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The BEST Guitar for Beginners!
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2 жыл бұрынThe BEST Guitar for Beginners!
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Erik, what’s a good guitar for beginners? What’s the best starter guitar out there? Well, I’m glad you asked because that’s exactly why I made this video!
Today I’m doing a demo/review of the Ibanez JEM JR. I bought this guitar to see if it would hold up as a good choice for a first beginner guitar, and unsurprisingly it is a great first guitar choice! 24 frets, a floating tremolo bridge and a 5-way pickup selector will go a long way and allow you to play all kinds of different styles of music.
If you want to save $50, the Ibanez RG450DXB is almost identical to the JEM JR, but there are a few tradeoffs that I talk about in the video…
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@Musickal 2 жыл бұрын
*LIKE* this video for more Guitar Basics and stuff! What do you guys think about the JEM JR?
@FennecFoxFurry 2 жыл бұрын
I disagree. Most guitarists these days will eventually learn to use one or something similar, so might as well start with one
@CBR_squid06 2 жыл бұрын
@@FennecFoxFurry did you mean to comment this under merks comment
@Robert3785 3 ай бұрын
I'm a relative beginner I have a Jem Jr and I have to say like many others here, I don't agree this is a good choice for someone just starting out. Don't get me wrong I love my Jem, it's huge fun to play but it has some features that make it more complicated to learn on especially for a beginner. The floral pattern is harder to follow if you don't already know how to navigate the fretboard and tuning and/or restringing The Floyd Rose Bridge requires extra steps that most beginners wouldn't be aware of (I certainly leaned that the hard way). I DO recommend a Jem, you'll be very hard pressed to any other guitar that's this rich in features and quality (not to mention beautiful) at this kind of price, but make it your second or third guitar you buy and start with of something simpler.
@CBR_squid06 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great pick but the Floyd Rose might be a steep learning curve for a beginner.
@chaz__ 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe a Charvel DK24? Not too expensive and made in the same factory as MIM Fenders.
@braydenoneil2129 2 жыл бұрын
I would think an Ibanez Gio. They’re normally around $200 and they play great. They need a little work at first, but after you get some strings and fix the action they’re awesome.
@harrisonwaddell9096 2 жыл бұрын
@@braydenoneil2129 I happened to start out with a gio, still had a floating bridge. After trying other beginner guitars, you get way more quality at the price point.
@streety8387 2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing
@az0h._ 2 жыл бұрын
ah my fav bridge, floyd ross
@neil2706 2 жыл бұрын
I like ibanez but if I was a beginner and had a floyd rose I'd probably quit
@NoGraphicsGaming 16 күн бұрын
@@neil2706 they’re really simple and easy to worth with if you understand them
@dankbrad 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure a Floyd rose is the floating trem I’d recommend for a beginner but other than that solid guitar
@goob1791 2 жыл бұрын
I own both a Jem jr and a GIO and I can definitely agree at the Jem is great for beginners but the GIO is better in both price range and build specific for starting out. And working with a floyed rose is probably not the best for people starting out. I definitely prefer my jem over my GIO but for starting out the GIO is better in my opinion.
@ryanwalsh7892 2 жыл бұрын
I heard you aren't able to tune down on this guitar is that true?
@pyllyvanukas 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryanwalsh7892 you can but its just more work than without floyd rose system
@ryanwalsh7892 2 жыл бұрын
@@pyllyvanukas thanks bro👍
@muhammadsuryabhaskara3481 Жыл бұрын
which GIO series?
@kubaman55 8 ай бұрын
@@pyllyvanukas What if its drop D or half step down? How much work?
@deadjus 2 жыл бұрын
I like the jem jr, solid guitar for 500 But for beginners a floyd rose or any kind of floating trem should be the last option . Any $500 rg with fixed bridge would be better since you can change tuning on the fly and wouldnt discourage newbies to try different stuff with their guitar. Also would save a trip to luthier every time you cant get the tuning right on the floyd rose
@masterofreality230 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, its got great versatility, but a floating trem would be a nightmare for a beginner.
@jameshickson8174 2 жыл бұрын
Better yet a strat or an sg type
@AjaxAS 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and great recommendation, the only thing for me at least from my experience is having a floating trem or a floyd rose as starter did not go too well for me, too much work to deal with, but otherwise beautiful axe.
