For example, what to even get as an instrument? Do I just go get a cheap Stratocaster or something?
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One consideration is that I might be the ultimate owner of this guitar if kid loses interest. Would I learn to play it? Probably. Rock on!
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So maybe getting a slightly “better” guitar might not be an entirely bad idea.
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Welp, decided to rent first just to get things off the ground with some basics. I’m going to try and learn too. Because why not?
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Never seen kid so excited as when we got the electric guitar setup plugged in. First some horrible shredding distortion sounds. Then, some wild 3-minute one-chord song involving singing, wild strumming, flourishes, and some kind of sibling-related angst. Uh. Yeah. Ok then.
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I wouldn’t go cheap cheap. Better to pay a little more and get some thing half decent. Find a local music store and they’ll be able to help you. And +1 for Rocksmith it is AMAZING fun
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Amazing fun and a waste of time; creativity killer. Get a solid instrument and lessons from an experienced teacher. Anything else is a sham.
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A teacher is part of the plan. Already been in discussion with a teacher.
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Also check out classes at Old Town School of Folk Music. They have a music store — Different Strummer. Always served me well, as did GuitarWorks on Main St. Evanston. Expert setup/service at Chicago Fret Works. Good guitar and setup aid learning.
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Had the same situation with my daughter. She took a few lessons, but mostly it's amazing how much you can learn on YouTube...
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Getting started without an actual teacher can be difficult. Perhaps a few in person lessons until the basics are down then lots of online options like:https://www.fender.com/play
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JustinGuitar is also very good. Wide assortment of lessons from beginner to advanced.https://www.justinguitar.com/
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Also saw the rocksmith reply
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Fender Squire is a great starter guitar. They even have beginner sets with amp, cable, etc. Lessons, lessons, lessons :)
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Go for a used guitar (better value) and have a set-up done. Depending on the size of your child, a short strat could be fun. If you get an amp, try a small practice tube amp (i.e. Blackstar) for better tone.
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An amp isn’t necessary - I mostly practice with my Strat unplugged - but they can be fun. If you get a practice amp, get one with headphone output. :-)
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Definitely get a tuner. I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O4L3F9E/ … and it’s great. It’s got a chromatic mode so I can tune my mandolin and my daughter’s cello in addition to my guitars.
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