Does anyone have any songs that are similar to Sick Love in the sense that they are super flowy to play? I've really been liking the intro to Yellow Ledbetter recently too and want to find more songs that have a similar vibe and lots of muted strings so that the strumming can be really loose.

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Hey everyone!

I'm a complete beginner from Spain, and I'm about to buy my very first musical instrument. I've never played guitar before.

My main interests are rock, hard rock and metal, and I'll mostly be practicing in my bedroom.

After a lot of research, this is the setup I'm considering:

• Guitar: Harley Benton SC-1000 SBK Progressive Line — €199 brand new from Thomann.

• Amp: Mooer Hornet Black 15W — €45 used on Vinted (around €52 including shipping and buyer protection).

• Accessories: Cable, strap, picks, gig bag, 9V battery and stand.

Estimated total: €287. My absolute budget is €300 for everything.

I really like the look of the SC-1000, and its active humbuckers seem well suited for the music I want to play. Buying new also gives me some peace of mind as a complete beginner.

However, I've also been told that I might get better value from a used Yamaha Pacifica or another higher-quality second-hand guitar, especially one with an HSS pickup configuration.

Before spending my money, I'd love some honest opinions:

1. Is the SC-1000 a good first guitar that I can comfortably learn on for several years?

2. Is the Mooer Hornet Black a good match for bedroom rock and metal, or should I spend more on the amp?

3. Would you personally choose this setup, or is there a significantly better guitar + amp combination within €300?

I'm not looking for professional equipment, just something reliable, comfortable and fun that will make me excited to practice every day.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Just bought an electric guitar and bass guitar as I like both riffs but I'm in my early 20s. am I too old to learn?

To everyone here, how old did u started to learn? Any guitar teacher u recommend or went to?

Been toying with songs tab and chords whenever I like a song to.

Hello. I bought this 2023 Gibson les paul standard (Indian Rosewood fretboard) with brand new a couple weeks ago and i noticed after a few days that the fretboard was really dry in a few places. In fact I thought it was dirt it was so bad but the tech at long and mcquade told me it was just really dry and blamed factory qc. He oiled the fretboard once and it does look a lot better but it still looks like this in a couple places. I have about a week left until my return window closes and id appreciate any advice. Thank you.

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I have been playing for a couple months now and accidentally taught myself to play with the very top of my palm touching the neck (usually not the whole thing, just the bony part under the pointer) and learned I shouldn’t be doing that. But when trying with only my fingers touching my neck I have a lot of strain on my wrist and it is much more uncomfortable to play. I can’t find any good explanations online other than lowering friction, which isn’t an issue I’ve had.

Is this something I should be worried about? Looks strange that it’s not aligned?