So I bought a guitar

[popeyespappy]

http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-gb...index.aspx

Already got it...

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Hmm.. the only time I've ever needed to set up my guitars is when I started playing in lower tunings. I went to a shop for that because if you don't know what you're doing, you can do some serious damage to the guitar...

Tuning is obviously more straight forward. You're most likely going to be playing in standard tuning which is (from the lightest string) E-B-G-D-A-E.

Like I said, I enjoy tinkering with stuff so I plan to give the setup part a try anyway. If nothing else it will be a good way to learn what things are and how they work. As far as screwing things up that's why I'm looking for a guide. Besides, I don't think there is anything I can do that can't be fixed by somebody that knows what they are doing...

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Dropping massive coin on an instrument (or accessories) you're just picking up is meh. As a beginner, you're unlikely to get much out of the highest end of this and that.

Massive coin is a matter of perspective. I'm in my early 50's, single with no kids, a good job and no bills to speak of. The standard strat is the entry level stratocaster, and the Mustang I amp is a low end but highly rated amp. If things don't work out I can sell them and get most of the $500 I spent back.