haze015 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 I like my gibsons, but they definitely aren't perfect (lots of finish flaws on some, but worst problem is the sharp frets on my SG, but that's partially my fault)... new ones right now seem to be worse than ever. (newest one I have is 2006, and it's good at best). i just hate the necks on modern SG's, really fat and unplayable, it takes the piss when you compare it to what they made in the 60's and 70's. so very different to fender where the quality thesedays is just as good as what they were making in the 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she_had_a_username Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 The Custom's are fantastic for their price, play better and sound better than some far more expensive guitars. Cheers! I'm not planning on getting a new guitar, but I do generally love the sound of p90's, and for only £160 odd it looked pretty sweet. One daaayy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirajp Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Sorry to bump this thread again but I need some guitar upgrade advice. Not too keen on the Pacifica's to be honest, neither the Stratocaster's either. I'm looking to spend around £250ish (max £300) on the guitar and £100-150 on a decent amp. Right now I'm looking at a Squier Tele Custom II (http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0327602506), which was £180 in soundcontrol and a Roland Cube 20x. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for this type of price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_man361 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 get a Squier Tele Custom II and a Roland Cube 20x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 get a Squier Tele Custom II and a Roland Cube 20x. squier tele's are generally awesome..... please don't reply going on how much you hate squiers until you've tried the tele (not the squier strat) through a decent tube amp. hugely underrated and it's shocking, anyone who disses them is full of shit and shouldn't be listened to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bshuker Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 best guitar for beginner is whichever one they like the most in the shop because they'll play it more. it doesn't matter what it sounds or looks like at first, as long as it plays in tune and they keep picking the thing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkOfTheProblematique!!! Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Epi SG's play better than the piles of crap gibson make these days.... but once you've touched an early 70's SG, there's no way you can play either of them I recently got a vintage epi SG and it's really a good guitar for price (190 squid ) i chucked in a nailbomb and its now actually one of my best axes! neck's ded smooth and thin, easy access frets, its all good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 no it isnt. compared to a wizard 2 or a jackson its a fucking cricket bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mneme Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Yeah, a Jackson is very very nice, but a little exy for a beginner, perhaps! Still, here's a nice one: http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2900013528 You all know my weakness for the Explorer design...at least it's red, Red! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 the headstock is teh ming. as for a good first guitar, weve settle this argument, yamaha pacifica :/ *close thread* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkOfTheProblematique!!! Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 no it isnt. compared to a wizard 2 or a jackson its a fucking cricket bat. that's your opinion and what you like in a guitar, i feel this guitars perfect for me end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 that's your opinion and what you like in a guitar, i feel this guitars perfect for me end. it isnt an opinon mate, its a fact. if its fine for you then i couldnt give a fuck, have a banna, but dont go misleading people saying neck's ded smooth and thin, easy access frets, its all good compared to my ibanez it fucking isnt it IS like a cricket bat in comparison, i can get the dimentions if you want to split hairs and be a cocksmoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkOfTheProblematique!!! Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 it isnt an opinon mate, its a fact. if its fine for you then i couldnt give a fuck, have a banna, but dont go misleading people saying compared to my ibanez it fucking isnt it IS like a cricket bat in comparison, i can get the dimentions if you want to split hairs and be a cocksmoker. sorry mate but too far. your being very childish arguing over a fucking guitar. ive got it, i deal with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze015 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 sorry mate but too far. your being very childish arguing over a fucking guitar. ive got it, i deal with it. actually, red is right, if you've ever used an ibanez, or even a vintage gibson, the necks on epi's and especially modern gibson sg's are like cricket bats. that's not opinion, opinion is whether you prefer a fatter neck or a thin one, personally i like the thicker neck you get with tele's, but not gibsons, they feel wrong, ibanez necks are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 sorry mate but too far. your being very childish arguing over a fucking guitar. ive got it, i deal with it. you should have seen teh first draft, i was on a roll but i decided to lighten it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkOfTheProblematique!!! Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 actually, red is right, if you've ever used an ibanez, or even a vintage gibson, the necks on epi's and especially modern gibson sg's are like cricket bats. that's not opinion, opinion is whether you prefer a fatter neck or a thin one, personally i like the thicker neck you get with tele's, but not gibsons, they feel wrong, ibanez necks are cool. oh right, well, this neck on my SG is kinda thin(ish), i prefer a bit of thickness (ive got large hands ) nah i dont like gibson necks, their too too thick for me. dont take me wrong, i really like ibanezes but their not my fav guitars, necks are nice, but too thin for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RheairdFlyer Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sorry to bring this thread up from the grave, but I didn't want to make a new thread ;o WHICH TO CHOOSE? I'm getting my first electric, (already own an acoustic), and I need help. I think I've narrowed it down to these two guitars: The ol' Yamaha Pacifica 112 (Probably in Red if it matters) : http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Yamaha-PAC112J-Electric-Guitar?sku=511077 And a Squier Telecaster Custom: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Tele-Custom-Electric-Guitar?sku=515113 The only thing I'm afraid of is that I won't be able to afford a Fender Tele, but would have to go with a Squier. Which one is recommended? If you want to know what my favorite bands are, they include Muse, Rage Against The Machine, The Hives, Malajube, Arctic Monkeys, so I want something that can do a similar sound to that. Also, I'm looking for an amp as well. Thinking about a Roland Microcube, a 15x or a 20x. Is the extra money worth it to get a 20 over a 15? The extra effects look really cool, but I don't know if it's worth it if i'm just playing within the confines of my home. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 the effects are shit, youll never use them. i would advice the 15x because you can spend money on a better pacifica. btw, yamaha FTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatshisface Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 There's a Yamaha AES720 on musiciansfriend.com running for $300. It looks beautiful and it's a bargain. You should get that if you don't plan on buying any new guitars for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyechan Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 noooooooo it looks hideous imo. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-SZ320GD-Electric-Guitar?sku=517534 you didnt say what your budget was but guessing around 150 pounds so here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 that ibanez couldnt be in a worse colour imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyechan Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 hahha ye but ummm still much better than the aes70. I dunno the colour is a little dodgy but ehh its probably soo cheap because of this hideous colour. other option get a second hand guitar off ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin231 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 red is 100% right but I think he needs a chill pill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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