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What are some of the best electric guitars for beginners? Should it be used or new? What should be the price range ?

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The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Stratocaster is voted as one of the best electric guitar for beginners. If you are just beginning to learn then, I would prefer a used guitar with which you can practice well and when you get a hang of it, go for a new one but until then, if you are a beginner its better to make less investments and practice well with a used guitar.

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Though I play classical guitar after some research I have narrowed it down to the following info.

Personal options and buying choices:

Always keep in mind though everyone is different and I feel like it would be best to first go out to a local guitar store if possible and help them fit you to a guitar. There are many types of electric guitars.. from the build to the sound to the string counts your selection should always be based on your personal preference.

I would recommend getting a new guitar especially if you find one you like but if your budget is tighter you can always get a used guitar there are just a few things you might want to look out for before buying it.

Always research the guitar's value before buying it. Because although you are buying it used, sellers are not always honest and can lie about the value or you can always find a very good deal but you need to know what you are buying. Also, make sure to check the retail price if the guitar you are interested in is still in production.

If you are looking to buy your used guitar off of a resell website I feel like it's pretty necessary to look at the sellers' reviews and past listings if possible. just because it might be a good deal you need to stay safe too.

What to look for with the guitar:

(used and sometimes new)

Frets: look for dents or scratches on the frets or any wear and tear. If you see worn-down areas on the frets, play those notes to see if they buzz

Neck: look down the edge of the fretboard from the headstock to check how straight the neck is. If it isn’t straight, see if you can adjust the truss rod.

Headstock: feel each machine head to make sure each one is appropriately tight and holds the strings properly

Nut: look for signs of wear caused by high gauge strings or damage

Bridge: check each saddle for damage and rough edges. If the guitar has a tremolo system, use it to see if the guitar holds tune

Jack: plug a lead in and listen for connection issues. Feel if the lead is held in position or if it moves around loosely

Volume and tone knobs: slowly adjust each one back and forth and listen for any signal issues caused by dirt in the pot

Pickups: listen to each pickup with clean and gain sounds. Listen for any excessive hum or intermittent noise. Use the pickup selector and listen for any unusual sounds as you switch between pickups

Guitar body: look over the entire body for scratches, dents, or cracks. Pay close attention to the neck joint

If you notice any issues with the above items, think about whether you’re able to fix them or not.

If so how much would it cost you and would it just be a better option to buy a new guitar without that risk?

If you want there are many videos and articles on how to buy a used electric guitar.

The "Best" electric guitars for beginners:

Yamaha Pacifica

Inspired By Gibson ES-335

Les Paul SL

Hartwood Fifty6

Conclusion

Always remember that buying a guitar should be an enjoyable prosses and you shouldn't get overwhelmed.

There are many recourses out there and this is mostly just personal opinion so if you want to take this seriously be curious!

It's okay to not know what you want right off the bat and take advice with a grain of salt.

I wish you the best!

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