RECOMMAND A GUITAR

Of course it's not too late! And no, you don't need to know how to read music in order to start. I've played Bass Guitar for years and I don't read music :P I do know how to read it, but that's because I used to play piano. I've never read a single sheet of music when learning to play the bass guitar. I just learn guitar "tabs". I recommend that if you don't want to learn how to read music.

You need a guitar, an amplifier, preferably a strap for your shoulder (to hang the guitar) and of course a "lead" to connect your guitar to the amplifier. I honestly don't know which electric guitar to recommend though, seeing as I play bass :P

You again?

well its not too late to start, if you want electric guitar dont buy very cheap one... look for hmm epiphone lp special, you dont need to read a music sheet
you can always learn guitar tabs which are very easy, it just show which string you need to play, it looks like that
http://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc_computer_games/morrowind_theme_ver3_tab.htm
numbers means tab? and e,b,g,d,a,e which string

also you need years to learn playing :P at start you fingers will bleed :P

Ok...i cant tell you that i plain for 1 yaer and a half and i know to play some coplicated shit (like Lamb of god or metallica)

including all the solos

And i had no teacher,learned by myself..

Offcourse that this is not the most clever thing to do becase i dont know the chords name (i can do it...not name it)

1) It is NEVER too late for nothing !

2) Dont worry...you will be

3) You better start with it...its easier then classic or acoustic..but its going to be painfull for your fingers :P,At the end you'll get use to it and you wont feel it...

4) Jackson Kelly...my dream guitar

5) If you are buying an electric guiter you have to buy an amplifier...Marshall is known as a good amplifiers company...

i have one of thier amplifier and he is great !

Wish you the best luck with it !!!!

P.S.

Sorry for my english....english is not my native language

Never too late to start. You should learn tabs and string names first and try to start with something easy. If you plan to get an electric, you should get an amplifier. But in my opinion, a strap isn't really necessary when you're first starting out.

If you're playing rock/metal I'd recommend an ESP/LTD(for starters), Ibanez, Schecter, Gibson/Epiphone(for starters) probably Les Paul as it's what Slash uses in Guns and Roses. Don't buy a shitty guitar because you'll lose inspiration if you cant get a good tone. Like someone said up here^ that's what you'll need. Along with some picks. Look up some tutorials online on how to play Chords etc and just learn a Riff every now and then from your favourite songs and you'll be on your way

Paco Condez, I have one... But they are rare, you probably wont find it!

Well, I have played violin (4 years) after that I, decided to play guitar. Everyone suggested to me to start with classic or acoustic guitar... I say pure BULLSHIT, if you want to play Rock and Metal then do it.. and buy electric guitar. I did that and I am happy. Acoustic/classic guitar will lead you to boredom, and sooner or later you will end up with dusty acoustic/classic guitar.

• I suggest SCHECTER Omen 6,... a great guitar for rock and metal, which is not for beginners and won't sound crappy + for reasonable price.
• And Fender Mustang series amplifier.
  I got this set and the sound is really nice :)

i've been playing for around 7 years. to answer your questions:
i dont think its ever too late to start. flying V's look cool but kinda hard to sit with so you'll probably have to stand while playing which can be uncomfortable when starting out, i prefer to sit while playing. i have a stratocaster and a les paul, very good guitars in my opinion

I was recommending a guitar, but then I read Guns & Roses. Never mind.

If you have an option of buying from Amazon stores, I would highly recommend THIS one. My younger brother is the main attraction of every party with it (not just because of how good the guitar or he look). Women are practically throwing money at him. This is his first guitar and he sometimes even goes to sleep with it.

it's not to late, it is never too late while you're alive.

whether you choose guitar or bass, it will be good choices. you can start with a second hand one to be cheap. when you are better and more experienced, you'll know what is the next one :)

if you are here, you definitely own a pc, in that case you can consider a virtual amp instead of a normal one. in case you don't know, there are pieces of software out there that simulate amps and effects, record music, and many more functions that you are definitely not going to get out of a cheap amp. most sw are worth $$$, but you can get many limited editions for free, so you can just try them. you'll need an audio interface, i mean a music audio interface, not the bullshit used by normal pc; there are many for cheap. i'm not posting links, but you can check Native Instruments and IK Multimedia for sw and interfaces (the second has a special Slash package for Amplitube 3 you'll appreciate). if you have no knowledge of guitar and have a recent mac, you are in luck: just fire up Garageband and enjoy!

