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re: Best beginner electric guitar and amp?
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:16 pm to Haplochrom
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:16 pm to Haplochrom
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its easier to find keyboard and bass amps for cheap
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Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:17 pm to GuitarStan
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I wouldn't buy a lower end tube amp, especially used. Tube amps sound great cranked, but like shite on lower volumes. I would stick to a solid state (non-tube) amp, unless you increase your budget or buy it out of some dudes van.
This is the WORST advice regarding amps that I've ever heard
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:27 pm to TheDoc
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This is the WORST advice regarding amps that I've ever heard
Sure. Sounds like you don't know shite about amps. Do you even play?
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:28 pm to Nacho Tigre
I have a Fender mexican telecaster I'm selling for $350 and a Pignose G40v tube amp that I'm trying to get $200 for. Know anyone driving from Chicago to Louisiana anytime soon? I'll be in LA in September but getting them on a plane would be a hassle.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:28 pm to GuitarStan
INTERNET FIGHT!!!!
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:33 pm to GuitarStan
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quote: its easier to find keyboard and bass amps for cheap
Pawn shops always have Yamaha keyboard amps, or a kustom amp laying around for 50-100. Anything guitar related has a high price tag, especially popular name brands.
The beginner amp is absolutely the one piece of gear I would save the money on. It's the first thing you will replace. You can fix up the first guitar and use it for years.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 9:47 pm to GuitarStan
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Sure. Sounds like you don't know shite about amps. Do you even play?
Hah, no of course not.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 10:26 pm to TheDoc
I would like to EVENTUALLY get a second hand Telecaster when I go to electric. Heard terms like "Mexican or Chinese" Telecasters. Are these Fenders? I assume everyone wants an American made Telecaster?
How does a novice like me know the difference? What do I look for to know I am not getting robbed? Just the "Made in....." on the back?
How does a novice like me know the difference? What do I look for to know I am not getting robbed? Just the "Made in....." on the back?
Posted on 8/14/12 at 10:31 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Tele's are my favorite
I'd just search Craigslist and see what you find. Can usually find some good deals.
Maybe go to a music shop first and try some different types out.
Also, as a rule, I never buy instruments new.
I'd just search Craigslist and see what you find. Can usually find some good deals.
Maybe go to a music shop first and try some different types out.
Also, as a rule, I never buy instruments new.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 10:53 pm to TheDoc
In regards to playing used, you really need to make sure the guitar is set-up well or make sure that it can be before you buy it. I've come across a lot of used equipment with damaged truss rods. You'll definitely want to have it set-up well. A well set-up squire can potentially play better than an american fender. Most guitar shops never bother to take care of their used beginner equipment.
BTW, someone has a guitar center gift card for sale on craigs list right now. I've always taken advantage of these.
BTW, someone has a guitar center gift card for sale on craigs list right now. I've always taken advantage of these.
Posted on 8/14/12 at 11:01 pm to LSU alum wannabe
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I would like to EVENTUALLY get a second hand Telecaster when I go to electric. Heard terms like "Mexican or Chinese" Telecasters. Are these Fenders? I assume everyone wants an American made Telecaster?
How does a novice like me know the difference? What do I look for to know I am not getting robbed? Just the "Made in....." on the back?
See my post. Yeah everyone wants an American made Telecaster but you'll find for a fraction of the cost that the Mexican made Teles are still a very good guitar. Change out the pickups and an even better guitar. They do say Made in Mexico and have a serial number that you can check in an online database.
Posted on 8/15/12 at 10:44 am to Haplochrom
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write that model number down on an envelope and begin shoveling money into it. get EXACTLY the guitar/amp that makes you smile before you go to sleep.
I've actually done this in the past. This is what I like
Posted on 8/15/12 at 11:49 am to Nacho Tigre
"Just started playing acoustic about a year ago. Besides the guitar/amp/accessories packs out there, what would you recommend?" I've been playing for a long, long time and have been asked this question a lot. Best advice: Go to a pawn shop and pick out an American made or vintage Yamaha or Ibanez Japanese made guitar and a small amp (you shouldn't have too much trouble finding both this time of year. Most people pawn equipment in March and April, and sales don't really kick in until Christmas time); spend as much as you can afford. The better the quality the better the playing experience.
