Electric Guitar Basics Options

[kclancy]

Hey Gang,

I have been playing guitar for a year now and have decided that I want an electric guitar. The choices are mind-boogling! I am interested in playing blues, rock, and jazz guitar. My price range is $500. I am leaning towards getting a Fender Telecaster. I am going to start trying out different guitars this weekend. If there are any guitars that you think I should try, please let me know.

I have some basic questions about the guitar:
What is the difference between sinlge coil and humbucker pickups?
How does the position of the pickup (neck, mid, bridge) affect the sound?
I have seen some guitars that only have one pickup and it is usually located near the bridge. What are the pros/cons of a set-up like this?
What is the difference between active and passive pickups?

I would welcome your input on amps as well. I plan to play mostly in the house. Maybe one day I will be good enough to play in front of an audience.

Questions about amps:
What is the difference between solid state, tube, and combo amps?
I read in a post that some people were recommending a "processor" instead of an amp. What is this?
Are the effects that come with some of amps any good?

A lesson on the basics of an electric guitar and amp would be interesting. Although, I may be the only one on the board that does not own an electric guitar, but not for long!

Thanks!
Clancy

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