@TrophiTV 2 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing recommendation! I started off with a Squier Stratocaster, and it’s a good budget option without sacrificing quality, while still giving that 5-way and trem bar
@jgarcom8 2 жыл бұрын
i got a hardtail no trem squire strat as my first
@pedrosilvaproductions 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's a much better choice, or an epiphone, or even an ibanez gio
@Bakauvu 2 жыл бұрын
Recommending a Floyd Rose bridge to a beginner might be the worst thing ever, it's a great guitar though outside of that
@B3ST1NY 2 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend getting a non Floyd Rose style bridge if you don't wanna waste time changing strings/tuning FR guitars.
@Jim-mi4jk 2 жыл бұрын
Damn i was hoping for nobody to point out the floyd as not being good for beginers so i could and then feel smart
@ThePedroDB Жыл бұрын
The Jem is truly 'the Swiss Army Knife' of electric guitars. It can tackle any musical genre and make a decent stab (no knife pun intended.) at it. The Double Locking Trem is essential for all the whammy tricks but that also makes it much less Beginner friendly. Not impossible but a fixed bridge would be much easier to cope with
@iwannabeadored69420 5 ай бұрын
Just coil tap the humbuckers to sharpen your Swiss army knife
@jtspider599 Жыл бұрын
This was my first guitar and the Floyd rose was a huge learning curve for me but the action combined with sweet sounding pickups for 500$, can’t rlly beat it
@hchill 2 жыл бұрын
I bought the ibanez jem jr about a month ago as my 6th or 7th guitar and it’s great! 10/10 recommend
@pauleaxe9407 2 жыл бұрын
You are one of the people who inspired me to pick up the guitar, I remember watching your Top 10 Songs Every Guitarist MUST Know... video and beeing amazed of your playing. Thank you!
@Frozenguy1 Жыл бұрын
My first guitar was an Ibanez S521, its the first 'real' (read: not gio / beginner focussed) guitar in the Ibanez range together with the rg521 and its great. absolutely no shiney things or adornments but just a great well-built instrument (very light weight). Fixed bridge too, which might be better for a beginner. Still have that Ibanez 14 years later as my only guitar, just switched the pickups to SD's, added coil splits and a graphtech nut and now its absolutely killer.
@SticksUWP Жыл бұрын
That was my first guitar too, and is still my favorite to play of my 5 electric guitars
@CriDef 2 жыл бұрын
nah bro you gotta start off with a flying v and a nice beginner song, like perpetual burn by jason becker
@pedrosilvaproductions 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can basically play that in like the first 3 days, maybe even the first 2 days if you're dedicated enough
@athmaid 2 жыл бұрын
That floyd rose like bridge together with the locking nut might be pretty confusing for a beginner
@noelmathur8967 2 жыл бұрын
That's the LAST guitar a beginner should get. The floyd rose would make their life a living hell and they would just quit guitar
@masterofreality230 2 жыл бұрын
Shows people the coolness of them, doesnt mention the PITA they can be, its almost like a troll lol
@DoubleBxss Жыл бұрын
I feel like it's better as an intermediate guitar. Someone's second or third guitar who's good with the basics and wants a great budget guitar
@adria2904 2 жыл бұрын
This is my first guitar, and its perfect for what I play
@arentosas 2 жыл бұрын
this is quite literally the last thing i would recommend to a beginner, and that goes for every guitar on this planet with a floyd rose
@siebwiep1489 Жыл бұрын
After seeing this. I'm gonna buy that guitar and start taking some lessons. Thanks merk
@IamBoge Ай бұрын
My Ibanez is my favorite guitar. I love how it sounds plays and everything about it.
@pickledzebra3623 2 жыл бұрын
This was my first guitar and it’s still my favorite!
@Yankee-_-DOODLE23 2 жыл бұрын
Whats Merk Music without Ibanez
@ded1az 2 жыл бұрын
personally i would recommend a squier strat very affordable play and sound great for the price
@scramblesthedeathdealer 16 күн бұрын
Just got a used JEM Jr. in Shocking Pink, on top of the 7 RGs I own and an SR405EQM 5 string bass, I love Ibanez! I may upgrade the bridge someday, but I'll give the stock one a chance for a while. Someone already popped a Dimarzio (I think, have to take the pick gaurd off and che the back of the pup) in the bridge position before I bought it.
@TX_TP 15 күн бұрын
I dont think any of the people think of people who want to pain of the floyd rose,i want the pain of restringing them, the pain to own one in general, so im getting the jemjr
@mint2574 2 жыл бұрын
I love the jem jr and thought of buying one just because I couldn’t exactly afford the actual jem but then I found myself with a decent sum of cash and bough an evh instead. Still gotta get my hands on one someday though.
