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 Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 8:25 am
I don't know much about buying electric guitars. What I usually look for is a sweet sound, good feel, and if it clicks with me within ten seconds of picking it up.
So far, I have picked up an Ibanez GAX30, and a (used) Fender Squier-Strat Affinity Series (rosewood). I am satisfied with both of them, but I was just wondering how high-end or low-end they are, or basically what the all-around opinion is of them.
Thanks!
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:21 am
I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end.
A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose.
Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:32 pm
Slappy the Ninja I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end. A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose. Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap.
Deconstructing their hold...both can be decent, though most squiers, even when new, require some maintenance or tweaks. Our vengeance will be tenfold
It's okay.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:09 pm
[ Tre ] Slappy the Ninja I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end. A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose. Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap.
Deconstructing their hold...
both can be decent, though most squiers, even when new, require some maintenance or tweaks. Our vengeance will be tenfold
It's okay.
My Squier needs a new ******** neck. If I tweek the truss rod any more, I think I'll break it, and it's STILL buzzing.
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:10 pm
Slappy the Ninja [ Tre ] Slappy the Ninja I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end. A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose. Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap.
Deconstructing their hold...
both can be decent, though most squiers, even when new, require some maintenance or tweaks. Our vengeance will be tenfold
It's okay.
My Squier needs a new ******** neck. If I tweek the truss rod any more, I think I'll break it, and it's STILL buzzing.
Interesting... I don't have any of those problems with my Squier.
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Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:34 am
Ibanez's are pretty decent guitars, just dont let em get dirty. it gets
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Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:46 pm
Slappy the Ninja I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end. A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose. Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap. thats because you got a poorly made one. my Squire M-80 is the best guitar you can buy for the price. and as for buying an electric... look at the neck alignment. try to get one where the strings are absolutly centered (as in they are not close to the edge of either side of the fretboard) next get a good feel of the guitar. make sure it fits good in your hands. and then and only then do you see if the sound satisfies you. thats the best way to buy an electric.
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:28 am
 ~Spirit of Dragons~ Slappy the Ninja [ Tre ] Slappy the Ninja I would describe the Squier as low-end. Very low-end. A Squier was my first guitar, and it has given me endless fret buzz problems, not to mention everything keeps coming loose. Other than that, I don't really have anything to say about the GAX30. I looked it up on MusiciansFriend, and it looks decent, albeit cheap.
Deconstructing their hold...
both can be decent, though most squiers, even when new, require some maintenance or tweaks. Our vengeance will be tenfold
It's okay.
My Squier needs a new ******** neck. If I tweek the truss rod any more, I think I'll break it, and it's STILL buzzing.
Interesting... I don't have any of those problems with my Squier.either does mine. mine actually plays better than all of my other friends guitars. well i kinda upgraded mine all the way but not the wooden parts:  w00t!
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 11:31 am
now dont meh guitar look hottT! i called her Ariel biggrin its long story so i shortened it into a song biggrin link to song is : Webpage Title
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:51 pm
Ahem... <******** Squier xd I've had bad experiences with them... So I'll share!
1) A brand new Squier just picked up off the shelf screwed me over at a Jimi Hendrix memorial my friends put together (I know it's kinda lame : / ) It just stopped working randomly.
2) Tried to fix it later and found out that it was miswired BY THE COMPANY.
3) They wouldn't refund me OR fix it for free.
4) I was playing my friend's once and it shocked/electricuted me : /
5) I've had the bridge bust off while bending a note.
So yeah, these are just my experiences, no one else ever has a problem with them though. Also I've noticed that Fender/Squier's don't really do well with heavy metal. But they excel in Blues/Neoclassical/Clean tones. Ibanez are very versatile, they can do the above listings and Heavy Metal.
Personally I'd go for the Ibanez.
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:32 pm
Anjith Ahem... <******** Squier xd I've had bad experiences with them... So I'll share! 1) A brand new Squier just picked up off the shelf screwed me over at a Jimi Hendrix memorial my friends put together (I know it's kinda lame : / ) It just stopped working randomly. 2) Tried to fix it later and found out that it was miswired BY THE COMPANY. 3) They wouldn't refund me OR fix it for free. 4) I was playing my friend's once and it shocked/electricuted me : / 5) I've had the bridge bust off while bending a note. So yeah, these are just my experiences, no one else ever has a problem with them though. Also I've noticed that Fender/Squier's don't really do well with heavy metal. But they excel in Blues/Neoclassical/Clean tones. Ibanez are very versatile, they can do the above listings and Heavy Metal. Personally I'd go for the Ibanez.
Wait, it actually electrocuted you?! You really should have reported that. A guitar that will physically harm the player is inexcusable and should not be put on the shelves. I'm surprised Fender let this faulty guitar through... I had gotten the impression that they checked every guitar that they sent out. You could have actually probably sued Fender, since it sounds as though there were witnesses in the room when it shocked you. How exactly did it shock you? Through the strings or something?
What you should have done when it died on you was just to take it back to the place you bought it from (that is, assuming it was within the return/exchange period).
Good luck with your next guitar^^
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Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 9:11 am
the guitar didnt shock you, its poor gounding of the amp/house. since you havent gotten that anywhere else other then his house, he should get his wires and grounding checked
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:13 am
I have a friend with a squier, the tone is shitty (being a cheap poorly made guitar), and the harware sucks, I prefer Jackson, but yes Ibanez is way versatile in style and tone, but i still prefer jackson mrgreen
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Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:42 pm
I can't even play my Squier anymore. I had it for a year and its all ******** up now. My mom got it for me and I told her over and over again, I'm the one who has to find one that feels good to me, is comfortable, and one that is durable. I was so pissed off when my mom got me a Squier, They're crappy and bleh......I would for the Ibanez, thats the kind of guitar I want. Great sound and most are durable.
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