fogman Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Hello all. I sold all my guitars and equipment about 9 years ago but am now looking to getting back to playing. I've recently purchased a Marchall MG30 amp and am now on the prowl for a new guitar! The music I like to play is the 70's classics... Deep Purple, Clapton, Zep, ... however I also like the 80's metal. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am currently considering Fender Strat (USA) '57 reissue, G&L Commanche, Ibanez (Satriani type), Brian Moore.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 Oh come on! Don't leave me hangin' You guys are the best! Give me your opinion please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWelcome Home Studios Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 For the music that you listed, I'd be looking at a Les Paul. Bill "I believe that entertainment can aspire to be art, and can become art, but if you set out to make art you're an idiot." Steve Martin Show business: we're all here because we're not all there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werewolf by Night Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Hmmn, it's really all down to your personal likes and dislikes, and many guitars can seem noticeably different, even between several of the same brand, model, year, and production-run. Add to that the differences that can be made by string gauge, set-up, playing style... "Fender Strat (USA) '57 reissue, G&L Commanche, Ibanez (Satriani type), Brian Moore" -That's quite a variety of guitars there! They cover a lot of ground. What draws you to each of those, and what might be lacking on any? Each guitar there in your list should be as versatile as the person playing them is capable of being; however, the Ibanez and Brian Moore guitars might be the most versatile all-around axes of those you've listed. Especially in a "Hum-Sing-Sing" configuration, and with a good whammy-bar (if you want one). Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted May 31, 2004 Author Share Posted May 31, 2004 that's more to think about! Thanks. This decision is driving me crazy!!! I know eventually I will buy more guitars, but for now I am limiting myself to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbach1 Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 You can't just have one. There is no possible way to have just one. I have tried and failed. If you own one, you have to have more. I don't know why. bbach Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 mmmm.... are we talking about a multi-purpose guitar? music man and G&L have axes that certainly fill that role. strat/tele/gibson. don't forget parker guitars. i just picked up a reverend slingshot custom with a bigsby. it's down at the techs right now having the p-90's replaced with a pair of seymour hb's with single coil option. that should certainly provide a whole range of tones from surf to blues to vintage dickie betts happy hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not coaster MODERATOR Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 http://www.reverenddirect.com/reverend/images/guitars_basses/Bigsby%20GLD.jpg these are possibly the biggest bang for the buck guitars out there right now. if you don't mind non-traditional materials you can save 5-600 dollars by getting one of these compared to a comparably equipped hardwood axe. read the reverend slingshot reviews down at hc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Lots of people mention trying out guitars, and that goes without saying. But after you play it, hand it to the sales guy ( or a friend) and ask them to play it. Gives you a slightly different perspective on the sound. ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I think that if you decide upon a single coil-humbucker combo guitar, you can't go wrong! Look at the Ibanez choices and the Strats. If that doesn't do it try the ESPs or Schectors. If you love bargains, Cereal is right on with those Reverends. The guitar in his picture is very nice, sonically and for playability. Good luck! ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 another sweet choice for getting more for your buck is Godin. the freeway classic is a hum single hum setup in a strat like body. north american made. http://www.bmusic.com.au/images/dyg03300-3315.jpg or a Godin exit 22, a nice blend of gibson and strat. http://www.bmusic.com.au/images/dyg02505.jpg the guys here will admit i sound like a broken record with my love for Godin. and its true. both Godin and reverend fly under the radar when it comes to pricing. one more sweet deal is the MJ engineering roadster http://www.guitarplayer.com/archive/0604/0604_BenchTests2.htm the roadster is sweet!! i want one of these myself. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 when you click the link that takes you to the guitarplayer MJ roadster review, check the web lessons to the left. the "how not to suck" lesson is a nice video of the roadster in action. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Guitarzan, those Godins are awesome! Haven't noticed the Freeway model at the local dealer in Memphis. Gotta go check that out! Thanks! ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 i have played a freeway at my local store, its real sweet. up here in canada (east coast) they are going for 549.00. they are not on their website yet, but they are out there now. the pricing for a standard mexi strat here is 700 plus. I don't know how Godin does it. In case you didn't notice ( my signature line) i have the LGsp90. i can't say enough about these guitars. the freeway i tried is exactly like the pic. awesome build quality. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 The "American Strat" with the new S-1 switch that gives TEN combinations of pups (some in series, some in parallel, etc.). Also, you owe it to yourself to try out a Hamer. Real sweet guitar. The same priceing as a Gibson Les Paul, but used they're a bargain. You didn't say what you had for guitar(s) before. What did you have and which did you like the best then? Dave Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogman Posted June 1, 2004 Author Share Posted June 1, 2004 My first guitar was called a Series A. It was a strat type and I paid about a $120 for it. I bought it to see if I would like playing guitar. It was cheap but had a really nice sound and personality. My second guitar was a Kramer. I do not recall the model. Again, strat type guitar with single coils. My last guitar was a Washburn G4 with humbuckers and a Floyd Rose III. They were decent guitars for just starting out. No I am older with more money and want to get a nice axe. Which these days doesn't necessarily mean more money. I am strongly considering the Godins. They are a beautifully crafted guitar. I haven't played one yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 try one , you'll like it. check out the Lgsp90. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedster Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Yeah, go into the music store...and play a few. You'll fall in love with one and end up taking her home. Probably, in light of the style of music you like, oughta make sure it's at least got a humbucker in the bridge position. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 " the pricing for a standard mexi strat here is 700 plus." American dollars? Holy cow! In Memphis they are just a little more in the local stores than they are online at Musician's Friend, which lists them at about $350-400, without case. And the American made ( and totally cool) Highway 1 Strat lists for 599.00! Bummah! ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 canadian dollars dude. sad isn't it? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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