insane Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hey, I'm looking to buy an electric fairly soon (by summer hopefully), and I need some advice on what to buy. I like playing blues, jazz, etc. I'm not into hardcore distortion or grunge, that kind of deal, I just want a nice clean electric feel/sound, with a little room for distortion, but not too much. My friend suggested a Hollow-body, and I'm sure that's what I'll go for, but I need to know what make. My friend suggested a Gretch. If that's how you spell it. Either way, I'm looking to spend max $900 CAD on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claremont Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Imabez RG, theres afew so get a cheaper one, a good low cost one can be about 400? Ibanez is known for good quality guitars that make a clean sound. It doesnt matter so much about the type of body, more the pickups and the type of fretboard. Have fun :) Crazy Old Man.R.I.P The Old Nite. My Mentor and Brother. He taught me how to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danabis Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 It doesnt matter so much about the type of body, more the pickups and the type of fretboard. Have fun :) The Ibanez RG is mainly for overdriven sounds, and the body will matter a whole lot. Solid bodies, semis and hollow bodies sound alot different. You should check out Rondo Music. High quality guitars for low prices because of no middle man. Check out these... http://www.rondomusic.net/as820semihp90nat.html http://www.rondomusic.net/harm1semifg.html http://www.rondomusic.net/as1000.html That last one is a bargain. Set neck, maple body, gorgeous finish. Should suit you nicely. Dreaming of that face againIt's bright, and blue, and shimmeringGrinning wideAnd comforting me with it's three warm and wild eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 It doesnt matter so much about the type of body, more the pickups and the type of fretboard. Have fun :) The Ibanez RG is mainly for overdriven sounds, and the body will matter a whole lot. Solid bodies, semis and hollow bodies sound alot different. You should check out Rondo Music. High quality guitars for low prices because of no middle man. Check out these... http://www.rondomusic.net/as820semihp90nat.html http://www.rondomusic.net/harm1semifg.html http://www.rondomusic.net/as1000.html That last one is a bargain. Set neck, maple body, gorgeous finish. Should suit you nicely. I'm looking for something quite a bit more expensive, by $900 max I meant I want to spend from 800-900... I'm not saying those are bad guitars, I just want to be sure I'm getting something very very good that will last me a good while that I could play in a band possibly. I was looking at Gretsch's earlier, and they look incredible. Problem is, the cheapest is over $2000... I'm looking for something mid-range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danabis Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 It doesnt matter so much about the type of body, more the pickups and the type of fretboard. Have fun :) The Ibanez RG is mainly for overdriven sounds, and the body will matter a whole lot. Solid bodies, semis and hollow bodies sound alot different. You should check out Rondo Music. High quality guitars for low prices because of no middle man. Check out these... http://www.rondomusic.net/as820semihp90nat.html http://www.rondomusic.net/harm1semifg.html http://www.rondomusic.net/as1000.html That last one is a bargain. Set neck, maple body, gorgeous finish. Should suit you nicely. I'm looking for something quite a bit more expensive, by $900 max I meant I want to spend from 800-900... I'm not saying those are bad guitars, I just want to be sure I'm getting something very very good that will last me a good while that I could play in a band possibly. I was looking at Gretsch's earlier, and they look incredible. Problem is, the cheapest is over $2000... I'm looking for something mid-range. Thats what everyone says about Agile guitars. Replacing the pickups and getting it set up will make this a high end guitar that you won't need to replace. Look for user reviews on them. The reason the prices are so low is because they're sold direct - No middle man = no price jackup. Dreaming of that face againIt's bright, and blue, and shimmeringGrinning wideAnd comforting me with it's three warm and wild eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Mm I'm really looking for not a solid body though, what do you think about this one? Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline It's a semi-hollow body, it's $700, and it's gotten great reviews, with more than half of them from people playing jazz/blues, which is what I'd want it for. Any thoughts? It's no Tennessee Rose, but it's not costing $2400 either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking-Loon Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I think it will be a great for you, I used to have one and I loved it. Sold it to buy a strat which I loved more though. The sound is great,I played country, jazz, blues and rock on it. And it is a very easy guitar to play on. (For being a Fender.) I bought it new from the store and I remember I needed adjust it alittle when I bought it, aswell as fixing a minor eletrical problem like a month after I got the guitar. A recent study shows that 92% of all teenagers have small purple pet elephants named Jack. Put this in your sig if you are one of the 8% who like to do the fandango on Wednesday afternoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabraulter Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Mm I'm really looking for not a solid body though, what do you think about this one? Fender '72 Telecaster Thinline It's a semi-hollow body, it's $700, and it's gotten great reviews, with more than half of them from people playing jazz/blues, which is what I'd want it for. Any thoughts? It's no Tennessee Rose, but it's not costing $2400 either. Fenders play well, especially in accompaniment with a Fender Precision Bass 8) I'ev never played one like the Tennessee Rose, but I hear they are great for that style. BB King plays/played one like that if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFirenze Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 http://www.music123.com Browse around there. Im sure you'll get some great deals. Lvl 80 construction. Dragon Drops: 11 (4 Chains, 2 Axes, 1 Med, 2 Skirts, 1 Legs, 1 2h) God Wars Drops: 4 Zamorakian Spears, 1 Godsword Shard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmiesdadda Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 i recommend fender squire... its quite cheap and has a great sound =d http://worldofghosts.co.uk - ghost/paranormal site http://extreme-mobile.com - mobile phone website , support and chat http://top92.net - fast submission directory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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