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Electric Guitars?

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Lineskier-101
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I interested in getting an electric guitar. I'm trying to figure out whats a good base model to start with. I see these Fender bullet packages that are like $150, but I'm not sure if they're made like crap. How much should I spend to get a setup thats not to crappy, but not to expensive? Also, how much amp power do I need for just playing around?
Nov 26 2005 7:41PM
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Luc.
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yo man...a squir bullet would be good for a begginner guitar but u sound like u want something the next stage up...try maybe an epiphone sg or something like that...can usually pick one up for like 450$$ plus tax...also...u dont need a massive amount of power at all for just messing around...i have ike a 15 watt amp and it shreds for sure...

i can give u a more diect and more spesific type of guitar if u tell me 1. what kind of music u want to play 2. how much u want to spend on a guitar 3. how long u have been playing and what type of stuff do u play(technicality)
Nov 26 2005 7:46PM
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Lineskier-101
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I don't really need anything good, I just don't want some plastic thing of crap.

Not really any type of music, just rocky stuff, or anything that sounds good. I can get a bullet package that has a 10 amp for $150.
Nov 26 2005 7:49PM
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Luc.
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that wold be in your best interest to get then i would have to say
Nov 26 2005 7:57PM
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JazzyJ
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yep, when you can really play then get the gibson lp with all the special stuff
Nov 26 2005 8:20PM
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nilzlet
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Ive got a fender squire strat and a crate 120 watt 2X12 amp. The amp is great and stuff, but im looking for a new guitar. I play anything from metal to funk. what guitar would you guys recomend?

and also, I would recommend the squire strat as a starter guitar/cheap guitar for anybody who plays just about anything.
Nov 26 2005 9:20PM
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JazzyJ
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you could go with a fender strat
Nov 26 2005 9:57PM
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ski_assassin
Posts: 160 - Karma: 12
MY first electric was a Ibanez GAX... I forgot the rest of the name. But it plays really well, I still have it. Action is fast, you might want to replace the humbuckers, I did, It sounds great.
Nov 26 2005 9:59PM
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niels.
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sometimes the squires are really small though... idk i got sick of the strat shape so i got an epiphone lp. its hella sick. plays awesome feels durable looks sick as hell. ive had it for a little over a year now and its held up awesome
Nov 26 2005 10:30PM
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ski_naked
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get the crappy packet....you dont need anything good if you dont know how to play and you only need the smallest amp you have to play by yourself...
Nov 26 2005 11:35PM
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redpointist
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Im prob gonna get a small low wattge tube amp. Theyre supposed to have a much better tone, and I dont need a huge stage amp since ill be practicing in my dorm where no one can here me until i learn.
Nov 26 2005 11:41PM
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jimmychung
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i got a mexican strat, and i just use my old 12 watt base amp. works fine for me, seems like a good starter set, and not too expensive
Nov 27 2005 12:24AM
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Ds91260
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get a semi nice squier at least man, humbucker in back and shit, you can get em with amps for bout 250 round holiday season
Nov 27 2005 3:02AM
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skierdudeguy
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no dude, dont get a tube. you have no need for a tube at all. honestly, you dont even get the full tone on tube unless you crank it. you should definately go with solid state, 10-15 watts (go with 15 i'd say). as for anyone else, a squier would be great for starting.
Nov 27 2005 3:08AM
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asac
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if you plan on being committed to playing and want a guitar that will last you, buy a standard fender stratocaster. strats are one of the most upgradable guitars out there. for $250 on ebay, i bought a standard strat then put in $300 humbuckers, $250 neck, new bridge and a bunch of other small tweaks. I ended with an incredible guitar for fairly cheap. as for wattage for your amp, 25watts should be more than enough for a beginner, although you might want a 65w-100w if you're going to be doing a lot of jamming with a band.
Nov 27 2005 9:27AM
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seemeski
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I saw an amp that some people could fit in their mouth, it was pretty cool.
Nov 27 2005 9:42AM
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tBatt
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my friend got a slightly used strat for like $100
Nov 27 2005 10:33AM
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