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Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 4 2007, 12:14 AM

What guitar do you have?
I don't know what I have. Some sort of Johnson Guitar. I didn't pick it out I got it for a birthday. It was my first Guitar.

Posted by: TheNung89 Jan 4 2007, 01:35 AM

Gibson SG Special (SD Jazz/JB combo for pickups, the guitar is being repaired right now because there was crack in the headstock. I really don't like playing any other guitars but this except for my Squier)

Some V (Says Charvel on the headstock, but I think it's a replacement neck. I hate this guitar)

Squier Strat (I am currently using this because of the state of my SG. I still love this guitar because it was my first)

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 4 2007, 01:39 AM

I'm thinking about getting an SG. How is it working out for you? Does it break easily?

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jan 4 2007, 02:41 AM

I got a Gibson SG Deluxe (2003)
And a Fender Stratocaster (Japanese, '83)

Posted by: Rob_g Jan 4 2007, 07:06 PM

Gibson sg standard

Gibson Les Paul Studio in a limited edition blue

Jackson dinky DK2M

and a starter guitar

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 5 2007, 05:10 AM

So everybody who has replied has an SG but me. Should I get one? I don't have much money.

Posted by: LoveJimboLove Jan 5 2007, 06:24 PM

A Gibson Solid Guitar is undoubtably a great guitar, but people often buy them just for the prestige of having it, even though it probably isn't the best guitar for them...

Sure they are damn pretty, but ther are so many 'better' guitars out there without the stupid mark-up for the Gibson name.

Anywhoo....

I have at the moment -

2004 Jackson RR1 White w/Pinstripe EMG 81/85
2005 Jackson KE2 Crimson Swirl Seymour Duncan Jeff Buckley/ Jazz
2006 Gibson Explorer Mirror Stock Gibson Humbuckers

Posted by: Shred Cat Jan 5 2007, 10:33 PM

fender american deluxe strat. i did have an ibanez prestige RG, but i traded it for the strat. I fully regret that now......

Posted by: TheNung89 Jan 6 2007, 07:10 AM

Shop around. Make sure you play the exact one you're going to buy because Gibson has had some iffy quality control. If you get a good one you'll be happy for a long time like I was (well, still am). Also, yeah, don't get one for the sake of getting a Gibson because more money goes toward having the name "Gibson" on the headstock than you would believe, but if you play one and you love it then there's no reason not to go for it. Dont get me wrong though, a good Gibson is a fantastic guitar, but their are other great guitars out there for the same price and a lot of times even cheaper.

But you said you were on a budget? Check out the Agiles at http://www.rondomusic.net (they start at the bottom of page 4 of "electric guitars" I believe). If you get an Agile, I'd recommend staying away from getting anything with agathis wood, and a pickup change is recommended. In fact, if you like the Les Paul body stick to the AL-2500 or AL-3000 series. I know tons of guys who play and praise Agiles, and they're extremely affordable guitars so if you're lacking in the amp department you could put the money you saved on a guitar toward a new amp. Of course, you could always look into an Epiphone. Still great guitars for the money.

Edit: Also, for your information, when I took my SG to get it fixed they commented that cracks in the headstock are quite common with SG's. Although I'm not going to pretend that I babied my guitar, I wasn't mean to it or anything.

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 6 2007, 06:47 PM

You have an explorer!
Do you buy anything not wildly shaped?

I don't know what guitar I should get. Here are some guitars that I might want to get:

Les Paul Standard (lack of wammy bar)
SG
G-400
Parker (Very Pricey
JEM7v (EXTREMELY Pricey)
Firebird-V (Very Picey, Lack of Wammy bar, I don't know any of the features but it looks really cool)

Any Suggestions?
I don't know if SGs and G-400s have wammy bars.

Edit: Parker Parker Fly Mojo
JEM7v
AXL FireAx

Posted by: Braymond Jan 6 2007, 07:15 PM

Epiphone Goth Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar (couldnt justify a $1500 Gibson Les Paul Studio to the girlfriend so I went with the Epiphone which was only $300 and Im totally happy with it....so far)

Takamine G series acoustic/electric

Posted by: LoveJimboLove Jan 6 2007, 08:18 PM

Err...yes i do.

What up with that?

A lot of the models you listed are total high end, as in, unless you are a recording artist/ very rich/ or highly skilled at guitar it would be illogical to purchase them.

Posted by: RIP Dime Jan 6 2007, 10:08 PM

You're the man!

