Bullet Strat HT HSS or Affinity Telecaster HH - first guitar

[9fears08]

You may be a complete novice but I'd say it's still worth trying the guitars out. Main things I'd say you wanna look out for are which one feels more comfortable both when sat down or on the strap when you're standing? Hold down the top 4 strings (highest in pitch) and strum. Also, check out where the controls are. Do they fall easily to hand? Some people feel a Tele's controls are too far away, some feel the Strats are too close. Just generally which one are you drawn to. It's essentially like choosing shoes.. and if neither draws you in then go for the cheapest. In this price range the resale value would be negligibly different and if you plan on keeping it but can't decide then the less you spend the more you'll have to upgrade later or spend on amps or pedals etc.

Finally, if anyone suggests you trying it out is pointless and possibly tells you they'll give you a demo instead then show them the money you would've spent and walk out..it's your money for your guitar. What they can do on it doesn't count for squat. You may be inexperienced but it's worth seeing if you feel more comfortable with one or other and that's completely personal.

Whatever you end up doing a really hope you enjoy playing guitar. It's been such a positive part of my life so I hope it is for you too. Good luck!!!!

P.S. If it were me I'd go Tele..just cos they're a cooler shape..and that's a fact!! ;D

 

[Kenneth Mountain]

Welcome to S T ! ! ! Send me the link to the HH Tele - I'm going to buy it ! Problem solved ! ! !

 

[Lookingfortoday]

I'd buy the bullet because of the nut width or the Epi SG. No more Affinitys for me.

 

[DaveDrums]

I'd buy the bullet because of the nut width or the Epi SG. No more Affinitys for me.

Affinity JM HH is 42mm, just saying

 

[bftx]

Thanks guys - more tips than and advice that I expected! Still debating haha. Both seem like a pretty good value.

 

[Eddie]

Get a used Squier for the best price possible. Don't buy new ... these babies depreciate faster than German luxury cars.

Play the heck out of it. Then as you progress ... buy other pre-owned guitars which suit your style.

 

[Conghaille]

Get a used Squier for the best price possible. Don't buy new ... these babies depreciate faster than German luxury cars.

Play the heck out of it. Then as you progress ... buy other pre-owned guitars which suit your style.

This is advice that would work for me and others...

The potential problem with this, IMO, is that a beginner might not have the experience to determine which used instruments are maintainable and which are firewood. Buying from a store and paying for a pro setup gives the ability to get a pristine instrument, gets it replaced with another new one if there's a problem, and makes sure that someone with skill hand-adjusts the guitar for best possible playability.

Also, there is an implicit assumption. Depreciation only matters if you intend to sell it, and means little at low cost points. For a $200 instrument, the 60-60 rule leaves you selling at $72. Even if you got Gibby level returns you're looking at $130 tops. Even in this fantasy you're talking about 70ish dollars. Not much, which is why many of us don't sell: why get almost nothing for a really solid instrument: use value and exchange value are not the same thing, and the latter doesn't reflect the former.

I guess I'll leave these two pennies right here.