Learning eletric guitar

So im wanting to learn electric guitar (going to try to be self taught) but i was wondering if anyone who plays had any tips on

what i should buy (im from england)

how i should go about teaching myself

and any other tips

many thanks.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ESP-LTD-KH202-Kirk-Hammett-Signature-Electric-Guitar?sku=516639&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=26043310

Good ESP that is under $500. I'm a self-taught guitarist, but there are videos online if you don't want lessons with an instructor.

1) Depends on the music. Don't just follow random recommendations. Base your purchase on the type of music you wish to play.

2) To teach yourself, learn to play your favorite songs and practice scales.

I downloaded emusic rock guitar method.......and thats how im learning.

It should get me to intermediate level.

Don't learn an the electric guitar!

It is always best to learn on an acoustic, preferably a Classical guitar.

Don't learn an the electric guitar!

It is always best to learn on an acoustic, preferably a Classical guitar.

brainscientist

If you don't like acoustic music, you'll be far less motivated to learn on it.

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Don't learn an the electric guitar!

It is always best to learn on an acoustic, preferably a Classical guitar.

TM_Darkside

If you don't like acoustic music, you'll be far less motivated to learn on it.

He doesnt have to play Neil Diamond.

I have never meet a single person who was any good at the guitar and didnt start with the acoustic and I know a lot of guitarists (myself included).

Don't learn an the electric guitar!

It is always best to learn on an acoustic, preferably a Classical guitar.

brainscientist

um sorry dude but if u dont have calesc(sp?) built up on ur finger tips it will be harder on acoustic because the strings are much thicker than electric. so u will be ahead to go electric then if ur interested in classical music, get an acoustic

get a good guitar(esp/ibanez/epiphone)and a good amp (line 6/marshall)and go to 911tabs.com(or other tab site) and find tabs 4 bands and songs you like an try to play them.also try and increase the dificulty of the songs slowly.just remember you will be pretty rubish for at least the first month but dont give up.

im self taught,iv been playing for about 2 years and i can now play nearly all the lamb of god/caliban/deftones songs that iv atempted

also if u want to get some effects an stuff get a line 6 pod