WTB an electric guitar
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I know that there are some players here, I'm seeking some advice on good/better/best selections. Back in my teen years, a looooong time ago, I got reasonably good with lots of practice and lessons at a music store by a fellow who'd been playing for years in a working band. At the time my parents bought me a Japanese Les Paul copy branded Raven and a little practice amp from a pawn shop. It's exactly the same as this one, but with a different branding. It was stored in their unfinished basement for, oh, about 25 years. Not a good when I finally retrieved recently. Rust everywhere that's metal. Anyway, I want to take it up again. Even if it was a good idea to have it restored (is it?) it's quite heavy and I've always want a Strat style gee-tar. I gots to play da blues. Budget is an issue and I'd like to keep a instrument and amp around $250 to $300, maybe $350 but that's it. I've been considering a Squire Affinity or Classic Vibe 50s. Alternatively, is a Yamaha Pacifica 112V a good choice, and if I were to find a good one used, what would be a fair price? Any other suggestions? Based on your experience, which models should I avoid? Thanks for your input.
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I ended up buying a used Pacifica for my daughter a few years back for $300. What sealed the deal was the emerald green finish as that was my daughters favourite colour., but the Pacifica has a rep for quality and value.
I think that was about 1/2 new at the time. Good luck and have fun!
Fred
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I'd have liked a Pacifica, I'm sure, but this morning I found a new ad for a nice dark blue Affinity with a Frontman 15g amp - good enough for me - for a total of $130. A good value I thought.
I'm meeting the seller on Saturday.
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I always liked the look of these more. I'd hang one on my wall in a flash if I had the cash.
Fred
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While in Montreal last year, I wandered into an old beater looking guitar shop that was beside a drum shop. I went in on a whim with some guitar playing friends who knew about it but I wasn't aware it actually had some renown among musicians.
I don't know how the ancient electrical wiring sticking out of the walls ran a bunch of high end amps much less passed building code but it had the biggest number of beautiful and rare guitars that I have ever seen.
Not that this is helpful to you. Just reminiscing.
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... Not that this is helpful to you. Just reminiscing. I thought we weren't supposed to be helpful until the third page.
Fred
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Monoprice has a few on sale, I'm thinking of getting one! http://www.monoprice.com/products/produc...=1&format=2edit: just ordered one
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That's surprising. I never thought to look at Monoprice, and I have bought a few things from them.
They seem OK. Did you get the sunburst or another colour? Either way, let us know you impressions after you get to play for awhile.
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At that price you have to wonder at the quality of the pickups and resulting sound of the guitar. I guess it depends what you are looking for.
It could also be a well built Chinese clone.
Having played a very good sounding Yamaha 12 string for years, I'm probably more picky.
If it gets you playing and you are good with the sound, that's what counts.
Fred
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Back in the day when I played an electric guitar, the cheaper models always bent at the neck causing the strings to be too far from the frets.
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Yes, I ordered the Sunburst. I was talking to the Mono rep and he said they were a solid little unit and holds a tune. I think I will splurge on a Fender amp now and really get in trouble with the neighbors.
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Nice. I've had some red flags pop up with my Craigslist seller. Wants to do the deal in a parking lot. My email saying that I wanted to plug in and atest has gone unanswered for a couple of hours now.
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Whoow, that does sound a little shady. Hope you can try it out first to make sure as well.
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Trying an item out to make sure it works is, of course, a good idea.
But with Craigslist, I would often prefer to meet in a public place rather than have someone come here or, worse, go to their place.
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