First Act ME447 Designer Double Cutaway Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the guitar because it was affordable and very stylish.I've beenplaying guitar for 17 years and just wanted something cheap and cool to play around with.I was very surprised with the quality and for the price I couldn't be happier.Great first guitar or second and very cool looking.For the experienced guitar player looking for something just to play for kicks..this is a great option.

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The First Act ME447 Designer Double Cutaway Electric Guitar features a custom solid body with a double cutaway design that delivers a warm and brilliant sound. With a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the ME447 is both sturdy and stylish. The contoured body has excellent high fret access, and the two, patent-pending, high-output humbucking pickups that deliver an awesome sound. This guitar also features a titled 3 + 3 headstock and classic hardtail bridge to maximize sustain, chrome-covered tuning machines for accurate tuning, and volume and tone controls for sound tweaks. First Act also didn't scrimp on style -- the ME447 features a high-gloss metallic blue finish with retro stylings, but with a modern vibe and an attractive white pearloid contemporary pickguard shape.

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First Act ME445 Designer Double Cutaway Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)About a year and a half ago, I bought the First Act ME501 for a whopping $59, and loved it.I loved it so much, I took it on stage with me, and it eventually became my first choice over my $600 American Standard Telecaster.It was reliable, and sounded great through my Tech 21 amp.

A few weeks ago, trolling the Ebay site, I spotted the ME445 going for less than $50 - I bought it...once again rationalizing the purchase due to its low price.When it arrived, once again, I was pleased with the craftsmanship of the instrument.I plugged it into the Tech 21, and was quite satisfied with the tone.Whereas the ME501 has a more crunchy, garage band tone, the ME445 has a much creamier and bluesy tone to it.It also seems a little lighter than my ME501, however, it's got terrific sustain.Just like my 501, it stays in tune like a champ.

I still see where people are relegating First Acts to the bottom of the musical instrument spectrum, which is too bad.I've gone broke buying Gibsons and Fenders over the years - First Act builds terrific instruments that stand up just fine with the pricier status symbol guitars.

The ME445 is a terrific guitar bargain for those just learning.In my case, a veteran guitar player of over 20 years, I'm comfortable bringing this axe on stage with me - it looks cool and sounds great...I wouldn't hesitate to buy this again...

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The First Act ME445 Designer Double Cutaway Electric Guitar features a custom solid body with a double cutaway design that delivers a warm and brilliant sound. With a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the ME445 is both sturdy and stylish. The contoured body has excellent high fret access, and the two, patent-pending, high-output humbucking pickups that deliver an awesome sound. This guitar also features a titled 3 + 3 headstock and classic hardtail bridge to maximize sustain, chrome-covered tuning machines for accurate tuning, and volume and tone controls for sound tweaks. First Act also didn't scrimp on style -- the ME445 features a high-gloss metallic black finish with retro stylings, but with a modern vibe, and an attractive white pearloid contemporary pickguard shape.

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Fender FA-125S Acoustic Pack, Natural Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is full size but the body is smaller than the average guitar, making it very comfortable for my 11 year old daughter as well as for the adults that have played it.

Not knowing much about guitars, I consulted two guitar experts, and both felt this guitar is a very good instrument, both as a starter guitar and for an advanced player. Both felt it is an excellent deal because the package includes all the basics.

The front is made from one real wood piece, giving it a slightly richer sound than the laminate or other cheaper faces. This guitar has a nice feel to it, and much easier to play than the cheaper guitars you would buy at Target or Toys R Us.It is easier because the strings are closer to the wood, and it is easy to sand the bridge if you wanted them even closer. Also, the cheaper guitars do not stay tuned for five minutes of play. This Fender will stay tuned like any high quality guitar. Of course, you will probably need to tune it at the start of each practice like all guitars.

Accessories that come in the package:
The "instruction booklet" is the same book I had carefully picked out to use for my daughter's lessons, except the name says "The Fender Guitar Method" instead of "The Leonard Guitar Method." It was $13 at the guitar store, and a very good starter book. Though it is only 48 pages long, it shows how to read music as you learn to play the guitar. You learn just a couple of notes at a time, so it is easy: An F is your first finger, on the first string, on the first fret and at the same time you learn that in music, the F is the note on the top line of music.

The digital turner is amazing. It tells you whether the note is sharp (string too tight) or flat (string too loose)or perfect--all with red or blue lights. Someone as tone deaf as I can tune the guitar.

I expected the guitar strap to be a thin, cheap one, but it is well made, wide, and comfortable. It is basic, but works fine. I think it is canvas, and it is adjustable.

The soft guitar case is decent and even has a zipper pocket to store the tuner, extra picks and extra strings, etc.

This is a Steel String guitar. Guitars cannot play both steel or nylon strings, the neck of nylon guitars are not strong enough to support steel strings, and the neck of steel string guitars are too narrow for nylon strings. You need to first decide which stings you want to play. Most young people seem to like steel strings, because it has a slightly sharper sound, where as classical or spanish guitars are usually nylon strings.Some say nylon strings are a little easier on the fingers, others said you get used to whichever one you chose anyway so dont decide based on that.

