 30-50% and get mint condition instruments, allowing you to step up to higher-end gear that can have improved playability.

[@ZaktanVR]

Some of the best beginner guitars come from Harley Benton, low price and great features.

[@bram6070]

They are good if you know how to do a setup and some basic modding. I would only recommend them after you have been playing for some time or if you have a friend with more experience who wants to help you.

[@SkepticGamer]

I can attest to that. I own a Harley Benton ST-20 (bought one for my gf too) and a Harley Benton B-450. Great for beginners.

[@unitednationsspacecommand6502]

Or Jackson or even Schecter

[@Supperconductor]

Bram R. In my experience, every beginner should have a their first guitar checked out by a tech and set up. A basic set up should be part of your guitar budget.

[@maxlethe3973]

Harleys are good for any level player.

[@nataliap.2830]

Guuurrrl you are amazing! Thanks for that! This year I'm definitely getting myself my first guitar, you inspire me a lot! A big huug ❤

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome, thanks so much!

[@Misseggy24]

Such a helpful video! I’ve only ever played acoustic, but I’m looking to get an electric guitar and would’ve had no idea where to even start 😂 Thank you so much!!

[@Timanator]

After all these years of Universe and RGT42 and the old 550 and such, I finally bought a RG652 after seeing your review. This is the best guitar I have ever played. And I feel the same way 6 month later!

[@erikeue4635]

Great content and channel, the bias fx seems like a cool setup. Best of luck Rachel!

[@ALoonwolf]

I started with acoustic guitar. Just got my first electric guitar and amplifier - a Squier Mustang guitar and a Blackstar Fly 3 watt portable amplifier. The controls on both combined already provide a massive range of sounds, and it's definitely loud enough, so I don't see any need for any other equipment. I've got a tiny little music player that will plug in to provide backing music, which I can also use to record my own. The guitar needed adjustment; the strings were too low. I didn't even need to remove them, it only took a moment to make the adjustment - it took longer to retune all the strings! Had it been another guitar I might have had to dismantle the guitar to make this simple adjustment. That's an important thing to take into account when buying a guitar if you don't want a lot of work! As for tones, effects, I am interested in GOOD MUSIC. The tones are irrelevant. However it's played it sounds excellent, otherwise it's bad music!

[@th3phant0mmast3r3]

My first guitar was (and still playing today) an Ibanez RG120 and I absolutely love it. I only bought it for $130 too so check out some of the smaller numbers in the Ibanez RG line if your interested. :)

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome! I've definitely heard good things about those guitars as well :)

[@xdabrowska601]

You’re such an inspiration for me .. For now I'm trying to convince my dad to buy me an electric guitar ... wish one day I’ll play like you do🎸✊🏻

[@dutchweeks1]

I like how happy and enthusiastic you are, keep smiling :)

[@kikyouwuv]

Wow. I guess its true what they say seeing others smile makes you smile. Watched this video and couldn't stop smiling lol.

[@russell_kberg1]

My first guitar was a travel sized Taylor acoustic guitar that I got for my 10th birthday but I didn’t start playing until I was 12 (Drums was my first instrument). Then one day a package from sweet water came and I wondered if my dad got a guitar for himself(he has been playing for 33 years) and it was a black squire jazzmaster from the affinity line. There was also another box filled with a $40 Roland cube gx 10. My dad pugs it in and starts too play, then I asked if I could play it, then he asked me if I wanted a new guitar. I couldn’t believe it, my dad bought me a guitar. A couple months pass and I discover Ozzy Osborne, Randy Rhodes, and a little know company called Jackson, so I did what any pre teen would do and I saved $300 dollars to buy a white Randy Rhodes Flying V with a Floyd rose (I had previously tried the same exact guitar that I have today in a guitar store in my local area) and I haven’t gotten a new guitar since but I want to get either a epiphone explorer or a prs se custom 24. This may 27th marks the 2 year anniversary of me picking up guitar (I still dont know a whole entire song from front to back because I am not good at soloing yet and I just like the individual riffs of 80’s era thrash metal)

[@wulfhartspirit]

My first one was a Schecter Diamond series omen 6. I still enjoy playing it from time to time. I now have a prs, I anez, and a Gibson les Paul. The Gibson is my go to.

