Lee have you ever considered starting some sort of charity event where we the people can donate to help sponsor a deserving recipient with a guitar or complete pack for the holidays🎄I’m sure there are some families that would appreciate the help 🥂
He doesn’t know it but 15 years (ish) ago, Justin taught me how to play guitar and I think about those first few lessons every time I pick it up. Thank you Justin for being so ahead of the curve!
I worked in the guitar department at Andertons from 2010-2013. One of my absolute favourite parts of the job was recommending guitars to kids and parents who come in for their first guitar. I'd spend lots of time with them and always used to love seeing the look on the kids face when they'd leave. Miss it quite a bit. Good to see Andertons still going strong!
If indeed these Eastcoast guitars are as good if not better than the Epihone equivalent (as Justin says), and guitarists have been known to use the cheaper but more well known brands as their main guitars and gig with the likes of Squire and Epiphone then, these great guitars aren’t just for beginners are they? There is an argument for sticking with an Eastcoast well set up for life.
I kind of feel like there's a mismatch of expectations here. It's about as obvious as a brick to the face that Lee is trying to sell EastCoast products here, whereas Justin is desperately trying to steer towards making things genuinely educational and giving tips that really apply outside of "which one should I buy". I feel like if you'd separated the two videos out, one about genuine tips and the importance of a good set-up, and one where you *just* demo the EastCoast stuff, it'd have been a lot better.
Buy cheap if you're a beginner is a myth. It only depends on your interest in the subject but even then, one could argue that a Fender or a Gibson will retain their values much more than an East Coast. And if your wanna be player decides to quite (which will be much less likely with a non-shitty guitar) you will be able to return almost 100% of the investment. Stop pushing this crap... I started with electric guitar 24 years ago with a Pacifica. It was a great choice! And still is. I've tried many "hyped" new "bang-for-the-buck" guitars since then, I've played $2000 vintage guitars from the 70s and 80s, and modern metal shredders. The simple truth is you get what you pay for, even today. And a Mexican Fender will give you much more comfort, tone and joy to play than any East Coast. If you can afford a PRS, even more so. I just don't get the "I'm just starting guitar, so I will buy this thing that's super hard to play and sounds like shit" to reinforce my love for that newly found passion of mine. Sorry for the rant. I know many of you would say "But what if the kid has no money to spend on a Fender or a Gibson, or a nice Yamaha?" Buy used for Christ's sake... It's not a car with limited mileage, pickups won't stop working, the neck won't snap suddenly after 1000 hours of playing. A refret is the only thing a used guitar might need, and even that is rare. But you won't get advice to buy used from a RUclips channel that sells gear.
These guitars and amps look like they blow the doors off the old Sears guitar and amp we learned to play on. We didn't have the internet back then and I had no clue about setups or playability. It had horrible action, it was hard as heck to play, even harder to make it sound right, it never stayed in tune and half the tuners were either too sloppy or mostly stripped out after the first year anyway. If I hadn't been so dedicated to learning to play guitar I would have given it up. I look back now and even though those cheap old Western Auto, Sears and Montgomery Ward guitars hurt our learning and playing experience overall, I can't help but think of the ways they helped us once we got our hands on a 'real' guitar.
Justin is the RUclips guitar teacher for beginners GOAT. Used his channel millions of. times back when I was starting out. He just has such a relaxed no pressure approach that makes you keep coming back.
Sorry guys, I know mamy buy a guitar similar to someone they idolize BUT, your first guitar must bst be light; with a neck that fits your hands, and set up properly dispense with humbuckers or single ciol pickups
I get annoyed at the lack of options I have as a lefty but I believe if I went into Andertons to choose my first guitar back in 1994, and I was right handed, I'd still be there now.
⚓️ Thanks Justin 🌈 Lee 🎶 acoustic size!!! No dreadnought!!! for beginners 🥸 unless the beginner is 5’ 11”…1.8M …. Yamaha FS 800. I’m 68 yo.. & the biggies are no fun… difficult to get the left hand around 🇬🇧
Great stuff, Lee & Justin! Those East Coast instruments look and sound great. I love how you both advocate for the best combination of value and quality when getting started instead of pushing people into more expensive stuff they don't need. Integrity can't be bought, and you each have loads of it. Thanks for all you do!
So amazed at the quality of instruments now at the bottom of the price range. No offence Maton but i've picked up $400 or $500 guitars that sound and play a lot better than your $3000 instruments. (I'd never admit that to my wife though)😀
The thing with the pricier hollowbody guitars is that you can just snatch them up play them on a whim acoustically without having to go through a procedure of plugging in switching on and fiddling about with all the dials. You can kick back and noodle away late at night without disturbing family or neighbours. They're quieter than a regular acoustic guitar which for me means that i don't feel self conscious about annoying others with my repetetive practicing. I have an Epiphone Casino Coupe now and I love it for all the above reasons - If I'd bought such a guitar when I first tried to learn instead of the budget solidbody guitar I got instead because I liked the look of it, I probably wouldn't have given up first time around. I'd be a much better player today with 20 more years practice behind me... oh well.
