What Should I Do? |
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Feb 21 2008, 06:42 AM
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Ok.
As a Christmas gift my parents got me a nice ibanez : http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-S470DXQ...933-i1173436.gc They got a great deal on it, 343. It was used for $500 or so and I had 20% off and then he took a little more off. But I hate the feel of it,the action is a bit higher than I'd like And I don't really like the feel of the neck, too thin nothing to grab onto, (coming from a fuller neck on previous guitar). Nor the sound, Its to midrangy for me some may love it. I know my parents are going to kill me for wanting to sell it but I don't know if I should, I could probably get 325-350 for it, its really in perfect shape. So, do you think I should keep it and put new pickups in it? or just sell and save up for something alot better, like a high end guitar, $1000+? And how would I ship this if I did sell it? Anyone interested, I'll post pitures and discuss it with my parents. And post audio clips if you'd like. tj This post has been edited by Tjchep: Feb 21 2008, 06:43 AM |
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Feb 21 2008, 07:44 AM |
I would definetly keep it.. The pickups can be changed, and the action can most likely be lowered
Biggest problem i see is if your not comfortable with the neck, but maybe you get used to it after a while? Ibanez probably makes the best budget guitars there is, and that one doesnt suck at all This post has been edited by Trond Vold: Feb 21 2008, 07:47 AM -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio
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Feb 21 2008, 08:07 AM |
Given 4 weeks to get some overtime done and get my next paycheck im 99% sure you'd be shipping that my way <if u decided to sell
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Feb 21 2008, 10:30 AM |
Guitar=body and neck.
Everything else is add-on,whole hardware,including pickups of course. So I would suggest to keep it for a while,save some money and buy something you really like. -------------------- Youtube
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Feb 21 2008, 11:02 AM |
What's imortant now isn't your parents feelings, it's yours. And they bought it to you to make you happy. They would rather see you happy with another guitar than unhappy with the one they picked. +1 Just discuss with them and tell them why it's not fit for you. Us parents so realize we're uncool and don't know about stuff like guitars, pokemon and DS games and may buy the wrong things from time to time. I know I would be happy to see my kids act with confidense in a case like yours. Inform parents (we like to be involved), rid the guitar you don't want and get the one of your choice. If you manage well your mom will be worried you're cutting loose from the umbilical cord while us dads want to see our boys are able to act on your own so we can finally kick you out for you to get a place of your own (joke with a little bit of truth in it ) -------------------- My bands homepage
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Feb 21 2008, 01:14 PM |
I would suggest that you keep the guitar for a while. It is useful to play many different guitars as much as possible. This way you experience more different shapes and sounds and find the one you really want. Action is not a big problem, and the sound can be adjusted via EQ, so no worries, it will be fine for a while. If you decide to sell it, be sure to have enough money to buy a new one, and this time you'll have bigger experience searching what you really need.
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Feb 21 2008, 09:44 PM |
Can you post a picture of the (problematic) guitar so we can check it out more thouroughly.
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Feb 21 2008, 10:36 PM |
Do you dislike the looks of the guitar maybe?
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Feb 21 2008, 11:03 PM |
its better to keep it .and try to change the pickups thats the best way
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Feb 21 2008, 11:50 PM |
I think so too i understand that the neck is little uncomfortable, but if that is ALL you dislike, you can get use to that if you give it some time
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