Posted by: Stevie·Ray·Vaughn Jan 6 2007, 11:23 PM

I'm pretty sure u have to get the whammy bar built into the SG, not sure bout the G-400s

Posted by: LoveJimboLove Jan 6 2007, 11:28 PM

Haha, thanks mate.

Yea, I like my shapes...

...and at the moment I Kinda like them Jackson, although I have owned or heavily played a large number of brands and models.

The Gibson was won at a competition which was nice, could choose from 3 different guitars, with second and third place getting the other 2.

Although the KE2 is my main baby and the RR1 is my back up/ fancy a change guitar.

I'm the same with my amps, never bought anything other than Marshall. Dunno why?? I just feel an affinity with them and like their sound and their look...

Overall they serve me well.

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 7 2007, 01:26 AM

If the price is lower for epiphone than for gibson and its the same guitar why is the price different? Is it the quality?

Posted by: LoveJimboLove Jan 7 2007, 02:11 AM

...yes. The US made Gibson are usually handmade my the Gibson 'masters' and you can find out exactly who made yours by the serial number. Epiphone are made in Indonesia I think, usually cheaper woods and bolt on necks. Cheaper hardware and pick-ups, cheaper finish etc.

However Epiphone are still great guitars and nearly always offer great value in comparison to similarly priced guitars. Also there are some models that Gibson do not make anymore and are released under the Epiphone name for example the EB-3 SG Bass, which has recently been picked back up by Gibson.

Gibson have been known to have some iffy quality control and dont always offer good value for money, but you usually find you have purchased some extremely high quality workmanship, which of course comes at a premium...

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 8 2007, 09:26 AM

I'm really good at telling the future. Therefor I can tell what guitar...oh ...RIP Dime has. I think he is the kind of guy who would have some sort of Dean Guitar. Am I right?

Posted by: Ikaros Jan 8 2007, 07:08 PM

I play a Fender Standard Stratocaster electric guitar, with a 21 fret rosewood fingerboard and 3 single coil pickups. My guitar looks like this in a Midnight Blue (indigo) Satin finish:

Posted by: VIRUS Jan 8 2007, 09:41 PM

Ibanez RG42DX+EMG 81/85
Jackson Soloist? Dinky? (I bought it from a bassist who diden't know which model it was)

Posted by: LoveJimboLove Jan 9 2007, 01:36 AM

Well here's an easy way to tell...

Dinky - Bolt on neck
Soloist - Thru Neck

Gotta love the Jackson...

Posted by: Pavel Jan 9 2007, 09:01 AM

I finally got my dream guitar last autumn - Ibanez JEM white color!
Thinking of buying a 7-string or an 8-string guitar, as for 7-strings - Ibanez UNIVERSE or Dean Rusty Cooley's 7-string model!

Posted by: jm_patton Jan 10 2007, 02:09 AM

I have 3 OLP MM1's. I picked one up as a joke and fell in love with it. From there I sold my 2 Ibanez RG350's and bought 2 more OLPs.

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 10 2007, 02:27 AM

You meen a Steve Vai Signiture guitar! JEM7v! I thought about getting one of those but I just don't think its worth the money. What is the hole at the top for?

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 10 2007, 02:56 AM

Space Bar

Posted by: RIP Dime Jan 12 2007, 03:47 AM

Or you could have just looked at this http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=2230

Posted by: Pavel Jan 12 2007, 08:44 AM

The hole is just a piece of design. I love it! hehe

Trust me - this is the best guitar i ever played - and i played a lot of them.
I was in love with this guitar as soon as i saw it for the first time and the feeling while you play is just awesome!

Posted by: Molgan Jan 13 2007, 03:01 PM

I have a Gibson les paul standard faded. Its the same as a standard, but its a different finish and some other pickups.

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Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 14 2007, 04:39 AM

Except I didn't . I guess I am really good at telling the future.

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 14 2007, 05:46 AM

I know it is a really cool guitar and I do want it but my dad said I couldn't get all these guitars I want until I move out or become a pro guitarist and when I become a pro guitarist (if I ever do) I won't want another pro guitarists guitar series I would want my own so the only way I could get a JEM is if I come up with $2,100, and fast.

Posted by: RIP Dime Jan 14 2007, 10:45 AM

That's not really telling the future, considering I bought the guitar a couple months ago. It's more like you figured out I was a Dimebag fan(I don't know how you figured that out! ), figured out Dime loved Dean guitars, and figured that I would most likely picked Dean because I love Dime.