I've never wanted to NOT purchase a guitar more then after watching this video... 8 minutes in and its basically an video on Anderson's trying to sell beginner guitars and guitar packs to new players, in the lead up to Christmas. I kinda feel bad for Justin, the guy has barely had a say and it's almost 10 minutes into the video. Piss poor Andertons.
hmm.... Bring a buddy who knows about guitars so you don't get hyped by the sales dude. Play it sitting down and on a strap standing up to check weight and (arguably more important) balance. Don't get all fussed about set up out-of-the-box. Everyone should learn how to do their own set up. Paying $$$$ premium for a brand name and/or "good set up" out of the box is wasted money. Because brand name is just marketing hype and set up is something you want to do every time you change strings anyway.
My experience of learning would lead me to one opinion for people buying their first guitar. Don’t get a Strat. Partly because everyone does, but also because it’s difficult to get cheap single coils to sound good with a cheap amp, particularly as a beginner. Get something with humbuckers. I had an 80s Tokai Strat when starting (turns out it’s a cracking guitar. I still have it). A friend had a Les Paul copy - a reasonably nice one I think - and through my cheap amp his sounded SO much better, particularly without a band. Edit: I think this video demonstrates this pretty well actually.
Nice video for advice on getting a beginner started. I started on a standard acoustic at 11, and my daughter started on an acoustic with an electric size neck dimension at about the same age. She has been a much better player than me ever since she started. I attribute some of that to her not having to struggle with the neck and the high action that my guitar had. Can't stress enough how important it is that the guitar "fits" the beginner well and does not pose issues with playability. Also buy them a digital rechargeable tuner.
To buy a well set up guitar, buy local from an independent shop. They'll have time to set it up. Large shops like Andertons etc just wont have time to check any guitar they send out.
Thanks Lee for having Justin as a guest player on this Video! Thank you for showing AND EXPLAINING the full West Coast Range of electric and Acoustic Guitars. I thot you (Lee) was a bit rushed but I realized that you are.... trying to keep the length of the video short as possible DURING a day when you are open!! While trying to also show each WC model, and amps shiny parts, bc you are filming live its hard to say hey get me ...that model to a person off screen. There are SO many moving parts.
Great choice of demonstrator Lee. Justin is the best guitar tutor on the internet, especially for beginners. I started both acoustic and electric on Yamaha guitars and as I got better moved on to Fender and Gibson. It's funny but I bought a secondhand Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster and did exactly what Justin did. Tuned it to open G and played a few Keith Richards riffs 🤣
Justin is a beast! Any beginner needs to watch his videos! His lessons are incredible and will really get you moving in the right direction! I have been playing for more years than I care to remember, gigging for decades solo and in a band, and still visit Justins channel for tips on new songs to learn! Thank you Justin! And great to see you at Andertons again!
He is probably the best teacher, (online) for a beginner to start with. His knowledge, skill and most of all patience, comes through fully in each video. I compare some of the early lessons he gives to my old Mel Bay guitar book and Justin is light years ahead, especially with his communication.
These East Coast guitars look like a great option for anyone starting out. Got my first guitar, a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM, 8 months ago and am very happy with it. I'm really enjoying working through the Justin Guitar beginner course. Justin is a great teacher.
LEE ANDERTON! You have done it yet again! KDH has already been on the phone to Santa campaigning to have you placed on the naughty list for promoting one of your own brands from your own store in your own RUclips videos once again! lol :-) All joking aside, East Coast guitars are a great value for sure and there's absolutely nothing wrong with promoting your business interests either. Keep up the great work, this channel is awesome! :-)
Probably all play well, cause they've been set up before hand. Started off as as top tips for beginners, to a blatant add for Eastcoast guitars. Shame really, but there you go, it's Christmas, gotta make a sale
Great guitars for the money! Can’t help but comment though I was getting frustrated in the end listening. Let the man speak Lee! I get your trying to get across how great the guitars are, but you kept cutting Justin off when he was speaking 😅
While I agree that it's better if you're just starting out to go with a less expensive, off brand instrument- you do want to make sure it's still la decent instrument that will perform properly. I taught beginners guitar for a few years at a local shop-same shop Josh from JHS pedals used to manage. He wasn't there when I was though- I'm much older than Josh, we have met though- a couple times. I bought a bass from him once and he had a car wreck one time, and I happened to be driving by when it happened. I stopped and watched them load him up- I was shocked he was alive- it was a bad wreck. Anyway, I had kids come in routinely with instruments that were just junk- they wouldn't intonate, they wouldn't hold tune, the action was horrible- you can't learn like this. We would lend them a guitar while they were in class but- then they had nothing at home to practice on but junk. And 99% of these kids quit, they lost interest- understandably. It has to function properly- doesn't have to look that great or sound like a million bucks- but it has to tune up, hold tune reasonably, and intonate reasonably. It doesn't have to intonate or hold tune perfectly- but it needs to get reasonably close. Otherwise, the kid will be constantly fighting his instrument, get frustrated, and lose interest.
