Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
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ZoSo0789
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Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
best deal I've found ona guitar as of yet in an Epiphone G-400 (technically an SG) Faded.... new it is only 300. It's the exact same as a normal SG, but it's shine is got and has a more satin finish instead. Used, I'm sure you can pick one up under $230
best deal I've found ona guitar as of yet in an Epiphone G-400 (technically an SG) Faded.... new it is only 300. It's the exact same as a normal SG, but it's shine is got and has a more satin finish instead. Used, I'm sure you can pick one up under $230
Pastor of Muppets
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Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
I'm lining up an Ibanez Jet King 2 at £200 right now...they pop up a lot.
I'm lining up an Ibanez Jet King 2 at £200 right now...they pop up a lot.
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Skaforlifeologist
Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
have you checked out http://www.guitarfetish.com and http://www.rondomusic.com? there's a ton of those types of guitars on those two sites, and in your price range.
have you checked out http://www.guitarfetish.com and http://www.rondomusic.com? there's a ton of those types of guitars on those two sites, and in your price range.
blueman335
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Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
+1. An Epi G-400 is hard to beat for value. They've had Grover rotomatics on them for years so you don't have tuning issues. All 22 frets clear of the body, so you have the full neck to play on. The body is lightweight & has curves in all the right places. Very comfortable. I've got a few & love them. I put Duncan and Gibson PU's in mine. Sound great.
+1. An Epi G-400 is hard to beat for value. They've had Grover rotomatics on them for years so you don't have tuning issues. All 22 frets clear of the body, so you have the full neck to play on. The body is lightweight & has curves in all the right places. Very comfortable. I've got a few & love them. I put Duncan and Gibson PU's in mine. Sound great.
Laughing Kookaburra
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There are some old Peavey models that would fit your requirements. They usually can be found for less than $200.
There are some old Peavey models that would fit your requirements. They usually can be found for less than $200.
muttznmongrelz
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Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
Peavey V-Type, First Act Lola (plan on changing the pickups), Squier Stagemasters...
Peavey V-Type, First Act Lola (plan on changing the pickups), Squier Stagemasters...
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theodie
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Yes, for a decent cheap guitar, it is HARD to beat a PV.
Yes, for a decent cheap guitar, it is HARD to beat a PV.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
With $200 I'd get a Squier '51 and put in a few orders to the good people at Stew-Mac and GFS...
Guess what I play more than my American guitars?
With $200 I'd get a Squier '51 and put in a few orders to the good people at Stew-Mac and GFS...
Guess what I play more than my American guitars?
Re: Cheap guitar to mess around on.. but picky!
+1.
I just received my SX STL-50 that I'm using as a mod-platform, and the fit and finish of the body/neck is outstanding for a $99 guitar (heck, it's outstanding for a $300-$400 guitar!). The electronics are mostly junk (I can dig the neck pickup, but can't get anything useful out of the bridge pickup, and the 3-way switch is way flimsy), and it could use new tuners and a new nut (but those can be done at any point I have extra cash)...but man, the quality of the body and neck is outstanding.
+1.
I just received my SX STL-50 that I'm using as a mod-platform, and the fit and finish of the body/neck is outstanding for a $99 guitar (heck, it's outstanding for a $300-$400 guitar!). The electronics are mostly junk (I can dig the neck pickup, but can't get anything useful out of the bridge pickup, and the 3-way switch is way flimsy), and it could use new tuners and a new nut (but those can be done at any point I have extra cash)...but man, the quality of the body and neck is outstanding.
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Stevo 42
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You can find low end Schecter's on eBay in that range. They have pretty good quality control on those and the Duncan Designed pickups will compare with anything in that price range.
You can find low end Schecter's on eBay in that range. They have pretty good quality control on those and the Duncan Designed pickups will compare with anything in that price range.