Posted by: ezravdb Jan 14 2007, 10:10 PM

Ibanez RGT 6 EX limited edition black

Posted by: xtrmn8tr Jan 14 2007, 10:22 PM

hi all,
jackson RR3 love this...Gibson Les Paul Studio in ebony...'89 Fender Heavy Metal Strat ...Martin Sigma DR41...Fender GDP100 parlor guitar

want to get a RR1 Jackson...ESP Alexi Laiho...and an Ibanez not sure which model yet...keep in mind this may take a few years to complete!...later

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 15 2007, 06:16 AM

Maybe I didn't figure it out (I don't know how I could have figured it out either ). I'm telling you, I am a phsycic Guitar Master123. So Dean is awesome you say. Well there was one Dean that caught my eye. It was the Dean Razorback Two-Tone but I don't know if that is the way to go. I tried a buch of dean guitars today and I learned that V shaped guitars, not gonna happen.

Posted by: RIP Dime Jan 15 2007, 06:48 AM

I just like Dean, I didn't say you would. When it comes to guitar brands it is strictly preference, and Dean has great quality guitars, with the features I like for not too much $$$. As for pointy guitars, I know some guys that hate playing them, and some people love playing them, it's all preference.

Posted by: This Dougs For U Jan 15 2007, 10:34 PM

My brand new Dean 79 V in limited Blue Burst. I also have Duncan Alnico Pro IIs in it. Sounds and plays great.

I also use : Schecter Tempest Custom w/ a Duncan Distortion, and Alnico Pro II

Gibson Les Paul Studio w/ Burstbucker pros.


this is my guitar hero controller that my buddy airbrushed for me

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Jan 15 2007, 11:35 PM

Dude, guitar video games don't count! I tried to play a V shaped guitar but that didn't work so well. But, I guess it would be playable standing up with a strap.

Posted by: This Dougs For U Jan 16 2007, 02:53 AM

I never play it sitting down. But it feels great standing up.

Posted by: RIP Dime Jan 16 2007, 09:03 AM

Who cares, that's an killer paintjob!! Awesome DOA V man.

Posted by: MickeM Jan 16 2007, 09:35 AM

WHOA! A beauty!

Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Jan 21 2007, 08:24 PM

i got a jackson rx10d red transparent

Posted by: In_the_Flames Jan 22 2007, 02:55 AM

I currently play a Schecter C-1 Classic guitar, PRS (Paul Reed Smith) SE, Yamaha Version of a strat (first guitar), Epiphone Acoustic and sometimes a Ibanez Talmon (Ibanez's acoustic cut-away).

Posted by: Drakett Jan 22 2007, 03:08 AM

I have 1 red/white fullerton stratocaster and a B.C Rich Warlock limited edition custom.

Posted by: Guitar Master123 Feb 21 2007, 02:48 AM

OK, now I have a different question for you. What is the first guitar you ever bought?

Posted by: yell03 Feb 21 2007, 03:48 AM

I have 4 Electric Guitars:

Gibson Les Paul Special (faded black)

ESP Viper 400 (EMG 81/85)

Fender Strat 60th anniversary (MIM)

Dean Vendetta XM (pretty cool for $99)

I recently traded in my Gibson SG I have had since 1985 for the ESP.

The Les Paul and ESP absolutely SCREAM!

Howard

Posted by: Robin Feb 21 2007, 02:09 PM

I have a Gibson Explorer studio. It's the only guitar I've ever had. It's a dream to play it. I dont know much about gear and stuff, but man its so easy to play I just love it, and its small and VERY light. no whammy bar though

when I started out I played on my dads 25year old american fender stratocaster(pink! ) for a couple of months.

Posted by: botoxfox Feb 21 2007, 02:32 PM

I have a Jackson RR5 and an Ibanez GRX70

Posted by: fkalich Feb 21 2007, 03:18 PM

1) Gibson custom shop Les Paul 58 Reissue. The 58's are maple plain tops. This one has a one piece top, some of them do. I really like that.
2) Gibson Les Paul Studio Premium. Very nice looking AAA flame. Good guitar.
3) Gibson Mahogany Les Paul. Same pickups as my 58 Reissue. It just has a really unique and cool sound, I like it more and more.
4) Gibson Firebird V - They are just cool, everybody wants one, but most people don't have them. Unusual neck. This is a very very good shredding guitar, because the tone cuts though (small humbuckers) and good access to upper frets. Neck is heavy, but I like that.
5) Gibson SG Standard: Very pretty heritage cherry. Again, best fret access you can have, very light. I like the pickups, different sound than my other Gibsons.
6) Fender American Telecaster with one humbucker at the neck, single coil at the bridge.
7) Fender American Strat

also:

8) Martin D-35
9) Dobro

Will provide pictures later.

