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Post by yannick on Jan 15, 2010 16:15:35 GMT -5
Hey guys, what is in youre opinion a good electric guitar to buy if you have an amount between 900 $ and 1100 $ to spend. I dont have more   thanks in advance and sorry if the english is bad. Kc |
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Post by Happy Jack on Jan 15, 2010 17:02:24 GMT -5
Hey guys, what is in youre opinion a good electric guitar to buy if you have an amount between 900 $ and 1100 $ to spend. I dont have more thanks in advance and sorry if the english is bad. Kc Well that depends - what sort of music do you play, do you want humbuckers or single coils You could get an American Standard HSS stratocaster for that or a nice telecaster. A more unusual choice would be a Godin Summit You have a good budget there but what about an amp? Have you factored that in? A good amp is very important. The best guitar in the world will sound poor through a poor amp Problem is whoever you gives you an opinion will only tell you the guitars they like. I would leave your money at home and go out and try loads and loads of different guitars until you find what one that sings to you ;D |
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Post by 469roadking on Jan 16, 2010 0:04:34 GMT -5
Jack's got a good point. In the end, if it's not something you bond with it's just next weeks ebay foder. But there are some great versatile guitars out there for that kind of money that could do a good crossover job for you. I would help to know a little more about what you like to play or at least listen to. |
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Post by yannick on Jan 16, 2010 5:33:14 GMT -5
You have a good budget there but what about an amp? Have you factored that in? A good amp is very important. The best guitar in the world will sound poor through a poor amp. I didn't think about an amp, good point. I got a small one 25W or something, so I should buy one of those then too? I like to 'try' to play music from Eric Clapton, U2,... but I am in for trying anything at the moment since I am just beginning to play. thanks for replying! Kc |
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nashvegas
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Post by nashvegas on Jan 16, 2010 7:27:36 GMT -5
What those guys said. Go to GC or whereever and try out the Fenders, the Epiphones, the Ibanez', the Hamers, etc until something feels pretty good to your fretting hand. Try to keep it under $500. Use your amp. Keep the rest for lessons, pedals, a decent case, etc.
Good luck.
Jeff
20 year beginner
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Post by Happy Jack on Jan 16, 2010 9:25:32 GMT -5
Yeah I would get a decent amp as well
Peavey Vyper, Vox VT and Roland Cubes all seem to be the favored small practice amps. May be try a couple of the 5 watt valve amps - Fender Champion 600. Epiphone Valve juniors.
The Vox VT amps are pretty nice and have effects and modeling if that is your bag. It will give you a wide range of sounds and has a real live valve in the power stage ;D
For home practice 15 watts solid state will be plenty and an all valve 5 watt amp will be as loud.
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Post by kevina on Jan 16, 2010 9:34:14 GMT -5
I would def look at a Strat, maybe a mexican made one with upgraded pickups and a decent amp and maybe a few effects.
But I would also look at the Tele Baja which is a great guitar.
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Post by Happy Jack on Jan 16, 2010 10:07:07 GMT -5
I would def look at a Strat, maybe a mexican made one with upgraded pickups and a decent amp and maybe a few effects. But I would also look at the Tele Baja which is a great guitar. If you get a Classic Player no need to upgrade the pups! |
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Post by yannick on Jan 16, 2010 10:28:09 GMT -5
wow, lots to think about then I was surfing on the net and must say PRS have some nice guitars. Anyone any experience with that brand? Kc |
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Post by kevina on Jan 16, 2010 10:41:11 GMT -5
I tried a couple recently and they are nice, good tone options and nice bodies. Def worth giving them a try.
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Post by 469roadking on Jan 16, 2010 10:50:11 GMT -5
Try used for bang for the buck. I rarely buy anything new anymore. Fender has a little practice amp with modeling and rhythm tracks built in. Great for practice and cheap too. As to guitars and what you like to listen to, a Strat may go a long way to making you happy and the market is flooded with them now so you can pick up one on the cheap. YouTube is a great place to find lessons and our own Mojo should be at the top of your list of teachers. Good luck in your quest. We're here to cheer you on. |
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Post by yannick on Jan 16, 2010 11:07:07 GMT -5
thanks alot! Mojo is a great teacher, he takes the time to show everything, chords, fingerpicking etc... most on youtube go to fast to follow.
It's hard to choose a good guitar when you are just a beginner, I don't know much about what sound comes out of wich guitar... I will take my time listening and trying guitars in the store then.
thnx
Kc
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Post by nashvegas on Jan 16, 2010 13:06:56 GMT -5
Kc, Mojo is obviously a talented guy. However, you and I have to learn the basics. Two easy options. 1 is the new version of Garage Band on a Mac. It has excellent beginner lessons. 2 is Justin Sandercoe. Drill down into his website and you will learn a ton of basics. www.justinguitar.com/ |
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Post by Mojo on Jan 18, 2010 16:41:42 GMT -5
First of, as a beginner, I am not sure I would spend that much in a guitar. I think that a nice used Robert Cray strat, or a james Burton Tele (MIM) would be my choice. Or one of each, for that amount |
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Post by yannick on Feb 15, 2010 16:37:26 GMT -5
Today I finally got me a Mexican fender: a Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster. Sound is amazing! I don't have photobucket so I post the pic from the fender site.  Kc |
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