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I Need Help Deciding Which Guitar To Buy! Sos!, Any recommendations?

Richard Salas View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 10:25 PM
Mar 9 2008, 10:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 11 Joined: 3-May 07 From: Mexico City	Hi Guys... Richard Here. I came up tih the idea of buying a new guitar some time ago, but I still haven´t decided which one to buy. By the way, yesterday we had a gig, and the time when we were supposed to play was rescheduled, so we tune our guitars real quick, and we had no time to warm-up or check our gear thoroughly. The thing is that while we were playing our first song, I jumped during one of the main riffs, and my strap came loose! the upper button was no longer there, so I couldn´t put the strap back on, fortunately, the crew gave me an ibanez SA from another contestant, I had been playing with an epiphone les paul (special 2) which is quite economic. But I was amazed by the Ibanez, it just felt so nice and solid, I loved playing with it, the solos sounded amazing, and I felt like I was in complete control. However, I don´t play metal, I play soft rock, with a litlle blues influence, so I didn´t like how the ibanez sounded when I changed from chord to chord, the strings made that chssssjjjj!!! noise when I slided my hand to play another position. So I had several thoughts on my mind: I liked the ibanez on lead guitar, but not on rythm, I am also very fond of the gibson les paul standard (without the pick guard), but I don´t like the fact that it doesn´t have a tremolo (I recently heard that there is a les paul with a floyd rose tremolo, which sound really interesting) . I like the fender showmaster, bu I havent´had the chance to play it, I also loved the prs guitars, but I really don´t know which one I should by. I was thinking on spending 900 dollars at the most, and it wouldn´t matter if the guitars was a used one, as long as it is in good conditions. I want a guitar that is really manageable playing lead guitar, and gentle in rythm guitar. Could somebody give me any recommendations? By the way, I recently saw the danelectro guitars, I liked them a lot not only because they are not that expensive, but because of their bluesy sound, but once again, I haven´t played one, so I would really like to know if they are a good option for a guitar. Thanks.... Richard. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Richard Salas: Mar 9 2008, 10:29 PM -------------------- Keep living, Keep playing! /Users/ricardosalasrivacoba/Desktop/0101202764_xl.jpg

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 10:27 PM
Mar 9 2008, 10:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	Parker Nitefly M is awesome and I'd definitely look at one or try one out. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 10:32 PM
Mar 9 2008, 10:32 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	i think if you can find a guitar with 1 humbaker and 2 single coil . so you can use the single for your bluse and other styles and the humbaker for solos thats a good way . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

Goliath View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:00 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:00 PM	GMC:er Posts: 667 Joined: 6-July 07 From: Atlanta, GA, USA	You ever tried a Stratocaster? That sounds like it's about your speed. Maybe an SG if you really like the way your LP plays but want something that's a little more manageable for leads. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "King V" enthusiast

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:14 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:14 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I don't know, maybe some Epiphone LP with Floyd Rose and good pikcups if you find it. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Gus View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:17 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:17 PM	GMC:er Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark	For that price range, I would try these 3: Epiphone Les Paul Custom - I have one and it is just amazing (but you won't have the tremolo) Ibanez RGT42DXBP - I have Neck-Thru Ibanez, and actually there are 2 positions that go for single coil sounds that are pretty fine for blues, rhythm or chords. For your style (and this price range) you should seriously consider a fat standard stratocaster ( humbucker, single, single , good configuration for you as Hisham said). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler...

Unleash-The-Shre... Unleash-The-Shred View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:28 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:28 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts	QUOTE (Gus @ Mar 9 2008, 05:17 PM) For that price range, I would try these 3: Epiphone Les Paul Custom - I have one and it is just amazing (but you won't have the tremolo) Ibanez RGT42DXBP - I have Neck-Thru Ibanez, and actually there are 2 positions that go for single coil sounds that are pretty fine for blues, rhythm or chords. For your style (and this price range) you should seriously consider a fat standard stratocaster ( humbucker, single, single , good configuration for you as Hisham said). Yeah I'd say go with that also. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:37 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:37 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	+1 for the Fat Standard, it's a great instrument, if you like single coils. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Unleash-The-Shre... Unleash-The-Shred View Member Profile	Mar 9 2008, 11:40 PM
Mar 9 2008, 11:40 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts	QUOTE (Milenkovic Ivan @ Mar 9 2008, 05:37 PM) +1 for the Fat Standard, it's a great instrument, if you like single coils. Well it has an HSS setup so there is a humbucker. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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