1) it's never to late to start playing guitar
2) get yourself guitarpro 5 and go to ultimate-guitar, you'll find yourself learning the songs you want
3) then play electric guitar
4) do not buy a flying V unless you also buy another normal-shaped guitar. I've got myself an LTD: Viper and a Jackson: King V (so V style of course). However my V-guitar would be rated of an higher quality, you can't easy sit and play. The problem of Cool-Shaped guitars is that you just need the stand to have an easy position. And believe me, alhough standing makes it a lot cooler and gives yourself being the star of the room on an imagined stage... you'd rather sit down in your nice couch while playing.
5) if you buy an acoustic: nothing special, you might buy some picks and a capodaster.
if you buy an electric guitar: you'll have to buy for a cable and amplifier of course.

4) some guitars i would recommend to people who just want to learn to play guitar but won't give their souls:

• Cort: i think you've got a real good price/quality rate
• Ibanez: idem Cort guitars.
• LTD: idem Cort, would use them to play metal and hard rock
• London City: if you are looking for a good fender stratocaster immitation for real cheap price (LC spitfire)
• Stagg: just if you want cheap guitars, my first acoustic is stagg, i'm still in love with this guitar, just because it's my first one, i would never buy another stagg though, to much others with a better price/quality
• Epiphone: the cheaper guitars of Gibson series, still more pricey than previous mentioned guitars, still very good quality

if you are rich and don't give a shit about the price:

• Fender: very nice guitars, good for every style you might play.
• Gibson: very nice guitars, i'd rather use these for hardrock and metal compared to a Fender
• Jackson: nice guitars if you love metal
• ESP: i would buy all of them, if i had the money :D, also metal (yeah i'm into metal:D)
• Paul Reed Smith: pricey guitar but really nice

of course this is MY opinion, so if people want to shoot me for my opinion, please stfu and shoot yourself and spare us useless comments

How much money do you have?

This one, really cheap also

1) Start Now!
2) Learn how to read tabs, also google a software called "powertab", it plays the tabs in midi and you can follow right along. You'll probably want to start with some easier stuff first, but once you get the basics you will be able to learn quick! Or pick some songs and learn the 2nd guitar parts (the chord progressions, as solo's take a long time and a lot of work).
3) Like someone else said, Ibanez makes good cheap guitars to start with, Squire makes cheap Fender style guitars. I started with a $80 ibanez, then bought a $400 epiphone (which I still play). I really like the feel of a les paul style guitar, they're heavy, but play great.
5) You'll need an amp/maybe distortion pedal. Squire makes boxed kits that come with a guitar & small little amp. Check Craigslist for a used set up and you can probably find something decent cheap. I would start with a cheaper guitar until you feel more comfortable etc... ie. My first Bass Guitar, I didn't realize my belt buckle scratched the hell out of the back of it.. luckily it was under $100.. Now I know that I need to tuck my shirt under my belt buckle when I play my $1400 bass. If you buy something used, you don't want to kill yourself the first time you scratch/dent/chip etc...

I would recommend a guitar like mine, ibanez rg350, i like it and can be affordable. The only problem is the bridge that maybe can give you some problems if you don't konw how to handle it. If this is the case you can try with something like a fender squier to start, or some imitation guitar, the problem with this last ones is that sometimes can broke easly or come with defects.

1) No. But it takes dedication. Make time for it and dedicate yourself to USING that time with it.

2) Okay.

3) Okay.

4) Personal preference. But try it out IN PERSON. Take someone with you who knows guitars. These days you can still get a decent guitar for $250, but it helps to have someone who knows what to look for in the little things. Check evenness of the the fret height, that they're not sticking out the side of the fretboard, that the "action" (the height of the strings above the fretboard) is reasonably even across all frets, that the tuning pegs don't slip, and that the volume and tone pots (the dials -- "pots" is short for potentiometers) don't scratch too much (scratching noise while plugged in and amplified). You can get by without all of that, but it makes for a more comfortable and reliable instrument if you bother to check those sorts of things.

