If you had $500 dollars and you had to buy a guitar new or used that has humbuckers and that is not a strat, what would you choose?
I'm open to anything. I play mostly rock, blues, christian music.
If you could provide an explanation on why you would choose your specific guitar that would be great. Yeah. I'm gonna need you to come in on Saturday. :spin
Solidbody: PRS Santana "SE"- Because they're really well made, light and comfy, play/sound/feel great, and you can get stop-tail OR vibrato. Excellent, adult neck shape.
Semihollow- Probably and Epi Dot or a Hamer Echotone- usually pretty darn good out of the box. The Hamers had a buzz going for a while, but they're sort of sleepers now. Probably very good used deals on either of these.
Hollow jazzbox- Used Samick LaSalle JZ
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It's not humbuckers, but I'm really impressed with my Godin LG P-90.
They make a humbucker version, and I'm sure it's worth checking out.
At $500, you're probably going to want to swap the pickups at some point.
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I think I'd be lookin at an Epi Sg of some sort or one of the expensive things at Rondo music. (SX or Agile)
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Are Rondo Guitars any good or are they junk?
I've played the Hamer Echotone....very nice.
The Muddy Waters Tele is appx. 600. new. If you could find a used one it would be a steal.
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If you stuck on $500 I would second the PRS SE vote. Their Soapbar II is also nice in that range. Like another poster said, soapbars might be every bit as good for your use as buckers. I went through the same process six months ago and ended up w/ a classic/vintage series 72 Thinline Tele (2 buckers) for $625 new. It's light and sounds pretty good as well. I bought it because it played/sounded better than anything else around here, but I ddin't have access to a PRS SE. Every PRS in our shop was megabucks...
http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000rghtleft.htmlOriginally Posted by Mikey
These are usually about $70-$80 more - I am not sure why they are discounted. They do that sometimes - and list them publicly on the webpage.......
This is a REAL nice piece. I have an older standard 3000, this is with HB's (I have P-90s) and has a 3/4 inch maple top. NIce finish......get a case, a few effects and dinner with the balance of your $500....
If you don't like it, send it back and I think you are only responsible for shipping one way.
At the risk of being flamed - (I really don't care - I am immune to it now) it will be hard to find a much better bang to buck ratio out there.....you can, but it is hard!
Kenny Belmont
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A good used LP Studio.
A friend in need is a good reason to screen your calls.
Ibanez has many offerings within your price limit. I've personally had my eye on this model: http://www.music123.com/Ibanez-ARC30...c?affil=chrisb
I think they make a really fine instrument at an affordable price. I've owned serveral Ibanez guitars and never had a problem with them.
That ARC300 model appeals to me because it's got a mellow, classy look to it and the control layout looks just right for me. I could get to the volume knob or pickup selector without missing a beat.
I probably won't be buying a genuine Gibson Les Paul anytime soon so I think I'd be pretty happy with something like that.
Anyway, that's my opinion. Really, the answer to your situation is to just go into your local shop (during the day when the kids aren't in there making noise) and seriously compare some different guitars. At $500 you should be able to get a very fine instrument that won't need any major adjustment or parts swapping to be truly up to the job.
Good luck. And, of course, post pictures here once you get something.
s'all goof.
Considering the price, all I can say is "WOW!!!":bug
That is a shit load of guitar for the money!
On the other hand, have you looked at the guitars in Fezz's Eastwood guitars thread?
If you want something a little different they're cool guitars and priced right.
Yep.......your right! (on both counts)
Kenny Belmont
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I tottally forgot about Godins!
I've only played the P90 version.:yay
But I'll bet it's HB sister is a fine instrument too.
Made in Canada too.
So you can shop with a clear concience to, if that's a concern.
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I was thinking about this one. It seems to have a lot of qualities of a Les Paul, ie: mahogony, ebony fretboard. Grover Tuners and good wiring or at least it sounds good. I love the rootbeer model too.
http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000prest.html
If I am not mistaken, that is the same as the one I listed, except the M has a 3/4 inch maple cap and is a little cheaper. I agree that the root beer is stellar! I also like the black cherry.
I'm kind of hooked, but like a lot of other guitars too. I just couldn't get over the quality, sound and feel.
I have been meaning to do a road trip to the place, but something always comes up.
About $24 for shipping depending on where you are.
Email Kurt with questions.
Kenny Belmont
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+1 on the Rondos, +1 On the Eastwoods.
I love my Sidejack DLX.
http://www.myrareguitars.com/sidejack2006BLACK.html
If, at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
Two leaps per chasm is fatal!
I believe they're Made in USA of mainly Canadian components.
P-90 pickups are made in the USA, the humbuckers, I think are made in Canada
Sure the tuners are Chinese, but just about all of them are these days
Several guitars in different colors
Things to make them fuzzy
Things to make them louder
orange picks
Used Gibson LP Special or jr. P90s but after all, Seth Lover was just looking to knock down the noise when he developed the HB, not change the sound. P90s are very PHAT souding single coils.
'01 production jr.
Epi jr with HB only $99???
Used Epi Dot is a good choice too. My boss's son has one I've borrowed and it's amazing what $300 will get you. You'll want to upgrade the electronics eventually but it's a fine, fine guitar.
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I was thinking http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000prest.html
with a 59 in the neck and a jb in the bridge.
Used USA Hamer Special.
