Guitar for New player?

[tiny_ty313]

So, im a bit of a noober when it comes to guitars. Ive been browsing different brands, and ive become rather partiall to the Jacksons. Rhoads V or Kelly? Floyd rose or not?
I would really appreciate some sugestions for a beginner such as myself. Thanks!!

[drockilles]

IMO, I'd recommend trying the more "extremes" shape before buying if you're a beginner. Balance/upper fret access can take some adjustments with these shapes. I found that the Dinky style Jacksons have the easiest necks to play, which could help if you're just starting.
Floyd vs No Floyd: how much will you actually use it? People make locking trems out to be a pain in the ass when they're really not if you're educated in how to maintain them. All the info you need on that can be found here in the tech q&a section.
Welcome, and I hope you find a Jackson you like.

[Bengal]

If you don't know how to set up a guitar, I would recommend avoiding a guitar with a floating trem. They are a bit tricky to set up if you don't know what you're doing...

Or you could pay someone 25-50 bucks a few times a year to do it for you...

As for shapes, that's really up to you. I agree with drockilles, maybe try them at a shop before you buy them. Play standing up and sitting down...

[FastJunkie]

I recommend a Dinky but just remember there are other brands out there. Try to check out Schecter, ESP and Ibanez.

[emperor_black]

what drockilles said.

the "strat" based shape is the best for beginners. And get a hard-tail until you get used to general maintenance of a guitar. then jump to floyds.

dont worry, there are going to be a LOT of guitar purchases along the way so dont try to buy the "best" one to begin with.

BTW, Welcome to the board.

[tiny_ty313]

IMO, I'd recommend trying the more "extremes" shape before buying if you're a beginner. Balance/upper fret access can take some adjustments with these shapes. I found that the Dinky style Jacksons have the easiest necks to play, which could help if you're just starting.
Floyd vs No Floyd: how much will you actually use it? People make locking trems out to be a pain in the ass when they're really not if you're educated in how to maintain them. All the info you need on that can be found here in the tech q&a section.
Welcome, and I hope you find a Jackson you like.

Hey thanks for the reply. How much do you think i could get a decent hardtail dinky for??

[tiny_ty313]

Possibly this starter kit.
I figured its a pretty sweet deal. Guitar even has EMG's!

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-DKMGT-Dinky-Electric-Guitar-And-Rockbox-Guitar-Amp-Package?sku=515382

[Axewielder]

+1 about the hardtail. Sadly, the majority of the low-cost entry-level guitars have trems (and crappy trems at that).