Is this guitar worth it?

Thomas · Unread post by **Thomas** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:56 pm

I'm looking to get myself an electric guitar pretty soon. I am more than capable with an acoustic guitar but the world of electrics is foreign to me. I was thinking just a basic fender strat to start out with but this one caught my eye

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=517894

what caught my eye was purely cosmetic so I wanted to get the advise from someone who knows what they are talking about.

this guitar is a little above my price range, because I still have to get a small amp, but i could stretch it this far.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:09 pm

I wouldnt get it.

what kind of music are you going to play?

Itr doesnt say where it was made, I cant find it atleast, I dunno, I just dont liek it. its a good deal, but i would spend 500 elsewhere.

Kahn · Unread post by **Kahn** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:12 pm

I dont like the maple (?) fretboard

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:15 pm

Kahn wrote:I dont like the maple (?) fretboard

same here, by best friend has an old mex strat that has a maple fretbopard and it looks disgusting a month after cleaning it. I think it can look good, but just doesnt stay lookign good at all.

that, and its a strat, get a gibson.

mattinbeloit · Unread post by **mattinbeloit** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 2:49 pm

A good amp will do more for you then a good guitar, if I where you I would look into getting a good amp and a decent guitar.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:17 pm

never been a fan of fenders personally.

if i ever got an elec it would be a semi hollow but im not sure what you want to use it for playing style.

Thomas · Unread post by **Thomas** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:19 pm

Hey guys, thanks for all of the quick replies. I posted this question on another forum also and I’m getting a lot of the same answers, that this a decent guitar but you should mostly be concerned with getting a decent guitar and a good amp.

I wasn’t planning on spending a whole lot on an amp but I was looking at this one

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=483188

they have this at the local guitar store and I really like it because it has the effects built in so I can experiment with them without having to go out and buy them all. This is strictly for playing at home and learning, I can borrow a bigger amp from a friend if I ever get a chance to play on stage.

Now back to the guitar, I am not above buying a used guitar but I would like to know what to look for before I did.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:20 pm

i like that amp :thumbsup:

Thomas · Unread post by **Thomas** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:21 pm

oh, and to answer a posted question, this particular fender is a made in mexico one.

and I really don't have a specific type of music that I will be playing, I can imagine that i would start off with everything over at jmtabs.com though.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 4:29 pm

my fav cheaper elecs:

1. Epiphone SG
2. Epiphone Les Paul
3. Ibanez Hollowbody
4. Profit

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:58 pm

Epi Les Paul. Great first electric, and easiest way to transition from acoustic to electric playing.

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:21 am

Depends on the sound you want. Fenders tend to sound more country western and twangy to me, while hollowbody guitars are very warm sounding and have a lot of sustain. They also have a lot more feedback though. Also, I would pass on a mexican strat and start looking at G&L ASAT guitars. They are made by Leo Fender after he left fender and in my experience they are usually a little higher quality and have better pickups than an off the shelf fender. Go around and play some, and spend the extra money on an amp and maybe some pedals. Dont get an amp with effects built in. That is fun in your room, but thats all its good for. Look for Power and good sound!

Good Luck

jeffro · Unread post by **jeffro** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 3:45 pm

RunsWithBuffalo wrote:Depends on the sound you want. Fenders tend to sound more country western and twangy to me, while hollowbody guitars are very warm sounding and have a lot of sustain. They also have a lot more feedback though. Also, I would pass on a mexican strat and start looking at G&L ASAT guitars. They are made by Leo Fender after he left fender and in my experience they are usually a little higher quality and have better pickups than an off the shelf fender. Go around and play some, and spend the extra money on an amp and maybe some pedals. Dont get an amp with effects built in. That is fun in your room, but thats all its good for. Look for Power and good sound!

Good Luck

I agree with the G&L statement, but that may be a bit out of your pricerange. G&L has another line called Tribute that puts out cheaper version of their guitars.

Personally I love fenders, but you have to know what you're buying. I don't recoomend getting a Made In Mexico unless you play it at the store a TON before you buy it and you're sure that you want that guitar.

If I were you, I would go to a guitar store and play every electric that you want. Above your price range, below, whatever just play it. That way you can get a feel for what you want. Also, try to play out of that amp that you're looking at so you can get a good feel for what the guitar/amp combo is gonna sound like when you get home.

J_Clark · Unread post by **J_Clark** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:36 pm

For $500, get a Epiphone Les Paul Classic Plus Guitar and a better amp. That guitar is not worth it. I would assume it is so much because it is 60th anniversary, not good quality.

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