[@dustymetal4ever]

My first guitar was a black Ibanez RG, but, had to sell it a little bit later. Couldn't get into the Strat, SuperStrat style. Now, I own V, Explorer, Dean Guitars now. The modeling amps is great, but, in my opinion nothing is better than a 120 Watt combo amp or a 100 watt head and cab with a few pedals. Especially if your playing live, less things to go wrong in my opinion. I own 2 modeling amps, the spark amp, and a Line 6 Spider V. They are great, just like she said.

[@79Hokie]

I am a beginner. Two places I have looked for guitars, eBay & reverb. Some of the guitars I have purchased over time (to give some idea of prices) Epiphone SG/$145, Squiers Strat / $104.64, Epiphone Les Paul II/$99, Yamaha EG 112C/$95, Dean Vendetta XM/$85.36 and Ibanez GRG170DX/$135. Good guitars are reasonable prices. Only Dean Vendetta was new. All the others used.

[@CraigDeubler]

Spot on video 👍 My first guitar had a floating trem, it sucked. 20 years later I still prefer a hardtail.

[@beammeupjosi]

My first guitar is a white Squier jazzmaster. Beautiful axe

[@thesleepover3776]

First guitar was a Rogue ST-3 by Squier. It did come with a practice amp which was okay but needed a distortion pedal. Getting a distortion pedal helped get me by with my beginner setup for about 5 years until I wanted to start playing in a band.

[@ernestschultz5065]

This girl never stops smiling. I love it.

[@swam4362]

Guitars under $200: -Jackson Dinky JS22 -Ibanez GRX70QA -ESP EC10 -Epiphone SG Special -Squier Bullet Telecaster there's a lot more than just those but those are my recommendations.

[@Doc_Mitch]

I’ve been playing the acoustic guitar for almost a year now and I’d like to try electric. Thanks for the recommendations.

[@alexdenton6586]

Most of those who play guitar don't have much money and that was my case for many years so my advice would be to all those young (or not so young) who start playing guitar to start modeling on computer You will always have a lot of snobs to tell you that you have to buy a tube amp etc. but the reality is that computer simulators work very well nowadays, it's not like when I started playing guitar more than 10 years ago I take for example Bias FX from Positiv Grid that I use regularly For the equivalent of 200 $ (depending on the software you take it varies) you have access to all pedals you may need and all amps including the same guitar simulator which allows you to play even with a cheap guitar It's even suitable for beginners because even if you don't know how to use this kind of software most of them offer ready-made presets according to the music you are interested in playing And don't listen to the snobes in music, the important thing is that your audience connects to what you do and that you have fun, the rest is irrelevant

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Ibanez's GIO series, Epiphone's 'Special' series, Squier's 'Affinity' series - They ALL get my ABSOLUTE recommendation for any beginner guitarists - and seasoned ones as well. The guitars are all below $200 retail and, after a good setup, play and sound like MUCH more expensive instruments! As far as amps go, I recommend Vox VXI ($99) or the Blackstar ID:Core 10 V2. Both have REALLY excellent modeling! The VXI does a VERY close $2,000 Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier model!

[@escaping_purgatory]

Epic. I have a Yamaha Pacifica. It's my first electric. I'm absolutely obsessed with it!

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Thankyou so much! I am now inspired by your guitar progress video

[@Axess-sv8nq]

IF the beginner guitarist, or their parents if they are the buyers, are strapped for cash or have bad credit (like ME - thank you Student Loans!!), there are 2 companies which do 3 to 6 month payment plans for gear and guitars with NO credit check. The 2 companies are Zzounds and American Musical Supply. AWESOME video, Rachel! I hope you don't mind me adding my 2 cents!! ;-)

[@lnoordegraaf1172]

That looks like real good advise.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Thanks!

[@andyspark5192]

The entire time Ibanez Bass was displayed, but not one word about it. Was that a teaser for another video, beginner bass ?

[@antonrazzouk6767]

Andy Spark but that ain’t a beginner’s base 😂

[@jonniegibbins]

@@antonrazzouk6767 It's an SR 300 - certainly not an expensive bass. I know several who have started out on them.

