popeth
First Lieutenant   Posts: 8 Registered: 7/13/2005 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/15/2005 at 11:57, Reply 10 |
Should I even consider looking at the Fender Standard Fat Strat Electric
Guitar?
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Guitar101
Moderator   Posts: 481 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/15/2005 at 14:26, Reply 11 |
I've seen this same kind of thread 100's of times and here I go again
It's it sounds and plays good ---- it's good. Don't worry about the name.
We can give you all kinds of makes and models but your the one who has to
live with it after you buy it.
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FireFret
First Lieutenant  Posts: 20 Registered: 7/13/2005 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/15/2005 at 19:03, Reply 12 |
| Good man. Play around and find what fits your style. If you like it and it
plays for you, go for it. Don't look back and definitly don't let us set
the tone for you. We're just throwin' out ideas for you but that's all
they: Suggestions. All guitars are different. Even of the same make, model,
and year. Find one that says "YOU" and make some bad a$$ music. Have fun
with it! ____________________
De profundus clamo ad te domine
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popeth
First Lieutenant Posts: 8 Registered: 7/13/2005 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/18/2005 at 17:14, Reply 13 |
thanks for you guys help!!  well, if there
is any other good guitar out there that is worth buying, please tell me
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Guitar101
Moderator Posts: 481 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/18/2005 at 17:34, Reply 14 |
Dean guitars are great and they have a good track record. If your into the
real heavy metal look check out B.C Rich guitars.
You could also build your own. Italia guitar are cool and also Dillion
guitars.
people look way to deep into the name. All guitars pretty much stick to the
same wood like Alder,Ash,Maple Mahongany.
Rosewood or Ebony for the fretboard.
Most cheaper guitars are not a one peice or 2 peice body but layers of wood
and the hardware it cheaper.
I've bought tons are cheaper guitars and simply upgraded them. Some of them
play and sound just as good as a $3000 guitar.
50% of your sound is in your hands anyways.
yeah that's right if you buy a $3000 Les Paul and a Marshall half stack all
tube, doesn't mean your going to sound good.
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ricoboc
Moderator  Posts: 278 Registered: 4/27/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/19/2005 at 14:40, Reply 15 |
WOW!! Buying a good guitar with little cash is very hard to do. Perhaps
looking at used guitars would be a better alternative than buying a cheap
fender or an Ibanez. I owned both types and didnt care for either. My
Ibanez 470 needed a complete overhaul before it played the way I liked it.
The action SUCKED!!! Fender Squiers are just plain cheap guitars.
I dont know where to point you for a good cheap guitar except the used
market. You may find a gem of a guitar some old lady had laying in her
attic. Just keep your eyes open for the best deals. Stay away from cheap
guitars their not worth the 150.00 to 200.00 you pay for them. In my
opinion your throwing your money away. Just save some cash then hunt.
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Spidercents
Moderator  Posts: 1019 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 7/19/2005 at 18:12, Reply 16 |
I agree about buying a used guitar...I have at least 3 or 4 posts
explaining what to look for when buiyng used...I cant seem to find them at
this point in time.
There are so many people who buy guitars every year in hopes of playing
however they end up selling their guitar for a fraction of the
price...check the classifieds in the newspaper...pawn shops and things of
this nature and you can find a good deal.
Its always nice to bring a person who knows about guitars with you.
Things to look for when buying used guitars.
First thing i do is tap on the back of the neck...it should sound somewhat
solid and not rattle.
Check neck to see if its warped...look down down neck and see if its
warped.
Are the tuners loose...loose is bad.
check and see if there are any signs that the guitar has been
dropped...cracked finish and things of this nature.
Plug the guitar in and see if it crackles or makes any unwanted noises and
or if the tone and volume buttons work properly along with the toggle...I
usually tap the pickups with fingernail while moving toggle to see what
pickups are controlled by what toggle position and to see if pickups are
working properly.
If anyone has anything to add to this list then please do so.
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Treat people the way you would want to be treated.
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cashford9000
First Lieutenant  Posts: 2 Registered: 3/18/2006 Status: Offline |
posted on 3/18/2006 at 21:11, Reply 17 |
i got an epiphone sg special and a behringer gmx110 amp for 300 bucks total
and it is the best cheap setup ever!!!!!! my good friend who has 3 dif.
guitars and has played for 5.5 years says i have the best setup he has
played. this setup is awesome. check it out!!!!!!!!
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hickaction
First Lieutenant Posts: 6 Registered: 3/20/2006 Status: Offline |
posted on 3/20/2006 at 23:13, Reply 18 |
Looking for a goo guitar thats cheap? Go on the internet, and type in
CRAIGS LIST and the city that you live in, youll probably find people in
your area that are looking to sell quality instruments for cheap...they
need the money. Stay away from pawn shops. In my opinion a seagull acoustic
is a great guitar for under 500.00, i would have to agree that you have to
find the guitar that plays for you. Go to a guitar shop, and find
one...give it a couple of days go back, and play it again, you will know
the second time around if that guitar is for you. I would also recommend
saving the money that you have and waiting till you have enough money to
buy a qualit guitar/breedlove/seagull/jackson... Why settle for something
you are not completely satisfied with. Its better to wait and get exactly
what you want, then to jump at the spur of a moment. With the 200.00 that
you have it could be a good down payment, and then pay the rest off in
installments... go to guitar center in your are, these guys specialize in
just this sort of thing, then when you get what you want, you wont put it
down
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wicked_puppet13
First Lieutenant Posts: 3 Registered: 10/5/2006 Status: Offline |
posted on 10/5/2006 at 23:47, Reply 19 |
just go to you local guitar center,if you have one.you can go there and try
out ANY guitar they have on display...and the amps too.really cool.ive been
playing three years,and i have to say Ibanez has got me.they have some
really good guitars.but go ahead and pick you favorite.you said you liked
Keane,Green day?well,i dont,but im sure if you DID get a stater kit,you
could try the Epiphone Special II starter kit for about $239.99
but again guitar center supplies alot of great guitars.but whatever floats
you boat man. 
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