5) Cable (1/4" TS mono for 99% of guitarists -- 1/4" is the jack diameter, TS is how it's wired... the "tip" and "sleeve" of the jack -- mono is because it's not a TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) Stereo cable). Get a good one. Monster is overpriced and I hate their litigious ways. Cheap cables will scratch when you move them around. You don't need the really high-end cables though (Evidence Audio, etc.) -- the concept of "diminishing returns" applies -- you could pay 90% more for a 1% increase in audio quality and reliability.
Pick...? Up to you. Try with, try without. I used to always play without. I like that I can. But to get a good "bite" into the sound, sometimes I need it. I prefer Dunlop Ultex Jazz III picks and the 1.0mm Big Stubby as a backup for "crispier" sounds, but there's plenty of options to choose from.
A strap. (Also, make sure the strap pins on your guitar are not at all loose -- that would be TERRIBLE.) Personal preference here, again. Really. Make whatever statement you wish. I really like my straps from a company called "Heartwoodes", but they get a little tangled in long hair.
Spare strings. Especially since you're new to this. Eventually you'll break a string. Probably the high E. It happens. Have spares. I'm still trying to find the best strings for me, but in general I usually get the .10 to .46 gauge set. For now, just pick up 2-3 packs. Even if you don't break a string anytime soon, you should change them eventually. (Why? Eventually the sound gets a little... "dull" is probably the best way I can describe it. Also, all the oils and dirt from your fingers will rub off on them and they'll start to look kinda nasty.) Some guitarists change their strings every week (or more frequently) -- I usually change mine every couple of months if I've been playing a lot -- I'm not rich enough and don't play enough to warrant more than that -- and even then, it can wait.
Amplification... bolded because this is the big one. As much as guitar choice, pick, and strings DO change the sound (and cable too, really), the amp and cab are the main contributors to the "sound". I'm guessing you can't afford this. (Also, from me seeing that... make sure your guitar has humbuckers (the type of pickup). (As opposed to single-coil... but it's nice to have that option too.) Humbuckers have a thicker sound, single-coil pickups are cleaner/crisper. Both can rock hard.) Anyway... back to amplification... I don't know what your budget is... so it's hard to recommend something here. In general though, you'll probably want a Marshall amp head and Marshall cabs.
HOWEVER... if you have a good budget... and know you're in this for the long haul, then seriously look at Fractal Audio and the Axe-Fx. I have the older Ultra model. Although it won't save you cash initially (you'll still need to buy a speaker setup of some sort), if you start wanting a different sound, all you have to do is dial it up (as opposed to buying a whole new amp/cab and shitloads of effect pedals). I love my Axe-Fx and that company. On the other hand, going that route is like having every damn tool in the universe in your toolbox. It's overwhelming if all you need is a hammer, saw, and a few nails. Sometimes it's nice to just have a hammer, saw, and a few nails.

6) And if this is a hidden giveaway, can I get a hint on 1 and 3? (I suspect anything with five points of being a hidden giveaway.) :P

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Airguitar. It's cheap, and you don't bother anyone with it.

I don't need to recommand my guitar, its already under my command.

I'd always suggest to start with an acoustic, to toughen up your fingers right off the bat.

A Flying V is an insane amount of money to invest in something you're starting out at. Get a beginner Ibanez, Peavey, or (gasp!) a Squier.

You'll need an amplifier for your electric guitar, I'd suggest getting something from Roland, perhaps a Micro Cube or a Cube 15XL. You'll also need a cable to connect your guitar to the amp. Then you'll need a set of picks, depending on your preference. Some strings too, D'Addario makes good strings for the cost.

Buy Rocksmith.
The bundle includes an Epiphone Les Paul Junior guitar.

1) Is it too late to start? No, but at the same time i am thinking yes. Since rock is not becoming as popular in todays society.

2) I want to be able to play some Guns N Roses stuff

3) I wanna play electric guitar. dont know if this is a question

4) recommand a guitar. i was thinking a flying v? Dont get a flying V, it will be a cramp when you are sitting down. A flying V is a performance guitar when you are on stage (standing up). I reccomend you get an ibanez as a beginner since the quality and price is great, then get a gibson les paul(or epiphone, same brands i think) if you are that into guitars.

5) besides a guitar, what other equiptment do i need? You will need an amp(THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL)

It's never too late, as long as you "feel" the music you're trying to play. Won't recommend a guitar, some above did very well that, but I just want to suggest to set higher goals than playing some Guns N Roses stuff. And don't give up easily if you have trouble at the beginning. Everybody has. Good luck!

Also... for a lot of things when you're starting... it'll be: frustrating day, frustrating day, frustrating day, frustrating day, frustrating day, holyshitIgetit!... day. It's still a little weird, but that has happened to me many times over. Also, you'll get blisters on the tips of your fingers -- it'll hurt the first time and you'll have to (probably) stop for a couple of days, but you won't get them as bad next time, and very soon won't get them at all (assuming you keep playing regularly) as calluses develop.

Don't buy new guitar.
Check some used 80's Kramer's, Charvel's, Jackson's, Tokai's, Yamaha's :P