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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: adamj on May 15, 2011, 08:20:53 PM

Title: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: adamj on May 15, 2011, 08:20:53 PM: Probably a silly question to ask on a guitar forum :D

I have 2 guitars at the mo (worth playing anyway, some plywood monstrosities locked in a cupboard but we ignore them), my ibanez with bareknuckles and my epi LP. when i recently got my LP i thought, great, this can be my backupp and ill keep it at home for recording etc. well, now this guitar is my backup now for live shows (it made its debut last week, aww) and as my guitars are kept at our recording location, i dont have a guitar to use at home!

I am looking for something cheap, yet will sound nice on recordings and feel decent to play. Yet, not so cheap that in the back of my mind ill want to replace it in the near future. It would be preferable if I could also rely on it in live situations if i have a problem with my other gear. My LP was a steal on ebay for 180 quid new, so something lik this would be perfect! lend me your recommendations
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: sgmypod on May 15, 2011, 08:24:35 PM: Epiphone wilshire.....the one I want to find cheap second hand (cheap new too) great guitars
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: ztikmaen on May 15, 2011, 09:10:05 PM: You could get a cheap Ibbie? Some of the earlier GIOs were pretty good
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Andrew W on May 15, 2011, 10:58:51 PM: Quote from: sgmypod on May 15, 2011, 08:24:35 PM
Epiphone wilshire.....the one I want to find cheap second hand (cheap new too) great guitars
Very good suggestion. Also worth trying are the Squier Classic Vibes. Those don't have humbuckers though if that's a necessity.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: choucas09 on May 15, 2011, 11:24:56 PM: I would've suggested a Classic Vibe too. HB-wise Epi LP specials play very nicely for very little £'s. There's always Vintage in the bang for buck mix.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 15, 2011, 11:38:09 PM: Single coils: Squier Classic Vibe
HB: Vintage AFD Les Paul
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: adamj on May 15, 2011, 11:42:13 PM: cheers for the recommendations guys. keep em coming!

im more of a humbucker kinda guy, but the thought of a strat is quite appealing. Is there a model I could get with a humbucker bridge for under 400? the main thing that puts me off strats is the bridge feels too sharp against my hand when i play, but im sure theres alternatives.

maybe im just being greedy, do i neeeed a 3rd guitar... ;)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: choucas09 on May 16, 2011, 01:36:47 AM: Yes.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 16, 2011, 09:49:56 AM: Squier produces a HSS VM-strat.

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0301210574 (http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=0301210574)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Ratrod on May 16, 2011, 10:03:12 AM: I would certainly recommend you to try a Squier CV Tele. Every guitarist (except Roo) needs a Tele.

Or how about this?

(http://www.squierguitars.com/products/prod_images/guitars/0302700540_xl.jpg)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Sifu Ben on May 16, 2011, 12:54:19 PM: If £400 is your limit then the world is your oyster. Squier John5 Tele? The new Sterling AX30 looks nice and should come in at about that (basically an Axis Supersport).
Michael Kelly Patriot Black.
Hagstrom Ultra Swede.
LTD ST-203FR.
Ibanez RG350.
Coda have a secondhand Sterling JP50 for £350, and there are tons of decent secondhand guitars on ebay for that kind of money.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: dave_mc on May 16, 2011, 01:58:58 PM: if you do want something more stratty, you can pick up a new (probably more like NOS) MIJ tokai gs100 for under £400... i'd be taking that over a squier or anything like that, no question, based on the other MIJ tokais I've tried (haven't tried the gs100).
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: ToneMonkey on May 16, 2011, 04:20:35 PM: I'm highly biased on these matters but for £400, you could have nice early Patrick Eggle.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: keith on May 16, 2011, 04:52:34 PM: How about this ad on local forum in my neck of the woods
http://toonrockpages.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=sellingandbuying&action=display&thread=41929
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Frank on May 16, 2011, 05:33:33 PM: Quote from: Ratrod on May 16, 2011, 10:03:12 AM
Every guitarist (except Roo) needs a Tele.

I bet he's got one really and won't admit it
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 16, 2011, 06:57:02 PM: Quote from: Frank on May 16, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Ratrod on May 16, 2011, 10:03:12 AM
Every guitarist (except Roo) needs a Tele.

