michael Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 http://www.ebuyer.com/special/1641?ref=dotd Pocket money prices and obviously pockey money quailty but could be OK for a beginner or the kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Blimey that's good - do they do left handed ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Thats a really good deal. I've fancied giving the guitar a go for a while and thats such good value i might actually buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 The only thing to keep in mind is that there is no mention of a lead and you'll probably need a tuner too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 That is cheap. I paid £75 for my Stagg and amp but I also got a tuner, some software, a case, spare strings and lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 My mum got one for a pound (yes 1 whole pound) on one of those price drop shopping channels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 lol... I pay about 19 times that for my guitars and boards heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 lol... I pay about 19 times that for my guitars and boards heh Wow you're awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm no guitar expert, but I'm guessing it's a piece of crap for that money. No offensive like, keep the bargains coming Mikey boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Wow you're awesome aint i ... nahh seriously, they'd be fine for beginners... but as soon as u want to do any live sound they would just crumble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 aint i ... nahh seriously, they'd be fine for beginners... but as soon as u want to do any live sound they would just crumble Really? I honestly thought that these are the EXACT guitars that people like Metallica use on stage I mean it's just wood and stingy bits, why would you need to spend any more than this? Don't they all just do the same thing? Seriously though, the price is silly low, they are clearly very cheap guitars and as a result ideal for someone who thinks they might want to learn but only has the change they found down the sofa, people who don't care about branding, quality or the action being 100% awesome and clumsy kids who will get bored of the idea in favour of crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 how much crack would £40 get you these days? kids eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I want a really expensive guitar, but I can't afford it. These are quite clearly a bargain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 a bargain for messing around on. Only thing though is you'd actually more likely get put off ever learning to play on something really as budget as it gets. I used to have a £30 guitar, and learning on it is doubly hard, because even a good guitar player would struggle, so a beginner has two hurdles to overcome. If you want something proper to learn on, you can get half decent jap (j-spec!) guitars from £100 upwards - which would easily be miles better than these, making these potentially false economy. Depends what you want though, if it's just to mess around on or give to the kids to smash up for 6 months, then why spend more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I'm going to stop posting bargains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 If you want something proper to learn on, you can get half decent jap (j-spec!) guitars from £100 upwards on a serious note, can you recommend a few. PM would be fine if you dont want to post on this thread. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 well I picked up a Yamaha Pacifica end of line model (new model had some refinements) for about £120 new with guarantee, strings and shop check / setup. It has solid tone wood Alder body (very rare sub £200) and 3 pickups with a proper Humbucker. It's basically a Fender Strat style copy, but entry level Yamaha's are miles better than entry level Fenders! If you could hunt something like that down second hand nearly new, you'd have even more of a bargain! It plays very well, you'd go from total beginner to pretty good (several years) before outplaying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've ordered one. Got a digital tuner off ebay for £5. Oh, and reading the reviews, one guy seemed to know what he was talking about and he raved about it and how good it was regardless of how little it cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 well I picked up a Yamaha Pacifica end of line model (new model had some refinements) for about £120... You have had 3 guitars and 3 amps for that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 I've ordered one. Got a digital tuner off ebay for £5. Apologies in advance if all the strings break and slice your face up, although I guess the strings will be blunt at this price, you need to spend more to get a full slashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Apologies in advance if all the strings break and slice your face up, although I guess the strings will be blunt at this price, you need to spend more to get a full slashing. Not to worry, the wife can try it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You have had 3 guitars and 3 amps for that, And started a band ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 2, 2008 Author Share Posted September 2, 2008 And started a band ! And been famous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chilli Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You have had 3 guitars and 3 amps for that, lol true, but I'd rather pay a little more for something that stays in tune and plays well (less fustration), but I'm sure for the money you can't go wrong really! It would certainly be hard to complain. >Scotster - I hope you get on with it well, come and post back when you get it, tell us how good it is. My experience with £30 guitars was "uninspiring" but this might be a gem for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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