Site Supporter barryk32 Posted May 13, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2018 My soon to be 9 year old wants one for his birthday (girls think its cool apparently ) I'm sure there was someone on here who knows about this sort of thing. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Also, is Rocksmith any good and what else does he need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Rocksmith is OK. I got it for my ps3 but the console is fucked now after my lad rammed his dvds in it a while back. Don't mind passing it on unless you are on ps4? I could probably get you my old Johnson delta Rose off my dad if you want to borrow for a bit, see if he likes it before buying one? It's full size electric but hollow so easy to learn on. Edited May 15, 2018 by stevieb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madthatter Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Does he play at all? If not and you think he may bin it off when he realises he's not Slash after a few weeks then I'd seriously pick up a cheap second hand one. If he's serious I'd recommend starting on a softer string classical - although I know that's not very cool. I couldn't say what makes are better for kids but pretty sure fender do kids ones and they're always cool He'd need an amp, lead and a few different plectrums/pics. Again, I'd look to get them all (maybe not the pics) second hand and see how the land lies perhaps with a promise of 'if you seem keen we can upgrade later' - there's the nerdy teacher in me coming out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 (edited) I'd recommend a 3/4 size one... https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-guitar-3-4-scale-Burswood-ST-type-solid-body-stunning-in-black/253614987799?hash=item3b0ca19a17:g:O~0AAOSwyDFa9L8M Not the best and he'd soon move on if he takes to it but for £30 would fit the purpose for someone dipping their toe in. Check he's not a lefty BTW. Edited May 14, 2018 by Youri McAnespie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youri McAnespie Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Cheap n cheerful amp, £10, maybe sold already though... https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/aria-ag-10-guitar-amp-amplifier.-very-good-condition.-/1298385262 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Site Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2018 Cheers. He wants an electric one so that he can plug it into his PC. I know the sound wouldnt be the best but he wants to learn so it may be alright for the time being. I'll show Our Peg that when shes home. Cant go wrong for 30 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Cheers. He wants an electric one so that he can plug it into his PC. I know the sound wouldnt be the best but he wants to learn so it may be alright for the time being. I'll show Our Peg that when shes home. Cant go wrong for 30 quid. The offers there if you want to borrow my old electric. I'm at my dad's on Sunday afternoon so I can drop it off on the way home if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted May 16, 2018 Author Site Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2018 The offers there if you want to borrow my old electric. I'm at my dad's on Sunday afternoon so I can drop it off on the way home if you want. Sorry mate, missed that offer. Cheers pal, it might be a bit difficult taking it back off him after a while. Cheers though pal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Sorry mate, missed that offer. Cheers pal, it might be a bit difficult taking it back off him after a while. Cheers though pal. No worried, let me know if you change your mind. Its on my dads landing not getting used as he plays his acoustic and I've got an epiphone I don't use either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted May 18, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted May 18, 2018 they have them on the car boot all the time quite cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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