Yeah. I'm a seasoned player but fancied a Strat so I bought an Antiquity (their version of Eastcoast) from PMT in Bristol. Exactly the same but with much nicer headstock for £99. I think these retailers are missing a trick by labelling these beginners guitars. They are fine for anyone
Well done Lee and the team at Andertons. I've been recommending you guys for my students for years. Now helping my students pick out their starter packs couldn't be easier. They all look great!
I put my order in several times for a "Sound Like Yes". I'd love to hear Dave and Cici sounding like Chris Squire and Steve Howe. Maybe they've never even heard of Yes. Which "Sound Likes" would you like to hear Steven?
Great video, i have been learning from Justin`s free channel fo over 3 years now. My advidice is everyone from any level should go through the stages without rushing, everyone will somethingthing or a lot. Great vid Captin Anderton, it would be great see Justin more.
One thing that screwed me up six years ago when I was first starting is I heard that it was far better to start on an acoustic because it build your finger strengthen get your hands in better condition however, it didn’t keep my interest and I ended up slipping out for a couple years until I bought my first soul electric guitar. Now I own two electric guitars and a nice acoustic guitar but when you’re first starting out by what you want, not what others suggest as far as electric and acoustic go, that’s a good advice in this video for beginners because you need to keep interest in it when your first learning it’s a slow progress, and if you lose that interest you lose your goal of learning.
@robert Excellent advice. An instrument that inspires is a great asset. That doesn't mean it has to be the most expensive guitar just one that is decent, set up well, and makes you want to pick it up. Whether it's a guitar that looks like the one your favorite player uses or just something that has a particular look that appeals the right guitar should call to you from across the room and make you want to play it whether that's the one on the wall of a music store you havent yet purchased or one that you have owned for a long time. A guitar that is overly difficult to play really doesn't help anyone. Honestly I think for someone starting out tuning to either E flat or even D standard at least some of the time could be a real help.
Indeed, I saw only the other day a parent asking for guitar advice on a local community FB group and the first reply was acoustic was better to learn on. And I was like not if the child is going to get bored with acoustic!
@@Clewerly exactly, keeping your interest is the primary goal when you start. Now that I’ve learned to play a little bit, I do have a nice acoustic, which I play pretty often to build my strength, but I’ve already learned some things about playing already.
@@Clewerly Considering the first goal should be learning to play, an acoustic is a better choice. If you want to learn piano, buy a piano, not a synthesiser, so you'll focus on learning the keyboard, not endlessly fiddling with patches, settings, filters and envelopes instead. The longer you can protect the child from all the electric guitar, amp, pedal bullshit, the better, 'cause if you're the parent, you'll be the one saddled with buying all that. If you buy them a 3/4 sized travel-type acoustic, they'll have a use for that even if and when they graduate to electrics. I still have and use mine.
@@ExternalInputs I highly disagree. You need to keep them interested. If they aren't enthused by the instrument provided, you may as well not bother. Did you even watch the video and Justin's advice? You say if 'you' want to learn, then later if you are the parent, which I think misses the point entirely. Lee said it himself, parents often buy stuff they want, not what will keep the child interested longer than a few days
I find it odd that you're talking about guitars that are presumably being purchased for children or teenagers but you're talking about 'if you're a fan of this person' and mentioning bands who were in their prime at least 30 years ago. I feel like it makes more sense to describe a genre of playing than naming artists who I'm sure most of these young potential players have never heard of. I'm nearly 30 and couldn't tell you what Clapton or Gilmour sound like but if you mention a brit pop band from the 90s I might be able to relate to the sound you're talking about.
I must say, they look great. Sound good in Justin's hands aswell. The amps too. Tempting. I wonder how they feel. But i am just recovering from a bout of GAS. Maybe next year.
Considering this is obviously aimed at Christmas and a lot of those receiving guitars as gifts will be children, hardly any time was spent on them. In this so-called beginners guide, acoustic guitars were quickly whittled down to full, 3/4 and 1/2 sizes without any talk of neck width and scale length, just "what's in stock". No mention that a 3/4 size "traveller" acoustic isn't just for kids, they're still useful when you've grown up and travelling. Much more an ad than a guide.
Today's stuff is wild. When we started, in the 90s, we had Squier Bullets and Ibanez Starter packs. They were good for what they were, and got us where we wanted to go. Goodness knows we actually GIGGED with them for years. Today's beginner guitars are what we wished we could have had. On the topic of Squier, Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified are easily as good as a Mexican Fender. In fact, I have one of each, and they are my actual TOURING guitars. Better yet, if you do decide to modify them, at least you are not destroying a $2000 Fender. My $2000 Fender is all-stock, and stays in the studio.
