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Originally Posted by Whitey#1
Ok, forgive my ignorance here, but...…
What is a Tele?
What is a Strat?
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Tele is short for Telecaster, and Strat is short for Stratocaster. Both are Fender designs, and extremely popular.
When you’re starting out, you need something that’s easy to play. Sound wont matter much because, you’ll be busy learning chord shapes and basic scales, and not exactly making much music. The Classic Vibe Series Strat or Tele are great guitars, but there are more budget friendly guitars that play just as good, but lack the higher quality hardware and electronics. Again, those things won’t matter as much as playability when starting out. And like someone else said, you’ll need an amp.
Here’s my recommendations for starter guitars:
Squier Affinity series Strat or Tele $200
Epiphone Les Paul Special $150-$250
Those 3 guitars are three of the most iconic designs and have their own vibe, tone, feel, and personality. It’s like Chevy and Ford.
As for amp? I highly recommend a Fender Mustang I ($120) to start out. It sounds great, and has enough amp models and effects for you to discover what tone you’re looking for.