Need help choosing a guitar

Kameraad Pannekoek · 05-05-2006, 12:40 AM

I've already read the guide, which while very nice, has not been enough for me to decide on.

I am trying to decide what to buy. I have about $200 and I can scrounge together some more without much trouble. What I'm looking for is either a recommendation on either a solid-body electric or a classical guitar. I would use the electric for heavy metal thunder purposes, and the classical for my interactions with "the ladies."

In short:
~$200 preferably.
Classical or Electric
If electric, have a nice metal tone.

Any recommendations?

Animus Light · 05-05-2006, 04:01 AM

Probably can't get a really good electric for $200 with a metal tone. Metal sounds tend to need to be sought after in different manners. An Ibanez Iceman, though, can get pretty close. Or an RG.

Classical guitar... eeh.. That's really difficult with that budget. It won't sound good, but anything int aht price range will sound about the same.

The Crowing · 05-05-2006, 05:52 AM

I suggest looking on ebay. If you want a nice 'metal tone', go for a Jackson guitar. Most of them are good metal guitars. Or, you could just buy some EMG pickups and put them in a guitar you already own, which should add quite a bit of power to any guitar. I always wanted to get a Deluxe Telecaster and fit it with some EMGs.

But honestly, you could get a 'metal' tone with the right pedals and or amps. I have a metal Zone pedal, and it adds quite a bit of oompf to any guitar.

As far as classicals go, you could find a cheap one. go to a local guitar shop of check out Musicians Friend or any other guitar catalogue.

Amonamarth · 05-05-2006, 06:37 PM

I reccomend checking out www.rondomusic.net
They have ridiculously cheap instruments for their quality.

Strings · 05-05-2006, 09:32 PM

Godin Freeway and Detours both start around $290 American made with nice hot humbuckers and the best feeling neck you can get outside of a custom job.

Kameraad Pannekoek · 05-05-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amonamarth

I reccomend checking out www.rondomusic.net
They have ridiculously cheap instruments for their quality.

:dropjaw:
So...cheap...

I feel as though something must be terribly wrong at those prices.

Amonamarth · 05-06-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zephyr

:dropjaw:
So...cheap...

I feel as though something must be terribly wrong at those prices.

Check out some of their reviews, they're generally really good.
Just look at the specs too, they're rather nice.

Kameraad Pannekoek · 06-09-2006, 02:17 AM

I'll be heading up to guitar center in about a week for my b-day (go me). Does anyone have any quick last recommendations on an electric?

MusicMan · 06-09-2006, 02:30 AM

Spend plenty of time there and if you don't find a guitar that feels good in your hands and sounds good to your ears, keep looking. Take a close look at the neck and action levels and make sure the bridge hasn't been jacked up to prevent fret buzz due to poor manufacturing or shipping damage. Try and find the lowest action you can find that is low over the whole fretboard, not angled so that above the 12th fret the strings are a 1/4" off the fretboard.

Congrats on the B-day present, and good luck finding something you enjoy.

Kameraad Pannekoek · 06-09-2006, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan

Spend plenty of time there and if you don't find a guitar that feels good in your hands and sounds good to your ears, keep looking. Take a close look at the neck and action levels and make sure the bridge hasn't been jacked up to prevent fret buzz due to poor manufacturing or shipping damage. Try and find the lowest action you can find that is low over the whole fretboard, not angled so that above the 12th fret the strings are a 1/4" off the fretboard.

Congrats on the B-day present, and good luck finding something you enjoy.

Well, my friend has a really nice Squier Stratdealy that's nice and awesome, and within my budget too. I'm definitely going to check those out. Do you know if they have any color variations?

pianok · 06-09-2006, 05:15 AM

"Zephyr
Is better than pianok". Fact of the matter is, everyone is better than pianok. I plan it that way.

MusicMan · 06-09-2006, 06:09 AM

Ok Zephyr, it may be time to change the usertitle. A lot of people have mentioned it and it's easy to get the wrong idea if you don't know the gimmick.

malyce · 11-08-2006, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animus Light

Probably can't get a really good electric for $200 with a metal tone. Metal sounds tend to need to be sought after in different manners. An Ibanez Iceman, though, can get pretty close. Or an RG.

Classical guitar... eeh.. That's really difficult with that budget. It won't sound good, but anything int aht price range will sound about the same.

RG's are the almost standard of the shred guitar world. Try E-Bay for around $200 (good luck). I had an RG570 years ago and I regret that I got rid of it. It was an exetremely versatile guitar.

malyce · 11-08-2006, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crowing

I suggest looking on ebay. If you want a nice 'metal tone', go for a Jackson guitar. Most of them are good metal guitars. Or, you could just buy some EMG pickups and put them in a guitar you already own, which should add quite a bit of power to any guitar. I always wanted to get a Deluxe Telecaster and fit it with some EMGs.