I bet he's got one really and won't admit it

Maybe something like this:
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: dave_mc on May 16, 2011, 07:15:47 PM: Quote from: ToneMonkey on May 16, 2011, 04:20:35 PM
I'm highly biased on these matters but for £400, you could have nice early Patrick Eggle.

that's also an excellent call if you're willing to go s/h.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: DavidRees on May 16, 2011, 08:29:07 PM: Quote from: Telerocker on May 16, 2011, 06:57:02 PM
Quote from: Frank on May 16, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Ratrod on May 16, 2011, 10:03:12 AM
Every guitarist (except Roo) needs a Tele.

I bet he's got one really and won't admit it

Maybe something like this:

what is that silver beauty? 8)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 17, 2011, 12:45:02 AM: Quote from: DavidRees on May 16, 2011, 08:29:07 PM
Quote from: Telerocker on May 16, 2011, 06:57:02 PM
Quote from: Frank on May 16, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: Ratrod on May 16, 2011, 10:03:12 AM
Every guitarist (except Roo) needs a Tele.

I bet he's got one really and won't admit it

Maybe something like this:

what is that silver beauty? 8)

Have a peek:

http://www.liquidmetalguitars.com/ (http://www.liquidmetalguitars.com/)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Mr. Air on May 17, 2011, 01:36:23 PM: Here's a link to a Danish one man company that sells guitars at very reasonable prices. I got a LP copy and a western acoustic and both are fine guitars for the money. I think the owner told me that he has shipped to the UK before. You can always drop him a mail.

http://www.heimdale.dk/index.php?ssid=11
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Frank on May 17, 2011, 05:16:29 PM: oh lordy (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INDIANA-FLYCASTER-FLYING-V-TELECASTER-SHAPED-INDY-/350460688941?pt=Guitar&hash=item519915ba2d)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on May 17, 2011, 05:39:40 PM: Quote from: Frank on May 17, 2011, 05:16:29 PM
oh lordy (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INDIANA-FLYCASTER-FLYING-V-TELECASTER-SHAPED-INDY-/350460688941?pt=Guitar&hash=item519915ba2d)

That is a monstrosity, and reminds me of Zakk Wylde's horrid SG/V hybrid.

On the other hand, I rather like these variations on a similar theme:

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/group.jpg (http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/group.jpg)

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/paisley.jpg (http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/paisley.jpg)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 17, 2011, 05:44:22 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on May 17, 2011, 05:39:40 PM
Quote from: Frank on May 17, 2011, 05:16:29 PM
oh lordy (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INDIANA-FLYCASTER-FLYING-V-TELECASTER-SHAPED-INDY-/350460688941?pt=Guitar&hash=item519915ba2d)

That is a monstrosity, and reminds me of Zakk Wylde's horrid SG/V hybrid.

On the other hand, I rather like these variations on a similar theme:

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/group.jpg (http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/group.jpg)

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/paisley.jpg (http://www.rsguitarworks.net/cms2/images/stories/rsoriginals/teevee/paisley.jpg)

A 52-tele in diguise. Not bad though.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Ratrod on May 18, 2011, 11:55:07 AM: Good god, that inbred nearly blinded me.

The ones Philly posted look quite cool, actually.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: blue on May 18, 2011, 12:31:32 PM: oh, i love those RS Televees!! wish i hadn't seen them though, i want one now!
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on May 18, 2011, 12:45:57 PM: I like this one best - decked out like a '60s Custom Tele, with a bound sunburst body and rosewood board:

http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/RS_Guitarworks_TeeVee_Custom_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx (http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/RS_Guitarworks_TeeVee_Custom_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx)

(Sorry, hijacked this thread!)
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 18, 2011, 02:13:18 PM: Fellow-hijacker: that one looks very nice, but relic on this model? Hmm, I don't know.
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Philly Q on May 18, 2011, 02:47:57 PM: Quote from: Telerocker on May 18, 2011, 02:13:18 PM
Fellow-hijacker: that one looks very nice, but relic on this model? Hmm, I don't know.

Oh yes, it would be far too pretty if it wasn't relic'ed. :D
Title: Re: Do I buy a new guitar?
Post by: Telerocker on May 18, 2011, 06:19:29 PM: Haha, yes you're right. But serious, it has somehow no pedigree for relicing.