Guitar Stuff/types
I don't like Gibson's. They're too heavy. If you want
jazzy: Get a Fender Jazzmaster
country: Get a hollow bodied, make sure it has a nice, twangy sound to it.
rock: Any kind will work, but a solid bodied seems to be more the choice. I personally like the hollowed out with f-holes.
Now for the beginners or someone who just wants a reliable, affordable, guitar. Go for a Fender (Squier) or anything made by that company. They are best for a rock attitude, but metal or punk are the same results: good. Fender's new series is like a Gibson, so just run by what is written about Gibson's above. Ibanez is cool too, mainly for basses I think. Thats it. If you need help email me asking for additional information.
The best guitars are Fender. The best acoustic guitars are Blueridge. The best amps are Marshalls, the bigger the better. I also like the Musician's Choice strings, and if you can't find those, get soft D'addario strings. homepage
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