Good starter guitar?

Question

im looking into buying an electric guitar because rock music is my thing. would this be a good guitar?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Affinity-Series-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510423

and could anybody recommend a good amp?

Answer 1

thats a good guitar you shud just get the squire starter pack though. it comes with an amp and stuff.

Answer 2

Yes that is definely a good guitar. Because im learning guitar too, i went to a store today that sold electric guitars and the guy that works there told me i should learn on one that looks almost the same as that. The price that i got mine for was $299 and that comes with a small amp, guitar strap, a pick thingo, a case and a CD on how to learn and how to tune it.

Answer 3

Yes, Go as cheap as you can possibly find. A combo with a guitar, case and amp is great. If you have never played before, an acoustic is the way to learn chords and condition your fingers to play without spending alot of money and you can play it anywhere. Once you start learning to play you need more expensive instrument's. I have GAS(Gear Acquisition Syndrome). The more you learn, the more you need. It is never ending! Even the cheapest guitars today are manufactured with more precision than many of the more expensive guitars of old. Rock-On!!!

Answer 4

That's a great starter guitar, but I agree with the other guy that buying the same guitar in a starter pack would be a good deal because it would usually come with an amp, gig bag, strap, cable, etc.