I suggest to get a friend or someone who's well versed with a guitar. Bring the guy and go try some used guitars out.
You can get the person to check the quality and condition of the guitar.
If there are any parts that need changing etc, and also one who knows whats the used price of a particular guitar.
Why buy used?
There are a few reasons
a) If you're just starting out, your tastes might change, maybe even in just a few months
b) The person before you have already factored in depreciation of the guitar
c) The money saved can buy you a better amp
d) You're very likely to change guitar after 2 years, very often less
e) 80% of the time, you'd ding and scratch the guitar after 3 months of constant playing anyway
f) Brand new guitars in singapore are generally overpriced
So unless you already have been playing a while and know exactly what you want, I suggest you buy used. You can start saving to buy a guitar that fits your needs better in the future. A guitar isn't like a house where you find one that's nice then move in and live there for 30 years. Its like a power drill, where if you find that it isn't drill through steel sheeting 3 cm thick, you get a more powerful one. Something of that analogy.
But if you still decide to buy new, drop by standard value and check out Mike's guitars. Most of his stuff are cheap, but they're worth it.
