Rc cars and electric guitars for my sons Christmas??

[Drkuhar]

I agree with the traxxas stampede. They are based on monster trucks with big tires, ground clearance and take a beating, they are also upgradable if he stays with and want faster, more powerful . Plus they are waterproof so snow, puddles and diches are no problem and add more to the fun factor.

 

[Longroof79]

I agree that the Squier (Fender) Stratocaster kit would be a good beginner electric guitar paired with a small Fender Frontman amp. Another good beginner guitar would be, or would've been an Epiphone Les Paul Jr. I don't think they're made any longer, but they were also sold as a kit with a small amp.

 

[Maverick's_Monte]

I was gonna suggest this same thing. Until your son shows he really wants to play, I wouldn't spend a lot. I bought a cheap acoustic guitar off Amazon about 4 years ago for my daughter, she's since upgraded to nice guitars and amps and is extremely good.

Agreed. Biggest mistake you could make is go spend thousands on a fancy guitar and an amp. Plenty of time to grow and develop into that, if the interest continues. Plus, "the struggle" (with older or not as nice gear) builds character and will help develop his sound. Tone is in the hands.

 

[ELCAM]

I wouldn't worry about an amplifier. No one wants to hear you when you suck and you shouldn't want them to hear. One can learn the basics with out an amplifier.

I still play my electric guitars with out an amp very often. Other than something that requires a lot of sustain you can do all those cool sounds with out an amplifier.

 

[RabbitHoleSS]

Thanks guys, you been a ton of help. I went ahead and bought the Squier kit.

Was $350, with 4x30 min private lessons. And 3 months of fenders digital lessons. Seemed like a decent buy, and I'll be honest Amazon electronics scare the crap out of me. I also looked thru marketplace for a decent car, but came up empty locally and there's no time for shipping b4 Christmas. Luckily there's a ton of local shops near me. They have this in stock, allegedly, I'll pick it up Tommorow at work.

Traxxas Stampede 1/10 RTR Monster Truck (Red) [TRA36054-1-REDX]

This is the Red color schemed Traxxas Stampede XL-5 RTR 1/10 Scale Electric 2WD Monster Truck, with an included Traxxas TQ 2.4GHz Radio System,... TRA36054-1-REDX

www.hobbytown.com

I'm gonna grab a wall charger too for less hassle.

 

[WyoGN]

if that amp doesn't have a built in tuner.....get him one. and not a pitch pipe...lol....It will make it better for everyone 😊

 

[Ernest]

The traxxas stampede is a winner... i bought the $300 RTR version a good 2yrs or so before covid, but since upgraded, basically a VXL clone, and then some, easily racked up another $500 into it. I quickly put a stop to it after that, but keep in mind though, these are hobby grade toys, not some KB Toys knockoff wannabe.

My truck.

 

[rfpowerdude]

if that amp doesn't have a built in tuner.....get him one. and not a pitch pipe...lol....It will make it better for everyone 😊

Yes, def get a tuner. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...on-super-tight-chromatic-all-instrument-tuner
The Squier is a great buy for a starter. I am a Strat man from wayyyy back. However, I've always wanted a Les Paul. So I got the next best thing.
This will be delivered tomorrow to my house.
Merry Christmas to me!

Epiphone Les Paul Standard '60s Electric Guitar - Smokehouse Burst Sweetwater Exclusive

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Smokehouse Burst (Sweetwater Exclusive)

www.sweetwater.com

 

[RabbitHoleSS]

I ordered a tuner like suggested, should be here Tommorow. I went to the local hobbytown. It has a huge rc section. From boats to fighter jets and everything to modify them. It was a really cool store. And the guys were really helpful. They have rc mechanics/tuners on staff too at $50/hr. The guy told me to start a folder with rc receipts in it. He said we don't look at how much we spend, but the folder is for warranties, etc. I said I 100% know all about the bottomless pit that is my Montes receipt box(which I never look in)

I bought a wall charger/battery for 60 bucks too. The guy said to run 2 full batteries in training mode(50% power) to break the engine and get him used to it. I'm glad I went local, out of all the great advice given, that mightve been the best tbh.

 

[gbodytoys]

solid choice on the stampede. Fair warning, don't drive the car...you might end up $1,000+ into R/C vehicles like me. G-Bodys and all...