Need a new cheap guitar
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BadHairDayologist
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
Lucid Lunatic is correct.
Lucid Lunatic is correct.
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
I went ahead and ordered the Schecter PT after checking out some videos. I played a few SE's and even though they're cool for the price I've never really been a fan of PRS. As for Epiphones, no thank you. The quality control since they moved production to China is just too inconsistent. I bought a worn '66 Wilshire when they came out, and it had a warped neck out of the box. No offense to those that like their Epi's, me personally, I'm done. Anyway, thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll post a review of the Schecter when it gets here.
I went ahead and ordered the Schecter PT after checking out some videos. I played a few SE's and even though they're cool for the price I've never really been a fan of PRS. As for Epiphones, no thank you. The quality control since they moved production to China is just too inconsistent. I bought a worn '66 Wilshire when they came out, and it had a warped neck out of the box. No offense to those that like their Epi's, me personally, I'm done. Anyway, thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll post a review of the Schecter when it gets here.
Bass_Medic_05
Purveyor of Low End
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
How cheap? Squire strat is a good bet!
How cheap? Squire strat is a good bet!
Simon_F
Super Moderator
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
That's my question too. Used Epi G-400s can be had for great prices and are fantastic guitars for the money.
That's my question too. Used Epi G-400s can be had for great prices and are fantastic guitars for the money.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
+1. I've had a lot of Epi's over the years, and have never had problems. I think the quality of the Chinese models is better and more consistent than many of the Koreans. Just about every manufacturer has an occasional lemon.
+1. I've had a lot of Epi's over the years, and have never had problems. I think the quality of the Chinese models is better and more consistent than many of the Koreans. Just about every manufacturer has an occasional lemon.
Gingrel
New member
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
What are the tonal properties of a lemon, anyway??
BTW, Schecter have some decent stuff, good call on that one.
What are the tonal properties of a lemon, anyway??
BTW, Schecter have some decent stuff, good call on that one.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
Lemons have a lot of bite, but some of the notes can be a little sour.
Lemons have a lot of bite, but some of the notes can be a little sour.
blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
This is what I'd recommend also.
Best wishes to you on finding something you really like!
This is what I'd recommend also.
Best wishes to you on finding something you really like!
lex666
New member
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
Listen to Lucid and get a used Gibson Les Paul or SG.
Otherwise, I'd pretty much always suggest an Epi Les Paul or SG to anyone on a budget. They're great guitars and a great value. When the budget allows, you can add some upgrades like new pups and electronics and they will rival that of a USA Gibson.
Check the used market and you can get one for a really good price.
Listen to Lucid and get a used Gibson Les Paul or SG.
Otherwise, I'd pretty much always suggest an Epi Les Paul or SG to anyone on a budget. They're great guitars and a great value. When the budget allows, you can add some upgrades like new pups and electronics and they will rival that of a USA Gibson.
Check the used market and you can get one for a really good price.
drew_half_empty
Looking for Real Life
Re: Need a new cheap guitar
Hagstrom Swede!
Hagstrom Swede!