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Post by divagrrrl on Jan 27, 2005 23:17:02 GMT -5
Yeah, it's time. ;D So maybe you gals can help get me started on what to look for. I want an electric that is versatile and very playable. A thinner perhaps narrower neck, and slightly shorter-scaled would be good for me, since I have the hands of a 10-year-old girl.  My writing incorporates a lot of different styles, so this guitar should be good for everything from driving rock to jazz/funk. I will be tuning down to E flat, so that needs to be considered as well. I know I could just go to Guitar Center and play a few dozen guitars, but I would feel better if I had an idea of what brands/models to start with, and which to pass over. I am on a budget; the less it costs, the happier I'll be. I would like to stay in the $500-$600 range, but I will consider spending as much as $1000. As for an amp; I will only be playing through a practice amp initially. I'll invest in a good one later. And please PLEASE no one utter the words DAISY ROCK. I'll cry. I want a guitar, not a toy. |
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Post by Maggis on Jan 27, 2005 23:44:25 GMT -5
I would definately recommend a fender jag-stang for you (they're not too pricey either -you won't need to spend as much as you've stated) from what you describe your requirements to be... Go into a guitar shop and have a play about on one see if you like it.
By the way... if you want to be tuning down to e flat thats more to do with gauge of strings rather than the guitar I'd suggest 11's or 12's.
Oh and just a thought... try the guitars in the centres but buy the guitars from the small guys... they'll set them up properly for you
Boycott daisy rock.
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Post by divagrrrl on Jan 28, 2005 2:20:26 GMT -5
Thanks, Maggis! I had heard of the Jag-stang, but was under the impression they had been discontinued for some time, and good luck finding one used. Are they actually still making them? THAT would be too cool! ;D
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Post by Maggis on Jan 28, 2005 13:39:41 GMT -5
I haven't heard that... But the last time I played one was about five or six years ago so even if they have stopped making them I can't think that they'd be too hard too find... Just have a look about. Personally I wouldn't reccomend buying anything that was made too recently by fender anyway unless it was japanese for some reason the quality of their american models has gone a bit shit (I always wondered why they wanted a couple of grand for those planks of wood) it goes without saying to stay away from the koreans and mexicans  good luck |
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Post by joeyangel on Feb 7, 2005 12:10:13 GMT -5
I would not worry so much about your hands as I have seen small children play "Adult" sized guitars. If I were going for a comfortable neck, a light guitar, and a great sound, I would take a long look at a Gibson SG. These things are great. Now I'm talking Gibson and not Epiphone. Also too, I have a solid body "S" series by Ibanez. These come in many price ranges depending upon pick-up configuration and woods, but the "Wizzard" neck is really flat and thin and is a dream to play. Lastly, don't compromise too much on not getting a good amp as you will not hear what your guitar can do if you don't. HOWEVER, I have purchased a Roland Micro Cube guitar amp and it is THE ONLY practice amp that sound not just good, but GREEEEEAT!!! Has lots of FX built in, runs on batteries or AC, has a head-phone jack and just kicks. I have even recorded with this little amp and best of all it will run you about $99.00. Lastly, check out Guitar Trader here in San Diego for prices before you do the Guitar Center thing. They are at www.guitartrader.com Hope this helps, Joey |
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Post by joeyangel on Feb 8, 2005 11:15:11 GMT -5
Oh, one last thing. Don't be afraid of looking at used gear. I rarely purchase new guitars. There are some incredible deals out there and you can buy a very nice guitar for a lot less than a new ax. If you are not sure if a used guitar is up to snuff, tell your seller that you will take the guitar once your guitar tech has looked it over. I do this all of the time because I don't know everything about guitars. If you don't have a tech, find one at a small music store or a tech in your area who specializes in repairing guitars. It may cost you $35.00 to have your guitar looked over, but it is worth it should the guitar have a problem that you did not know about. Lastly, when buying used gear, you can always negotiate for a lower price.
Good luck,
Joey
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My writing incorporates a lot of different styles, so this guitar should be good for everything from driving rock to jazz/funk. I will be tuning down to E flat, so that needs to be considered as well. I know I could just go to Guitar Center and play a few dozen guitars, but I would feel better if I had an idea of what brands/models to start with, and which to pass over. I am on a budget; the less it costs, the happier I'll be. I would like to stay in the $500-$600 range, but I will consider spending as much as $1000.
good luck