This is the acoustic side of my guitar room.
Almost every guitar there was bought at pawn shops over the years.
This is the acoustic side of my guitar room.
Almost every guitar there was bought at pawn shops over the years.
This post was edited on 8/15/12 at 11:50 am
Posted on 8/15/12 at 11:52 am to adono
That is impressive sir 
I really like the hollow body ones
I really like the hollow body ones
Posted on 8/15/12 at 11:59 am to adono
Holy shite adono
Posted on 8/15/12 at 12:07 pm to Nacho Tigre
"I really like the hollow body ones". I've been buying nothing but hollow bodies the last few years because of the value appreciation. Guitar builders are having a hard time finding quality wood to make guitars and the price keeps going up and up. I also enjoy playing them over most the solid bodies I have!
Posted on 8/15/12 at 12:11 pm to keakdasneak
You know what the difference is between a Mexican Strat and an American Strat?
About $400
About $400
Posted on 8/15/12 at 12:30 pm to Lee County Tiger
"You know what the difference is between a Mexican Strat and an American Strat?
About $400"
We all know that's not exactly true. The quality of the wood, electronics, the bridge, tuning keys...etc. is much better. Lastly, in 20 years,that Mexican Strat will be worth $100.00. The right American Start could be worth $10,000.00.
About $400"
We all know that's not exactly true. The quality of the wood, electronics, the bridge, tuning keys...etc. is much better. Lastly, in 20 years,that Mexican Strat will be worth $100.00. The right American Start could be worth $10,000.00.
This post was edited on 8/15/12 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 8/15/12 at 1:37 pm to adono
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in 20 years,that Mexican Strat will be worth $100.00. The right American Start could be worth $10,000.00
Interesting, didn't think about this.
As to hollow bodies, what is your preference? Ibanez, Grestch, Gibson, etc?
Posted on 8/15/12 at 2:48 pm to Nacho Tigre
"As to hollow bodies, what is your preference? Ibanez, Grestch, Gibson, etc?"
As a general rule, hollow bodies made today (even the expensive ones like the Gibson ES 335) are just not of the same quality of the same models made 10 to 15 years ago.
Rating:
1. Any pre-1980 Gibson hollow body is worth owning.
2. Guild is a very underrated brand. Cheaper than Gibson but the quality equals, or surpasses, Gibson. Must be pre 1995 (Fender bought them out in 1995 and they've been going downhill ever since).
3. Yamaha made an "Artist" series hollow body knock off of the ES335 (1979 to around 1982). These guitars are unbelievable. The quality can't be matched at 5 times the price. A real bargain.
4. Ibanez...same as Yamaha. The "Artist" series (1980 to around 1984) ES335 style is really good (not as good as Yamaha).
I tend to favor semi-hollows like the ES335. I own a few Gibson ES175s and other full body guitars, but the ES335 style is so versatile and more comfortable to play.
Bottom line: Always buy American made first. Not because they're so much better than non-American high end instruments, but because it becomes a collectable with the passage of time.
As a general rule, hollow bodies made today (even the expensive ones like the Gibson ES 335) are just not of the same quality of the same models made 10 to 15 years ago.
Rating:
1. Any pre-1980 Gibson hollow body is worth owning.
2. Guild is a very underrated brand. Cheaper than Gibson but the quality equals, or surpasses, Gibson. Must be pre 1995 (Fender bought them out in 1995 and they've been going downhill ever since).
3. Yamaha made an "Artist" series hollow body knock off of the ES335 (1979 to around 1982). These guitars are unbelievable. The quality can't be matched at 5 times the price. A real bargain.
4. Ibanez...same as Yamaha. The "Artist" series (1980 to around 1984) ES335 style is really good (not as good as Yamaha).
I tend to favor semi-hollows like the ES335. I own a few Gibson ES175s and other full body guitars, but the ES335 style is so versatile and more comfortable to play.
Bottom line: Always buy American made first. Not because they're so much better than non-American high end instruments, but because it becomes a collectable with the passage of time.
This post was edited on 8/15/12 at 2:52 pm
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