Post by NM_MANCan anyone recommend a good beginner guitar for around $200.00?
It's kind of a crap shoot at that price level, but Yamaha (Pacifica),
entry Ibanez, Squier and bolt on Epiphone are likely suspects.
Myself? I'd look at the USED market. That can be a bit trickier if you
buy from a private party. No money back guarantees or trial periods.
If you're not entirely comfortable checking out the guitar, bring a more
experienced player. ...or only buy from a store that'll allow a return
period long enough for you to put the guitar in the hands of a luthier,
while asking him "what do you think?"
For $250 range, you can usually find a MIM (Made in Mexico) Stratocaster
or Telecaster -- or a set neck Epiphone SG model. Add about a hundred
bucks, and you can usually find set neck Epiphone Les Pauls. <<<< USED
prices.
Post by NM_MANWe
tried one of those Ibanez package deals but the guitar neck warped
after a couple of days!
Thanks!
Was the guitar was subjected to a significant change in humidity? If
so, it's not unusual for the guitar to need a truss rod adjustment (to
correct the relief).
If it's twisted, or there's a hump (especially where neck meets body),
it's toast.