I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
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Pete Galati
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Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
I think the easiest answer, to cover Classic Rock to Metal, for less than $600, if you have to pick it up Friday, would be a humbucker Epi Les Paul.
There're probably a lot of good choices though.
I think the easiest answer, to cover Classic Rock to Metal, for less than $600, if you have to pick it up Friday, would be a humbucker Epi Les Paul.
There're probably a lot of good choices though.
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Ibanez Artist AR305
Ibanez Artist AR305
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Some type of Strat.
Some type of Strat.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Here's what I do: Get a used set neck Epi LP ($300+) or SG ($200+) online in excellent condition. Put in a pair of SD's, DiMarzio's, or Gibsons (about $100 for a used pair, more if new). For $300 to 400, you have a guitar that sounds so much like a Gibson, VERY few people could tell it apart on sound. Spend more if you want, but you don't need to.
OR........If you go the SG route, get two G-400's, and put hot ceramic magnets PU's in one for metal songs (Custom, DD, Dual Sound, 496R/500T, etc) and alnico mag PU's in the other (JazzN/C5 or a pair of '59's) for classic rock. You can do this for about $600 total and have two great sounding guitars. The ultimate versatility.
Get a Gibson & you may want to replace the PU's, like SO many guys do, and your costs go over budget.
Here's what I do: Get a used set neck Epi LP ($300+) or SG ($200+) online in excellent condition. Put in a pair of SD's, DiMarzio's, or Gibsons (about $100 for a used pair, more if new). For $300 to 400, you have a guitar that sounds so much like a Gibson, VERY few people could tell it apart on sound. Spend more if you want, but you don't need to.
OR........If you go the SG route, get two G-400's, and put hot ceramic magnets PU's in one for metal songs (Custom, DD, Dual Sound, 496R/500T, etc) and alnico mag PU's in the other (JazzN/C5 or a pair of '59's) for classic rock. You can do this for about $600 total and have two great sounding guitars. The ultimate versatility.
Get a Gibson & you may want to replace the PU's, like SO many guys do, and your costs go over budget.
mrturtle_91
New member
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
MIM Tele or HSS Strat
MIM Tele or HSS Strat
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Schecter lady Luck. Totally sexy guitar, literaly. Or go for a mexi strat, or just a schecter c1 or something. Lots of good guitars out there, i would steer away from epi pauls though... over rated IMO. They are cool, but a schecter at the same price is nicer quality
Schecter lady Luck. Totally sexy guitar, literaly. Or go for a mexi strat, or just a schecter c1 or something. Lots of good guitars out there, i would steer away from epi pauls though... over rated IMO. They are cool, but a schecter at the same price is nicer quality
Empty Pockets
BadHairDayologist
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
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nepalnt21
HamerTimeologist
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
yes, some type of strat. HSS would probably be your best bet to cover pretty much anything you would ever want to play.
caprae
New member
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
I was thinking Schecter, too. Also look at some of the Godin line. They have gotten more pricey lately but the have some very nice guitars. Cut out in Canada, built in America.
And don't forget to check your local Craig's list. Let someone else take the hit on the new guitar.
I was thinking Schecter, too. Also look at some of the Godin line. They have gotten more pricey lately but the have some very nice guitars. Cut out in Canada, built in America.
And don't forget to check your local Craig's list. Let someone else take the hit on the new guitar.
theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Godin LG with humbuckers.
http://www.godinguitars.com/godinlghmbp.htm
Godin LG with humbuckers.
http://www.godinguitars.com/godinlghmbp.htm
Re: I have $600 to spend on a guitar.
Sexy!
Carvin kit.
Best thing you're going to ever be able to get for less than $1000...
Sexy!