Love Justin , i started playing guitar watching his videos and at the time also brought his beginners book . I still watch Justin videos , love his way of teaching and his voice is so calm and captivating when is teaching ,Justin is a legend . I couldn't understand if Lee was trying to sell a beginners guitar pack to Justin or the all intention of the video was just to promote the brand East Coast guitars ? I don't know if is just me but, i felt Lee was quite tense and next second hyper like a ruching seller's man! I am sure Justin know perfectly every single aspect of a guitar and amps . I do love Andertons videos but this video i just watched because Justin was the invited but the all vibe of the video from part of Lee really didn't feel right to me ! I completely get , is Christmas time and probably the biggest time of the year for sales , what is very important for Andertons , but to me didn't feel right ! ( i notice that sometime happens in other videos this same behaviour/aproach from Lee whith Peter and other Andertons employees when are present , but that's ok as they are Andertons (Lee) employees and Andertons main focus is sales ) Saying this thumbs up as i really love Justin . H
I got my first guitar for Christmas as an 11 year old….when I asked for drums. My dad sold his CBS era fender mustang (beat to hell) for $300 in 1998 and bought what would be a worthless acoustic guitar today. They forced me into lessons of which I had Zero interest and I think the music I was listening to was Biggie and Puff daddy? lol anyways, slowly I found it more interesting and with time my taste in music evolved.
Justin's online lessons deserve a Grammy!! Kept me busy learning for years after many years in the guitar-playing doldrums.
Not sure there's a Grammy for best guitar lesson video...
@@richo1234 well there should be and Justin should be the inaugural recipient.
Lee have you ever considered starting some sort of charity event where we the people can donate to help sponsor a deserving recipient with a guitar or complete pack for the holidays🎄I’m sure there are some families that would appreciate the help 🥂
He doesn’t know it but 15 years (ish) ago, Justin taught me how to play guitar and I think about those first few lessons every time I pick it up. Thank you Justin for being so ahead of the curve!
same, i think i started when he was on ustream or one of those lol all of it has stuck with me
I worked in the guitar department at Andertons from 2010-2013.
One of my absolute favourite parts of the job was recommending guitars to kids and parents who come in for their first guitar.
I'd spend lots of time with them and always used to love seeing the look on the kids face when they'd leave.
Miss it quite a bit. Good to see Andertons still going strong!
why did you quit?
Good question @@thejusticeization
@@thejusticeizationI got my girlfriend pregnant and her dad told me I had to go and work for the family business 😅
Still here ten years later!
@@lewisd580 "Oh no the lad absolutely needs the R9 Les Paul anything less and he wont learn"
Her dad told you? And you obeyed him? What a simp!
YES, so glad to see Justin as a guest! I began his beginners course back in January and can't recommend it enough. Thanks for all you do Justin!
If indeed these Eastcoast guitars are as good if not better than the Epihone equivalent (as Justin says), and guitarists have been known to use the cheaper but more well known brands as their main guitars and gig with the likes of Squire and Epiphone then, these great guitars aren’t just for beginners are they? There is an argument for sticking with an Eastcoast well set up for life.
What about buying your third guitar? Any tips :D
If ya want an acoustic just get a Faith ..👍😎👍🎸
I kind of feel like there's a mismatch of expectations here. It's about as obvious as a brick to the face that Lee is trying to sell EastCoast products here, whereas Justin is desperately trying to steer towards making things genuinely educational and giving tips that really apply outside of "which one should I buy".
I feel like if you'd separated the two videos out, one about genuine tips and the importance of a good set-up, and one where you *just* demo the EastCoast stuff, it'd have been a lot better.
Buy cheap if you're a beginner is a myth. It only depends on your interest in the subject but even then, one could argue that a Fender or a Gibson will retain their values much more than an East Coast. And if your wanna be player decides to quite (which will be much less likely with a non-shitty guitar) you will be able to return almost 100% of the investment. Stop pushing this crap... I started with electric guitar 24 years ago with a Pacifica. It was a great choice! And still is. I've tried many "hyped" new "bang-for-the-buck" guitars since then, I've played $2000 vintage guitars from the 70s and 80s, and modern metal shredders.
The simple truth is you get what you pay for, even today. And a Mexican Fender will give you much more comfort, tone and joy to play than any East Coast. If you can afford a PRS, even more so. I just don't get the "I'm just starting guitar, so I will buy this thing that's super hard to play and sounds like shit" to reinforce my love for that newly found passion of mine. Sorry for the rant. I know many of you would say "But what if the kid has no money to spend on a Fender or a Gibson, or a nice Yamaha?"
