I Need A New Guitar!, But I don't know a thing about guitars! |
I'm probably looking for something under $500.
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Dec 3 2007, 12:00 AM
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you can find in ibanez collection/ gibson epyphone/ a second hand USA stratocaster in a good case for that money
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Dec 3 2007, 12:02 AM
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Here's a few ideas for you...
Michael Kelly Patriot Glory  Hagstrom Swede  Both of those are great guitars and $500 --------------------  |
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Dec 3 2007, 01:22 AM
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I've owned Michael Kelleys and since they are based in Florida I have actually been to their factory and played many of their guitars... long story short... I wouldn't buy another MK. They are made in Korea if I remember correctly. They come setup horribly and the craftsmanship leaves much to be desired. The neck IS beautiful but run your hand along the inlay once and you'll discover why they are so affordable.
For $500 bucks I would steer you towards Made in Mexico Stratocasters (or maybe even a used USA strat), Ibanez guitars, Schecter guitars, and that is about it. I respect Gibson a lot but their lower priced stuff is not that good IMO. Happy hunting! Hardtail -------------------- Beginner's Amp & Guitar Gear Guide My Keeley Blues Driver BD-2 Review My Line6 Flextone II Review Guitars: Martin D-16RGT with B-Band UST & '99 Fender "Big Apple" Hardtail HH Strat Amps: Fender Blues Junior Special Edition & Fender Studio 85 (Simultaneous... yummy) |
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Dec 3 2007, 02:21 AM
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Used USA strat is a good option!Also I would recommend a "strat like" guitar..Peavey has some great guitars , you should look some of them..
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Dec 3 2007, 05:04 AM
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Go play a MADE IN JAPAN JACKSON at your local GUITAR CENTER and you WILL be sold!
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Dec 3 2007, 02:02 PM
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I agree with Bogdan, try some Peavey guitars, you will be surprised. ALso try some blade strats, they sure are great sounding instruments.
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Dec 3 2007, 08:25 PM
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I have a Peavey Generation EXP with Piezo guitar. It is a mighty fine guitar for the money. You can find a review on the review board.
Used USA strats are very cool, but be carefull.. there are a lot of fakes and modified ones. Blade Strats I tried in store several times and they are one fine guitars! Way better than a Mexican Strat and having a lot more tone versatility (also active pickups..) -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Dec 5 2007, 03:40 AM
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QUOTE (Alucard @ Dec 2 2007, 11:38 PM)  Really, Hardtail? The MKs that I have played were excellent I played a dozen of them at their very own showroom at their factory and they all sounded horrible except one which sounded exceptional (go figure). I bought that one but later began to discover more and more finish flaws so I eventually Ebayed it. QUOTE (Milenkovic Ivan @ Dec 3 2007, 08:02 AM) I agree with Bogdan, try some Peavey guitars, you will be surprised. ALso try some blade strats, they sure are great sounding instruments. Yes I agree. I totally forgot about Peavey. They make incredible guitars for the price and get little loving. Hardtail -------------------- Beginner's Amp & Guitar Gear Guide My Keeley Blues Driver BD-2 Review My Line6 Flextone II Review Guitars: Martin D-16RGT with B-Band UST & '99 Fender "Big Apple" Hardtail HH Strat Amps: Fender Blues Junior Special Edition & Fender Studio 85 (Simultaneous... yummy) |
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Dec 5 2007, 06:48 AM
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Thanks a lot so far guys! I'll take all of this into consideration. Hopefully I can get out to a guitar shop and try some stuff out.
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I just had to know...|
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Dec 5 2007, 07:05 AM
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remember that you can haggle with people at guitar center. The asking price for my Gibson Faded Flying V i bought last christmas was $570 and i talked the salesman down to $450.
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Half off!?! Awesome!
 
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