But honestly, you could get a 'metal' tone with the right pedals and or amps. I have a metal Zone pedal, and it adds quite a bit of oompf to any guitar.

As far as classicals go, you could find a cheap one. go to a local guitar shop of check out Musicians Friend or any other guitar catalogue.

You should stay away from any guitars that only have single coil pickups if you want to have a real heavy sound. Some 'metal' players have used them, but in general the are to 'bright' sounding. Humbuckers are the way to go for that tick "Heavy Metal Thunder" sound.

05-05-2006, 12:40 AM	#1
Kameraad Pannekoek Drunk on power. And beer. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wazzu Posts: 3,179 Thanks: 61 Thanked 133 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 152	I've already read the guide, which while very nice, has not been enough for me to decide on. I am trying to decide what to buy. I have about $200 and I can scrounge together some more without much trouble. What I'm looking for is either a recommendation on either a solid-body electric or a classical guitar. I would use the electric for heavy metal thunder purposes, and the classical for my interactions with "the ladies." In short: ~$200 preferably. Classical or Electric If electric, have a nice metal tone. Any recommendations? __________________ If you ever need help with anything, anything at all, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you. Dave's Gear: MIM Fretless Fender Jazz Bass Fender Rumble 100w Bass Amp Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Vox Valvetronix AD30VT Guitar Amp Dunlop .71mm picks (Pink picks for the win!)

05-05-2006, 09:32 PM	#5
Strings Multi-instrumentalist Gearhead Extrodinaire Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 75	Godin Freeway and Detours both start around $290 American made with nice hot humbuckers and the best feeling neck you can get outside of a custom job. __________________ If you play more than two chords, you're showing off. Woody Guthrie

06-09-2006, 02:17 AM	#8
Kameraad Pannekoek Drunk on power. And beer. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wazzu Posts: 3,179 Thanks: 61 Thanked 133 Times in 114 Posts Rep Power: 152	I'll be heading up to guitar center in about a week for my b-day (go me). Does anyone have any quick last recommendations on an electric? __________________ If you ever need help with anything, anything at all, just send me a PM and I'll see what I can do for you. Dave's Gear: MIM Fretless Fender Jazz Bass Fender Rumble 100w Bass Amp Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster Vox Valvetronix AD30VT Guitar Amp Dunlop .71mm picks (Pink picks for the win!)

06-09-2006, 02:30 AM	#9
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,662 Thanks: 570 Thanked 482 Times in 423 Posts Rep Power: 500	Spend plenty of time there and if you don't find a guitar that feels good in your hands and sounds good to your ears, keep looking. Take a close look at the neck and action levels and make sure the bridge hasn't been jacked up to prevent fret buzz due to poor manufacturing or shipping damage. Try and find the lowest action you can find that is low over the whole fretboard, not angled so that above the 12th fret the strings are a 1/4" off the fretboard. Congrats on the B-day present, and good luck finding something you enjoy. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

06-09-2006, 05:15 AM	#11
pianok Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tecumseh, OK Posts: 322 Thanks: 29 Thanked 28 Times in 24 Posts Rep Power: 75	"Zephyr Is better than pianok". Fact of the matter is, everyone is better than pianok. I plan it that way. __________________ "There is more to music than meets the ears."©2007 All Rights Reserved

05-05-2006, 04:01 AM	#2
Animus Light Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 59	Probably can't get a really good electric for $200 with a metal tone. Metal sounds tend to need to be sought after in different manners. An Ibanez Iceman, though, can get pretty close. Or an RG. Classical guitar... eeh.. That's really difficult with that budget. It won't sound good, but anything int aht price range will sound about the same.

05-05-2006, 05:52 AM	#3
The Crowing Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	I suggest looking on ebay. If you want a nice 'metal tone', go for a Jackson guitar. Most of them are good metal guitars. Or, you could just buy some EMG pickups and put them in a guitar you already own, which should add quite a bit of power to any guitar. I always wanted to get a Deluxe Telecaster and fit it with some EMGs. But honestly, you could get a 'metal' tone with the right pedals and or amps. I have a metal Zone pedal, and it adds quite a bit of oompf to any guitar. As far as classicals go, you could find a cheap one. go to a local guitar shop of check out Musicians Friend or any other guitar catalogue.

05-05-2006, 06:37 PM	#4
Amonamarth Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Englande! Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 59	I reccomend checking out www.rondomusic.net They have ridiculously cheap instruments for their quality.

06-09-2006, 06:09 AM	#12
MusicMan "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." - Voltaire Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Inside your head Posts: 7,662 Thanks: 570 Thanked 482 Times in 423 Posts Rep Power: 500	Ok Zephyr, it may be time to change the usertitle. A lot of people have mentioned it and it's easy to get the wrong idea if you don't know the gimmick. __________________ Rules! A definite must-read The Music Showcase is the best place to share your music here, you can even embed Youtube videos. Send me a PM if you need any help with anything.

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