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

I started on an SR370 and see absolutely no reason not to continue with it. It's a good instrument.

[@jonniegibbins]

@@Leo_ofRedKeep They weren't around when I started (I'm very old) but I have a 305 and 370 now - both are well used and by far the most versatile basses I've come across. They're inexpensive yes, but you get a huge amount of bass for your money.

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

People tend to exaggerate how much more they will get by spending more. The truth is that once an instrument is built at a good level, which can be achieved very cheaply nowadays, improvements become mere subtleties, luxury or even fantasy.

[@LeoCharles]

Im 33 and I always wanted to play electric guitar. I might be to old to learn, but im going for it. Super informative video! Thanks!

[@lukyluk_py]

Don't worry abt it, you'll do great

[@LeoCharles]

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[@ronpipes1988]

You're never to old to learn how to play guitar, and it's not nearly as hard as it seems at first. It does take some practice, and there's a bit of a coordination hurdle to it, but with some practice it begins to click and becomes much easier. It's not nearly as difficult as it seems with your first few tries.

[@gamers_journal]

I love the fact that when you play - your face shows the love for music!

[@stevend9124]

You can get decent guitars at pawnshops for cheap. My first guitar was a harmony flying v. Excellent video by the way✌✌✌✌

[@doom3380]

I got an Ibanez Gio for 60 bucks at a pawn shop a few weeks ago. You're right

[@bugrakuran1068]

It would have been an effective video if she had made a demonstration by playing so as to show the sound differences.

[@paulkline3011]

She has smiled more in this video than I've smiled in 10 years. No joke.

[@Marta1Buck]

cheap guitars that are goodin my place: Yamaha Pacifica 112j/112v (versatile guitar for various genres, pickup hss) Yamah RGX 121z (genre: rock/ metal, pickup hsh) or just pick one that make you feel cool and want to play it more.

[@rotten2guts]

My guitar arrives today, you and your smile were a motivation to finally start! Greetings

[@0s0sXD]

I watched a lot of KZbin. People didn't explain jack shit. But this video alone helped me a lot. Really. Very very informative

[@madwolf8615]

3 years and she's a Guitar godess . Plz give me some of that energy

[@ransombaggins9301]

Thank you for making content I can gladly recommend to my daughters. Appreciate you so much.

[@ilyeser1708]

Do you smile when you sleep ? ^^ Also I want to add my opinion : buying too many guitars is just money wasting for me, every guitar could make you happy when you can play it well :) Just buy one cheap but good sounding guitar to begin, master it, and then buy another one which matches more with your playing. And enjoy Sorry for the grammar mistakes, I'm french

[@siccbastard4580]

French? GOJIRAAA!! AAAHHH!

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

Great video! Thank You! I announced that I need to learn an instrument to help rehab my brain after an accident. I’ve always wanted to play the guitar. I got a 2007 MIM Tele from my older brother that is like new, for my 55 year b-day. I need an amp and since I’ll never gig or likely leave my den with it I was looking looking at the $99 Boss Katana Mini or the Fender Mustang base model for about the same $99! Again I really like this vid.

[@RachelfGuitar]

Thank you, best of luck with your playing :). I'm sure either amp could be a great option!

[@erusean8492]

Very helpful. And I love Oceanborn in the back. Such a spectacular album

[@scott22v]

1st guitar was a sears Silvertone with a 3 tube amp built into the case. Now I have about 9 guitars. 2 Schecters, My hellraiser is my go to guitar. 2 Strats, one mexi strat and one American strat, 2 ibanez, 1 Takamine Acoustic, 1 Alverez Acoustic and a Kremona Fiesta FS nylon string guitar.

[@bradleywilliams1323]

First guitar Jackson Dinkey JS22 I stopped playing after i got frustrated and sold it to a friend. But now i really would love to start writing and recording my own music. But I actually have to practice. Hes stopped using it and is giving it back to me. Im an idealist and think ahead a lot. So when i got this awesome EP idea i instantly wanted to try and learn again. Im gonna start soon and hope that with enough practice i can find the sound i like and turn this idea and thought into a reality and write something i love. Obviously gonna take time and patience but thats whats driving me. Not covering songs i like now but making songs that i 100% relate to and enjoy. Wish me luck.

