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Apr 9 2008, 08:37 AM
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If you really want to spend I could only recommend a few guitars I'd like for myself.
Nothing in specific but try out a few PRS high end guitars, I prefer the double cut myself and look for one with a coil tap. Or rather, which is cheaper than the PRS, the Musicman Stever Morse signature. Never played one but I just know it's made for me. Definitly one you should try out!  Regarding amps. I think the Mesa Boogie 5:50 could suit yoy well. 5W for home usage. Ask JVM! 
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Apr 9 2008, 08:58 AM
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Hey, with that money and motivation you should definitely look for stuff on high end.
I think guitar is most important, specially because you are not satisfied with your own now. So decide which guitar to buy and then with the rest of the money think of amp (maybe even save for a better amp later). It seems you like some guitars which are really different characters: SG/Les Pauls and Stratocaster. I actually happen to own mid-range strat and a Les Paul. The conclusions I had from playing them for some time (that's personal taste) 1: I can't live without humbucker on the bridge. That's the one thing I like to hear through a nicely distorted. That's first option for my solos 2: Middle + neck in strats is really sweet. 3: Neck humbucker is also nice for some solos. 4: Middle + bridge (strat) is very interesting for blues and funky stuff I went into shops testing high end Les Pauls and strats, just o discover one thing: The one guitar that has the 4 characteristics I mentioned all together is actually an Ibanez  If you happen to have any similar taste for the sounds I mentioned, I would suggest you to try some very high end prestige Ibanez. I happen to own one and I can say it is an amazing guitar. I tried some other Ibanez (mid range) and does not feel the same. The signature ones (like JEMs) are really good, but you are really paying extra money for the name there. Mine has neck-thru and Mahogany body, which to me are better specs than JEMs, and yet is a little cheaper. This post has been edited by Gus: Apr 9 2008, 08:59 AM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Apr 9 2008, 02:48 PM
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I would definitely test a J-custom if I had the chance.
To me: Gibson Les Paul Custom - Ultimate sound ever. I will buy one some day (when I get rich  ) High end Ibanez - Amazing sound (but not exactly the LP one - second best thing maybe) . Cheaper, more easy to play, handle and more flexible than LP custom (because it can also have some single coil sounds and tremolo). Ultimate decision for this compared to the LP was price to me. About signature strats, I would take a look at signature richie sambora (which has a humbucker) and signature Steve Ray Vaughan. This post has been edited by Gus: Apr 9 2008, 02:49 PM -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Apr 9 2008, 03:50 PM
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yeah, I def. agree too. Go try out every guitar you're interested in and they narrow it down from there.
You and I clearly have dif. taste in guitars... but, to each their own
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Apr 9 2008, 06:07 PM
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Try out some PRS' they are amazing.
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Apr 9 2008, 09:37 PM
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wow, 4000$ congratulations man.
now let's seeee..... lot's of cool options for the bucks, but as you prefer funk, blues and rock, I would definitely lean towards PRS and Fender. As for the model, don't really know, lots of cool options, with Fender it is best to check some nice reissues or deluxe models. I'm talking about Tele and Strat. Try Tele first it is a very simple guitar and has a lot of character. If you find it too sharp and twangy go for some fat bell like strat sound. If you are a "humbucker man" try PRS, can't think of anything more simpler are better quality made at this hour.
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Apr 9 2008, 10:00 PM
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you should get one of those Vai Legacy amps if you got lots of money to spend
or Peavey JSX sposed to be good.
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Apr 10 2008, 01:03 AM
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Definitely with PRS and Fender Strat you can't go wrong
I suggest going to a big store and trying out these hi end guitars...After you settle with the guitar , you'll look for amp that sounds good with that guitar you bought
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. But really if i have that, and eventually figure out how to use it properly, do you think i could do without purchasing one? Or maybe an atomic amp would be better?
 
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