kaysettes Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 (edited) Alright, I have outgrown my Washburn and am searching for my new weapon. I'm borrowing my friends Duo Sonic II which is pretty sweet but, I need something of my own. Anybody have any suggestions? I like the Duo Sonic way better. Edited January 9, 2006 by kaysettes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 What don't you like about the Washburn? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 For me, the Washburn is too good in its sound. Very full, and those tone knobs are sweet, 10 having a warm humbucker sound and 1 being a crisp coil. Also, I need to retune the guitar after each song, and not just the B string but all of them. Which sucks. And the frets need redressing every few months. I had a dent in the 10th fret 2cm deep, and they couldn't give me an explanation why. Maybe I just got a bad neck but, that Duo Sonic is really well built and hasn't given me any trouble even though I play it much harder than the Washburn. Plus, the sound is awesome when I turn the amp up to 11. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Well, this is a list of generally well-regarded guitars in your price range from another message board I frequent... obviously lots of very different guitars in this list. $300 - $500Fender Standard Stratocaster/Telecaster, Fat StratEpiphone G-400Shecter C-1 ArtistYamaha AES620Hamer ArchtopPRS SEG&L Tribute Legacy, Tribute ASAT, Tribute S-500 $500 - $750Epiphone Les Paul standardGibson Faded SG SpecialSchecter C-1 Classic/EliteESP/LTD Viper 400, EC-400Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster, Highway 1 Stratocaster/ Telecaster, Lite Ash Stratocaster/Telecaster, 50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 After searching (for an hour), I found this bad boy: After getting past the name "Squier," I talked to a friend of mine that has one, says it is quote "Sweet." For a Squier. Not even for a Squier, just a sweet guitar. Which is nice. And, I love Jazzmasters. And Jaguars. And, if I go to get ripped off at Guitar Center, I'm only in the hole about $300. It just seems too good to be true... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Pretty cool. Of course you could get one of these guys and still be under $800 http://shop.boxymusic.com/product.lasso?c=...9498&newlang=en Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 (edited) Point. Damn. I just need to play them and see who wins. Damn internet shopping. Edit: Alright, I need someone who knows guitars to tell me the difference between a Squier model and the real McCoy. So far, this Jagmaster has the same neck, which is nice, pickups are solid. What else is there to it? Obviously having a big SQUIER on the headpiece is ugly, but that can be buffed out if needed. What's the dillio? Edited January 10, 2006 by kaysettes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I really like G&L Tribute guitars. Cheap (300-600) and they sound fucking sweet, as they have american pickups in them. Actually sound just as good as an american strat (have better construction than a fender also). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Point. Damn. I just need to play them and see who wins. Damn internet shopping. Edit: Alright, I need someone who knows guitars to tell me the difference between a Squier model and the real McCoy. So far, this Jagmaster has the same neck, which is nice, pickups are solid. What else is there to it? Obviously having a big SQUIER on the headpiece is ugly, but that can be buffed out if needed. What's the dillio? Well both have an alder body and rosewood fretboard. The Jagmaster has cheaper pickups (and a different kind: humbuckers instead of Jazzmaster pickups), a different style tremolo (again undobtedly cheaper). The Jazzmaster also has a rhythm/lead circuit switch that the Jagmaster lacks. But then again, only your ears can tell you if it's worth twice the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 i've never seen a Les Paul Standard for under $750, but my studio would go for about that much. i have an older black beauty studio with covered pickups that i got for a song. my favorite guitar in this price range is the carvin dc-127 as far as dual humbucker guitars go. i regret selling mine to buy a "dream guitar" that just wasn't anywhere near as good as the old carvin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 i've never seen a Les Paul Standard for under $750, but my studio would go for about that much. i have an older black beauty studio with covered pickups that i got for a song. my favorite guitar in this price range is the carvin dc-127 as far as dual humbucker guitars go. i regret selling mine to buy a "dream guitar" that just wasn't anywhere near as good as the old carvin. The Epiphone Les Pauls are all well under $750http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home...ase_pid/518341/but of course not Gibsons. Carvin makes some very nice guitars - I like this version of the dc-127 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 For solid bodies I've heard some good things about this one. But as always you gotta go play one to see if it is "you". $490 I've heard that this is a decent semi-hollow for the money. $450 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ginandcigarettes Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 When in doubt, copy someone else: When I saw Son Volt recently, Jay Farrar was playing a Gretsch Electromatic Pro Jet with Bigsby at $490. AC Newman with the New Pornographers was playing a Gibson Les Paul faded double-cutaway for $770. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghostofdubdub Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Has anyone played one of these: Only $360 Ive been playing for about 2 years and my Les Paul special isn't cuttin it anymore. Id like something that I can grow into. This one caught my eye because it looks alot like the Fender 72' Thinline which I think are beautiful, and its cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 With Squier, you *always* get what you pay for, if not less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhc Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 With Squier, you *always* get what you pay for, if not less. I got one of these: http://us.st11.yimg.com/store1.yimg.com/I/...l_1881_38548427 and am in the process of swapping out the pickups with Seymour Duncans.. Seth Lover in the neck and Vintage Lead for Broadcaster the bridge. Total cost $350 and a much better value than the Squier. The overall construction of the Turser is better (though it's still cheap and you can do better) and the pickups will be way better than the stock Squier's and even better than the mid-level Fenders. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anodyne Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 the biggest issue with the cheap guitars is the frets. often, they are improperly finished/installed and feel sharp. you shouldn't feel the frets on the side, it should be smooth. i've played squires, epiphones, ibanez, jackson and others that felt like little razors. i was able to get my gibson lp studio for $300 with case from someone who had rent to pay and liked my band. i gave him $350 and still got a sweet deal. my other main electric is an epiphone es-330 dot reissue that was $400 (without case). if it had a bigsby, i'd be much happier. i should buy another dc-127 carvin (all mahogany, black hardware, hardtail). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 AC Newman with the New Pornographers was playing a Gibson Les Paul faded double-cutaway for $770.This is a very nice guitar at any price: Highly reccomended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I LOVE my new Fender Muddy Waters Telecaster. I got it for $499. It's made in Mexico, but it has better quality pickups than the Standard Mexican Telecasters. Red (the only color available, since that's what Muddy had) wouldn't be my first choice, but I've quickly grown to really like it. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gui...tric?sku=510630 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
velvet touch Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 i've had my eyes on the sg classic for a while. could you imagine putting a bigsby on it? thats my dream guitar right there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 (edited) I was actually thinking about the SG classic for a bit, with a bigsby (psychedelia man), but then i noticed for 150 more dollars I could get a Rickenbacker. Then yesterday, I played a Rickenbacker, and i am in love. Also in a little cheaper price range is the Epiphone Sheraton 2. You'll need to switch the pickup selector out but it is amazing otherwise. Edited February 18, 2006 by Pecan_Pie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
velvet touch Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 yeah, ive had bad experience with epiphones electronics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 If I could, I would definetly get a rick. They are incredible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
velvet touch Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 i've never played one, but i love the way they sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pecan_Pie Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 i've never played one, but i love the way they sound. Well, IMO the neck is fast (minus the glossy finish which i can get over) and the pickups are just incredible, that's what makes me want to buy the guitar, it sounds just amazing. Through a fender twin it is the cleanest of clean and even when you play single notes (hi gain pickups) it's just as loud as a chord. Amazing Amazing Amazing, there is a reason Peter Buck, Mike Campbell, and all of the beatles play them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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