Author Topic: Cheap 3 single coil guitar (Read 3746 times)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #15 on:** October 01, 2007, 06:46:26 AM »

My two recommendations have already been mentioned: Squiers and Pacificas.

It's probably worth sticking a little more on the budget and look at some Japanese Strats or maybe even a Mexican, some of the Mex's aren't that bad.

Twinfan · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2007, 08:54:46 AM »

I've just pimped up a Squier Affinity Strat (£125-ish new, I got it used for £35!!!) and that's a nice little guitar for no money. If you're going with hot pickups, the woods used make less of a difference to the tone so cheap guitars are ideal for this.

dave_mc · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2007, 11:44:38 AM »

are you willing to go second hand, mark? i know over here i've spotted a few tokai strats for around £250... MIJ, extremely nice. More of a vintage feel, though, so might not suit you. Worth bearing in mind, though, if you can go second hand...

MDV · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2007, 01:28:32 PM »

Second hand is my preference, really.

I dont mind it being a bit vintage looking. I'd like this guitar to look a little more sedate and traditional than my normal fare, so classic strat shape or very similar, possibly with a bit of an 'edge' (not the trem! I mean like a mirrored pickguard or something). Then stick a sinner in it and tune it to drop B or A and unleash unholy metal on it.

Tokai would also be great. There are too many options for this!

Mr Ed · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2007, 02:02:06 PM »

Squier Affinity's are well worth your money.

What about some of the cheaper Dean models - the Avalanche Zone S for example?

dave_mc · « **Reply #20 on:** October 01, 2007, 09:34:26 PM »

i meant vintage "feel"- like, 21 frets, vintage radius, narrow frets etc. if you're ok with that, then the second-hand tokai would be my recommendation. it looks exactly like a strat, basically, with a slightly differently-shaped headstock... i tried one head to head with a MIM fender strat, absolutely no comparison.

Good luck at any rate. :D

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #21 on:** October 01, 2007, 10:23:01 PM »

Quote from: MDV

Hey, HTH, those Corts have exactly the vibe I want! Strat shape, but a bit meaner looking.

Just need a play-test/inspection and if it passes a 3sc mirrored pickguard.

I'll be hunting one of them down. Not a bad new price on thomann either (~220)

They do look decent enough - those Wilkinson bridges take a fair bit of whammy abuse too :lol:

I reckon it'd scream with a Sinner in the bridge.

oh, I've been meaning to ask if you've head a band called Six Feet Under. My mate copied me their Commandment album and it's f'in awesome. Just wondered if you'd heard of 'em since you seem to favour the more brutal end of the musical spectrum

:twisted:

kevincurtis · « **Reply #22 on:** October 02, 2007, 08:42:03 AM »

I have a Tokai Superstrat - great guitar, needs a refret now though...and of course I would love to drop some BKP's into it :) just gotta win the lottery!

ToneMonkey · « **Reply #23 on:** October 02, 2007, 08:47:44 AM »

If you can find an old Fenix, then they're really good for the money. I'm currently in the process of nicking the wifes uncles. I'm faily sure that they used to make Squires in the same factory (or maybe even strats, I can't remember) but Fenix kept nicking the good wood. The strat copy I have is much heavier than a strat and feels a bit chunkier in the body. It's also got stacked HB's.

It should be rewired next week :D

Philly Q · « **Reply #24 on:** October 02, 2007, 11:57:17 PM »

Quote from: ToneMonkey

I'm currently in the process of nicking the wifes uncles.

For a moment, I thought that said undies. :|

dave_mc · « **Reply #25 on:** October 03, 2007, 01:45:34 PM »

:lol: :lol: :lol:

arg it won't let me enter such a short message. ignore this line. :oops:

MDV · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2007, 02:14:26 PM »

What are westfields like? Other than really cheap (hence me looking at them :lol: )