Buying a second guitar.... unsure about what to get.

lee_UK · Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:45 am Post subject:

OK, the Ibanez does'nt have the single coil for versatility, i can vouch for build quality, but not for sound, ive never tried one of those, unless i could test it before i buy then i wouldn't buy.

Wasp can vouch for the Schecter, they are excellent guitars and a well respected brand, they have been around a few years, check to see if that model has a coil tapped humbucker, maybe Wasp would know? certainly worth a look.

But for me the Goth wins hands down, i love SG's and Epiphone SG's are great, The pickups are top quality, they used to be a bit squeely, but they are all potted these days, Dont know about the Alder/Mahogany body though? would like to see a solid Mahogany body, no versatility on the pickups in the SG, it's a real rocker, but look how cool it looks, it makes you want to pick it up and play.
GO FOR THE SG !! STOP FAFFING ABOUT AND DO IT !!!! Laughing

lee_UK · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:07 pm Post subject:

youngwasp wrote:

The level of quality of 'budget' guitars has risen dramatically over the past couple of years and the range of instruments is quite astonishing.

I bought one of the limited run worn cherry Epiphone studio firebirds last week and for the money it is without peer. Limited runs will always increase in value, so has the potential to at least hold its value. It was just short of 300 quid.

Having said that, if your budget is inflexible I recommend the Schecter Blackhawk - much cheaper than your budget if purchased without the powerblock;

http://www.soundcontrol.co.uk/mod_1/pages/mod_1.12/pages/mod_1.12.1/pages/mod_1.12.1.1/pages/index.php?sku=1.1.1.1.1-64-293

Thomans are doing them for £260 inc delivery, but then you dont get to play before you pay.

Consterock · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 8

The Goth looks very inviting, a read through some reviews says this has the heavy sound I want but also holds up well in other styles of music too:

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/product/Epiphone/Gothic+G-400/10/1

I would have liked a Whammy Bar(dont ask me why, Ive just never used one before... they look cool and sound cool) I dont know if or how this can be fitted later but I guess its not such a big deal(cant have it all I suppose).

Well thanks again guys, I will check around for prices, Thomann do seem to have good prices though(and free delivery on 200+ GBP items).

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