Posted by: C.J Mar 14 2007, 11:01 AM

I play a Yamaha AES 720. I know what most people say "yamaha.. yeah whatever!"
But ever since i played this baby i just fell in love with it! I've played a lotta guitars including a less paul standard and this just seemed like an amazming axe compared to the price factor too!.
The solid body guitar has amazing tone. The 2 custom Dimarzio Pickups are also plain amazing! Real High gain too.

Anyone else used one?

Posted by: The Uncreator Mar 14 2007, 12:29 PM

Ive got myeself an Ibanez RG350MDX


I also got a Washburn Dime V, and a Washburn 7 String.

Posted by: tlg Mar 15 2007, 07:55 PM

Can you tell me why u regret it ???
Because i was thinking exact the opposite ...I have an RG Prestige 2550 and i was thinking of a New American deluxe with the s-1 switch ....
Or at the end should i keep the Ibanez 2550 and buy one cheaper Fender Mexico statocaster HSS ??

i'm confused ...

Posted by: shredmandan Mar 22 2007, 10:02 PM

I play a fender stratocaster deluxe series with a custom seymour duncan sh-6 distortion humbucker for most things and then i have a jackson dk2 with the custom paint job of sckulls all over the guitar and shark fin inlays .

Posted by: wheeler Mar 22 2007, 11:13 PM

Guitarmaster - lovejimbolove made an extremely important point. The name on the headstock doesn't mean anything. Find a guitar that you love playing and that you won't have to Ebay your liver to afford, and practice your arse off on it. You won't regret your purchase and you'll wake up wanting to play. That's the way to go, if you ask me (not that you did).

Oh...and in response to the actual topic of the thread, I play a Parker Fly Classic....they take a lot of heat for their looks, but IMHO it plays and sounds like a dream.

Posted by: stratman33 Mar 23 2007, 02:21 AM

i have a couple guitars right now.i have one of those crappy strat wannabes, and an epiphone les paul collegiate custom.it has texas longhorns on it baby!i would show you it but i dont know how to upload pics....sorry.

Posted by: Gren Mar 23 2007, 03:24 AM

ESP EX-260. I love it.

Posted by: rokchik Mar 23 2007, 03:32 AM

I've only been playing a short while but I have a couple of electric and an acoustic. I have a Peavey Raptor which was the first guitar I bought. I liked it because the strings where close to the frets and I found that helpful since my hands aren't that big, plus it was cheap. I then bought my acoustic a Garrison G20 which are made in St. John's NL. Not sure if many people are familier but its an awesome guitar. the bracing system in them is plastic, although with the newer higher end models they have gone back to natural wood bracing I believe. I wasn't to keen on the plastic bracing at first but after playing the G20, man it resinates forever. A bit of maintenance for where I live though as it's very dry. My new baby is a Gibson Les Paul Standard in black. It's probably more guitar than I need but I had a hard time staying motivated as no one I hang out with plays. I figured get a really good guitar and away you go. It worked well as now I'm practicing all the time. It was a toss up in the store between the Gibson and a Fender Strat but I just loved the sound of the Gibson!

Posted by: Tank Mar 25 2007, 10:35 PM

My current axes are:
Ibanez 2620QM



'89 Gibson LP Standard (Customised)



And a Godin Multiac Nylon


I've also got a Maverick F-1 in storage.

Posted by: The Uncreator Mar 26 2007, 03:44 AM

Here Are Some Better Pictures Of Me Ol' Axes.

Ibanez RG350MDX--Handmade Acoustic--Washburn Dimebag Darrel Stealth V

Ibanez RG350MDX

Washburn Dimebag Darrel Stealth V

Posted by: Rock Mar 26 2007, 10:49 PM

I also have a Schecter C-1 Classic. I love it.

Posted by: bitwise Mar 29 2007, 09:16 PM

I play a cheap, used, black Epiphone SG Special. Once I get better I want either a Dean (Razorback) or Jackson (Christian's custom).

Holy shit dude!

Posted by: 2mazzo Mar 30 2007, 10:15 PM

I got an ESP M-1, Ibanez and Kimbara.

Posted by: radarlove1984 Mar 30 2007, 11:31 PM

How do you like the neck on that classical guitar? It looks like it would be great for shredding, but is it comfortable?

