Buying first electric guitar (and first ever guitar)

[jaunty dew]

So, I'm on a budget, and I want to buy an electric guitar (located in the Middle East; for the amp, I chose a Scarlett Solo [3rd Gen]—refurbished). Any recommendations on guitars? Up until now, I was looking at a "Fender Squier Stratocaster" used for $215  because it was the cheapest I could find. If the guitar seems good enough, I will send the photos from it. (I also need a tuner, but I will buy it in my country.)
Thanks ahead!

Also I'm not playing metal if it matters

[cold nexus]

Did you think about what kinda squier? Theres affinity/classic vibe/bullet/sonic. Change a lot based on that

[jaunty dew]

Nothing said... just that its like new. does the photo help?

[cold nexus]

Says standard but im not sure what that is, maybe an old model?

[jaunty dew]

could be. should I ask when he bought it?

[cold nexus]

Apparently squier standard are a thing, i just never seen them

[jaunty dew]

oh

[cold nexus]

On the back on the headstock it says CY14 so it should be made in 2014 if im not wrong on that

[jaunty dew]

quite old lol

[cold nexus]

Doesnt look beat up though

[jaunty dew]

should I go on that guitar ?

[cold nexus]

They want $215 for it?

[jaunty dew]

yeah, its pretty cheap in my country (at least from the places I looked at here)

I could also try to go lower

cant expect more then 40$ less probably

[cold nexus]

It seems like a fair price considering price of a new one

[jaunty dew]

Also, my friends try to keep me off from starting straight up at an electric guitar, they say its better to start at an acoustic guitar or smth

is it true?

[cold nexus]

Id say not in the slightest

Electric is generally smaller so less fighting the giant box, you get thinner strings easier on fingers and finger strength, plus depends what you like the look of

If you hate how acoustics look (like me) then its a nono, a guitar should inspire you to play

[jaunty dew]

yeah your right,

this is also an option at used site

its around 120~ dollars

[cold nexus]

idk the brand so id stay away

[jaunty dew]

k

[jaunty dew]

Umm, @cold nexus so apparently the guitar is already sold, do you see something good? (the guitar I shows was 800)

(the one in the middle up is the one I showed)

could also find this but its more expensive https://www.ebay.com/itm/116102525022

some come with amps

this is also an option in my country https://www.kley-zemer.co.il/squier-bullet-stratocaster-sss
translate it to english

[cold nexus]

Aww shame

Squier bullets arent generally the best, youd def need someone to set it up

At least

Squier telecaster seems good if you like that or yamaha makes good stuff

[jaunty dew]

you mean the one from ebay ?

?

[cold nexus]

I think just see which look good to you

I would kinda stay away from bullet squiers if possible

[jaunty dew]

the one from ebay looks good

[jaunty dew]

@cold nexus so should I order the guitar? it also says it comes with "Includes tremolo/ whammy bar"

[cold nexus]

If you really like it and think the seller is trustworthy

[jaunty dew]

So actually with tax. here its better to probably buy in israel an guitar ... lol

is this a good guitar? https://www.kley-zemer.co.il/squier-by-fender-sonic-strat-hss–black-גיטרה-חשמלית-סקוויר-סטרטוקסטר

closes I could find in israel

[cold nexus]

ahh yee

shipping is oof

and import all that

[jaunty dew]

yeah, with this guitar it even is cheaper then with taxes from outside the country

[jaunty dew]

so is this good ?@cold nexus

[cold nexus]

i mean you can trust a squier

but def have it checked by someone or try to find a step by step setup check on youtube

its not super necessary but helps to have a guitar in great shape'

[jaunty dew]

oh yea

this all are options too, if you see something good

[cold nexus]

these are really good

but theyre shorter than a regular guitar

just color changes ye

[jaunty dew]

I guess more then the one I showed?

[cold nexus]

The one you showed i think is also good

i never had one of those but i think its a sonic and the whole sonic line is goated

[jaunty dew]

I'll just watch a video

Thanks for all the help up until now !

[cold nexus]

no problemm

[jaunty dew]

@cold nexus hey so ended up buying an Squier by Fender Sonic Strat HSS – Black, and an ibanez clip on tuner

how do I use the tuner?

[cold nexus]

I think your best choice is find a tutorial for the kind of tuner you have?

Pro tip is always tune up, idk how relevant it is lol

[jaunty dew]

this helps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAcsCoTKc14

[cold nexus]

Should

[jaunty dew]

why

[cold nexus]

The legend goes that if you tune down the turny thingy can losen a little and put you out of tune cause the string is pulling more on it. If you turn up its already pulling

Logically it makes some sense but idk how precise the gears are

[jaunty dew]

Did it

[cold nexus]

Nice

[jaunty dew]

Only happens on this string

Is this normal?

Listen to the sound

[cold nexus]

Yeefret buzz so the string vibrating is barely hitting a fret

So you get to hear the buzz

[jaunty dew]

so is this normal?..

[cold nexus]

You can fix it if it bothers you but thats uh a bit more advanced unless you like tinkering and stuff

https://youtu.be/Bj-dW-REZ5Y?si=6ojCIMUKCMmROrm_

[jaunty dew]

good enough lol, how do I fix dat

thx

[cold nexus]

This is a very good guide i agree with

With how i was doing it and a good place to start i think

In your case its one string only so most likely its the action of that one string, but its good to know the whole thing just in case

[jaunty dew]

dude, he says "press on the low e string" and he presses on the high E string

what do I follow lmao

[cold nexus]

Low e is the thick one

Low like the sound not like from ground up the way youre holding it

[jaunty dew]

i though the opposite

[cold nexus]

Common thing lol its ok

[jaunty dew]

umm, I tried to rotate the truss rod counterclocwise and it became worse (the high e string is also now making that noise)

[cold nexus]

I mean i dont think that was the issue, i would undo to have it the way it was before? I dont think it was bad since only one string had. The issue

[jaunty dew]

okay

[cold nexus]

Most likely you just had to adjust the action on the string saddle

Truss rod stuff can be weird, just never force it hard and youll be good tho

[jaunty dew]

yeahhh I think I fuxked it up even worse... I undid the truss rod, and it still is the same in the low e string and the one besides it

@cold nexus

[cold nexus]

Hmm i didnt think youd do truss rod stuff but uhh
You gotta move it little by little until you get it to a good spot like 1/8 to 1/4 turn and wait a little for wood to settle

And check with the string trick

Cauae its your straight edge

[jaunty dew]

okay

[cold nexus]

You want a slight bow to have space between the string and 12th fret when you press on 1st and last fret

[jaunty dew]

yeah I get that abit

[jaunty dew]

you know what I think I'll just go to sleep as its late here and tomorrow I will ask my friend to help me

but thanks for the help !

[cold nexus]

No problem and good luck

[candid cradle]

One that says Yamaha electric Guitar is quite good considering it’s a pacifica

[jaunty dew]

too late

already bought a guitar

[jaunty dew]

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[candid cradle]

It’s still a great choice

[jaunty dew]

@cold nexus been a while... so do you know what software and how to use the scarlett solo with the guitar

[cold nexus]

idk what scarlett solo is tbh

[jaunty dew]

sound card

[cold nexus]

uhhh guitar go into amp is how i do it

[jaunty dew]

no amp... just through the sound card, pc and then into headphones/speakers

[cold nexus]

i dont know tbh

[jaunty dew]

where should I ask this? #recording-and-software ?

[cold nexus]

there should be a channel for questions like that maybe