Buy used for Christ's sake... It's not a car with limited mileage, pickups won't stop working, the neck won't snap suddenly after 1000 hours of playing. A refret is the only thing a used guitar might need, and even that is rare. But you won't get advice to buy used from a RUclips channel that sells gear.
that dude desperately tried to sale some “junk” , he should remains a saleman 😂😂😂😂😂😂
These guitars and amps look like they blow the doors off the old Sears guitar and amp we learned to play on. We didn't have the internet back then and I had no clue about setups or playability. It had horrible action, it was hard as heck to play, even harder to make it sound right, it never stayed in tune and half the tuners were either too sloppy or mostly stripped out after the first year anyway. If I hadn't been so dedicated to learning to play guitar I would have given it up. I look back now and even though those cheap old Western Auto, Sears and Montgomery Ward guitars hurt our learning and playing experience overall, I can't help but think of the ways they helped us once we got our hands on a 'real' guitar.
Justin is amazing, his lessons are easy to follow and in general a likable guy.
Justin is the RUclips guitar teacher for beginners GOAT. Used his channel millions of. times back when I was starting out. He just has such a relaxed no pressure approach that makes you keep coming back.
A little unsettling to see Justin without his cap
Sorry guys, I know mamy buy a guitar similar to someone they idolize BUT, your first guitar must bst be light; with a neck that fits your hands, and set up properly dispense with humbuckers or single ciol pickups
Justin is the best, absolute fan of the guy
I get annoyed at the lack of options I have as a lefty but I believe if I went into Andertons to choose my first guitar back in 1994, and I was right handed, I'd still be there now.
"surely this is not going to be in tune" nope not in tune :) "Surely this is not a video to push East Coast guitars" yep sure is :)
⚓️ Thanks Justin 🌈 Lee 🎶 acoustic size!!! No dreadnought!!! for beginners 🥸 unless the beginner is 5’ 11”…1.8M …. Yamaha FS 800. I’m 68 yo.. & the biggies are no fun… difficult to get the left hand around 🇬🇧
Lee why did you invite Justin if you're not going to let him speak?
Guy with the guitar is a musician. The other guy is a salesman.
Talk to the musician.
My advice is get a guitar with a thin comfortable neck that fits your hand. Also start with a nylon string guitar.
Too bad these are not available in the USA..
Does Anderton's check the set up on all the guitars they get from the factories?
@@BGS456 I meant the Chinese factories for the Eastcoast stuff.
Great video … Justin is a legend… I’m only disappointed that he didn’t take this opportunity to get away with playing Stairway in a music store!! 😂😂
Justin shows off and lets his mate watch him play guitar. All was going well until around 28:40 😀
Hello to everyone watching that has been playing guitar for 30+ years 😂
My first amp was a Gorilla GG20 - pure crap. Things are so much better now.
Great stuff, Lee & Justin! Those East Coast instruments look and sound great. I love how you both advocate for the best combination of value and quality when getting started instead of pushing people into more expensive stuff they don't need. Integrity can't be bought, and you each have loads of it. Thanks for all you do!
If you enjoy Justin's free courses, make sure to send some money his way.
So amazed at the quality of instruments now at the bottom of the price range. No offence Maton but i've picked up $400 or $500 guitars that sound and play a lot better than your $3000 instruments.
(I'd never admit that to my wife though)😀
I have a lefty East Coast LP1 and Love it. Amazing value. ( like the one behind Lee`s head)
A no-brainer, these guitar starter packs are cheaper than a games console... without the games!
I've been playing guitar for 30 years now and I still get a kick out of watching budget gear videos.
Tuning stability, good action, tones and finally looks in this particular order.
The thing with the pricier hollowbody guitars is that you can just snatch them up play them on a whim acoustically without having to go through a procedure of plugging in switching on and fiddling about with all the dials. You can kick back and noodle away late at night without disturbing family or neighbours. They're quieter than a regular acoustic guitar which for me means that i don't feel self conscious about annoying others with my repetetive practicing. I have an Epiphone Casino Coupe now and I love it for all the above reasons - If I'd bought such a guitar when I first tried to learn instead of the budget solidbody guitar I got instead because I liked the look of it, I probably wouldn't have given up first time around. I'd be a much better player today with 20 more years practice behind me... oh well.
There’s no correct way to learn to play the guitar, it just should be easy & fun! 30sec to 1min videos. www.youtube.com/@learnwithriffman
I recall Tim Pierce and another legendary session player saying, when asked how should a beginner spend a budget, ¼ on guitar and ¾ on the amp.
I've never wanted to NOT purchase a guitar more then after watching this video... 8 minutes in and its basically an video on Anderson's trying to sell beginner guitars and guitar packs to new players, in the lead up to Christmas.
I kinda feel bad for Justin, the guy has barely had a say and it's almost 10 minutes into the video. Piss poor Andertons.
Best shop for any guitarslinger!