Posted by: 2mazzo Mar 31 2007, 04:56 PM

I like the neck on my Kimbara, compared to other classical guitars, I think it`s one of the best I have played on. This guitar is 100% comfortable

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Mar 31 2007, 06:20 PM

I had a friend with a Kimbara back in the day, and borrowed it for a couple of gigs - very nice guitars!

Posted by: Chooch Mar 31 2007, 08:41 PM

I'm a proud Ibanez-er, haha:

7321 (Proud Seven Stringer also):


RG350DX:

Posted by: bassman Apr 1 2007, 05:12 AM

ok, im a bass man, but my geetars are perty sweet 2

Ibanez GRX-20 in metalic blue



my cheap, first guitar (acustic) its from india and doesnt really have a name



my electric bass, Ibanez



and my acustic-electric michael kelly Firefly custom bass guitar, frettless 5-string with opal and mother of pearl on the fretboard



and heres a closeup on that fretboard

Posted by: Ibanex Apr 1 2007, 05:35 AM

I love your Kelly Firefly Bassguitar. I heve never seen an acoustic Bassguitar before.

Posted by: dynamite_dude Apr 1 2007, 05:49 PM

Uh, current guitars are:

*Some brand-less old acoustic
*Squier Bullet
*Epiphone single cut-away acoustic [model # escapes me, but it plays awesomely]
*Ibanez RG 2550E Prestige (Xbucker - Swineshead, + 2x stock)
*ESP LTD EC-1000, Black/Gold (EMG's)

Posted by: bassman Apr 2 2007, 03:43 AM

thanks dude, i really love it, i havent had 2 tune it since i got it (i checked with a tuner) and the sound is awesome with the amp and without

Posted by: Muffn Apr 2 2007, 11:18 PM

American Fender FMT HH Tele

my baby <333

somethings wrong with it tho. I'm new to humbuckers, my last guitar was a single coil Fender Strat. Is there a reason why the humbucker is loose? (it is easily moveable)

Posted by: Wallimann Apr 3 2007, 12:49 AM

My main guitar is a Parker nitefly. I also have a 7 string Galveston...

Posted by: the_funk_miester_ Apr 3 2007, 01:30 AM

A few of my babies.................

http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/1826/2627292950064916776S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/1946/2088696060064916776S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/765/1262443998064916776S600x600Q85.jpg

its because humbuckers are suspended in the middle by one screw, nowt wrong with the pickups as long as they dont drop down or can be pushed out of place. All humbuckers are a bit wobbly

Posted by: Muffn Apr 3 2007, 08:07 AM

thanks a lot i guess i can take the cotton balls i stuffed around them so they wont wobble out

Posted by: Willster Apr 6 2007, 08:44 PM

Hey this is kinda off topic but it would really appreciate it if someone with greater knowledge could help me out here. I have been lent a fender stratocaster (MIA) by a friend of the family. He belives its a 1998, but I checked the serial number and it was E ###### which I belive would make it a 83 84 or 87? Though I've seen pictures of a 98 and it looks identical. Anyone know how old this guitar is? is the serial # always correct?

Posted by: Nakzo Apr 6 2007, 09:11 PM

i have an Ibanez SZ320BK
and i love it



http://www.ibanez.ru/gear_el_guitar/big/SZ320BK-1B-01.jpg

Posted by: Igorrr Apr 9 2007, 09:51 PM

Ibanez Universe UV7 BK 1989 (old green/black one)
Vigier Excalibur Custom (violet)

Posted by: MayleneFan Apr 10 2007, 04:53 AM

I've got a Schecter C1 Hellraiser (blk cherry model), Schecter Omen 6, Schecter ACS Elite (b-stock off ebay, haha, saved $125 because it had a little scratch on it), and a Schecter Omen 4 (bass).

Yeah, I love my Schecters =). They've all been totally awsome.

Posted by: Iggy Apr 11 2007, 01:10 PM

Yeah man. I recently bought one Garrison. I'm not shure what model. I wasn't heard of Garrison before, but when I try it in a shop I just couldn't get out of the shop without it. Very nice sound and playabillity.

Other guitars I have:

1. Gibson Les Paul Standard faded
2. Fender American Stratocaster 1993
3. Fender American Deluxe Ash Stratocaster 2006
4. Fender American Deluxe Telecaster 2006
5. Nick PRS Eagle Custom 24
6. OLP MM1

First guitar I have was Kimaxe (chinese made, I think it was copy of Jackson or Shadow)

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 11 2007, 02:40 PM

Hey iggy, do you find a difference between your 2 strats? I have a '92 Stat Plus w/ Lace pups (American I think), but its sustain is bad - I like the Fender sound for some stuff and was thinking that I should have maybe an Eric Johnson model in my dream collection, but wouldn't bother if it is just the same as the one I have in terms of sustain and sound.

