How Do You Buy A Basic Punk Rock Guitar Setup?
With a little effort you can be a punk rock guitarist. But first you’re going to need some gear. Here’s what to buy when you’re starting out. Buy The Guitar: You’ll need to purchase a guitar. Most punk music is played with solid body guitars. This means the body is made out of a single piece of wood. Look for a hard body guitar like the Fender Stratocaster if you don’t already have a guitar in mind. Fender makes a Stratocaster copy called the Squire that sells for about $150. A lot of punk guitarists start out on that model. The only thing you want to avoid is guitars that cost less than $150 new. If your guitar is too cheap, it will be really hard to play and break easily. Buy the Amp: If you are just practicing in your bedroom, you only need a small amp. About 15 Watts of power are fine for most domestic situations. You can always get a bigger amp later. Spend about $100 to $200 on an amp. Get a Distortion Pedal and Two 1/4″ Guitar Cords: The distortion pedal is a key part of your se