Recommendations for a new electric guitar

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  • PJ1973
    PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 421
    mfc2006 said:
    PJ1973 said:
    Not yet, but I am looking at a new amp as well - but I'm looking at something basic for that, I don't need to be fancy there.

    I played a Gretch today after seeing MFC2006's post last week and it had a good feel to it. Also tried a D'Angelico hollow body and it was way too big for me. But this has been fun trying all these different brands and styles.
    Nice! Which Gretsch model did you play?
    The Streamliner, I think? 
  • PJ1973
    PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 421
    edited October 2020
    Found my guitar!!! This will be a good one for a beginner, I think. Just need a small loan  :)

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  • PJ1973
    PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 421
    Finally got my guitar and got a Stratocaster. (no not the $10k one). After trying so many, I decided the one that I've wanted for so many years was the one that in fact felt good to play. Now to actually learn how to play something decent on it  =)
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    Congrats! The newer Player Series are really impressive. Much nicer than the MIM Standard Series. Fender has upped their QC lately and it shows. 

    Great looking Strat!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    Awesome!!! Enjoy it!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • PJ1973
    PJ1973 Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 421
    Thanks everyone. I appreciate everyone's input and thoughts. Feel I know a lot more about guitars now than I did three weeks ago!
  • mfc2006
    mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,491
    PJ1973 said:
    Thanks everyone. I appreciate everyone's input and thoughts. Feel I know a lot more about guitars now than I did three weeks ago!
    That’s always a good thing! And it’s always fun to try a bunch of random ones. You picked a winner for sure!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,256
    edited November 2020
    dudeman said:
    Fender is definitely a solid choice. Resale value will always be there and the Mexican made Player Series are good to go right out of the box. Right in your price range. 

    I definitely recommend Sweetwater if you have to buy online. They do their own QC and setups on the guitars they sell. Elderly Instruments does too. If you have a local music store, supporting them would be good and you'll get to check out the guitar before you buy it.
    I just bought a 1950's Les Paul Standard P90's Gold Top from Sweetwater.   Super stoked.  The guitar inventory around Indy sucks right now so was okay taking a chance with Sweetwater.   Honestly, I don't have the time or the ear to sit around and try out a bunch of the same guitar model and try to hear the difference.  I'm sure it will be great. 
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,159
    bootlegger10 said:
    dudeman said:
    Fender is definitely a solid choice. Resale value will always be there and the Mexican made Player Series are good to go right out of the box. Right in your price range. 

    I definitely recommend Sweetwater if you have to buy online. They do their own QC and setups on the guitars they sell. Elderly Instruments does too. If you have a local music store, supporting them would be good and you'll get to check out the guitar before you buy it.
    I just bought a 1950's Les Paul Standard P90's Gold Top from Sweetwater.   Super stoked.  The guitar inventory around Indy sucks right now so was okay taking a chance with Sweetwater.   Honestly, I don't have the time or the ear to sit around and try out a bunch of the same guitar model and try to hear the difference.  I'm sure it will be great. 
    Nice! You have excellent taste in guitars. Congrats on the new one!
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV

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