Interestingly enough, I purchased the same Squier package for my son a year ago and he's taking lessons now. It's a good beginner guitar and the amp is definitely more than adequate for learning and practice. Pretty loud if your neighbors are close. The distortion on it is pretty cool; my son (he's 8) gets a kick out of switching to it and 'rocking' out at the end of his practice.
A couple of months ago I got the guitar bug, and with my son starting lessons, I had to go out and get my own guitar. I ended up getting a Fender Strat, which is what the Squier is basically modeled after. While the differences are there and more pronounced for experienced guitarists, for the beginner like you and me, the differences are less important at the beginning.
Have fun learning here and wear that Squier out!
Originally Posted by: CorplexOkay so I'm a complete beginner to the guitar, I've had an acoustic guitar for a few years now but after trying about 5 teachers and quitting on them after like 3 lessons (just a personality clash) I gave up....
That's right, I gave up... Until just recently when I stumbled upon Guitar Tricks thanks to google... I started working my way through the beginner videos and I was enjoying it however acoustic just isn't my style so I decided that I would grab an electric guitar...
So today I will be heading off to the shops and picking up one of these...
http://www.musicexpress.com.au/mexpress/0301605.html
(in Metallic Blue)
Just thought I would ask here (seeming as there are a ton of experienced guitarists here) and see if anyone has any experience with the guitar / amp I'm getting or perhaps a similar guitar / amp... Just want a bit of feedback on whether or not it is decent for a beginner etc etc...