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Jul 17 2007, 04:29 PM
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Hi!
I'm using a cheap guitar (A beginner guitar, Fender Squier Bullet something) for around 100EUR but it came to my attention i might need a better one, this is a just a wild guess though. For that matter, do i need a better one for exercising? So, here's the choices: 1. Buy a new one for ~300EUR (can't afford more) 2. Replace my pickups with http://www.thomann.de/gb/emg_set_sasa85_black.htm I don't have THAT much of knowledge of guitar parts and how much difference it'll make so throw me a bone here  .(Note: I'm using Toneport UX2) And a question to Kristoffer Dahl (unless someone else know and is able to answer, that is most appreciated): What amp/effect is used in the section "Beginner Guitar > Power Chords for beginners". It's easier to exercise if i use the same, don't ask why i do. (Though if i don't have the same amp/effect in my TonePort, could you recommend another one similar in the library of tones?) Thank You! This post has been edited by Ohem: Jul 17 2007, 04:29 PM |
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Jul 17 2007, 05:53 PM
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I'm aiming at playing Metal, so a Shecter C-1 is recommended?
But i don't find it at thomann.de and i mainly buy my equipment from there. Is there any other good guitars from thomann that could fit me? I looked at bit and found this: http://www.thomann.de/thoiw5_schecter_omen...h_prodinfo.html And http://www.thomann.de/gb/bc_rich_se_warlock_afterburner.htm (Alright, i primary went for the design but is any of the specs good?) This post has been edited by Ohem: Jul 17 2007, 05:53 PM |
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Jul 17 2007, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE (Ohem @ Jul 17 2007, 12:53 PM)  I'm aiming at playing Metal, so a Shecter C-1 is recommended? But i don't find it at thomann.de and i mainly buy my equipment from there. Is there any other good guitars from thomann that could fit me? I looked at bit and found this: http://www.thomann.de/thoiw5_schecter_omen...h_prodinfo.html And http://www.thomann.de/gb/bc_rich_se_warlock_afterburner.htm (Alright, i primary went for the design but is any of the specs good?) It would be remiss of us not to point out the Ibanez RG350 as an excellent metal/shred guitar in the lower rice ranges omething of a classic really. There is a review of it here. Although Schecter guitars are very well thought of too. -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
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Jul 17 2007, 08:15 PM
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Ibanez RG350 and 370 seems a bit expensive, but if it's THAT good i'll be saving up for it.
Thanks for your replies! |
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Jul 17 2007, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE (Ohem @ Jul 17 2007, 09:15 PM) Ibanez RG350 and 370 seems a bit expensive, but if it's THAT good i'll be saving up for it. Thanks for your replies! Have a look at Jackson too, they have descent low price entry guitars. Or Yamaha. But the big question is wther it's going to be a huge step up with only 300 Euro. Perhaps you could do a better deal buying something used from eBay? -------------------- My bands homepage
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Jul 18 2007, 12:06 AM
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Hi Ohem,
I'd agree with MickeM largely - seriously consider getting a used guitar as the upgrade rather than a new one. You should be able to get a good 2nd hand one for 300euros. Only note of caution I'd have though is that you might want to try it first (or get a friend who knows to do it for you) just to make sure the hardware and setup are A1. Cheers, Tony -------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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