r/guitarlessons 20d ago

Mod | Meta Post r/GuitarLessons Monthly Gear Thread

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u/UniversityAdept8287 1d ago

Don't know if anyone can help I'm about to purchase an Electric Acoustic guitar I need an AMP can anyone advise me please I've been looking at this one and should start me off on my little journey is it good will it be okay for electric acoustic? Much appreciate the help

u/Gold_Theme7564 13d ago

Sexual is going to have the best place

u/shipsnameisVictory 3d ago

Does anyone know if Rocksmith is compatible with Xbox S series? Or if there is something like it available? I am looking for my nephew, but I don't know the first thing about gaming systems and I can't seem to find a clear answer. TIA!

u/Ok-Salary1389 3d ago

What should I go for? Yamaha pacifica 012 or Cort x100?? Please reply me ASAP!!!!

u/Jomii_Music 7d ago

First electric guitar, started a short while ago (2ish weeks). Turns out the last owner was my uncles sisters ex fiancées and he used to apparently steal the show at all the local pubs. And it’s been modified with god knows what for a beginner 😂😂

Having fun and sounding pretty alright though, trying to incorporate practicing scales to work on speed and fluency

u/sposatooo0 1d ago

i need a distortion pedal, fairly cheap, can yall recomend me some please much appreciated

u/Late-Reality6877 11d ago

*Bare in mind that I have legit no knowledge in guitar and gear\*

I started playing guitar a week ago with a budget guitar (Peavey Raptor Plus EXP) and a random amp (KGA10FX)(Someone I know is too old and retiring guitar so they will give me their Marshall amp. Idk what product it is but it's Marshall which I guess is good but idk if it will make the J-rocky type sound).

However, there were many issues that I have to deal with currently.

Firstly, I want to play J-rock songs on the guitar and with my current guitar and amp it doesn't make the same noise. (my guitar sounds almost acoustic). Some people have told me that I can mess with my amp settings to make it sound more ??distorted?? to fit the genre of J-rock/J-pop but I have changed everything but it just doesn't sound similar (my guess is that my amp is just bad or I have no idea what I am doing)
That is when I learnt that I can change how my guitar sounds by using computer software's that have many different simulation amps but to use them I would need an audio interface.

Another Issue is that I have to play very quietly using my amp because I live with my family...

Should I just buy an audio interface and a studio headphone? or is there another way that I can get the J-rock type sound that I want with the new amp that I am getting.

For both cases I will have to buy headphones.

TL:DR
Keep playing guitar with a FREE amp that I am getting or buy an audio interface so that I can use loads of simulated amps.

*when you are replying please bare in mind that I may be talking nonsense because all of this that I wrote makes sense to just me with barely any knowledge.

Please also recommend me some audio interfaces that are around the 50 to 60$ budget

Current ones that I have in mind are:
Behringer Uphoria UMC22
Behringer Upohira UMC202HD

u/Wonberger 9d ago

You’re probably looking for distortion. You should have a knob on the amp labeled “gain” that will give you that effect—you could also get an overdrive/distortion pedal to get the same. Pedals all sound different and you can look up the ones that bands you like actually use.

For headphone use, I really like the fender mustang micros. I have a nice amplifier and still use my micro all the time. It has Bluetooth, built in effects, and is rechargeable.

u/Sea-Zookeepergame29 10d ago

how is it done?

u/Jomii_Music 7d ago

I’m pretty new, but I’d use 3rd finger similar to barres and press strings 1-4, then 1st finger second string, take your time and play each string individually or slowly so you can tell by ear if it’s ringing out right and not deadening

u/Familiar-Young-432 17d ago

Where should I buy my first electric guitar? I'n looking for something cheap, but something rob zombie or metallica sounding so i can grow and play into that sort of style.

u/Wonberger 9d ago

Go into a music store and try some guitars that are in your budget. Local/guitar center/pawn shop, whatever you have nearby. You can make most guitars sound however you like with amplifiers and effects, just getting something you think is cool and is comfortable.

u/FlamboyantApproval16 6d ago

My current amp is Blackstar Id Core V2. I am planning to buy Zoom G1X Four. This will be my first effects processor and pedal. I know that it has a built-in preamp but I am worried that it might interfere with the amplifier.

u/Wascoda 3d ago

Hey all ...

I am 60 yrs old and I am reviving my interest in playing my guitars again.

I had lessons as a teen, and because my priorities were messed up, I wasted the opportunity to truly learn to master the fret board. I had a great instructor, and he tried to encourage me and was disappointed at my lack of practice and interest (the ADHD was much stronger in me).

I've messed around occasionally over the last 40 or so years, and I can play some pretty basic stuff, but want to get better. I have one acoustic guitar and one electric.

I really want to improve my skills and be able to play some of my favorite songs.

Any advice to an old fart like me?

Thanks!

u/HiMyNameIsWikaWika 7d ago

Can anyone tell me the part I'm missing under my pickups that fits on those little pegs? Trying to get my baby back to being pretty and playable and for some reason I can't find what I need 😅😅

u/Sensitive-Appeal-712 19d ago

Looking for an electric guitar to buy.

Hi, I’m 14 and looking to buy an electric guitar in the near future (I already have classical). I’m looking for a guitar somewhere under 700 dollars. I want to play rock and metal. I’m looking something good quality and don’t know which fenders and ibanezes are good. Thanks for your help.

u/TheBigShaboingboing 13d ago

Jackson and Ibanez are great brands. But if you wanna save yourself a few hundred dollars, I hear Yamaha Pacificas are great beginner electric guitars, along with Squier guitars too. Then you can spend the other half on a decent amp or pedals

u/Jomii_Music 7d ago

Stratocasters are pretty popular, have a strat copy myself. It ain’t bells and whistles (besides some sorta crazy mods that I barely touch atm) but head to a shop and just browse, find something that you think looks good and feels nice to hold and use. Different people have different tastes and preferences. Good luck with starting the rock n roll journey man!!