… but which guitar?

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4 responses to “… but which guitar?”

1. 

   Kerry-Anne

   29th May, 2009

   That’s amazing – my first guitar was a Washburn too. 🙂 I can’t remember the model anymore – it was a real entry-level specimen, but was probably one of the best in its price class. My second guitar was also a Washburn, in fact – also a basic model, but slightly better than my first. I bought it second-hand, mostly because it was a bargain (got several effects pedals and a hard-case along with it for a whopping R1,300).

   Then a few years ago I saw a Cort CL1500 in a music shop, and fell in love right away. A hollowbody electric could be a good idea if you’re playing a lot of different styles. I’m still happy with it, and it’s a very PRETTY guitar too. Not that I imagine you’re going for pretty… 😛

   Of course, the PRS that Paul won at CokeFest is in a class of its own, but as you said, they’re pricey. (Thanks Marshall Music, you still rock! :))

   I think the key is to shop around, and play a lot of guitars, preferably through an amp that’s similar to yours – because of course the amp can make a huge difference to the sound of any guitar.

   Ibanez makes some good guitars too (I’m out of touch with the models, though), but hey, Washburn will always have a special place in my heart. 😉

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      Matty

      29th May, 2009

      Hey Kerry-Anne. 🙂

      Thanks for your comment. You’re right. Shopping around is the best option. I love my Washburn and would gladly buy another.

      The amp is another shopping spree (and another blog post) all together. 😛 lol.

      Pretty can be a nice attribute… definitely factors in somewhere. 😛

      Hollow body. Cool, I’ll keep that in mind when looking around. 🙂

      Thanks Kerry-Anne. 🙂

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2. 

   Craig

   29th May, 2009

   I looked for my 2nd electric for a solid year or two, wanted a ‘decent’ one you know, for a while I really liked the Ibanez Artcore series, semi-hollowbody hells yeah, good value for money and played super nice, nearly bought one. (Marshall Music still have a few in I think, although maybe only the jazz styled ones)

   I’ve also never tried to be too brand specific, most brands make ‘decent’ guitars at a specific price range. After looking around what seemed forever I randomly found what I wanted. (The ‘what i wanted’ is the crux to each individual)

   I wanted something old-school, something different that not anybody has, it must be versatile(different styles music etc) and I think I found it in the Fender Aerodyne Tele, Big name whoop guitar yes, but it was different, relatively priced, versatile, quality and what i wanted.

   http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/05/09/sleek-new-look-fenders-aerodyne-telecaster/

   So evidently I’d say listen with your ears, think with your heart and then decide with your brain, pointless spending $$ on a sensationalised product.

   Its the feeling you have playing your guitar that counts, cause its what you wanted and more.

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      Matty

      29th May, 2009

      Thanks Craig. 🙂 I reckon you’ve hit the nail on the head re: how to shop for a guitar. 🙂

      I reckon it’s one of those “when it’s the right guitar, you’ll just know” kind of things. 😛

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