Need Advice for Buying Next Guitar

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AustinBurrell

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Hi there! I've got some around 600 bucks to burn and I would love to get a new guitar for the collection. The tone I think I want to go for is similar to a Tash Sultana or Sean Cimino vibe, so a really clean kind of indie/alternative thing that can be run through a number of pedals without getting muddy. I already have a beautiful PRS and a lovely Strat so I'm ruling those out(thought I doubt I would go for it anyway). So what would you recommend for something like this at around or below 600? What would you recommend if I held off and saved up some more? Thanks in advance!
 
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Reverend Guitars. Period.


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Well - I have no idea who those people are. But....

Without getting muddy through effects? That's a function of the effects and the amp and the settings mostly. The best of guitars can get crapped up with a bad amp and pedal. And decent ones can sound great if you know where to set the knobs.

And pickups are the next most important part, regardless of the guitar.
 
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Saw a vid of tash using what looked like a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster.

That's in line with that I was going to suggest, some kind of 25.5" scale Fender model (maybe with a tremolo). Single coils for clarity, and a trem system will usually get you a little less sustain so chords and single notes seem to "punch" a little more, like an acoustic guitar. Plus the long scale length keeps things bright and clear.

edit: you already have a strat? If you can find low-output pickups that sound really good to you it might turn that strat into what you need.
 
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Since you're into indie/alternative, what about Jaguar?
 
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Speaking of indie, chick from Cranberries passed on today. Lady could rock and purr like a kitten as well. Think LINGER has a beautiful melody RIP
 
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It's always sad to hear of the passing of an artist. Yes, God bless Dolores O'Riordan. Seems like there have been quite a few artists/performers passing on lately. I was really getting into Tom Petty...he'll be greatly missed.
 
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