Subscribed to your teaching channel thank you 🙏
There’s no correct way to learn to play the guitar, it just should be easy & fun! 30sec to 1min videos. www.youtube.com/@learnwithriffman
What a great starting point for any aspiring new guitarist! What’s not to love about these guitars?❤
We live in the golden age of instruments. C&C machining gives great results at a fraction of the cost of years ago.
hmm.... Bring a buddy who knows about guitars so you don't get hyped by the sales dude. Play it sitting down and on a strap standing up to check weight and (arguably more important) balance. Don't get all fussed about set up out-of-the-box. Everyone should learn how to do their own set up. Paying $$$$ premium for a brand name and/or "good set up" out of the box is wasted money. Because brand name is just marketing hype and set up is something you want to do every time you change strings anyway.
My experience of learning would lead me to one opinion for people buying their first guitar.
Don’t get a Strat. Partly because everyone does, but also because it’s difficult to get cheap single coils to sound good with a cheap amp, particularly as a beginner. Get something with humbuckers.
I had an 80s Tokai Strat when starting (turns out it’s a cracking guitar. I still have it). A friend had a Les Paul copy - a reasonably nice one I think - and through my cheap amp his sounded SO much better, particularly without a band.
Edit: I think this video demonstrates this pretty well actually.
Tokai aren't starter guitars. They're expensive.
Well presented, boys.
How many EastCoast did Justin buy lol
Nice video for advice on getting a beginner started. I started on a standard acoustic at 11, and my daughter started on an acoustic with an electric size neck dimension at about the same age.
She has been a much better player than me ever since she started. I attribute some of that to her not having to struggle with the neck and the high action that my guitar had.
Can't stress enough how important it is that the guitar "fits" the beginner well and does not pose issues with playability.
Also buy them a digital rechargeable tuner.
To buy a well set up guitar, buy local from an independent shop. They'll have time to set it up. Large shops like Andertons etc just wont have time to check any guitar they send out.
How do you buy a guitar from Andertons Music Co?
There’s no correct way to learn to play the guitar, it just should be easy & fun! 30sec to 1min videos. www.youtube.com/@learnwithriffman
Justin's website and classes are A class !! So much for the small subscription fee. The PDF workbooks are so informative and the videos are top notch
There’s no correct way to learn to play the guitar, it just should be easy & fun! 30sec to 1min videos. www.youtube.com/@learnwithriffman
Thanks Lee for having Justin as a guest player on this Video!
Thank you for showing AND EXPLAINING the full West Coast Range of electric and Acoustic Guitars. I thot you (Lee) was a bit rushed but I realized that you are.... trying to keep the length of the video short as possible DURING a day when you are open!! While trying to also show each WC model, and amps shiny parts, bc you are filming live its hard to say hey get me ...that model to a person off screen. There are SO many moving parts.
East Coast.
I’m Justin and had the Same First AMP,DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS!?!?!
Why do you keep saying WE did this and WE did that? You don't Actually Make any of these guitars. So you didn't DO ANYTHING.
the amp in the pack is to make sure the guitar works - then you run straight out an buy a proper one :D
Great choice of demonstrator Lee. Justin is the best guitar tutor on the internet, especially for beginners. I started both acoustic and electric on Yamaha guitars and as I got better moved on to Fender and Gibson. It's funny but I bought a secondhand Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster and did exactly what Justin did. Tuned it to open G and played a few Keith Richards riffs 🤣
Love Justin's lessons. He's so great at teaching guitar its unreal.
Justin is a beast! Any beginner needs to watch his videos! His lessons are incredible and will really get you moving in the right direction! I have been playing for more years than I care to remember, gigging for decades solo and in a band, and still visit Justins channel for tips on new songs to learn! Thank you Justin! And great to see you at Andertons again!
He is probably the best teacher, (online) for a beginner to start with. His knowledge, skill and most of all patience, comes through fully in each video.
I compare some of the early lessons he gives to my old Mel Bay guitar book and Justin is light years ahead, especially with his communication.
Calling someone a beast in the UK is perhaps the worst accusation you can make against someone's.
@@johntate5050 Why?
@@akwamarsunzal A 'beast' in the UK is a word for a sex offender, usually a paedophile.
Where's Justin's hat??
Only used for holding the mic in videos 🤣
In another video he said that he forgot it.
Justin is the nicest person on earth
@justinguitar is a real gentleman. Superb teacher and stunning player. Legend!
Justin mentioned on a Live Stream Lesson recently that he had been filming at Andertons. Good to see him back.
I learned how to play guitar from Justin's videos many years ago. Great to see the man is alive and well! Lots of great points here.
Did anyone else notice a little bit of Jethro Tull in there?
This is as close to altruism as you'll get from a company that needs to turn a profit to survive. A great watch.
Great to see Justin again. Congratulations on your excellent introductory brand. Really good stuff.