We chose this steel string guitar for two reasons: Steel string necks are narrower, making it much easier for my 11 year old daughter to hold than the nylon string guitars she tried. She almost picked a nylon yahmaha (the solid wood faced one is a good choice) but the neck just didn't fit in her hand well enough. She had to really stretch her fingers to reach all the strings.The second reason we chose this steel string guitar, is that the sound it makes is very smooth, more smooth than some other steel string guitars we've heard. It almost has that soft spanish guitar tone.

We studied about ten guitars before chosing this one. We were leaning towards the Yamaha, not the cheapest or even the next step up, but about the third level up from the cheapest Yamaha (because it is made of better wood, and has some other subtle but important reasons why it is worth the extra $40.) But the shape, the compact size, and the sound of this Fender made us finally choose it. And we were not disappointed.It has been played every day since we bought it and it is hard to make it sound bad. It has such a lovely sound.

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The get up and go pack! You'll have everything you need in this pack, including an electronic tuner, gig bag, picks, string winder and instruction booklet, so you can start playing now!The FA-125S is a small-body folk-style acoustic, but this beauty can roar when it wants to with the help of an all-solid rosewood bridge plate and unique Fender advanced scalloped bracing system. Great for beginners or the pro who's looking for something compact to trek out into the wild!

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Oscar Schmidt by Washburn OG1 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar Combo with AB Gig Bag, Stand, and Strings - Flame Yellow Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)I couldn't seem to find out how to tighten the "string", which I later used to plug into the wall.Sounding board is a little muffled, but does have halogen bulbs.In sum, not a good fit for a child's guitar, but does serve well as a work light.

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The OG1 is a 3/4 size guitar perfect for students, people with smaller hands, and children. Available in a wide variety of colors.

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First Act 222 Designer Electric Guitar Pack - White (AL222) Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me first start by saying I previously owned a $500 Harmony guitar, which was a beautifully designed guitar with great style and sound.

With that in mind, I was looking for an affordable way for me to get back into guitar playing and casually recording, after about 7 years of not playing.I was hesitant to purchase a "cheapy guitar," as I've been quite snobby about the $500 and up brands, but I have a family now and I am in a limited income to afford such splurges.

This guitar easily blew me away.This is not a cheap imitation of a Fender or a Gibson.It has a very distinctive tone, which I am amazed at.For this price, you won't beat the quality of guitar you're getting.I can't lie and say it holds a candle to the expensive brands, but I can say this guitar is a dark horse in the competitive guitar market, and it has a quality and sound unequaled by other beginning guitars.It has an absolutely brilliant and bright tone.I am pleasantly surprised, and I look forward to playing this guitar for some time to come.

As far as the cons?The guitar itself is very hardy, and sounds wonderful.However, the amp leaves much to be desired.With the tone and gain turned all the way down, the sound is great.However, just one notch either way and it sounds like a malfunctioning loudspeaker at Jack in the Box.

Also, the guitar strap isn't the most comfortable and doesn't latch well to the knobs.This is a cheap replacement, though.The audio cord is very cheaply made, as well, and is quite flimsy.I wouldn't doubt it gets static very soon.It does do it's job, however.I just doubt it will have a long life.

Overall, this is a great guitar, a great value, and I recommend it for the beginner or the casual player, excusing the flaws of it's accessories.

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Pick Guard, Full-Color Graphics.Its portable

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Debutante Rock Candy Guitar, Cosmic Purple Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is extremely solid, the tone is awesome, and the color is exceptional. I purchased this guitar for my 5 year old daughter since she is really involved with the Disney stars like most kids her age. The Daisy Rock brand is getting to be a fairly recognizable and respectable name and since it's endorsed by artists like Avril Lavigne, and Miley Cyrus I figured it would be something she would enjoy! She absolutely loves it and obviously I know a 5 year old would love anything you give them but her face really did light up when she saw it. I was extremely surprised when I started to play it, especially since the pickups, from what I understand, are the daisy rock brand and they sound great!

Please don't be fooled by other reviewers of this guitar. I browsed a few of the reviews for the debutante series and there were a few misleading such as the customer who had a string break and he needs to "tighten" the rest of the strings so it doesn't happen again.Strings break, it should not bring down the quality of the guitar since it has nothing to do with it.

I have been playing guitar for at least 5 years now and own 4 guitars, all of which are high end. I have played telecasters, les pauls, sgs, you name it.This really is a nice guitar for any girl looking to get into guitars so don't pass it up!

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The perfect beginning electric guitar for the aspiring rocker; Daisy Rock's Debutante Rock Candy electric guitar gives the budding female musician a full scale instrument made specifically with her needs in mind. Great eye-catching colors will inspire thousands of hours of playing, and the trademark Daisy Rock "Slim & Narrow" neck makes it easier for girls with smaller hands to play this rockin' axe! Plus, it has two humbucker pickups for multiple tonal options, 3-way toggle pickup selector switch, master tone control, tune-o-matic bridge with stop bar, dazzling sparkle finish, and the lightweight body is super comfortable for girls to hold. Don't delay! Pick up the Debutante Rock Candy electric guitar today and start rocking the world!