@hideoutdodge01 20 күн бұрын
The Jem Jr is not a bad guitar, but for $300 less (used around $150, new $220) you can get an Indo Kramer Baretta Special which is an absolute beast of a guitar.
@kaneformosa4146 2 жыл бұрын
i have this exact same guitar model and color and personally as a beginner (grade 1) i can say this guitar might be the best thing i have ever purchased,
@Zwampert 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing as you’re an Ibanez fan, what are your thoughts on the AZs?
@KonexMatrix 2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking of getting the JEMJR, but went with a Squier Telecaster, to buy more gear, I'm getting there in terms of skill.
@pedrosilvaproductions 2 жыл бұрын
As a begineer a practice amp and a simple guitar like the Squier is more than enough. Don't get into the habit of getting more gear (that won't equal better ability, or more motivation)
@emperialdeath5622 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely would not recommend a guitar with a Floyd rose bridge for a beginner, jackson ibanez dean schecter are great quality guitars, get a standard bridge though.
@slapp3r439 8 ай бұрын
great guitar decided to pick this one up. Floyds def aren't good for beginners who barely know how to tune a regular guitar. I'd recommend something like the gio line or the fender player series. Guitars like those just make more sense to someone who doesn't have experience working on guitars or tuning locking trems.
@sleep6177 Жыл бұрын
purchased this guitar today with the help of this video, thank you m3rk 🖤
@szymon6875 Ай бұрын
i would not reccomend a floyd rise for a begginner guitarist, i would reccomend a bridge like a strat has or a tele, floyds are for advanced guitarists who know what theyre playing and know what theyre doing, btw yeah the jem jr is a great guitar
@ericmcali7751 2 жыл бұрын
I’d say if you’re a beginner now is better than ever time to get a quality electric guitar for $100 especially shopping used I’d look into epiphone, squires, Jackson, Dean or anything you can get your hands on. In the beginning you might even want a acoustic. That’s what I started with
@dn4339 2 жыл бұрын
Squier Classic Vibes are a good bet too. Yamaha Pacificas as well.
@SouthpawSatch 2 жыл бұрын
I turned my Jem Jr into an Evo replica, its a good guitar at any level. Great guitar
@BigHairyFenian 2 жыл бұрын
I donno man, I would never recommend a Floyd Rose to a beginner, they should be spending their early time playing, not tuning all the time.
@ChoomMedia 2 жыл бұрын
love the guitar vids keep them coming
@poopguy6208 2 жыл бұрын
a floyd def isnt a great thing for a beginner to have to deal with - but a jem jr is def a great guitar for its price point!
@sleevelessace 4 ай бұрын
hss fender or squire classic vibe strat would be 1000x time better for begginers OR any stop bar guitar, kramer striker would be good for a S style, or a epi SG or les paul
@Tha22god Жыл бұрын
Love these reviews and guitar vids in general keep it up man 💯
@jose1231ify 2 жыл бұрын
I started with les Paul standard and now I’m building a Kramer
@puffballbk2186 2 жыл бұрын
ahaha this made me so happy! This is the first guitar I've ever got. Its amazing
@MuzikFreak161 Жыл бұрын
Buying and picking up TOMORROW
@soraroxesventerra Жыл бұрын
I was going to buy this guitar but I ended up buying an ibanez az essentials guitar for $400 it's an amazing guitar for the price.
@thevil7693 5 ай бұрын
a floyd rose for a beginner?
@sudan47 9 ай бұрын
Jem Jr is so freakin good for that price. I always wonder how is the jem 7v quality is when jem Jr is so good.
@PolythenePam0451 2 жыл бұрын
"JEM Jr more versatile than Telecaster" Bro you don't know the crowd you're messing with tele players are crazy
@jaredchacon2645 2 жыл бұрын
Id love to buy one some day but unfortunately my practice motivation is horrible even with my trumpet but hopefully one day
@maxsb2873 2 жыл бұрын
I would also recommend the jem 555, just picked one up from 95, spent a little over 1000$ Canadian which is about $0.05 USD lmao, plays beautiful along with having the Dimarzio evos just like the jem 777, also signed by vai;)
@pcstraut4821 2 жыл бұрын
YAY NEW GEETAR VID!!
@wicked_cauldron_official135 Жыл бұрын
Yo merk you should get a Rockman stereo chorus that’s what joe satriani used back in the day and it’s absolutely beautiful
@supermariopaulio 2 жыл бұрын
I love Ibanez but I love my strat more
@oliverkoch8211 2 жыл бұрын
I think in general just a super strat without a floyd is a good beginner piece
@francoispo1481 4 ай бұрын
Still need to repolish all frets. Very bad quality of frets.