These East Coast guitars look like a great option for anyone starting out. Got my first guitar, a Yamaha Pacifica 112VM, 8 months ago and am very happy with it. I'm really enjoying working through the Justin Guitar beginner course. Justin is a great teacher.
Yamahas cant be beaten
LEE ANDERTON! You have done it yet again! KDH has already been on the phone to Santa campaigning to have you placed on the naughty list for promoting one of your own brands from your own store in your own RUclips videos once again! lol :-) All joking aside, East Coast guitars are a great value for sure and there's absolutely nothing wrong with promoting your business interests either. Keep up the great work, this channel is awesome! :-)
Probably all play well, cause they've been set up before hand. Started off as as top tips for beginners, to a blatant add for Eastcoast guitars. Shame really, but there you go, it's Christmas, gotta make a sale
Me with 4 guitars still watching this like an addict.
"...a red guitar, 3 chords, and the truth..." - U2
Great guitars for the money! Can’t help but comment though I was getting frustrated in the end listening. Let the man speak Lee! I get your trying to get across how great the guitars are, but you kept cutting Justin off when he was speaking 😅
My tip? Get a Yamaha.
While I agree that it's better if you're just starting out to go with a less expensive, off brand instrument- you do want to make sure it's still la decent instrument that will perform properly. I taught beginners guitar for a few years at a local shop-same shop Josh from JHS pedals used to manage. He wasn't there when I was though- I'm much older than Josh, we have met though- a couple times. I bought a bass from him once and he had a car wreck one time, and I happened to be driving by when it happened. I stopped and watched them load him up- I was shocked he was alive- it was a bad wreck. Anyway, I had kids come in routinely with instruments that were just junk- they wouldn't intonate, they wouldn't hold tune, the action was horrible- you can't learn like this. We would lend them a guitar while they were in class but- then they had nothing at home to practice on but junk. And 99% of these kids quit, they lost interest- understandably. It has to function properly- doesn't have to look that great or sound like a million bucks- but it has to tune up, hold tune reasonably, and intonate reasonably. It doesn't have to intonate or hold tune perfectly- but it needs to get reasonably close. Otherwise, the kid will be constantly fighting his instrument, get frustrated, and lose interest.
You have to ask, why upgrade when affordable gear is so good these days..?
Yeah. I'm a seasoned player but fancied a Strat so I bought an Antiquity (their version of Eastcoast) from PMT in Bristol. Exactly the same but with much nicer headstock for £99. I think these retailers are missing a trick by labelling these beginners guitars. They are fine for anyone
Well done Lee and the team at Andertons. I've been recommending you guys for my students for years. Now helping my students pick out their starter packs couldn't be easier. They all look great!
Ive been playing for seven years. Why am I watching this?
Any more sound like on the way? Been ages since the last one.
I put my order in several times for a "Sound Like Yes". I'd love to hear Dave and Cici sounding like Chris Squire and Steve Howe. Maybe they've never even heard of Yes. Which "Sound Likes" would you like to hear Steven?
Great video, i have been learning from Justin`s free channel fo over 3 years now. My advidice is everyone from any level should go through the stages without rushing, everyone will somethingthing or a lot.
Great vid Captin Anderton, it would be great see Justin more.
One thing that screwed me up six years ago when I was first starting is I heard that it was far better to start on an acoustic because it build your finger strengthen get your hands in better condition however, it didn’t keep my interest and I ended up slipping out for a couple years until I bought my first soul electric guitar. Now I own two electric guitars and a nice acoustic guitar but when you’re first starting out by what you want, not what others suggest as far as electric and acoustic go, that’s a good advice in this video for beginners because you need to keep interest in it when your first learning it’s a slow progress, and if you lose that interest you lose your goal of learning.
@robert Excellent advice. An instrument that inspires is a great asset. That doesn't mean it has to be the most expensive guitar just one that is decent, set up well, and makes you want to pick it up. Whether it's a guitar that looks like the one your favorite player uses or just something that has a particular look that appeals the right guitar should call to you from across the room and make you want to play it whether that's the one on the wall of a music store you havent yet purchased or one that you have owned for a long time. A guitar that is overly difficult to play really doesn't help anyone. Honestly I think for someone starting out tuning to either E flat or even D standard at least some of the time could be a real help.
Indeed, I saw only the other day a parent asking for guitar advice on a local community FB group and the first reply was acoustic was better to learn on. And I was like not if the child is going to get bored with acoustic!
@@Clewerly exactly, keeping your interest is the primary goal when you start. Now that I’ve learned to play a little bit, I do have a nice acoustic, which I play pretty often to build my strength, but I’ve already learned some things about playing already.
