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I been learning beegees songs all night for some strange reason lol
But been listening to, and really want to play, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GazzTFxXGeE
But been listening to, and really want to play, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GazzTFxXGeE
i was like :eek when i heard the first solo!
love that yam.. this guys bullfrog blues has nice slide solo..
Minor Axis
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Thought I would revive this thread.
Two years into playing guitar and I'm still in hard core learn mode. I'm past the "wondering if I will stick with it mode", apparently am committed.
I started out with a Fender Squier Affinity starter guitar and I am really now hungering for a better instrument. All of the $1000+ guitars I've played at the store sound great, much more so than my starter. If I can afford $1700 for a guitar, I really don't see a purpose for purchasing a $700 guitar as a stepping stone. Is there agreement on this?
I realize we have forum members from all over, so I don't want to sound like a snob, but I'm really leaning towards something made in the States. Not that I am buying based on investment potential, but my understanding is that U.S. made guitars as compared to Oriental made versions of brand names hold their value better. I realize there is also more to it than just where it it made. The higher priced guitars that just happen to be made in the States have better tonal qualities and better features (as far as I know). Any comments or disagreement on this?
Right now I am looking at four possible upgrades:
1) Fender American Stratocaster Deluxe. (approx $1500)
2) Gibson Les Paul Studio (approx $1300)
3) Gibson Les Paul Standard (approx $1900-2500)
4) PRS Mira (approx $1700)
Ok, so who prefers what? If it is not on the list feel free to mention.
I really don't see myself spending more than the Mira which btw I find very attractive, playable, and sounds great. I also like the Fender. And while I am attracted to the Gibson sound, I have a very hard time justifying over $2000 for the Gibson LPS. Regarding the Gibson LPS, looking for someone who has played the less expensive Oriental made Epiphones. I see Epiphones priced from $300-$900. How do they sound compared to their higher priced siblings? And how would you compare the LP Studio to the LP Standard? Granted I need to spend more time at the store playing them.
Two years into playing guitar and I'm still in hard core learn mode. I'm past the "wondering if I will stick with it mode", apparently am committed.
I started out with a Fender Squier Affinity starter guitar and I am really now hungering for a better instrument. All of the $1000+ guitars I've played at the store sound great, much more so than my starter. If I can afford $1700 for a guitar, I really don't see a purpose for purchasing a $700 guitar as a stepping stone. Is there agreement on this?I realize we have forum members from all over, so I don't want to sound like a snob, but I'm really leaning towards something made in the States. Not that I am buying based on investment potential, but my understanding is that U.S. made guitars as compared to Oriental made versions of brand names hold their value better. I realize there is also more to it than just where it it made. The higher priced guitars that just happen to be made in the States have better tonal qualities and better features (as far as I know). Any comments or disagreement on this?
Right now I am looking at four possible upgrades:
1) Fender American Stratocaster Deluxe. (approx $1500)
2) Gibson Les Paul Studio (approx $1300)
3) Gibson Les Paul Standard (approx $1900-2500)
4) PRS Mira (approx $1700)
Ok, so who prefers what? If it is not on the list feel free to mention.
I really don't see myself spending more than the Mira which btw I find very attractive, playable, and sounds great. I also like the Fender. And while I am attracted to the Gibson sound, I have a very hard time justifying over $2000 for the Gibson LPS. Regarding the Gibson LPS, looking for someone who has played the less expensive Oriental made Epiphones. I see Epiphones priced from $300-$900. How do they sound compared to their higher priced siblings? And how would you compare the LP Studio to the LP Standard? Granted I need to spend more time at the store playing them.
Those are the some seriously nice guitars. I would love to own any of them.
As for the epiphones, you have to be careful. Some epiphones are better than some of the cheap gibsons, but some are junk. Go for whatever you think sounds best.
Get out there, try them out. The thing about solid body guitars is that each one is unique, even if they seem identical in appearance. Much like wine, each year brings a different wood harvest with different tonal qualities, and no two trees are the same. I've played guitars that are the same model and year as mine, but don't sound anywhere near as good imo.
