Originally Posted By: flatfoot
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BUT - are you not perhaps putting the cart before the horse just a bit? I would think the first challenge will be to master the technique of chikn-pikn on the guitar. The time for shopping and tweaking the electronic sound comes after a fair degree of mastery is in place and in your fingers, is it not?


Yes, but to learn the technique, you need the proper equipment... a proper guitar and a proper amp. That's all I'm looking for. The typical High Gain amp available everywhere would not be appropriate to learning the technique. Just looking for something suitable for learning (and still keep peace in the home).

When my students ask me about learning acoustic guitar, I tell their parents not to go to Wally World and pick up the First Act guitar. Enjoyable and productive practice requires an instrument worthy of playing. I point them to a Baby Taylor or a Seagull.

When folks ask me about wood working, I tell them to avoid the $89 Home Depot band-saw or table-saw. These create frustration rather than good technique. To learn good technique, you need good tools.

I'm Just trying to start with the right tools.