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Guy,
Welcome to the club!
If you're into surf music, then an acoustic doesn't
make much sense. If you go to a beach every night,
then maybe, but with a name like 'midwest_surf_guy',
somehow I don't think that's in your cards. <g>
If you're still on the fence with an electric (you
might decide to get back out of the whole shebang),
then you have two or three courses of possible, and
inexpensive, action:
1. A lower grade Fender, such as a Squier Strat.
Can be had for $100 to $200 at a Guitar Center.
2. Used. Check both craigslist for your area, and eBay.
You'll get a feel for what's popular and what things
are usually worth.
3. Rent. Many smaller mom-and-pop type stores still
rent instruments, including guitars and amps. The
benefit here is, you'll probably also get a line on
a teacher, which you need.
In fact, you should consider enlisting a teacher first,
and get her/his opinion. Make sure they are on-board
with your goals.... you don't want to be learning Jeff
Newman licks if you're going surfing! <lol> (Although
a little Chet Atkins never hurt anybody. <g>)
Reading music is a personal preference, not a requirement.
I'll bet not more than 25% of the members here can sight
read, so you needn't make that a high priority. And if
you do go with a teacher, then you'll get it anyway,
hand-in-hand along with the rest of your lessons.
Being an electronics whiz kid doesn't mean jack on this
list. Ask me how I know! <rotflmao> By the same token,
you can confidently buy things, like amps that might need
repairs, for a lot less than would otherwise be the normal
price. Keep your eyes open, and your checkbook handy. <g>
Do keep us posted.
unlunf
--- In , "midwest_surf_guy" <mooregr@m...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am a huge instrumental surf fan, but lately I am thinking about
> trying my had a surf guitar. Except for s short stinit with a
> clarinet in middle school and a year pf piano lessons I know
> nothing about playing music(I forgot everything I learned in my
> younger years). Now I am 50 and am thinking about trying my had
> at surf guitar. I know essentially nothing about the equipment or
> instruments. I have a history of not following thought with things
> and don't want to invest a ton on money in equipment, I am really
> skilled with repair and electronics. Should I start out with
> acoustic guitar and see how it goes? Should I start out with
> electric guitar? Bass, Rythm or lead? If electric what kind of
> amp for my situation? Should I just stick to collecting music by
> buying CD and LPs?
>
> Thanks
>
> Guy
>