I'm not sure how epiphone foreign manafactured guitars are dealt with however, but generally I try to stay away from the Asian manafactured guitars. I'm not sure how Gibson do it, but Fender actually still use American wood in their mex instruments, so Mexico is only the assembly location. Makes those mexican made guitars of the late 90's and early 00's extremely desirable because of their affordable quality.
I would stress that you keep in mind, a guitar is only as good as the amp it goes into. A crap amp can make a great guitar sound like Deep Blue.
As for the epiphones, you have to be careful. Some epiphones are better than some of the cheap gibsons, but some are junk. Go for whatever you think sounds best.
Get out there, try them out. The thing about solid body guitars is that each one is unique, even if they seem identical in appearance. Much like wine, each year brings a different wood harvest with different tonal qualities, and no two trees are the same. I've played guitars that are the same model and year as mine, but don't sound anywhere near as good imo.
I'm not sure how epiphone foreign manafactured guitars are dealt with however, but generally I try to stay away from the Asian manafactured guitars. I'm not sure how Gibson do it, but Fender actually still use American wood in their mex instruments, so Mexico is only the assembly location. Makes those mexican made guitars of the late 90's and early 00's extremely desirable because of their affordable quality.
I would stress that you keep in mind, a guitar is only as good as the amp it goes into. A crap amp can make a great guitar sound like Deep Blue.
I'm a better acoustic player than electric. But both my acoustic guitars have fallen into disrepair. I'll no doubt one day splash out on something top notch in the acoustic range. I've always had my eye on Seagull's 12-strings.
I have a martin and can thoroughly recommend them. Best investment I've ever made.
Alien Allen
Froggy the Prick
Minor take a look on Craigs List
I bought a mint condition Fender Bass that way and saved a good couple hundred buck compared to brand new at a store
I have a Les Paul Sun Burst.. I would like to buy a Strat but don't know if I can justify it as I don't play much anymore.
I bought a mint condition Fender Bass that way and saved a good couple hundred buck compared to brand new at a store
I have a Les Paul Sun Burst.. I would like to buy a Strat but don't know if I can justify it as I don't play much anymore.
Minor Axis
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Thanks guys for the input. Allen, I do have an eye towards Craig's list, but I also have some fears about buying used guitars. And Ed, I'm thinking about hollow body guitars, but I've heard some stuff about feedback problems. What I really need to do is try one out.
I like both jazz and rock. I want something that can hammer both of them. The Paul Reed Smith Mira sounds sweet. The new Fender American's have a coil taping feature which really seems to add range to it's sound, getting it closer to Gibson.
For anyone who wants to listen here are a couple of guitar demos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLi8V3GXZR4&feature=BF&list=PL3B601B515CE19151&index=16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LooL1uVl16A&feature=BF&list=PL3B601B515CE19151&index=5
I like both jazz and rock. I want something that can hammer both of them. The Paul Reed Smith Mira sounds sweet. The new Fender American's have a coil taping feature which really seems to add range to it's sound, getting it closer to Gibson.
For anyone who wants to listen here are a couple of guitar demos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLi8V3GXZR4&feature=BF&list=PL3B601B515CE19151&index=16
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LooL1uVl16A&feature=BF&list=PL3B601B515CE19151&index=5
Minor Axis
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It does not take a genius to figure that one out.
BTW, it was GH that got me started playing guitar...
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Alien Allen
Froggy the Prick
The reason I chose Craigs List is that I was able to see and play the guitar before buying it since I only chose to look for it locally. I don't see where you can really go wrong with a used guitar if you see it and play it. You can check the serial number to verify authenticity and there is only so much that can go wrong. Pickups are not that terribly expensive are they if they go bad??
The lead guitarist of the last band I was in plays an Epiphone 335. It's absolutely spectacular to play, sounds out of this world plugged into his Vox cranked up full and we've never had a feedback issue. Seriously, they're just amazing guitars.
Minor Axis
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Christmas is approaching. Broke down and purchased a Paul Reed Smith Mira. This should make my guitar playing much better.
Alien Allen
Froggy the Prick
Christmas is approaching. Broke down and purchased a Paul Reed Smith Mira. This should make my guitar playing much better.
Nice :thumbup
Never heard of one. Should be fun to play. Not a cheap guitar that is for sure
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