New Guitar And Amp, Around $1500 USD to spend :) |
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Dec 23 2009, 04:03 PM
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Hey!
Before I start I suppose I should mention that if I'm going to import the gear there's a 25% VAT, so please keep that in mind!  ThanksI'm going to buy a new guitar and a new amp. I don't want a locking tremolo on my guitar. I play alot of metal, but also some rock and other various other stuff. My current amp is a Roland Cube 30x. I think that's about it.  So, can anyone recommend me a good guitar and a good amplifier? Thanks! EDIT: Added info: I've got around $1500 to spend in total, so that would mean for both together. It's possible that I'll get a couple hundred dollars more, but we'll see. I would like it to be a tube amp, yes, but anything will do if it's good. I will mainly use it at home for practice, but the future might bring more so I would like to be prepared if possible with my budget. Let's see... sound. I've always liked Dethklok's guitars. Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stdqPT8LvTg For shape, I generally prefer the super strat/strat type. I'd like at least 24 frets. Any type of wood will do. This post has been edited by Flaringo: Dec 23 2009, 04:54 PM |
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Dec 23 2009, 04:51 PM
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I've got around $1500 to spend in total, so that would mean for both together. It's possible that I'll get a couple hundred dollars more, but we'll see.
I would like it to be a tube amp, yes, but anything will do if it's good. I will mainly use it at home for practice, but the future might bring more so I would like to be prepared if possible with my budget. Let's see... sound. I've always liked Dethklok's guitars. Here's an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stdqPT8LvTg For shape, I generally prefer the super strat/strat type. I'd like at least 24 frets. Any type of wood will do. Thanks again |
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Dec 23 2009, 05:04 PM
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Well you have to think if you would rather spend 1500$ on a good guitar and amp or spend the whole amount for a great professional gutar while you live with your current amp for a little longer. The Roland 30 is not too bad and good enough for home use, you could spend all your money on a really good guitar instead of getting only a decent one and a slightly better amp. - Just my opinion though!
Dethkloks guitars would be Gibson Explorers or Flying Vs http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_explorer_76.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_flying_v_67_ebony.htm Great quality Gibson guitars, perfect for Metal and Rock but a bit expensive new. You can find those used in good condition on Ebay for ~900$ . Both have only 22 Frets (which is enough 99% of the time imho) Here are some Metal guitars within your price limit: http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_v500_bk.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_ec500_ow.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_viper_400...ck_egitarre.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_ex400ow.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/schecter_diamond_...jack_atxabs.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/schecter_diamondc...llraiser_wh.htm This little amp is not very loud but has awesome tube tones: http://www.thomann.de/de/blackstar_ht5_combo.htm This one is a bit more expensive and really loud, propably too loud for home use but it's a Metal machine: http://www.thomann.de/de/peavey_6505_112_combo.htm QUOTE (TreyDeschamp @ Dec 23 2009, 04:11 PM)  As for amps, I would suggest a Line 6. They have a cheap price for how well they sound. He Already has a Roland modeling amp, what good would switching to another modeling amp do?! --------------------  Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Dec 23 2009, 05:14 PM
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QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Dec 23 2009, 05:04 PM) Well you have to think if you would rather spend 1500$ on a good guitar and amp or spend the whole amount for a great professional gutar while you live with your current amp for a little longer. The Roland 30 is not too bad and good enough for home use, you could spend all your money on a really good guitar instead of getting only a decent one and a slightly better amp. - Just my opinion though! Dethkloks guitars would be Gibson Explorers or Flying Vs http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_explorer_76.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/gibson_flying_v_67_ebony.htm Great quality Gibson guitars, perfect for Metal and Rock but a bit expensive new. You can find those used in good condition on Ebay for ~900$ . Both have only 22 Frets (which is enough 99% of the time imho) Here are some Metal guitars within your price limit: http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_v500_bk.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_ec500_ow.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_viper_400...ck_egitarre.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/esp_ltd_ex400ow.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/schecter_diamond_...jack_atxabs.htm http://www.thomann.de/gb/schecter_diamondc...llraiser_wh.htm This little amp is not very loud but has awesome tube tones: http://www.thomann.de/de/blackstar_ht5_combo.htm This one is a bit more expensive and really loud, propably too loud for home use but it's a Metal machine: http://www.thomann.de/de/peavey_6505_112_combo.htm He Already has a Roland modeling amp, what good would switching to another modeling amp do?! Nothing really to add here, the gear guru has spoken!!! //Staffay --------------------  Guitars: Ibanez AM-200, Ibanez GB-10, Fender Stratocaster Classic Player, Warmouth Custom Built, Suhr Classic Strat, Gibson Les Paul Standard 2003, Ibanez steel-string Amps: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Marshall JMP 2103, AER 60 Effects: BOSS DD-20, Danelectro Trans. Overdrive, TC-Electronics G-Major, Dunlop Wah-wah, Original SansAmp, BOSS DD-2 Music by Staffy can be found at: Staffay at MySpace |
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Dec 23 2009, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE (Flaringo @ Dec 23 2009, 10:25 AM) I'll look further into the Jackson SLSMG and the Ibanez Prestige guitars, though. I might end up snatching something used from eBay. if you do go ibanez, this guide i made will help you find one that ill melt your heart and your face: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/inde...ttle_extra_info -------------------- - Marc
Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar  |
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Dec 23 2009, 10:48 PM
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QUOTE (Staffy @ Dec 23 2009, 05:14 PM) Nothing really to add here, the gear guru has spoken!!! //Staffay yeah!! thank you very much for the info...I'm sure I'll ask you when I get new stuff  I personally would love a Mesa amp, don't if you can afford it -------------------- Visit my:
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