@surbiltz Жыл бұрын
could you consider making a video on a good amp for beginners?
@krispwnsu Жыл бұрын
Tuning a guitar is part of learning
@michaelestrada2805 Жыл бұрын
I like the jem jr i use in recording a lot but I mainly use my kissiel
@symphonysoup 2 жыл бұрын
How the actual fuck have i never heard about your music channel😭 damn im binging today
@shanewalton8888 Жыл бұрын
I got my daughter a Gio for her first electric.
@dennisstevenson1608 2 жыл бұрын
Are you recommending a guitar with a Floyd rose for beginners?
@toesnt 2 жыл бұрын
love the jems! shreddy af, you ever tried a gretch? pretty
@YUNG_JABA 2 жыл бұрын
love your videos
@dpajc056 2 ай бұрын
I would NOT recommend a floyd rose to a beginner.
@laiklovesmusic Жыл бұрын
Would this guitar be good for stuff like indie rock/pop?
@Bw40099 2 жыл бұрын
people overexaggerate how difficult a floyd rose is its literally easy ive never had any problems setting up changing strings or tuning a floyd rose
@justincanady3977 2 жыл бұрын
i literally JUST bought one
@Creed5.56 2 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend something a little easier to re string and such. The gem is cool, but the Floyd is a bit much. Go for something like an Epiphone special II. Or a Schecter Omen 6.
@pedrosilvaproductions 2 жыл бұрын
The tele is good especially since it's a hardtail bridge. You don't even have to unscrew the backplate
@jakeynoneofyobeeswax3451 2 жыл бұрын
You should do a review of the Positive Grid Spark 40 amp
@allthework9812 2 жыл бұрын
Floyd rose special. No thanks
@cadeoneal8137 2 жыл бұрын
They work just fine, it's a more budget guitar
@MrMistersilly Жыл бұрын
This was my second guitar
@Elias-qj7dq Жыл бұрын
best is the sire s7 larry carlton by far nothing competes even high end gear
@cesarherediaaguirre4419 2 жыл бұрын
Better go for the AZES model. More wiring options and no Floyd Rose.
@LILGRIZZLY 2 жыл бұрын
Damm I can see him doing Music going in road trips for his gigs if he chooses not to upload anymore 👍🤟🔥🔥
@griffinwarner7310 2 жыл бұрын
Jackson Dinky JS11, 150$ and its really solid
@MusicChannel-rf5zz 8 ай бұрын
How good is the tuning stability while using the whammy?
@hoodlum5607 2 жыл бұрын
Its not a guitar but im doin research and the ibanez mikro is supposedly a really good beginner bass
@devindellinger960 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever played a Gibson Explorer?
@nicholin02 2 жыл бұрын
this is all $500 and no amp? right now i would pick a guitar and my tone that is good for my liking
@Buttstinky 2 жыл бұрын
Mayones Duvell Elite 7
@Fran-sk1og 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what AMP is he using while playing Ibanez Jem Junior?
@wickednature2062 2 жыл бұрын
my beginner guitar was my dad's Canora
@joedirt902 10 ай бұрын
GIBSON CORVUS FIRST IN 84.
@zer0sum168 2 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ryanextra2 Жыл бұрын
the tree inlays and the floyd rose would be not so great for a beginner XD
@gatomiau3280 Жыл бұрын
como vas a recomendar para principiantes una con floyd rose xd
@HeavensLostProperty-t7i 2 жыл бұрын
Very under mated will r8 5 stars
@thesharinganknight9859 2 жыл бұрын
Morkmoozzel
@Cali-DuaLipa 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Sooner or later I am going to start playing the guitar like SpongeBob in the SpongeBob movie
@raffeschoute4827 2 жыл бұрын
Play some Holdsworth Erik
@Stratmaster_ 15 күн бұрын
If you have no idea about guitars then I wouldn’t ever get a floating bridge guitar
@TH30guitar 2 жыл бұрын
Yamaha Pacifica !!!
@christopherlopez710 2 жыл бұрын
The Yamaha Pacifica is a great bigger guitar
@ronshabtay7387 Жыл бұрын
what do you say about the tuning stability?
@HeyYaaaaaaaa 5 ай бұрын
It’s got a Floyd rose, should go without sayin
@eryk3146 2 жыл бұрын
Still be cool to see your top 10/15 list
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