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The Essentials for Playing Guitar
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Silvertone  SD3000PAK NA Acoustic Guitar Pack, NaturalSilvertone SD3000PAK NA Acoustic Guitar Pack, Natural
Buy new: $99.95 / Used from: $65.00
level: beginner the first thing. Get good on it, and THEN buy an electric
Guitar Basics - Essential Chords, Scales, Rhythms and Theory - Book and CDGuitar Basics - Essential Chords, Scales, Rhythms and Theory - Book and CD
Buy new: $17.95
What you need to get if you don't have lessons. Very good book.
Dunlop Tortex Picks, 1.00mmDunlop Tortex Picks, 1.00mm
Buy new: $2.44
You will ALWAYS need picks.
2" Polypro Guitar Strap2" Polypro Guitar Strap
Buy new: $5.19
Another "essential".
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46)Ernie Ball Regular Slinky String Set (10 - 46)
Buy new: $4.99
The Best strings out there. Seriously.
Stagg Music ABS-E2 Stagg Music Hard Shell Guitar Case For Electric GuitarStagg Music ABS-E2 Stagg Music Hard Shell Guitar Case For Electric Guitar
You'll always need a case.
Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar, Vintage SunburstEpiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst
Buy new: $169.00 / Used from: $130.00
Very good guitars, actually. But only if they're made right. 6 months to a year on acoustic before this, or if you know you're ready.
Fender Starcaster Strat Guitar Pack - 0284001106Fender Starcaster Strat Guitar Pack - 0284001106
Buy new: $188.00 / Used from: $145.95
if you don't want an epiphone, fender is always good, too.
Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Brown SunburstStandard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Brown Sunburst
Buy used from: $400.00
Also great guitars. I have a strat.
Marshall MG15CD 15 Watt Practice AmpMarshall MG15CD 15 Watt Practice Amp
Buy new: $109.95 / Used from: $90.00
VERY good amps. Need I say more?
Behringer GM108 True Analog Modeling 15-Watt Guitar AmplifierBehringer GM108 True Analog Modeling 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier
Buy new: $59.99
Also very good amps.
M-Audio Black Box Amps, Effects, and RecordingM-Audio Black Box Amps, Effects, and Recording
Buy used from: $150.00
Phenomenal effects station. Need the pedal though.
Black Box Pedal BoardBlack Box Pedal Board
Great pedal. 1,000's of effects.
Dunlop The Original Crybaby PedalDunlop The Original Crybaby Pedal
Buy new: $69.95 / Used from: $47.99
level: intermediate Deep, throaty wah. Great sound. The original.
MXR M115 Distortion III PedalMXR M115 Distortion III Pedal
Buy new: $68.98 / Used from: $49.00
Probably the best distortion pedals out there right now.
Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $0.01
Cables are actually very important to your sound. If something is wrong with your sound, and it's not the amp or the guitar, it's most likely the cable.