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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Time For New Guitar, Help ?:)
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 1 2010, 08:10 PM
hello all,
I want to buy a new second guitar.
Because myn guitar now is getting a little rusty ;p (londen city, dakota, vintage sunburst)
and i want to expand myn collection ^^
the most i want to play on the guitar is. rock. rock ballads. metal like GnR
and that sort of stuff
myn budget is around 300-500 euro (364,65 - 607,75 dollars)
i hope some of you guys can help me out and looking forward for your answers! 
CheerZ sonny
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jun 1 2010, 09:12 PM
Epiphone Les Paul
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 1 2010, 09:21 PM
that are great guitars, but i am searching for another sort of guitars.
because i already have an les paul imitation. and i like to variete it a little
Thank for help though
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jun 1 2010, 09:23 PM
Well you didn't give us much input on what you want...
Stat, Tele, SG, Exploer, Firebird, Superstrat, Flying V? Tremolo or fixed bridge? Humbuckers or coils? Color?
Posted by: ruben_mcn Jun 1 2010, 10:17 PM
If You Are Going For a Les Paul Go For A Vintage V 100 awsome axes for the price ...
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 1 2010, 10:22 PM
There are so many guitars, if you tell us what sort of looks/pickups/tone you prefer (or seen somewhere that you like) we can discuss it and give you some cool options.
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 1 2010, 10:24 PM
Stat, Tele, SG, Exploer, Firebird, Superstrat, Flying V? Tremolo or fixed bridge? Humbuckers or coils? Color?
i don't really mind but i don't like flying V and explorer. that kind of guitars
i like Esp but does that compare good with myn style and etc and budget.
i want tremolo, i don;t have 1 color in sight if its not like pink ore something ;p you know what i mean
Cheers
thats guitar looks indentical to myn Londen city Dakota hehe but thanks
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 1 2010, 10:41 PM
Since you own a humbucker equipped vintage-style guitar, you might want something completely different with at least one single coil and possibly a solid tremolo to begin with, nothin fancy for the budget, here are some recommendations:
Ibanez S570DXQM
specs:
* S Series model
* Solidbody double-cutaway style
* Carved quilted maple top
* Mahogany body
* Matching headstock
* 3-piece bolt-on maple neck
* 25-1/2" scale
* Wizard II neck profile
* Rosewood fretboard
* 15.75" radius
* 1.69" nut width
* 24 jumbo frets
* Special designed fretboard inlays
* Infinity INF 2 humbucking bridge pickup
* Infinity INF Single1 single-coil
* Infinity INF humbucking 1 neck pickup
* Master volume and tone knobs
* 5-way blade pickup selector
* Die-cast locking tuners
* Zero resistance (ZR) Double-locking tremolo bridge
* Cosmo black hardware
* Case sold separately
ESP LTD ST203FR
specs:
Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 25.5 inches
Body: Alder
Neck: 1-piece Maple
Nut: 42mm Standard Nut
Neck Contour: Thin U
Frets: 22 XJ Frets
Hardware: Nickel
Tuners: ESP Tuners
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Bridge
Bridge Pickup: ESP LH-150 Humbucker
Neck and Middle Pickups: LS-120 Single Coils
Posted by: ZakkWylde Jun 1 2010, 10:57 PM
What Ivan Said or a Mexican made Fender Stratocaster!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jun 1 2010, 11:32 PM
I think Ivan nailed it with that Ibanez. That thing looks Killler. I'd love to have it myself
Todd
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jun 1 2010, 11:47 PM
I would recommend a mexican made stratocaster if you can fit it in the budget!
Posted by: Fran Jun 2 2010, 01:14 AM
If you want single coil I agree a mex strat is a great choice. If you prefer humbuckers, go with the Ibanez mentioned
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 2 2010, 01:29 AM
I can also recommend Mex Strat, but that depends of the tremolo. I chose this LTD because it has FR installed already. But if you need basic tremolo function (just to vibrate lightly the notes, and chords) then strat tremolo system will work. You can always upgrade it later to wilkinson for better performance.
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 2 2010, 10:50 AM
heay thank you all for the great responses,
i like the ibanez the most. its looking great.
But 1 question, i am not into the hardware of a guitar and stuf.
What is exactly the difference between humbuckers and single coil?
Thank you
Posted by: Fran Jun 2 2010, 01:34 PM
Check these couple article from our knowledge base about pickups
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Humbucker_pickups
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Pickup
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 2 2010, 05:28 PM
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Humbucker_pickups
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Pickup
thanks for tthis links,
i think i like the hambucker more
Posted by: Fran Jun 2 2010, 06:06 PM
You should take a trip to a local shop and try out many different guitars before you decide
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 2 2010, 06:09 PM
yes i should do that.
i go soon to amsterdam and test alot of them and looks the one fits the best with me
Thank you all for helpen i really apreaciate it!
Cheers sonny!
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 2 2010, 09:24 PM
Definitely tryout both single coil and humbucker pickups before you decide what you like more.
Posted by: sonny_NL Jun 2 2010, 09:50 PM
i will do that ivan, and i like the ibanez you posted
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jun 3 2010, 02:22 AM
Glad you like it man. It's definitely more modern oriented guitar that can nicely contrast your current instrument. I suggest you check it out in the store, and see if the playability and tone suits you.
Posted by: sonny_NL Jul 7 2010, 01:47 AM
Heey guys, a little update ,
Few days ago i went to a big local shop in Amsterdam. They had so many guitars that i felt like a little child in a candy shop and started to look around. first take the bass route maybe because it was a little crowded by all the guitars ^^. There were some what i liked but i wasn't really searching for an bass. when there was less people i finnaly can get a look at the beautifull guitars. I saw a really nice guitar standing in front of me. with a nice burst on it perfect looking so i asked to the guy if i can test it and how many it was. sadly the guitar was around 3700 euro and was i little above myn budget lol so i went looking further with the thoughts in myn afterhead about the mexican made strats and the ibanez.
my i fellt on a ibanez and few others. all the ibanez's i liked in front of me where from the S and the SA series and tried a few from them. then i looked at the mexican strats. but to be honest i don't really like them. so the ibanez's are now the favourites for me but before i buy a guitar i go look further in some other shops. i keep you guys updated, so if i need help i can ask and if you have suggestions for me always post it i appreciate it.
Thank you
Cheers Sonny
Posted by: Adrian Figallo Jul 7 2010, 03:47 PM
This LTD looks sick man!!!
great recommendation, this is probably better than a mex strat?
Ibanez S570DXQM
specs:
* S Series model
* Solidbody double-cutaway style
* Carved quilted maple top
* Mahogany body
* Matching headstock
* 3-piece bolt-on maple neck
* 25-1/2" scale
* Wizard II neck profile
* Rosewood fretboard
* 15.75" radius
* 1.69" nut width
* 24 jumbo frets
* Special designed fretboard inlays
* Infinity INF 2 humbucking bridge pickup
* Infinity INF Single1 single-coil
* Infinity INF humbucking 1 neck pickup
* Master volume and tone knobs
* 5-way blade pickup selector
* Die-cast locking tuners
* Zero resistance (ZR) Double-locking tremolo bridge
* Cosmo black hardware
* Case sold separately
ESP LTD ST203FR
specs:
Construction: Bolt-On
Scale Length: 25.5 inches
Body: Alder
Neck: 1-piece Maple
Nut: 42mm Standard Nut
Neck Contour: Thin U
Frets: 22 XJ Frets
Hardware: Nickel
Tuners: ESP Tuners
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Bridge
Bridge Pickup: ESP LH-150 Humbucker
Neck and Middle Pickups: LS-120 Single Coils
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