guitar that will get u bang for your buck

DragonSarc · 07-02-2008, 07:16 AM

what guitar would get you bang for you buck? guitar that would be able to play blues, jazz, rock & metal with a nice sustain and clean tone - any suggestion? price range of $500-$600 bucks

stryker59 · 07-02-2008, 10:30 PM

ive got one of these and it does everything reasonably well!
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DragonSarc · 07-13-2008, 11:35 PM

thats a sweet guitar stryker59 but i need 1 that has 24 frets? how bout this

for 699 schecter or

for 629 ibanez

for 699 ibanez or

699 ibanez at GC and thier all neck thru

stryker59 · 07-14-2008, 08:56 PM

they are all quality guitars but if it was me and those choices i would get the shecter....the best thing to do is go play them if you can and decide which one fits you best. dont forget about these..they are gettin some good reviews and are 24 frets:
Buy Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy EX Electric Guitar online at Musician's Friend

DragonSarc · 07-17-2008, 07:04 AM

wow thats nice stryker thanks i might get that 1 instead of those 3 - hows the shecter compare to epi's? its my first time hearing shecter.

codyfarmer · 07-17-2008, 07:15 AM

Go try the Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster...it's right at that price range.

It's a mexican strat w/ texas special pickups and a good sized neck.

I've been gassin' for one myself

DragonSarc · 07-17-2008, 07:17 PM

Deluxe Roadhouse strat is cool but its only 21 frets im looking for 24s and already have 2 fender strats thanx any ways

how bout this im kinda not sure about active pickups cuz dont wanna play or jam then next thing you know the battery rans out so check this 2 which one would be better:

its my first time hearing Dirty Fingers P/U how is it compared to the EMGs - I know the EMGs are active has its own power but is there a big difference in sound, sustain and attack or slight diff? Ive read that the Dirty Fingers are better than the Burst Buckers? EMG on top Dirty Fingers hums on bottom.

amplifier · 07-26-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonSarc

how bout this im kinda not sure about active pickups cuz dont wanna play or jam then next thing you know the battery rans out

That was my worry when I got my first pair of EMG's. On the EMG website, somthing like if you play for 4 hours a day the battery will last a year. They don't just stop working like your afraid of, first you'll start hearing a loss in tone and gain/output so it happens gradually. I change my battery every year just to be safe but I could easily go more than a year and be fine if I wanted. Now I don't even think about the battery.

Just get in the habit if you don't already of unplugging from your guitar when your finished playing and you'll be fine. Plugging in is what "turns on" the pickups i.e. uses battery life.

st.bede · 07-27-2008, 02:12 AM

I would look for a used american standrad tele....

I like the alder (3 tone) myself but, a lot of people swear by the swamp ash ones.....and I find that my tele is a great work hourse...it can play blues and rock easily...it works fine for jazz....I do noy really play metal so I do not know how well it would work in that genre but, I suspect it could...and of course it can play country stuff excellently

also, I have found that yamaha has made some great guitars in the past...I have no idea what they are up to now...I can not remeber what specfic model is what I though to be the best inexpensive guitar in the world but, if it comes to me I will poast it....

(just to throw it out there my PRS swamp ash speacial is the best workhourse guitar I have ever played but, they are expensive...not for a PRS though)

st.bede · 07-27-2008, 02:23 AM

in regards to what I wrote above, I bet anything it was a Yamaha Pacifica that had a soild body....

stryker59 · 07-27-2008, 11:27 AM

your forgettin that he needs 24 frets though....the strats and tele's dont have the 24 frets.

st.bede · 07-27-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stryker59

your forgettin that he needs 24 frets though....the strats and tele's dont have the 24 frets.

duh...I missed that....I have found it hard to find good inexpensive 24 fret guitars....maybe a used warmoth

DragonSarc · 07-29-2008, 04:46 AM

thanks all I think im going for the Epi with the EMGs

stryker59 · 07-29-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DragonSarc

thanks all I think im going for the Epi with the EMGs

awesome! post pics and give us a report when you get her!

BoD · 08-01-2008, 10:53 AM

You should really take a look at LTD guitars. I own a few ESP and LTD and I'll tell you that they are some of the better playing mid priced guitars ever. The fit and finish is fantastic and they are pretty much set up right out of the box. I never have fear when ordering online that the guitar won't play well.