@@Clewerly Considering the first goal should be learning to play, an acoustic is a better choice. If you want to learn piano, buy a piano, not a synthesiser, so you'll focus on learning the keyboard, not endlessly fiddling with patches, settings, filters and envelopes instead. The longer you can protect the child from all the electric guitar, amp, pedal bullshit, the better, 'cause if you're the parent, you'll be the one saddled with buying all that. If you buy them a 3/4 sized travel-type acoustic, they'll have a use for that even if and when they graduate to electrics. I still have and use mine.
@@ExternalInputs I highly disagree. You need to keep them interested. If they aren't enthused by the instrument provided, you may as well not bother. Did you even watch the video and Justin's advice?
You say if 'you' want to learn, then later if you are the parent, which I think misses the point entirely. Lee said it himself, parents often buy stuff they want, not what will keep the child interested longer than a few days
my first guitar was a hohner strat in pearl white. my amp was my dads hifi system. lol
I find it odd that you're talking about guitars that are presumably being purchased for children or teenagers but you're talking about 'if you're a fan of this person' and mentioning bands who were in their prime at least 30 years ago. I feel like it makes more sense to describe a genre of playing than naming artists who I'm sure most of these young potential players have never heard of.
I'm nearly 30 and couldn't tell you what Clapton or Gilmour sound like but if you mention a brit pop band from the 90s I might be able to relate to the sound you're talking about.
Lol, yes, I don't know how many 11 year old fans Clapton has. But Taylor Swift likes to play a Tele.
One of her first guitars was a pink paisley.
Its great to see the enthusiasm from these two
Pete must've spent a month setting up those guitars.
I got am Antiquity strat from PMT in Bristol. Same deal and price, and perfect from box.
Do all the guitars have the same kinds of frets? Neck profile? Radius? Scale?
I must say, they look great. Sound good in Justin's hands aswell. The amps too. Tempting. I wonder how they feel. But i am just recovering from a bout of GAS. Maybe next year.
Considering this is obviously aimed at Christmas and a lot of those receiving guitars as gifts will be children, hardly any time was spent on them. In this so-called beginners guide, acoustic guitars were quickly whittled down to full, 3/4 and 1/2 sizes without any talk of neck width and scale length, just "what's in stock". No mention that a 3/4 size "traveller" acoustic isn't just for kids, they're still useful when you've grown up and travelling. Much more an ad than a guide.
Super advice...............all beginners should watch this to the end!
Today's stuff is wild. When we started, in the 90s, we had Squier Bullets and Ibanez Starter packs. They were good for what they were, and got us where we wanted to go. Goodness knows we actually GIGGED with them for years.
Today's beginner guitars are what we wished we could have had.
On the topic of Squier, Classic Vibe and Vintage Modified are easily as good as a Mexican Fender. In fact, I have one of each, and they are my actual TOURING guitars. Better yet, if you do decide to modify them, at least you are not destroying a $2000 Fender. My $2000 Fender is all-stock, and stays in the studio.
Big guitars players now also often have guitars from custom, high quality, low batch brands like Bilt, Mood, Elliot, etc.
I started with the Gorilla GG-20. Yes the "Tube Stack" was painfully bad.
Love Justin , i started playing guitar watching his videos and at the time also brought his beginners book . I still watch Justin videos , love his way of teaching and his voice is so calm and captivating when is teaching ,Justin is a legend .
I couldn't understand if Lee was trying to sell a beginners guitar pack to Justin or the all intention of the video was just to promote the brand East Coast guitars ? I don't know if is just me but, i felt Lee was quite tense and next second hyper like a ruching seller's man! I am sure Justin know perfectly every single aspect of a guitar and amps . I do love Andertons videos but this video i just watched because Justin was the invited but the all vibe of the video from part of Lee really didn't feel right to me !
I completely get , is Christmas time and probably the biggest time of the year for sales , what is very important for Andertons , but to me didn't feel right ! ( i notice that sometime happens in other videos this same behaviour/aproach from Lee whith Peter and other Andertons employees when are present , but that's ok as they are Andertons (Lee) employees and Andertons main focus is sales )
Saying this thumbs up as i really love Justin .
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I got my first guitar for Christmas as an 11 year old….when I asked for drums. My dad sold his CBS era fender mustang (beat to hell) for $300 in 1998 and bought what would be a worthless acoustic guitar today. They forced me into lessons of which I had Zero interest and I think the music I was listening to was Biggie and Puff daddy? lol anyways, slowly I found it more interesting and with time my taste in music evolved.
16 year old Nirvana loving me would have loved that Offset.
I happened to visit Andertons that morning, during this video shoot and caught a glimpse of both Justin and Lee,,, brill
buying your first guitar can be compared to buying your first bag of heroine
My first amp was a kareoke machine! 🤣. The products available now are unbelievable!
I'd love to try an East Coast some day, if for no other reason, just to support Andertons... keep up the great work guys!
Give him a lefty guitar we will test Justin's progress LOL
Decent telecaster with nice action and good tuners. Now go win a fight with that thing