OH NOES! My wife wants a guitar!

[bkrumme]

So my wife told me that she wants to learn how to play guitar. And she asked me to teach her (that's a train wreck waiting to happen). So I told her I would. She's really interested since I've been practicing a lot more lately (thank you EBMM).

She's been looking for guitars, but she's not very vocal about what she likes. Since she doesn't have any experience with guitars, I'm trying to find something that will be comfortable for her. She's a small woman (5'1" and 115lb) so it's hard to find a guitar for her. I let her hold my JP6 and it looked absolutely huge on her.

So I'm thinking a Silhouette or Silo Special...since the body is a bit smaller than other guitars. She's not going to care whether she's got 22 or 24 frets. She's also not likely to care what pickup configuration she has.

So what do you guys think?

 

[wolfbone07]

You want an AL or a Silhouette Special. I'd go with the AL.

 

[Dead-Eye]

How about a Sub if you can find one at a reasonable price?

 

[fogman]

i think she wants a double neck!

 

[deadtotheworld]

This just smells like an excuse to buy yourself a new guitar!
Good idea to buy a new EBMM so when she gets fed up - you can adopt it! I like your style! haha

 

[balance]

I think she wants an AL with MM90's, Trem, and Piezo.

 

[Sweat]

Easy man, get a SBMM Silo 20 or the SBMM Axis Super Sport, forget the actual model number maybe Axis 20? anyhow size and weight will be pefect and nice guitar to start with

plus you know where to get one from!!

 

[brasco68]

Easy man, get a SBMM Silo 20 or the SBMM Axis Super Sport, forget the actual model number maybe Axis 20? anyhow size and weight will be pefect and nice guitar to start with

plus you know where to get one from!!

I think Super Sport is totally the way to go....hard tail MM90's.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Sub1 or the Sterling Silo gets my vote !

 

[banjoplayer]

25th is the best guitar for beginners.

hard to give a serious answer....

 

[koogie2k]

25th is the best guitar for beginners.

hard to give a serious answer....

That is a GREAT answer. If your wife decides to "not play" anymore...you don't have to worry about sneaking that bad boy in...it's already there for you to use. Of course, she could never get rid of it as it is a sentimental instrument.

 

[LawDaddy]

1) Get her an Axis Super Sport;

2) Post a pic with her and said guitar; and

3) Watch all the posts about how nice her ASS is.

<rim shot>

 

[Jack FFR1846]

How about a Sub if you can find one at a reasonable price?

So I'd go along with this for several reasons (besides having mine in the ebmm F/S section )

The sub is just about the lightest EBMM. It's very tough to screw up the finish, even if you wanted to. It's the perfect guitar to upgrade from once she gets the bug to upgrade. (it happened to me, so I just assume....). I'm pretty focused on weight since my 8 year old is sticking with it really well. If you wanted something lighter than a sub, you're talking a semi-hollow (I'm picking up one of those too) which can be nearly 2 pounds lighter. You won't get the quality of an ebmm for less than about $4k, however.

jack

 

[bkrumme]

Easy man, get a SBMM Silo 20 or the SBMM Axis Super Sport, forget the actual model number maybe Axis 20? anyhow size and weight will be pefect and nice guitar to start with

plus you know where to get one from!!

I was thinking this, actually. Plus, with that 25th I have on order, cash is a little tight...

 

[bkrumme]

That is a GREAT answer. If your wife decides to "not play" anymore...you don't have to worry about sneaking that bad boy in...it's already there for you to use. Of course, she could never get rid of it as it is a sentimental instrument.

I already don't have to worry about sneaking it in...she knows about the one I have on order and is waiting to check it out...

Don't worry...I already laid down the law on that one...it's MINE, not hers...

 

[ScoobySteve]

Better yet, what are her musical interests? I think that may help narrow it down as well.

 

[bkrumme]

Better yet, what are her musical interests? I think that may help narrow it down as well.

Eclectic. She loves Dream Theater almost as much as I do, but also likes folk, blues, jazz, mainstream rock, pop.

She needs something versatile...hence I was thinking Silo or Silo Spec.

 

[ScoobySteve]

Eclectic. She loves Dream Theater almost as much as I do, but also likes folk, blues, jazz, mainstream rock, pop.

She needs something versatile...hence I was thinking Silo or Silo Spec.

That's it right there. I think the Sterling Silo20 is a perfect one to start out on. HSH gives you so many options, or even a straight up Silo if you're willing to take it that far.

Models like the JP with 3 switchable settings on HH are a bit more restrictive, but suits my taste more, but that's not for everyone. Use the buffet rationalization, when in doubt, try a little bit of everything.

 

[agt]

Based on her size, I am guessing that her hands might not be very large. If so, the Axis Super Sport neck would be something to consider. I've heard the Luke neck is on the small side (I've never played one), so I'll toss that idea in also.

 

[Rufedges]

So my wife told me that she wants to learn how to play guitar. And she asked me to teach her (that's a train wreck waiting to happen). So I told her I would.

So what do you guys think?

Man, same thing happened to me about a year ago. My wife thought she wanted to learn too,....had bought a mexican F3nder Strat for about 400 or so (totally made up my mind NOT to ever buy another F3nder, even though it was a low end model, but in a way kind of glad I learned that lesson cheap instead of after buying the SRV model or something, the whole feel, neck, etc is just not me) for my daughter to learn on because she "thought she wanted to learn" too......well, she wasn't playing it anymore so my wife thought she'd give it a shot.

Kicker is, my wife is a lefty too,...so I had to restring it, re-intonnate, and drill a hole for the strap button.

Well, her "learing adventure" lasted about an hour or so......................... she said to me "You make it look so easy!" Anyway,...ended up giving the guitar to a kid who really wanted to play and was very psyched to get it.

My advice is to either:

1. Give her a few lessons with one of your guitars to see if she really has the dedication to keep on with it, or

2. If you are going to buy a high end guitar, ie. EB, make sure that it is one that you will like to have in your collection if she realizes after a short time just how hard it is to start from scratch learning basic, boring chords and realizing that even those aren't easy as a beginner. I have an Axis SS, and it's pretty good for small hands,...medium frets,..I'd reccomend the hard tail as well,...stays in tune like nothing else.

Best of luck! It would be really cool if she actaully sticks with it, except that you will have another member of your household with an expensive hobby.......guess it's better than shoes!