alkatraz   10 #1 Posted December 16, 2010 I'm buying my fiancee her first electric guitar for Christmas. It's not a surprise, but as it is a present I'm doing all the leg work. Once I've narrowed it down, I'll take her in to make her final choice.  I'm wondering if anyone has got any advice as to where to go in Sheffield to have access to a good range of starter guitars with good staff that are interested in giving good advice, not selling whatever they can get away with.  Budget is no more than about £150 for guitar and starter-amp. £100 would be nice but not if it's going to make a big difference to quality.  All feedback is very welcome.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
warrior8 Â Â 10 #2 Posted December 16, 2010 To be honest you aren't going to get anything half decent for that amount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
citywide   10 #3 Posted December 16, 2010 I'm buying my fiancee her first electric guitar for Christmas. It's not a surprise, but as it is a present I'm doing all the leg work. Once I've narrowed it down, I'll take her in to make her final choice. I'm wondering if anyone has got any advice as to where to go in Sheffield to have access to a good range of starter guitars with good staff that are interested in giving good advice, not selling whatever they can get away with.  Budget is no more than about £150 for guitar and starter-amp. £100 would be nice but not if it's going to make a big difference to quality.  All feedback is very welcome.  Hi, I'm not sure about the best shop but for the price you're looking at I would advise trying a yamaha pacifica guitar, they're 'strat' style guitars and in my opinion for the money are among the best sounding, most playable buys available. You may need to shop around but should be able to get one for £150 Thanks Dan City Wide Heating Services 07581193693 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alkatraz   10 #4 Posted December 16, 2010 I've been down to Wavelength Music today on London Road after a recommendation. Having been in and spoken to them, I'm pretty happy that they're good people to buy from.  After brief discussion with them I agree £100 isn't going to be do-able but £150 (Fender & Amp) -> £200 (Ibanez & Amp) is a reasonable range for a starter.  Also, when you buy a guitar and amp, they provide the rest too (picks, case etc). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mmrraww   10 #5 Posted December 16, 2010 Never heard anyone particularly say good things about Music Box in Meadowhell, but thats where i got my first electric guitar. It was recommended by a friend for their range of beginner guitars which as far as i remember were all roughly around the £100 mark. Of course some were cheaper, some werent.  I'm trying to shift my first amp for £30 quid. Ill stick some pics up if you like, or i might just stick it on the forums as an advert later Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
not wanted   10 #6 Posted December 16, 2010 The people in Wavelength Music are great. It might be a touch more expensive than the music chains but it's a local independent shop that has been there for donkeys years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
julado   10 #7 Posted December 16, 2010 (edited) Go second hand....  I just picked up a Fender Squier Strat...in Red...looks absolutely brand new...for £46 from Cash Converters opposite Wilkinson's....and I then picked up a little new looking amp for a tenner off of here.  Have a look in the ads on here too.  Mine's a Christmas present for my partner....and I know he likes it already....he's been playing with it for about a week now. I hope when I eventually wrap it he doesn't guess what it is Edited December 16, 2010 by julado Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
julado   10 #8 Posted December 16, 2010 There's quite a few on sale in Sheffield Forum Ads  Hope you find what you are looking for Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #9 Posted December 16, 2010  All feedback is very welcome.  Why do you want feedback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
flamingjimmy   10 #10 Posted December 16, 2010 Because Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mecky   10 #11 Posted December 16, 2010 To be honest you aren't going to get anything half decent for that amount.  Better than spending £600 then packing in after a week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
donkey   10 #12 Posted December 16, 2010 There's a little shop on london rd a couple of hundred yards past saisnburys. They have loads of guitars, new and second hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...