Posted by: Iscariott Apr 14 2007, 06:46 PM

I play an Ibanez RGR521ex1 Wizard II neck, 24 jumbo frets, mahogany body, maple fretboard.

The headstock is reversed, the body is black with a gorgeous 'dark swirl' design. My favorite thing about this guitar, other than the action(which is about as low as physically possible), is the sustain. When tuned to drop D, I could play an open D power chord, and go make a friggin sandwich. By the time i'm ready to eat, the chord will finally be fading. The fretboard has a pretty cool barb wire perloid inlay, which looks quite sick. It can kind of make you get lost in the fretboard though if you arent careful.

I'll link to the image of it i found:
http://cachepe.samedaymusic.com/media/quality,85/brand,sameday/p39098h-44aad977e772d9bc0f56be67977fec16.jpg

The pickups are "emg designed" humbuckers. I dont know how they stand up to 81/85's, as I've never played a guitar sporting the real thing, but they work pretty well for me.

Posted by: Iggy Apr 14 2007, 08:45 PM

Hi Andrew.

There are differences between the strats.

Sustain is better on '93 strat (I think that is because 'o6 Deluxe have Cobalt noiseless PU which are quieter than standard fender PU's on '93 strat), but it's not even close to sustain on my Les Paul.

The sound is much more different. '93 have louder, more agressive sound. I only have '06 for 2 months so I didn't played it much, but it has more options to the sound because of S1 switch.

I tried a lot of stratocasters and they all sound different even with the same specs so I think You should try the guitar if You can.

I like Eric Johnson strat too. I didn't tried it so can't tell You how it sounds.

Hope I helped You.

Cheers

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 14 2007, 09:27 PM

Thanks Iggy, that helped a lot

Posted by: Blacklabelsociety#013 Apr 16 2007, 07:08 AM

Ya know what, you shouldnt feel bad! The SG has the killer stylings and Rock god Angus Young made it so popular! I wanted a Black Fender Strat because Eric Clapton had one. A Red Squier Strat was given to me as a gift so what I did was Dropped $150 bucks on the noisless pick ups. The hardware may not be the same as what was put on the Fender Clapton strat but im not complaining. Then I wanted a Les Paul because of guys like SLASH and ZAKK WYLDE. I got the Epiphone version a mod it as close to theirs as possible. Ya see, what many of the active musicians told me is that some of the new stuff made by Epiphone and Squier are more quality than the ones who have like say mid 90's or 80's model guitars. Hey, we're not rich either. Some of us have to work for a living. I'd like to drop 1500 bucks on a lovely Gibson Les Paul Classic but hey, the one I use as my main player is good enough! And it performs well too. You can take my advice or do what the guy said. Shop around and read reviews! Check out the actual guitar and compare!!!! Thats how I got mine! And I couldnt be anymore greatful!! Hope this helps!!!!

Posted by: GuitarDude Apr 20 2007, 10:29 PM

I got a Charvel/jackson from 80´s dun know what model! xP btw its the best guitar ive ever played on!

Posted by: Melinda Apr 21 2007, 03:47 PM

Les Paul Studio

Posted by: brandon Apr 24 2007, 12:16 AM

Gibson SG special with replacement 57' classics and an American Telecaster with a replacement bridge plate and Seymour Duncan SH-6 humbucker in the bridge. I'm a lefty, so unfortunitely most of the guitars I've ever wanted are nearly impossible to find left handed and if you can they're 3-4 times the prices.

Posted by: Guitarman700 Apr 24 2007, 01:12 AM

I have a squier strat(yeah i know its not ideal but it gets the job done and i like it), an ashland acoustic and a hamer jazz bass.

Posted by: Lurgen Apr 24 2007, 01:31 AM

I started with an el-cheapo SX strat-clone, moved on to a Fender USA Highway 1 Stratocaster (what a mouthful), and grabbed myself a Fender Dreadnaught electric accoustic for strengthening my fingers.

The SX isn't too bad, but the Highway 1 is just brilliant. Unfortunately it's back in the shop being looked at after it developed a rather nasty buzz.

I'm already contemplating my next acquisition, wavering between either a Maton or a Variax. The Variax appeals because of it's flexability, but the Maton is just plain gorgeous.