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    David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12

    Kid seems to be interested in learning electric guitar. I know nothing about this. So, I'm seeking some advice from followers if you have any. Go.

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      2. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12

        For example, what to even get as an instrument? Do I just go get a cheap Stratocaster or something?

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      3. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12

        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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      4. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12

        So maybe getting a slightly “better” guitar might not be an entirely bad idea.

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      5. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12

        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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      6. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 13

        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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      7. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 13

        Kid is a little mad at me because I know two chords.

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      2. Martin Campbell‏ @MCampbell_UK Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz

        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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      3. Mike Crutcher‏ @funkifized Oct 12
        Replying to @MCampbell_UK @dabeaz

        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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      4. David Beazley‏ @dabeaz Oct 12
        Replying to @funkifized @MCampbell_UK

        A teacher is part of the plan. Already been in discussion with a teacher.

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      5. Howard Hess‏ @_h2_ Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz @funkifized @MCampbell_UK

        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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      2. Tío Kyle‏ @kylemaxwell Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz

        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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      3. Chris Gates‏ @carnal0wnage Oct 12
        Replying to @kylemaxwell @dabeaz

        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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      4. Andre M. DiMino‏ @sempersecurus Oct 12
        Replying to @carnal0wnage @kylemaxwell @dabeaz

        JustinGuitar is also very good. Wide assortment of lessons from beginner to advanced.https://www.justinguitar.com/ 

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      5. Chris Gates‏ @carnal0wnage Oct 12
        Replying to @sempersecurus @kylemaxwell @dabeaz

        Also saw the rocksmith reply 🤯

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      1. mike cullerton‏ @cullerton Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz

        Fender Squire is a great starter guitar. They even have beginner sets with amp, cable, etc. Lessons, lessons, lessons :)

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      2. Carol Willing‏ @WillingCarol Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz

        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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      2. Mike Pirnat, but Spooky  👻 🎃 💀‏ @mpirnat Oct 12
        Replying to @dabeaz

        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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      3. Mike Pirnat, but Spooky  👻 🎃 💀‏ @mpirnat Oct 12
        Replying to @mpirnat @dabeaz

        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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