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Fender Starcaster? Electric Guitar/Amp Package - FlameTop Finish Review

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(More customer reviews)I have this guitar pack and I have to say that the number of negative comments is amazing.I am not sure what people expect for $200.00.No! This is not a $1200.00 dollar American made strat, nor is the $500.00 Mexican made strat.It's a low cost made in China strat.

Regardless of where it was made, I found the workmanship to be very acceptable.The guitar is beautiful and the rosewood fretboard is very nice.The whole guitar has a solid feel.My only real complaint is that the center pickup has an unusually low level output.But there is no way I would return this guitar just because of a single pickup.At worst case I'd just have Fender send a replacement.And Yes! As other reviews have noted, the amp hums a little (especially at higher volumes).But, this has more to with the single coil pickups used in the guitar.If you want humbucker pickups, you're going to pay more.Also the amp is just a small 10W practice amp.It works fine for lower volume practicing.I have fallen in love with mine and play it quietly in the evenings to relax from the world.

I have a family and very little extra money.I am greatful that Fender has provided these low cost kits.It gives me the opportunity to own and relax with a Fender, something that would be questionable with a better (read more expensive) guitar.And, if the kids develop an interest, I won't cry too much if they add a few scratches to it.

Folks need to keep things in perspective.This is a low cost entry level guitar.Understanding those limitations, I highly recommend this kit to anyone just starting out.

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The Fender Starcaster Strat is an affordable option for anyone looking for the classic Stratocaster appearance. It's ideal for beginners, with a C-shaped maple neck with a rosewood fretboard and medium-jumbo frets for easy play.

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Electric Guitar Pack For Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this guitar for exactly a month now. I am 17 years old and was interested in getting a cheap yet good guitar to learn to play.

The Good:
As far as a starter goes, this kit is everything you need. The guitar is nice and it comes with a nice bag for transportation, the chart, and of course a few picks.

The Okay:
I was expecting the CD included to be a CD-ROM or a DVD instruction, however, it is just a music CD with a few audio tracks (the notes are shown in certain parts of the booklet. Also, the amp is very generic. I realize this is a starter kit, but it is still very basic. It has 3 knobs: volume, bass, and treble. It works well but I wish it has a few more effects. My friend got a different starter kit in which the amp at least had 'gain' to give it variety.

The Bad:
Nothing bad here, overall a pretty good product for those who want to learn how to play guitar.

Hope this helps!

Jake

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This electric guitar pack is perfect for aspiring guitar players. A complete kit provides everything you need to play the electric guitar. Included are a full-sized Kona electric guitar, 10 watt amplifier with 5-inch speaker, gig bag, and a bunch of accessories. A large chord chart and the Electric Guitar Basics For Dummies book with CD are also included to get you on your way.


Everything you need to get started playing electric guitar.
The KA10 makes a perfect starter and practice amp.
The Electric Guitar Basics For Dummies book with instructional CD gets you started quickly.
Kona Electric Guitar
The included Kona guitar features a classic double-cutaway body style with Alder construction, along with a maple neck and 22-fret rosewood fretboard. The black pointed headstock gives it some modern flare, and the chrome-plated tuners will keep your tuning solid.
Three single-coil pickups with a five-way selector switch give you a wide range of tonal options to suit any genre or style, further defined by the volume and dual tone controls.
Use the tremolo bar for shimmering effects or dive-bombing fun.
The guitar features a ten-year warranty, so it'll still be around once you're a seasoned player.
Kona KA10 Amplifier
The KA10 makes a perfect starter and practice amp. This little two-channel amp delivers 10 Watts through a 5-inch speaker. Dial in your sound with the bass and treble controls.
If you'd like to keep your practice to yourself, use the built-in headphone jack.
"Electric Guitar Basics For Dummies" Book
This book with bonus audio CD will get you going in no time flat, covering all the basics to playing the electric guitar.
42-Inch x 31-Inch Chord Chart
Start stretching those fingers and getting a handle on that chord vocabulary by keeping this quick chord reference nearby.
All the Accessories
No need to go out and buy the bare necessities--this kit throws in a gig bag, 10-foot guitar cable, pitch pipe, guitar strap and picks.
About For Dummies
For Dummies is really about attitude. In fact, every For Dummies book, CD, video or other product is a concise, lighthearted and conversational tool that can help you start doing something now--without any formal mumbo jumbo getting in the way. Introduced in 1991, the For Dummies brand has developed a loyal following and have more than 150 million books in print.
About Kona Guitars
Kona Guitars, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, are exclusively distributed in the U.S. by Kona Guitars Incorporating traditional styles with contemporary flair. The entire line of Kona guitars offers something for everyone.
What's in the Box
Kona Electric Guitar, Gig Bag, Tuning Pipe, 3 picks, Kona KA10 Amplifier, "Guitar Basics For Dummies" Book With Instructional CD, Chord Chart

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