Looking for a new starter guitar at sensible money

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:53 pm

Following on from my post on ther Introduction thread:

I have been looking at Fender Squire Affinity, Farida FST 6 and also looked at Cort G series. I am looking to get a package ie guitar, amp the lot.

Any thoughts?

Post by **Olly** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:22 pm

I'm wouldn't like to comment as I have not played these guitars but the reviews I have looked at below seem to suggest that any of these choices is going to give value for money.

At the end of the day, it is now going to come down to the look and feel to suit your preference!

Anyhow, check out the reviews, I have always found Harmony Central to be a great resource for reviews of all different gear!

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... Strat/10/1

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... /G200/10/1

and the nearest thing to the Farida

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... ST-18/10/1

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:43 pm

Olly wrote:I'm wouldn't like to comment as I have not played these guitars but the reviews I have looked at below seem to suggest that any of these choices is going to give value for money.

At the end of the day, it is now going to come down to the look and feel to suit your preference!

Anyhow, check out the reviews, I have always found Harmony Central to be a great resource for reviews of all different gear!

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... Strat/10/1

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... /G200/10/1

and the nearest thing to the Farida

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/revi ... ST-18/10/1

Cheers for that!
I was playing the Farida (according to the salesman they are made in the same factory as the Fender Squire), it felt really nice. Good weight, lovely action and a good meaty sound from the 15W Roland cube!!
But at £220 a bit on the pricey side. I can get the Squire affinity kit in Belfast for £189 but i haven't had a chance to play it yet so that is next on the list

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:05 pm

whatever you get make sure you get it setup by someone who knows what they're doing
it can always be made just that little bit better than the factory default. most gits are pretty good nowadays
and with a little tweaking you'll get yourself a really good git for a sensible price

its always a good idea to take a mate who knows about gits so he can advise and point you in the right direction..a saleman is a ...salesman?

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:10 pm

Thanks Polyal. Thats what puts me off buying online, even with saving quite a bit! I'm not looking for the best git in the world, just a decent bit of kit

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:15 pm

yes definately dont buy online.....go to you local music shop...and get your hands on the one your buying
and like i said take an experienced guitarist with you....ollies never been to ireland

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:18 pm

Well, we are only a hop across the pond, and the drink and craic is great

polyal · Post by **polyal** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:07 pm

craic?

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:12 pm

Courtesy of wikipedia
"Craic or crack is a term for fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland.[1][2] It is often used with the definite article – the craic.[1] The word has an unusual history; the form craic was borrowed into Irish from the English crack in the mid-20th century, and the Irish spelling was then reborrowed into English.[1] Under either spelling, the crack/craic has great cultural currency and significance in Ireland."

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 5:13 pm

Well I tried out the Fender Squire Affinity today. Feels good, nice sound even from the quite basic Frontman amp. I think all in all for the money this deal at £189 c/w everything is hard to beat. If i was to pick a slightly better guitar and amp it would cost a fair bit more!

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 8:12 pm

£189 for a Fender!?!

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:59 pm

http://www.matchettsmusic.com/products/ ... -affinity/

Post by **Olly** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:22 am

Looks like a good starter package to me and if it looks good to you, feels ok to play and you like the sound you get then I guess it looks like the right choice for you.

When are you thinking of buying it?

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 5:13 pm

I'm pretty much thinking the weekend. A nice shiney black one (and pretend its a real Strat)!!

Post by **Olly** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:08 pm

Excellent - something to look forward to for the weekend then!

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:48 pm

I picked all my guitar today and it is sexy, it's great when you get a new one and begin to learn. The wife the sleeping on the sofa tonight as the guitar is taking the place.

Post by **Olly** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 7:18 am

jamesd74 wrote:The wife the sleeping on the sofa tonight as the guitar is taking the place

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:23 am

OMG Big news!!!!

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:25 am

BIG BIG NEWS!!!!
I'm in shock!!

Post by **Olly** » Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:11 pm

Redno5 wrote:BIG BIG NEWS!!!!
I'm in shock!!

What's the news?

Redno5 · Post by **Redno5** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 4:26 pm

Well, my wife has made me an offer. She has said she would put the extra to my guitar fund to get a better guitar!!! There is only one other guitar I would like
STRAT!!

jamesd74 · Post by **jamesd74** » Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:43 pm

Can i have your wife please. Can she cook?

i-watermelon john · Post by **i-watermelon john** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:45 am

Redno5 wrote:Well, my wife has made me an offer. She has said she would put the extra to my guitar fund to get a better guitar!!! There is only one other guitar I would like
STRAT!!

my wife has never made me that offer

Post by **Olly** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 7:22 am

Redno5 wrote:She has said she would put the extra to my guitar fund to get a better guitar!

What a wife! No wonder you married her!

mikeyBoab · Post by **mikeyBoab** » Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:31 am

I dunno Redno. She wants something.

There must be a catch.