If you like gibson lps, you will love the LTD EC1000.

My 2 cents.

http://

The ESP Guitar Company :: LTD Deluxe Guitars - EC-1000 Series

DragonSarc · 08-02-2008, 05:19 AM

whats the difference between the EMGs 81/85 and the 81/60s pups?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoD

You should really take a look at LTD guitars. I own a few ESP and LTD and I'll tell you that they are some of the better playing mid priced guitars ever. The fit and finish is fantastic and they are pretty much set up right out of the box. I never have fear when ordering online that the guitar won't play well.

If you like gibson lps, you will love the LTD EC1000.

My 2 cents.

http://

The ESP Guitar Company :: LTD Deluxe Guitars - EC-1000 Series

amplifier · 08-02-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DragonSarc

whats the difference between the EMGs 81/85 and the 81/60s pups?

I haven't tried a 60 yet. The 85 is like the 81 but has a fatter tone. They're a popular combination together with the 81 in the bridge and 85 in the neck.

BoD · 08-04-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DragonSarc

whats the difference between the EMGs 81/85 and the 81/60s pups?

I'm running 2 85s on my EC1000 and 81/60 on my Eclipse and The difference isn't all that big. They both have a fat rounded bottom end but still cut for lead work. It's the playability of these guitars that make them so great! To get some of the standard stuff that comes with ESP on a Gibson, you'll have to pay at least double. I don't like paying for the name on the head stock.
I'm not saying that Gibson isn't good, ( I have 2 and love them both ) but you can get a comparable guitar for alot less....

DragonSarc · 08-05-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BoD

I'm running 2 85s on my EC1000 and 81/60 on my Eclipse and The difference isn't all that big. They both have a fat rounded bottom end but still cut for lead work. It's the playability of these guitars that make them so great! To get some of the standard stuff that comes with ESP on a Gibson, you'll have to pay at least double. I don't like paying for the name on the head stock.
I'm not saying that Gibson isn't good, ( I have 2 and love them both ) but you can get a comparable guitar for alot less....

sweet info thanks Bod

amplifier · 08-12-2008, 12:52 AM

Did you get it yet DragonSarc?

DragonSarc · 08-13-2008, 05:20 AM

not yet im kinda holding off cuz im waiting for this guy trying to sell his SG Gibson standard with EMGS 81/85s on it (i know i wanted a 24 frets but its an SG for the same price!!!) ..................

BoD · 08-13-2008, 07:40 AM

http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_viper

If you're an SG guy check these out!!

BoD · 08-13-2008, 07:43 AM

The ESP Guitar Company :: LTD Standard Guitars - Viper Series

I don't think that other link worked . Try this one.

Marshall Vox · 08-19-2008, 07:58 AM

Epi Dot 335 Deluxe. Through clean channel, bright, smooth tones for bluesy, jazz stuff. And for getting dirty, big fat heavy sound, good sustain for a semi! But, best thing...under $400.00 for a guitar that literally needs no maint.

07-02-2008, 07:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	guitar that will get u bang for your buck what guitar would get you bang for you buck? guitar that would be able to play blues, jazz, rock & metal with a nice sustain and clean tone - any suggestion? price range of $500-$600 bucks

07-02-2008, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
stryker59 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: staunton, va Posts: 490	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck ive got one of these and it does everything reasonably well! Musician's Friend - Multiple Images - Product Detail __________________ *you've been weighed, measured, and found wanting!*

07-13-2008, 11:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck thats a sweet guitar stryker59 but i need 1 that has 24 frets? how bout this for 699 schecter or for 629 ibanez for 699 ibanez or 699 ibanez at GC and thier all neck thru

07-14-2008, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
stryker59 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: staunton, va Posts: 490	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck they are all quality guitars but if it was me and those choices i would get the shecter....the best thing to do is go play them if you can and decide which one fits you best. dont forget about these..they are gettin some good reviews and are 24 frets: Buy Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy EX Electric Guitar online at Musician's Friend __________________ *you've been weighed, measured, and found wanting!*

07-17-2008, 07:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck wow thats nice stryker thanks i might get that 1 instead of those 3 - hows the shecter compare to epi's? its my first time hearing shecter.

