My grandson is 9 years of age and he wants an electric guitar for Christmas with an amplifier now I don't know anything about these so I was wondering if any of you could give me some advice as to what sort I should get him ? the bands he listens to are ...Dire Straits, The Who, CSNY, Genesis, Meatloaf, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Black Sabath, Meat Loaf, AC/DC I just thought if I added what he likes it may help to know what sort of Guitar I should get him

Can't help you sorry I can't even sing in the bath but I do take my hat off to your grandson and wish him well with this

johneyberry would seem to be the guy to advise on this one ...

Never thought of him varnagirl well spotted :Congtrats:you know what to do now nets

Heavy duty, Netsniper

I would say get the child a guitar by all means but you need to get yourself and the parents some ear protectors.

Well, it's a good age to get started, he may end up being famous when he is older. As a 13 year-old I had a full drum kit, a tape recorder and earphones going in my bedroom, but the neighbours still liked me!! Not enough youngsters playing instruments these days. :: :Band: :Band:

A 3/4 Guitar and a practice amp , keep in mind if he is right or left handed , and as Tony said some Ear plugs . But it will be well worth it if he enjoys it and what a great age too start !
You still playing the Drums itchyfeet ? i sold my Tama years ago but really miss it

Your right this is a good age I remember my brother learning at that age and he go to be quite good but a he grew up his interest changed to girls and he stopped playing but he still has his Guitar good luck with your grandson

Girls , the downfall of many a young man :Hearts:ha ha

paulhackling wrote:

A 3/4 Guitar and a practice amp , keep in mind if he is right or left handed , and as Tony said some Ear plugs . But it will be well worth it if he enjoys it and what a great age too start !
You still playing the Drums itchyfeet ? i sold my Tama years ago but really miss it

I played the drums for a friend of mine only a few years ago, I was also a freelance drummer when I was younger and played with rock groups and dance bands. I play the bagpipes now and have done for quite a few years and have played in the Lord Mayor's Show in London. I practice a couple of times a week at home as well, my present neighbours still talk to me, this has to be a bonus! I started out in life being shy and a little retired, it seems to have disappeared as I have got older. Can't help it, it just comes naturally!
Eric

Good on you ! Bagpipes and Drums , and people still talk to you :LMHO:I played in a welsh speaking band on the T.V many times {i cant speak welsh} we recorded a couple of singles in English in Sheperton studios in London .I really enjoyed it , but all good things must come to a end :Very sad:My son now is wrigthing his own songs he likes Rap ::

Hi Paul just thought I would let you know Ashley has done it now

paulhackling wrote:

Hi everyone Just a suggestion but the introduction of the Welsh flag would be nice

Thank you Daisy ,do you think he could change my Flag to the Welsh one ? nothing of course wrong with St George Flag

You should be happy to have a "
St. George"
flag, Paul.

Regards, George