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HiraganaMitsuDe Oct 8, 2015 @ 5:12pm
Do you need to buy a special guitar to play this?
Hi, I just bought this game since I wanted to learn to play guitar, however I was wondering if I need to buy a special guitar or if any electric guitar would do? Also, if you can use any guitar, can you recommend me a cheap one to start with?
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Faust Arp Oct 8, 2015 @ 5:19pm 
You can use any guitar to play this game. What do you mean by cheap guitar?
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rachelgawsome Oct 8, 2015 @ 6:19pm 
Originally posted by psychoneirik:
Hi, I just bought this game since I wanted to learn to play guitar, however I was wondering if I need to buy a special guitar or if any electric guitar would do? Also, if you can use any guitar, can you recommend me a cheap one to start with?

As long as the guitar has a spot to plug it into an amplifier or computer, like an electric or electric acoustic, you will be fine. I believe they sell some cheaper electric guitars at Walmart, Target, and Best Buy! Good Luck!

Try this one: search at www.target.com Spectrum Vintage Series (AIL 97TWN) ST Style Electric Guitar- Brown

It wouldn't let me paste the URL, but this one would be a good starter guitar! It even has a whammy bar! $102.99 and has some extras!
Last edited by rachelgawsome; Oct 8, 2015 @ 6:32pm
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MTZIGG Oct 8, 2015 @ 6:29pm 
Out of out of all the guitars I've played under 200.00 this is the one.Plays and sounds way better then any Les Paul style guitsrs . It is sweet to play craftmenship is the best I've seen. Stay away from anything with a tremlo bridge to learn with.I have played a number of these at GC and there was none that was a dissapointment.Epiphone dosent even come close to the quilty of this.
Ibanez GART60
Last edited by MTZIGG; Oct 8, 2015 @ 6:30pm
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Bee guy Oct 8, 2015 @ 6:34pm 
Check your nearest guitar center, or call your local guitar shops, and see if they sell used guitars. You may find exactly what your looking for in a second hand unit, and save a lot of money.
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MTZIGG Oct 8, 2015 @ 7:19pm 
Not trying to cut you rachelgawsome. >>>> Spectrum Vintage Series ST. If you buy a guitar from walmart remember you get what you pay for. Be ready to put up at least 50 more bucks to have it set up and then you are still taking your chances.I would not recommend this Guitar to an enemy and yes. I have seen them and played them.They really are a waste of cash>they are so ruff that there's a good chance you will quit playing. Sorry to anyone that has one. bee guy has a valid point also
Last edited by MTZIGG; Oct 8, 2015 @ 7:22pm
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ianj001 Oct 9, 2015 @ 6:29am 
Originally posted by MTZIGG:
Out of out of all the guitars I've played under 200.00 this is the one.Plays and sounds way better then any Les Paul style guitsrs . It is sweet to play craftmenship is the best I've seen. Stay away from anything with a tremlo bridge to learn with.I have played a number of these at GC and there was none that was a dissapointment.Epiphone dosent even come close to the quilty of this.
Ibanez GART60
Agree with this, steer away from a tremolo bridge, it will make tuning and playing more difficult. I have blocked all my guitars with a tremolo bridge. That Ibanez does look good for $199.
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schteviss Oct 9, 2015 @ 8:01am 
Just one thing don't forget to buy the damn Rocksmith cable.
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grimlog Oct 9, 2015 @ 10:36am 
Originally posted by MTZIGG:
Out of out of all the guitars I've played under 200.00 this is the one.Plays and sounds way better then any Les Paul style guitsrs .

Ermmm, this *is* a LP-style guitar...
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Age Oct 9, 2015 @ 12:07pm 
Buy a second hand guitar, it should be setup properly already and the wood will have settled. You can easily get a decent second hand guitar for the same price as a cheap new one you find everywhere else.
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HiraganaMitsuDe Oct 9, 2015 @ 8:14pm 
Hello, thanks for the suggestions! So far the best things Ive found in nearby stores are this:
(Im not from US so the prices are aproximate.)
-Epiphone LP Special II bundled with amp, soft case, strap, 1.8m cable, 3 picks, Clip-on tuner and a DVD with guitar lessons (probably wont need that since I bought this game already) for $250
-Ibañez GART 60 (the one someone mentioned) at $200.
As for used guitars I found these
-Ibanez Gio GRX70-QA $100
-Ibanez Rg321mh $200
-Yamaha Erg- 121c $60


So which of these would be the best option?

As for the cable, I already bought it, so that is not a problem.


Last edited by HiraganaMitsuDe; Oct 9, 2015 @ 9:11pm
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905 Oct 10, 2015 @ 2:01am 
Well it looks like the Yamaha Erg- 121c has a tremelo system (whammy bar) so that is generally bad for RS and really most players don't use a tremelo bar that much. IT looks like the -Ibanez Gio GRX70-QA also has a tremelo bar. The other 3 you mention don't have tremelo bars and so they are better suited for RS. This is because several songs are in different tunings besides standard and the tremelo systems make it harder to change tunings.

Starting out, you really don't need an amp unless you are going to play with a drummer or another friend who has bass or guitar. The game has a built in variety of amps and you can get by playing on the computer for a while unless you need to jam with someone. So if you don't need an amp, that may affect your decision. From what I can tell, any of the guitars you list would be fine to start with. If you have a friend that already plays, they might be able to help you test them out and decide. You should fret every string on every fret to make sure that each sounds a different note. If there is a problem with a fret being too high, you might have a spot or two where you don't get a clean tone/note. Look down the neck from both the head and body to make sure there is no twisting of the neck. I'm sure others will add things to check for.

As far as not needing lessions, I disagree. RS does a great deal to teach you, but you must also seek out other sources. As a beginner I really reccomend Justin Guitar's youtube lessons. He has a whole beginners series and I think a playlist to play them in order. The more you seek out information, the better a grasp you will have of the guitar. Also RS really won't teach you any theory so you have to seek that out from other places.
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grimlog Oct 10, 2015 @ 2:58am 
I looked up some reviews and the Ibanez Rg321mh seems to be a good guitar for the price. I'd take this one if it's in good condition of course, eg:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/electric_guitars/ibanez/rg321mh
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Bompyrus Oct 10, 2015 @ 4:03am 
check this out man
http://www.epiphone.com/Rocksmith2014.aspx :csdsmile:
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MTZIGG Oct 10, 2015 @ 7:23am 
Originally posted by grimlog:
Originally posted by MTZIGG:
Out of out of all the guitars I've played under 200.00 this is the one.Plays and sounds way better then any Les Paul style guitsrs .

Ermmm, this *is* a LP-style guitar...
yup
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MTZIGG Oct 10, 2015 @ 7:40am 
Originally posted by grimlog:
Originally posted by MTZIGG:
Out of out of all the guitars I've played under 200.00 this is the one.Plays and sounds way better then any Les Paul style guitsrs .

Ermmm, this *is* a LP-style guitar...
yes it is a very nice guitar foer the price . If my grandson keeps at and takes care of the first act i fixed up for him this will be his Xmas present
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