Author Topic: If any of you bodybuilders are looking for a guitar (Read 6105 times)

outby43 · « **on:** March 23, 2012, 02:08:14 AM »

This one is an excellent buy at 179.99. I was blown away by the tone and craftsmanship. The best cheap guitar one could buy.

BigCyp · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:04:48 AM »

Why the fk would you buy a new guitar for £179?

I play myself and the amount of times I have found secondhand jazzmasters/fender strats for less than that

I seriously do not understand why you would want a 'new' cheap guitar if you are starting out, when you can get one of the best of the mid range guitars secondhand for less - that's just me though lol.

To top it off you get a guitar that is nicely worn in and sounds 5 x better, replace the old strings with a nice set of 10s and your good to go (i mean play some blues

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Ah yes the amount of times I have gone into a guitar store and spent an hour trying each of the most expensive guitars but only playing texas flood on each one oh brother

outby43 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:14:02 AM »

Quote from: BigCyp on March 23, 2012, 03:04:48 AM

Why the fk would you buy a new guitar for £179?

I play myself and the amount of times I have found secondhand jazzmasters/fender strats for less than that

I seriously do not understand why you would want a 'new' cheap guitar if you are starting out, when you can get one of the best of the mid range guitars secondhand for less - that's just me though lol.

To top it off you get a guitar that is nicely worn in and sounds 5 x better, replace the old strings with a nice set of 10s and your good to go (i mean play some blues )

Ah yes the amount of times I have gone into a guitar store and spent an hour trying each of the most expensive guitars but only playing texas flood on each one oh brother

I like new because of the gloss.

I looked around for a used strat and couldn't touch one for less than 500 around here unless it was Mexican. Although those are fine guitars as well. I am not a great player. I have just been messing around for 28 years so. I saw the reviews for this guitar and decided to try it out. I was impressed. My other telecaster is about 25 years old and I got sick of it.

BigCyp · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:17:08 AM »

Quote from: outby43 on March 23, 2012, 03:14:02 AM

I like new because of the gloss.

I looked around for a used strat and couldn't touch one for less than 500 around here unless it was Mexican. Although those are fine guitars as well. I am not a great player. I have just been messing around for 28 years so. I saw the reviews for this guitar and decided to try it out. I was impressed. My other telecaster is about 25 years old and I got sick of it.

Fair game, strats are pretty cheap in uk picked up a classic sunburts 5 years back for £220

28 years, can you play smoe on the water yet lol

Voland · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:24:35 AM »

no no dude. Never ever buy squiers. They shound horrible.
For that price or a little bit more you can buy a very decent ibanez (350 f.ex).

outby43 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:27:51 AM »

Quote from: BigCyp on March 23, 2012, 03:17:08 AM

Fair game, strats are pretty cheap in uk picked up a classic sunburts 5 years back for £220

28 years, can you play smoe on the water yet lol

Yeah but I need tabs...LOL.

outby43 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:31:08 AM »

Quote from: Voland on March 23, 2012, 03:24:35 AM

no no dude. Never ever buy squiers. They shound horrible.
For that price or a little bit more you can buy a very decent ibanez (350 f.ex).

Not an Ibanez fan. Believe me..I wanted to be. Steve Vai was/is a master but my playing sure didn't sound like his. The neck was too thin for my tastes. To be honest though when I played one a long time ago I only had some Crate amp with no pedals or anything. Effects take you to the next level. At least for me since I pretty much suck with stock shit.

Voland · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:33:18 AM »

Quote from: outby43 on March 23, 2012, 03:31:08 AM

Not an Ibanez fan. Believe me..I wanted to be. Steve Vai was/is a master but my playing sure didn't sound like his. The neck was too thin for my tastes. To be honest though when I played one a long time ago I only had some Crate amp with no pedals or anything. Effects take you to the next level. At least for me since I pretty much suck with stock shit.

i like thin necks, I don't have big hands or longer finger. I like narrow, thin necks.
Same for women, easier to choke.

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2012, 03:59:28 AM »

Been thinking about picking one of these up.

http://www.prsguitars.com/hollowbody2/

goomba420 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:05:28 AM »

just go to guitar center and play anything of interest.. there often are hidden cheaper guitars may that perform better than some of the costlier versions as a result of how inconsistent qa is with most brands

liberty · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2012, 04:51:24 AM »

Those PRS's are gorgeous !
Bring your VISA card though

R.A.M. · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:01:04 AM »

YEAH!!!! Those are some badass axes

Thoth · « **Reply #12 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:02:48 AM »

Where's On_Swole? or aka Sean Maloney? He's big into guitar's, sell's em on Ebay as well. Quite a fella he is, quite a fella.

dyslexic · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:11:23 AM »

Guitarists...

liberty · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:18:45 AM »

YngiweRhoads and youngblood are books of knowledge on guitars too

lovemonkey · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:32:11 AM »

I'm so glad I don't have any superexpensive hobbies right now.. I've done it all: instruments(both bass and drums), RC helicopters(oh brother) and photography. I've spent so much fucking money on shit that although fun, was not super-necessary.

BigCyp · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2012, 05:33:50 AM »

Quote from: lovemonkey on March 23, 2012, 05:32:11 AM

I'm so glad I don't have any superexpensive hobbies right now.. I've done it all: instruments(both bass and drums), RC helicopters(oh brother) and photography. I've spent so much fucking money on shit that although fun, was not super-necessary.

I bet you have

smoothasf · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:08:29 AM »

Nothing wrong with squires mine sounds great after pickups were switched out. I do like the prs guitars, could never afford a proper one. I was thinking of adding a prs se 245 in tobacco burst to my collection. I also like the yjm strat just because. Best pups I've heard though are the dimarzio paf pros in my USA strat

240 is Back · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2012, 06:25:52 AM »

parker fly mojo.

youll never want to handle another guitar again.

Nirvana · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:01:43 AM »

If you're starting out, yes buy a piece of shit, cheapest possible. It's not like expensive guitars give you talent or skill.

HTexan · « **Reply #20 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:15:45 AM »

Spend a little more and get a Mexican one.

smoothasf · « **Reply #21 on:** March 23, 2012, 07:45:08 AM »

Or a yamaha Pacifica 112v probably the best value for money guitar made

bigmc · « **Reply #22 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:08:47 AM »

budget guitars blow

get an ibanez signature series

goomba420 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:10:06 AM »

Quote from: Nirvana on March 23, 2012, 07:01:43 AM

If you're starting out, yes buy a piece of shit, cheapest possible. It's not like expensive guitars give you talent or skill.

lol ^ this

ive been playing for 7 years and just recently stopped playing my $400 schecter.. got an american strat

i see too many morons buying $900 ibanez guitars with no idea how to play anything other than SOAD

YngiweRhoads · « **Reply #24 on:** March 23, 2012, 09:46:55 AM »

Quote from: liberty on March 23, 2012, 04:51:24 AM

Those PRS's are gorgeous !
Bring your VISA card though

That particular PRS runs goes for $3500.00 give or a take a couple hundred.

I've come down with a serious case of GAS ( Guitar Acquisition Syndrome ) lately. Unfortunately, it's spreading to include amps, effects and recording equipment too.

I'm seriously considering picking this up too.

http://fractalaudio.com/p-axe-fx-ii-preamp-fx-processor.php

Not 100% sold on the purchase yet though. I trying to justify the extra $$$ vs sound quality when compared with a POD HD-500.