Looking for some advice...

Rhyno
Rhyno Posts: 304
edited May 2006 in Musicians and Gearheads
I started playing guitar a few months ago on an acoustic and would like to purchase an electric guitar as well. I would love some suggestions as to decent gear for a beginner. I love playing...so I don't need to get something too cheap for fear I'll quit playing, but also don't want to spend a fortune just yet. Anyway, looking for some suggestions. I've looked at epiphone and a few others...
Cheers!
Rhyno

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  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    I was going to suggest Epiphone actually...

    That's what I have (Epiphone SG-310) and it's perfectly fine for my first guitar but I wish I had spent an extra $100 and got something a bit better.

    I would look at the Epiphone SG-400 and even the Les Pauls.....

    Mexican Fenders are great for the money too and (correct me if I'm wrong guys but) for beginners you can't tell the difference between an American and Mexican Fender??? (at least the way they play)

    What kind of guitars do you like??

    What models?? (Les Pauls, SG's, Strats, Teles, etc.??)
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  • Rhyno
    Rhyno Posts: 304
    I love the look of Les Paul's and the SG's as well. Thanks!

    In terms of sound...I like bluesy rock...if that makes sense :-)
    Cheers!
    Rhyno

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  • harrisonmerwin
    harrisonmerwin Posts: 766
    for the price of an Epi SG, you can find nicer guitars, i would go for an Epi LP, maybe a mexican made strat. Im not exactly sure your price range so its hard to tell, not to expenisve for me is like 800 bucks...
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  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    Rhyno wrote:
    I love the look of Les Paul's and the SG's as well. Thanks!

    In terms of sound...I like bluesy rock...if that makes sense :-)

    Oh it totally makes sense :):)

    That's the tone I'm after as well!! (real Black Crowesy :) )

    Anyway though,

    I only bought a little 20-watt Traynor amp and it's fine for a first amp but I wish I spent a little more on the amp....

    I would spend less on the guitar and put a little more money into a decent little tube amp like the Fender Blues Junior or something....

    How much are you looking to spend??
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • Rhyno
    Rhyno Posts: 304
    Between $500-$1000 for guitar and amp.
    Cheers!
    Rhyno

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  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    Rhyno wrote:
    Between $500-$1000 for guitar and amp.

    Oh wow then, you can get some quality stuff for sure than :)

    This was the Epiphone SG I was talking about:

    http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=24&CollectionID=3

    This Ephone Les Paul is a beauty too:

    http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=45&CollectionID=3

    Fender Blues Junior:

    http://fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0213205000
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    Here's that SG on Ebay:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/06-Gibson-Epiphone-SG-G400-Free-Lay-Away-world_W0QQitemZ7417762525QQcategoryZ33037QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    This is the one I wish I had got, just for an extra $150
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • moster78
    moster78 Posts: 1,591
    I have the Blues Junior and its a great amp. I'd go with a Mexican Strat and a Blues Junior, but thats just my two cents. That was my first foray into the world of electrics, but it was an American Strat instead.
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    A Godin of some sort may suit you well. Either the Freeway Classic or SDxT. They are amazing guitars, and blow the fenders and Epis out of the water.
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  • Thumbing My Way
    Thumbing My Way Posts: 1,073
    keeponrockin wrote:
    A Godin of some sort may suit you well. Either the Freeway Classic or SDxT. They are amazing guitars, and blow the fenders and Epis out of the water.

    Ya I've heard great thing about Godins too, check these out too :)

    How are the prices compared to the Mexican Fenders and Epiphones though??
    "I Miss You Already!!!!!"

    "Sorry is the fool who trades his love for high-rise rent, Seems the more you make equals the loneliness you get"

    .NJD.
  • Rhyno
    Rhyno Posts: 304
    Thanks everyone. I'll check these out...
    Cheers!
    Rhyno

    11/30/1991 ~ 3/25/92 ~ 8/28/92 ~ 6/30/98 ~ 10/8/2000 ~ 6/18/2003 ~ 6/21/2003 ~ 6/26/2006 ~ 6/27/2006 ~ 7/7/2006 ~ 8/5/2007 ~ 6/24/2008 ~ ALPINE VALLEY in '09 ;-)
  • DirtLikeMe
    DirtLikeMe Posts: 91
    If I were you I would do a couple of things 1) I would buy used gear where possible. There is no need to get a "new" guitar or amp. Plus, in many cases it's just like a damn car. As soon as you walk out of the store with that "new" piece of gear you will never be able to get what you just paid for it. Buying used will give you the ability to buy an american strat or tele, instead of one that is mexican made. 2) Be patient. Search ebay, craigslist, and local guitar shops for the gear you are interested in. Continue to search until you find what you want at the price you want. There is always somebody out there trying to unload great gear for a quick sell, so that they can pay rent.

    My suggestion: Used American Fender Tele or Strat $650; Used or New Fender Blues Junior Amp $300.
    And if hope could grow from dirt like me, it can be done

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