Looking for a new guitar, what's good these days?

xKuroiTaimax said:
Exactly! Fun to play with though, but I borrow alt of guitars. Nothing I own and play regularly has a tremelo arm, but the Epiphone seems to stand up well to bending. Well, maybe because it's a little girl bending lol.

EDIT: Ganjames, sorry for the total thread-jack! Stopping now x
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It's alright, I'm probably going to pick this one up: http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2517010506

Plus that's retail so I can probably get it for around $550ish, and save me a little extra cash for a nicer amp.
 
ganjames said:
I'm not really into hollow body guitars, one of my ex's used to play an epi casino and i didn't really care for it too much. Too big for my taste.
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Yea, I can understand that. Bulkiness is a problem for me too, but there are some really great medium-sized hollows out there. I've found that it's much nicer to design my own guitar and make it myself
 
ganjames said:
It's alright, I'm probably going to pick this one up: http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2517010506

Plus that's retail so I can probably get it for around $550ish, and save me a little extra cash for a nicer amp.
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I was looking at those the last time I bought a guitar. Decided it was time for a semi-hollow and went with an Epiphone Dot. Not so sure it was a wise decision. I like the look and sound, and the heritage of a Gretsch. One thing bothers me about that one though. That fucking gloss shit or whatever the fuck it is on the pickguard. Can't they just offer a solid white or black version?
 
Steve French said:
I was looking at those the last time I bought a guitar. Decided it was time for a semi-hollow and went with an Epiphone Dot. Not so sure it was a wise decision. I like the look and sound, and the heritage of a Gretsch. One thing bothers me about that one though. That fucking gloss shit or whatever the fuck it is on the pickguard. Can't they just offer a solid white or black version?
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Yea, sometimes I'll spot a great looking guitar, and look at the pick guard and think, who works the design department? Because that's fucking awful looking. Good thing they're replaceable.
 
Steve French said:
I was looking at those the last time I bought a guitar. Decided it was time for a semi-hollow and went with an Epiphone Dot. Not so sure it was a wise decision. I like the look and sound, and the heritage of a Gretsch. One thing bothers me about that one though. That fucking gloss shit or whatever the fuck it is on the pickguard. Can't they just offer a solid white or black version?
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i'm guessing they went with that one because it matches the inlays, i would rather throw on an all black one but i can't find one online.

+rep to anyone that can find one.
 
You know the deal, if you've got $800, don't buy a $400 axe; you're not going to be happy. Check Craigslist for Strats and just be patient. Good deals come to those with patience and ready cash. If you want one that plays like a Strat but is more modern, I would suggest a Jackson; it's very fast action, sounds amazing and priced right. I've got a '67 Gibson Trini Lopez that I bought new while I was in high school. I also have a Charvel / Jackson model 6 that is my main squeeze. I play these through a 100w '73 Marshall Master Lead Mk II; it's a fucking monster!!
 
potpimp said:
You know the deal, if you've got $800, don't buy a $400 axe; you're not going to be happy. Check Craigslist for Strats and just be patient. Good deals come to those with patience and ready cash. If you want one that plays like a Strat but is more modern, I would suggest a Jackson; it's very fast action, sounds amazing and priced right. I've got a '67 Gibson Trini Lopez that I bought new while I was in high school. I also have a Charvel / Jackson model 6 that is my main squeeze. I play these through a 100w '73 Marshall Master Lead Mk II; it's a fucking monster!!
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that's the thing though, i could buy a les paul for $2500+ right now if i really wanted to. I'm just trying to pick up something decent for now to see if i get back into playing. If i decide a few months down the road that i want to buy my dream guitar, i will. but i don't want to blow the money now and end up feeling like an idiot if i don't get around to playing as much.

it's been about 6 years since i've really played, and even then i was only decent.
 
Wuts up all? Jus seen this post.... I'm lookin to get a good guitar too, electric... Never had one but I have an acoustic.... Jus play whenever I feel down or in the mood... I've had a studio b4 n am workin on getting a 2nd one n thought a
E guitar or 2 would be a nice edition with a keyboard.... Nothin like catching a few clouds n rippin a few strings n a few bowls.... Potpimp...Shiet Les Pauls for under a grand? U kinda sound like that's rare lol....
 
Oh ok... Koo... Idk too much of guitars... I play occasional but hadn't really looked at buyin one so idk wuts good n not.... Heard of Les Pauls but never new on the price bro..
 
THIS is what I want! But all of the ones I can find have the bird inlays and I want the moon inlays like this one:

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I call bullshit on the whole get what you pay for thing. My entire setup now probably cost less than $1000. And you know what, it sounds pretty damn good. It could be improved by my playing ability improving. And I'll admit, if i swapped them epiphones for a gibson, it might make a bit of a tone difference. But I like the tone I have. I had a good amp and guitar when I was young and inexperienced. They sounded like shit, and why because at the time I sucked balls at guitar. My cousin could rip shit on them but still I mistakenly believed it was due to the quality of the intruments why I blew balls. If you handed Jimi a $149 squier he'd tear shit up and blow your faces off. I paid $550 for a mexican strat in store, and goddamn did that thing play good and have a smooth mafucking neck. And I look to some of my favourite bands and theres Carl Barat playing a fucking $400 melody maker and sounding damn good. Then there's Josh Homme with an Epiphone Dot like I have and people in the audience are freaking out and jumping and dancing all over the place and I wonder, would the reaction be any different if Josh was rocking a $3000 gibson or a $400 epiphone? Granted he probably did switch them pickups and shit out, probably still didn't reach the stratosphere, where many guitars prices lay.
 
ganjames said:
THIS is what I want! But all of the ones I can find have the bird inlays and I want the moon inlays like this one:

PRS SE singlecut.

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Whee, we can be guitar buddies! Ebony and Ivory...

So happy to hear you've made a decision and will soon have a new addition to your family- congratulations!

Wanna see pictures with your new baby when it arrives. Have you decided on a name yet? Wait- is it a boy or a girl? :3
 
xKuroiTaimax said:
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Whee, we can be guitar buddies! Ebony and Ivory...

So happy to hear you've made a decision and will soon have a new addition to your family- congratulations!

Wanna see pictures with your new baby when it arrives. Have you decided on a name yet? Wait- is it a boy or a girl? :3
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I'm not sure if I'm getting it yet, I want to keep searching for at least a couple weeks before I make a decision.
I'd hate to get something and then end up seeing something else that I wish I would have picked up instead.
 
Will you make a youtube of yourself performing a ballad so I can tell everyone I know that I know a famous guy on youtube?

Please?
 
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