07-17-2008, 07:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
codyfarmer Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 78	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck Go try the Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster...it's right at that price range. It's a mexican strat w/ texas special pickups and a good sized neck. I've been gassin' for one myself __________________ I play guitar and wakeboard alot...actually, wakeboarding is my job, guitar is my hobby. Current gear: Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 Marshall 1960BX cab Gibson Les Paul Standard (probably the heaviest one ever, 10.6lbs)

07-17-2008, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck Deluxe Roadhouse strat is cool but its only 21 frets im looking for 24s and already have 2 fender strats thanx any ways how bout this im kinda not sure about active pickups cuz dont wanna play or jam then next thing you know the battery rans out so check this 2 which one would be better: its my first time hearing Dirty Fingers P/U how is it compared to the EMGs - I know the EMGs are active has its own power but is there a big difference in sound, sustain and attack or slight diff? Ive read that the Dirty Fingers are better than the Burst Buckers? EMG on top Dirty Fingers hums on bottom.

07-27-2008, 02:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
st.bede Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 85	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck I would look for a used american standrad tele.... I like the alder (3 tone) myself but, a lot of people swear by the swamp ash ones.....and I find that my tele is a great work hourse...it can play blues and rock easily...it works fine for jazz....I do noy really play metal so I do not know how well it would work in that genre but, I suspect it could...and of course it can play country stuff excellently also, I have found that yamaha has made some great guitars in the past...I have no idea what they are up to now...I can not remeber what specfic model is what I though to be the best inexpensive guitar in the world but, if it comes to me I will poast it.... (just to throw it out there my PRS swamp ash speacial is the best workhourse guitar I have ever played but, they are expensive...not for a PRS though) __________________ Peace: is not the lack of dischord but an active process that transforms the present dischord into harmony "to criticize without vision is to be complicitious with dominance" Carolyn Casey

07-27-2008, 02:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
st.bede Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 85	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck in regards to what I wrote above, I bet anything it was a Yamaha Pacifica that had a soild body.... __________________ Peace: is not the lack of dischord but an active process that transforms the present dischord into harmony "to criticize without vision is to be complicitious with dominance" Carolyn Casey

07-27-2008, 11:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
stryker59 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: staunton, va Posts: 490	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck your forgettin that he needs 24 frets though....the strats and tele's dont have the 24 frets. __________________ *you've been weighed, measured, and found wanting!*

07-29-2008, 04:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck thanks all I think im going for the Epi with the EMGs

08-01-2008, 10:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
BoD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Del Rio TX. Posts: 25	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck You should really take a look at LTD guitars. I own a few ESP and LTD and I'll tell you that they are some of the better playing mid priced guitars ever. The fit and finish is fantastic and they are pretty much set up right out of the box. I never have fear when ordering online that the guitar won't play well. If you like gibson lps, you will love the LTD EC1000. My 2 cents. http:// The ESP Guitar Company :: LTD Deluxe Guitars - EC-1000 Series __________________ ESP+Marshall=Large amounts of ROCK!

08-12-2008, 12:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
amplifier Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 113	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck Did you get it yet DragonSarc?

08-13-2008, 05:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
DragonSarc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Leandro, CA Posts: 107	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck not yet im kinda holding off cuz im waiting for this guy trying to sell his SG Gibson standard with EMGS 81/85s on it (i know i wanted a 24 frets but its an SG for the same price!!!) ..................

08-13-2008, 07:40 AM	#22 (permalink)
BoD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Del Rio TX. Posts: 25	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_viper If you're an SG guy check these out!! __________________ ESP+Marshall=Large amounts of ROCK!

08-13-2008, 07:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
BoD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Del Rio TX. Posts: 25	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck The ESP Guitar Company :: LTD Standard Guitars - Viper Series I don't think that other link worked . Try this one. __________________ ESP+Marshall=Large amounts of ROCK!

08-19-2008, 07:58 AM	#24 (permalink)
Marshall Vox Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Merrimacport, MA Posts: 2	Re: guitar that will get u bang for your buck Epi Dot 335 Deluxe. Through clean channel, bright, smooth tones for bluesy, jazz stuff. And for getting dirty, big fat heavy sound, good sustain for a semi! But, best thing...under $400.00 for a guitar that literally needs no maint.

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