What Type of Electric Guitar Should a Beginner Buy?

A common question for new electric guitar players is what type of guitar is best, or more specfically…which brand to buy?

One question to ask your self is what genre of music you are interested in. Depending on the musical style that you want to play it may change the brand of guitar to look at.

Generally for rock and metal guitarists a good choice is Ibanez, ESP, Jackson, Dean, or Washburn. There may be models that have the type of designs and pickups more suited for rhythm guitarists and more distortion.

For other genres such as Jazz and Country, a Fender, Gretsch, or Yamaha might do the trick for a cleaner sound.

The other consideration is what type of amp to buy. Marshall, Peavey, Fender, and Crate all make versatile guitar amps that can be used for any type of music.

Start by going to a local music store and trying some of the brands that we have mentioned. The ultimate choice is yours so if you like a guitar and it feels right, it may be the one for you.

You can generally find electric guitars cheaper on the Web after you decide on a brand and model that you are interested in.