[@MrTongen]

The Joker is jealous of how much you smile

[@elhardtrealestate3937]

Thanks for a great video for a true beginner like me! I didn’t understand the whole audio-interface thing at all / few experienced people can really take the point of view of a new person as you have. So many great points in this video! Also - this video holds great promise as a drinking game for every time you say “humbucker!” Lol Cheers!

[@tubbers20]

Thank you for this helpful video. I am a sort of guitar beginner (I'm 70) after a layoff and have been playing a Roland TD-9 drum kit with a Simmons 200 watt amp. I recently picked up a 2014 Epiphone SG PRO and am running it through the Simmons amp with a Behringer vibrato pedal. I also want a distortion/reverb pedal to add to the mix. I've always loved the look of the SG and of course am a big AC/DC fan. (Angus is 65) :-) I also watched your power chord video and I'm currently trying to learn 'WHOLE LOTTA ROSIE.' Malcolm is so awesome on that playing live. Love your smile and being so up beat. A little sign I have on the wall says: EFFORT EQUALS RESULTS! Thanks again. :-)

[@usmanalvi-awan7817]

Were you high on something.. hahaha, I love your happiness, it made me happy as well. Love.

[@potatis2035]

my first guitar was an ibanez gio and I think my first amp actually was the same as yours!

[@Antimedal]

I bought my first guitars at about the same time and I went all out on them. The first one was a fender Jim Root telecaster. Which I like but it's not for me since I'm into more classic rock than metal. And the second one I got is a 1989 Gibson Les Paul. And since I mainly learned by playing through rocksmith 2014 I didn't need an amp. But eventually I bought a marshall code 50 for under $100 since it was a used floor model at a guitar store.

[@cavespider6665]

My current setup: Guitar- Acoustic Solutions GMT (currently worth around £12. original value around £54) Amp- Line 6 LD-15 (not sure what it's worth because a friend gave it to me) Any Pedals- Boss DS-1, Behringer TU300 (combined value £44.50)

[@Erik-yx2pj]

Big thumbs up for the Boss Katana. Excellent amps and not just good for beginners.

[@horizons4102]

Can a boss katana amp handle an 8 string guitar? I’m looking for an 8 string guitar.

[@Erik-yx2pj]

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't. They go from tiny bedroom amps all the way to 100 watt heads with a cabinet, they seem pretty versatile really. Good clean tones through nice crunch right through to high gain. For the money I personally cant think of a better amp

[@horizons4102]

Erik awesome! Thanks for the info

[@youtuber58643]

My first guitar was a blue squire strat affinity just like that one. It’s 13 years old!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Very cool! 🎸

[@M2orNot]

I started a month ago and was given a cheap Washburn for free, set it up myself because the action was too high but other than that it feels nice, got a Blackstar amp as well. Love the cover of the best Nightwish album in the back!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome! Very cool you set it up yourself as well :)!

[@cynthiav.3890]

This is perfect! I was just trying to find what guitar I would want and amp! Thank you!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Awesome, hope this is helpful :)!

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Oh! Almost forgot a guitar I own which has an incredible sound and really great versatility with 2 humbuckers: my Jackson JS22. It's a $200 guitar and it is THE most responsive guitar for playing softer on the strings for a cleaner sound without messing with the volume or pedals. It's definitely saved me some monkeying especially with a cover I did of 'Harden My Heart' by Quarterflash. VERY nice sound!

[@RachelfGuitar]

Those guitars look great! :)

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Yes, they do! I have an Alpine White one! I LOVE the sound of it! I've done some Journey and Offspring covers with it and the sound is awesome!

[@samgrainger9218]

Congratulations on 100 thousand subscribers

[@timdavis8569]

Awesome energy and optimism! Don’t let the downs of life change that as you get older. Definitely have a future in KZbin ✅

[@emmasmom0206]

My first electric was a jay turser strat that i borrowed from my uncle and after a year ive upgraded to an ibanez rg6003fm

[@prettyricky4194]

I also upgraded to a 6003fm last june. Pretty decent guitar!