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Recs for an electric guitar —made a purchase!
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:56 am
Posted on 5/5/21 at 10:56 am
Hello all. I’ve been playing the acoustic for a few years and enjoy it thoroughly. Although I still consider myself a novice, I am interested in trying out an electric. I’m definitely not looking to break the bank, but want something of good quality for a beginner.
Whatcha got?
Update:
I went to guitar center solely for the purpose of feeling guitars out. After playing a couple different Squiers and Epiphones, I went to the used section and happened across this beauty. It’s a Schecter Diamond Series Research S1-Elite. Mint condition, $280. Walked out the door with it.
Whatcha got?
Update:
I went to guitar center solely for the purpose of feeling guitars out. After playing a couple different Squiers and Epiphones, I went to the used section and happened across this beauty. It’s a Schecter Diamond Series Research S1-Elite. Mint condition, $280. Walked out the door with it.
This post was edited on 5/10/21 at 1:10 pm
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Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:00 am to FenrirTheBeard
not to hijack, but also what set up equip is recommended for this profile (like me)
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:17 am to FenrirTheBeard
It depends on your style, what you like. There’s all kinds of options at the mid tier level.
Mexican made fenders, gretch semi-hollow bodies, agile or PRS les pauls, Ibanez guitars for metal, etc.
I would recommend going to guitar center and figuring out what you like, what guitar feels and sounds right to you.
Mexican made fenders, gretch semi-hollow bodies, agile or PRS les pauls, Ibanez guitars for metal, etc.
I would recommend going to guitar center and figuring out what you like, what guitar feels and sounds right to you.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:31 am to kingbob
That’s a good start, thanks.
I mostly play alternative/rock/grunge
I mostly play alternative/rock/grunge
Posted on 5/5/21 at 11:46 am to FenrirTheBeard
Yamaha Pacifica
Posted on 5/5/21 at 1:51 pm to FenrirTheBeard
A lot of those grunge guys played Telecasters with fuzz pedals.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:29 pm to kingbob
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It depends on your style, what you like. There’s all kinds of options at the mid tier level.
Mexican made fenders, gretch semi-hollow bodies, agile or PRS les pauls, Ibanez guitars for metal, etc.
I would recommend going to guitar center and figuring out what you like, what guitar feels and sounds right to you.
Agreed - I would not go with a real Gibson but also would not go with the absolute lowest priced instrument you can find to start. IMO crappy instruments lead to frustration and a desire to quit.
Also spend the money and get your instrument properly setup by someone like FretShack. It will make a world of difference.
This post was edited on 5/5/21 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:44 pm to FenrirTheBeard
I'm a novice. I have a Squire strat and a Positive Grid Spark amp. Does the job for me.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 2:53 pm to kingbob
A Mexican Tele is one of the most versatile guitars around. You won't be disappointed.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 3:52 pm to Drunken Crawfish
I’ve got an American and I love it. I bought it during a mental breakdown where I played hooky from work and drove to Mississippi
Posted on 5/5/21 at 4:15 pm to Drunken Crawfish
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A Mexican Tele is one of the most versatile guitars around. You won't be disappointed.
Bought one of these as my first electric one week ago tomorrow. Loving it so far.
Posted on 5/5/21 at 7:22 pm to kingbob
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Mexican made fenders
I have a Mexican Tele and love it. Would recommend.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 5:44 am to FenrirTheBeard
Go get a Yamaha Revstar. You can get a nice one for $500 to $650 with P-90's or humbuckers. The Epiphone Les Paul's are also nice guitars; the prices are similar.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:45 am to FenrirTheBeard
What do you want to spend? As has been mentioned by many, the Mexican Fender stuff is good. If you can find a used, or maybe new, Japan Fender they are even better. The Mexican Fender stuff has come a long way. Quality gear.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 10:03 am to FenrirTheBeard
These are all under $600. Great intermediate guitars that will also provide the rock/blues/grunge sound you're looking for. They obviously make them in other colors as well.
. Epiphone SG Standard - $450
. Squier Jazzmaster - $430
. Gretsch G5220 Electromatic - $550
You can't go wrong with a Mexican Fender Tele or Strat either.
. Epiphone SG Standard - $450
. Squier Jazzmaster - $430
. Gretsch G5220 Electromatic - $550
You can't go wrong with a Mexican Fender Tele or Strat either.
This post was edited on 5/6/21 at 10:05 am
Posted on 5/6/21 at 10:15 am to FenrirTheBeard
Try out LTD (by ESP) guitars. The prices are negotiable and they are really good quality guitars for the price.
If you want to go really cheap, the Squier line from Fender is producing excellent guitars for the lowest prices I've ever seen. I recently got a Squier tele, sent it to the guitar shop and got a bone nut, changed out the machine heads and dropped a GFS pick up in the bridge position. So I have around 300 in it and it's currently my favorite guitar.
If you want to go really cheap, the Squier line from Fender is producing excellent guitars for the lowest prices I've ever seen. I recently got a Squier tele, sent it to the guitar shop and got a bone nut, changed out the machine heads and dropped a GFS pick up in the bridge position. So I have around 300 in it and it's currently my favorite guitar.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 1:53 pm to FenrirTheBeard
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I mostly play alternative/rock/grunge
I'd look into PRS SE models. Great for your tastes and versatile with coil splitting. It's one of my favorite guitars.
Sweetwater
Posted on 5/6/21 at 3:51 pm to rexorotten
Agree on the PRS. The rhythm guitarist in my band has a PRS Tremonti SE and it sounds great. He can afford to buy any high end guitar and he says he just likes the way the PRS sounds and plays.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 4:19 pm to RockAndRollDetective
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Squier
I was looking at them on guitar center’s website. They have great reviews.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 4:19 pm to rexorotten
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PRS SE
They are beautiful. May go check them out. A little above what I want to spend on a first electric, but who knows. I could be swayed
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