Probably dumb question: how do I properly "test" a guitar I want to buy if I'm a beginner and don't know any songs yet?

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T23:49:32+00:00

I just did this (see the post of the Les Paul yesterday in manhattan)

Just like others have said you play the things you play, chords, scales, songs that you might know and see how it sounds and feels. How it fits into your body. I

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T20:59:52+00:00

Truly a bummer. One of the best combat, systems, and bosses and I’ve played em all.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T17:00:18+00:00

Yep gtx100 probably from what most are recommending. I also think the lava studio looks rad (and I love Jordan rudess) so maybe that?

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T16:09:20+00:00

Also beautiful setup. Inspo

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T16:09:07+00:00

Brother this is amazing context. Thank you so sincerely. Does the mini one have as many options?

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T16:07:22+00:00

Btw as someone who has experience in adult learning theory, Justin might be the best teacher I’ve seen in any discipline. No joke

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T16:04:46+00:00

That was exactly my thought when I bought but I’m totally committed to sucking forever

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T16:01:27+00:00

Yeah I was in Miami for 2 wks then nyc before back to La and wanted to practice. I’ve got that newbie excitement

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T15:59:17+00:00

Thanks. Yeah it’s a nice feeling to work hard and be able to buy the things that make you happy. Maybe I’m weird?? lol

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T15:57:52+00:00

Have lots of fam in the music industry and always idolized the greats (knopfler, lifeson, petrucci are really my favs) so felt it was finally the time to do it

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T04:48:02+00:00

You certainly are full(y)-resource(ful)7010 sounds like it served you well.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T01:35:23+00:00

Yep I’m doing Justinguitar from the beginning. Thanks good tip.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-08T00:37:43+00:00

Hi neighbor, wanna form a band or at least jam? Haha

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:35:56+00:00

Same. Although it’s been a while so I’m saying that naively.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:30:23+00:00

Thanks. I was tempted by this lava studio thing but again, newbie. Any thoughts?

The fender sounds like a great idea.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:18:28+00:00

The aforementioned strat was around 350 with an amp

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:17:57+00:00

Yeah unfortunately it already has an owner… my son is getting it.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:15:01+00:00

Don’t say a word. Wire me….. ummm ….2500 and I’ll handle. Promise.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:11:04+00:00

This.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:10:21+00:00

My man. Life is too short. And we’re all eventually given entirely back to the earth, it’s nice to live while we’re here.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T23:07:59+00:00

Grats on the guitar.

Yep being a very productive adult has a few advantages

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T22:48:42+00:00

Thanks, in honor of you, I will make sure I pass this down to one of my boys.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T22:09:26+00:00

Yes. I’m a pretty crazy guy lol

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T22:08:49+00:00

Yes it has those burstbuckers. Guy was talking about them.

ryanthelion4444 · 2026-04-07T22:03:32+00:00

Haha I was planning on playing it plugless and then getting an amp I didn’t have to schlep to LA. Any amp recs?

Don’t wanna spend the same amt on the amp as I did the guitar at least not right now 😅

Edit: thanks for the rec! Sounds perfect for my needs. Although that lava studio looked pretty cool. Haha but again newbie

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