Tone is in the fingers, eh? Let's hear your Vox, Marshall and Fender fingerings then...
Nice choice.....
Give the existing pups a chance forst though.....
You might be pleasantly suprised! I am Dead Serious too!
Kenny Belmont
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I bought my Ibanez AS73 for less than $300.00 with a hard shell case. Great neck, sounds and plays great.
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=AS73
I've been wanting a hamer special or studio for quite some time but can never find them for under $500. I'm always looking on ebay for them. Unless they are the Korean models.
I guess I could always save my money but I kind of like the idea of having more guitars than just one expensive one.
A used Music Man Axis... Or a new OLP MM1F. I can't do the short scale thing any more. Love the look of a LP, but I just can't play em that well.
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One of the new Reverend Stage Kings would probably be my first choice new.
I could probably build a double bucker Strat or Tele for around that cash with some careful shopping.
Lots and lots of good used options are mentioned above as well. On that front, I'll throw the Rickenbacker 680 series into the mix.
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I don't think you can go wrong with a Carvin (I'm a fan, so sue me), but Reverend and all the others sugested would make a fine choice I'm sure.
Like JAM, I have an Ibanez AS73. It's a good guitar, I'm planning on changing the bridge pick up to suite my tastes but there is nothing wrong with that guitar other then an extremely minor nut adjustment.
If I had $500 to blow on a guitar I would not mind adding a Danelectro 12 string or some funky Eastwood to my collection.
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I've got one from the same year except mine has a natural back, sides and neck. I bought it used with a Gibson case from a former LPF member for considerably less than that guitar's price.
You can hear from the first note played, clean or dirty, that it's a Les Paul.
Those PRS SEs are great guitars for the money.
I bought a Soapbar II last fall and, although I like the tone and taller frets on my Les Paul Junior better, the made in Korea PRS SE has better finish and build quality!
If your thinking about going with the PRS Soapbar II, there's one for sale by a forum member right now.
If, at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
Two leaps per chasm is fatal!
I second that remark! I have a P-90 special USA Hamer. Amazing value on the used market. Prices are starting to rise as more people are becoming aware of them.
Silverstrat, I found a beater on the HFC: Hamer Fan Club site. Do a search for it.
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I'd pick up one of the Eastwood Sidejacks. Not humbuckers, but the P90's are the flavor du jour around here right now. Great axes for the buck...and they look cool, feel cool, and they sport the ultra-cool Burns tremolo unit.
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that can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams..."
RJ -
They do look great...and you/mikey/OA seem to have great things to say about them.......I wish I could get my hands on one to give it a rip!
Kenny Belmont
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Well, Frankie boy, just pop on up to Rochester and play til your heart's content. I'll even let you sleep the night.
Really, how can you go wrong. You've got glowing references from two great guitar players and a drummer. If you don't like the guitar, just send it back. Mike is a great guy and will actually answer the phone and talk to you about the guitar. All you can lose is the time spent in ordering it. You'll not want to send it back. I'm pretty sure about it.
If, at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
Two leaps per chasm is fatal!
here's a link to a picture of mine.
http://www.myrareguitars.com/sidejack2006BLACK.html
If, at first you don't succeed, don't try skydiving.
Two leaps per chasm is fatal!
Yeah... got that email on the TPS reports... They said a used Gibson LP Studio or one of those LP specials w/ humbuckers would be great....
LesPaulaholic.......
Your a very bad man....
I sentence you to ten years in pounding in the ass jail!
Kenny Belmont
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MICHAEL
I wish we had never done this. What are we going to do? You know what I
can't figure out? How is it that all these stupid, Neanderthal, Mafia
guys can be so good at crime and smart guys like us can suck so badly
at it?
SAMIR
We're new to it, though. If we had more experience -
MICHAEL
No. No. Y'know what I think? I think we're screwed. There's evidence
all over that building to link it to us. Even if we could launder
money, I wouldn't want to. If we're caught while laundering money,
we're not going to go to white-collar-resort-prison. No, no, no. We're
gonna go to federal-reserve-pound-me-in-the-ass-prison.
SAMIR
I don't want to go to any prison! Why the hell did I do this?! I've
never done anything wrong in my whole life! We weren't thinking clearly
because you told us we were losing our jobs! And look at us now, we're,
we're worried about going to prison!
PETER
Don't worry about it. I'll think of something.
SAMIR
Ass. I'm going home. You are a very bad person, Peter.
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[Scene Peter's room. He dreams that they're in court, with Rob as their
lawyer.]
JUDGE
And now the sentence for these heinous crimes committed against
Initech. I hereby sentence you, Michael Bolton and Samir
Na...Ananajibad...to a term of no less than four years in federal-
pound-me-in-the-ass-prison. Peter Gibbons, you've lead a trite and
meaningless life. And you're a very bad person.
The judge bangs the gavel and Peter wakes up.
Kenny Belmont
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Frank, I love that movie!
"I'm gonna find myself a girl
that can show me what laughter means
And we'll fill in the missing colors
In each other's paint-by-number dreams..."
I couldn't help myself.... The door was opened on that very first posting. ;)
RJ/LPO,
I am pleased with the self restarint that "WE" all showed......
I agree, its like being in a room of people that have 2-3 in on a joke .....once the first one smiles, its all over...........people are blowing drinks out their noses all over the place!
Kenny Belmont
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