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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ Versatile Guitar
Posted by: bballkid2076 Nov 11 2007, 03:34 AM
For any price what would you guys say is the most versatile guitar? Thanks!
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 11 2007, 03:58 AM
Ibanez Jem if money is no object
Schecter Hellraiser for about 800.
I had a thread asking this same question.
These are the answers I figured.
Posted by: tonymiro Nov 11 2007, 08:34 AM
Money no option - Gibson ES 335.
Cheers,
Tony
Posted by: Zephyr Nov 11 2007, 08:46 AM
Squier Stratocaster.
Maybe not.
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 11 2007, 08:49 AM
If you're looking for true versatility, and I mean an axe that can handle the loudest heaviest norwegian death metal, the smoothest chicago jazz, the purest and dirtiest delta blues, and the most heartstopping flamenco/classical fingerstyle, check this rad axe out:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Daisy-Rock-Electric-Guitar?sku=513060
Posted by: Zephyr Nov 11 2007, 08:52 AM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Daisy-Rock-Electric-Guitar?sku=513060
In all seriousness, though, I've never used one, but I would guess that the Line 6 Variax would be pretty darn versatile... it probably doesn't sound that great, but it looks like it covers just about any any sound you could ever want... I would love to try one someday.
Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Nov 11 2007, 08:52 AM
Variaxen actually sound pretty darned good, and man are they versatile ...
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 11 2007, 08:54 AM
you dont understand. check out some of the features on this dream guitar!
-Adjustable truss rod
where else can you find one of those?
Posted by: Zephyr Nov 11 2007, 08:54 AM
I never realized you had one, even though I've probably read your signature about 100.32 times.
Posted by: Owen Nov 11 2007, 08:55 AM
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Daisy-Rock-Electric-Guitar?sku=513060
Posted by: Zephyr Nov 11 2007, 08:56 AM
You're my hero, Owen...
Posted by: Spiderusalem Nov 11 2007, 08:57 AM
your chart is flawed. it doesn't go high enough
Posted by: Understudy Nov 11 2007, 09:09 AM
Carvins are the most versatile by far. Some of you Ibanez freaks need to play a DC400 or a DC127 and you would never go back. And they are one of the best built IMO.
Posted by: Zephyr Nov 11 2007, 09:13 AM
I lived less than half an hour away from a Carvin warehouse in California... I can't believe I moved before getting a custom built!
Posted by: Hardtail Nov 11 2007, 01:27 PM
I have a problem with the question 
If you buy a guitar for versatility you are more than likely going to get something that is "okay" at a bunch of different sounds but not stupendous at any given one. I suggest focusing on a sound you like and buying a guitar that is suited for that. Also, let's not overemphasize the "sounds" a guitar makes. The majority of your tone will come from your amp and effects (unless you play Jazz).
Hardtail
Posted by: Lurgen Nov 11 2007, 04:30 PM
Dodging the Variax option, I'd have to say my Maton MS2000 is the most versatile guitar I've played so far. Dual humbuckers give you your main options, but coil-taps on both let you flick across to single-coil sound if you want to go that way.
Separate volume and tone controls for each pickup mean you can very closely control your sound too.
Of course, access to the higher frets isn't great and the coil-tap option is only on their top models so price becomes an issue. Plus they're a little tricky to find outside of Australia.
Posted by: shredmandan Nov 11 2007, 06:02 PM
My opinion using a SH-6 Distortion and SH-2 Jazz Humbucker from Seymour Duncan in any quality made guitar with good wood and parts would be very versatile
Posted by: muris Nov 11 2007, 08:18 PM
Hardtail
Well said Hardtail and I would just add hands in this group.
Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Nov 11 2007, 10:40 PM
hey, remember this? lets go back to the fenbanez telejemster
Posted by: muris Nov 11 2007, 10:55 PM
ahh awful
Posted by: Hardtail Nov 12 2007, 01:33 PM
Quite aweful!!!
Posted by: kevin-riff-after-riff Nov 13 2007, 07:27 AM
lol it took....um....hours of editing!
heh yeah
2 minute work anyway, i think its lovely
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