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 Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:11 pm
I kind of have the same question as vash_08. I've had this electric guitar for about two years now, but my 10 year old sister has been pretty much beating it up. It has some serious injuries; chips so deep you can see the wood, dents, etc. It doesn't even work when I plug it into my amp anymore (I know it's not the amp because it works with my friend's guitar)! It wasn't a very good guitar; I got it in a starter package (puchased at musician's supply). The entire package was about $150. I play mainly alternitive rock music. Does anyone know of a good guitar for this? Also, my sister has grown out of that "bang Ashley's guitar around" stage, so it's okay for me to get a fairly good one. I'm an intermediate to advanced player (if that helps at all). I do not know much about guitars or models, so any advice would be much appreciated.
My friend has already suggested I look into a Schecter Omen.
Basically I'm asking...
1. What should I look for when buying a guitar?
2. What is a reasonable price?
3. Are there any particular brand or models you suggest?
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 9:54 am
Well, Honestly Alternative Rock Sounds good coming from almost any guitar.
Schecter's best product or Rock is the Damien. I played this and it keeps pretty great tone. Musician's friend has them for $399
You could, of course, get a Gibson SG. My favorite model of the SG is the standard, but it costs close to $1,200. Their's cheaper models of the SG from Gibson as well, The cheapest is one's that carry the Epiphone Brand Name. Gibson owns Epiphone, so they have the same relationship as Squier does to Fender.
But I'd honestly reccommend Jackson and PRS Guitars. They're pretty expensive for good models though. DO NOT BUY CHEAP MODELS OF THESE GUITARS BECAUSE THEY'RE SHITTY! The high end models of these brands are worth every bit of the money though. The PRS Standard 22 is the best from PRS, which runs close to $2,500. If you buy a Jackson, make sure it's a USA Made Jackson. If it's a USA made Jackson, then It'll be worth the money, But they run close to $1,400 and higher.
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:21 pm
For a good alternative sound, Jacksons, Shecters, and even Fenders are a very good choice. Go to your local music shop and play a couple of models to see which one you prefer. I'd try and look for stuff in the price range of $400-$500.
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Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:10 pm
I wouldn't reccommend a $400 - $500 Jackson honestly... I've played the cheap models and tey're just horrible in my opinion. But I'm a huge Jackson fan and love their USA Models. You can't beat a USA Jackson!
But also, I loved the old Jackson/Charvel models as well, though I'm not sure why...
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:17 pm
Just build your own. Go to www.warmoth.com.
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:37 pm
Playing style?
Budget?
Trem or no trem?
Body style preference (Strat, LP, Flying V, Kelly, RR, Warrior, Tele, SG, Explorer, etc.)?
Body wood preference?
Any brand preferences?
Pickup configuration?
Examples of neck types that you like. (IE, Wizard IIs, LP necks, Strat necks, Jackson necks, Schecter necks, etc.)
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 10:11 am
id like to get a les paul when i decide to get another one
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