Members Guitin Better Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Does anyone else feel this way or am I just neurotic? I'm a remarkably mediocre player and in my (albeit twisted) mind I don't feel like a deserve a decent guitar until I can really play. My guitar isn't a total POS but it's definitely a starter-outer (for the curious it's an LP style SX from Rondo). I know guys who decided they were going to become the next Steve Vai so they went out and spent over a thousand bucks on gear that now sits in the basement. They won't part with it because "they're going to learn to play it one day". I'm making due with less than $500 in gear (guitar, amp, multi-effects pedal) and some stuff I've acquired for free over the years (custom PA speakers, small mixer). Anybody else feel this way . . . anybody . . . Bueller . . . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm not especially good and I have two $500 guitars, a $250 guitar and a $200 guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Musicscotty Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yes you do deserve a better guitar. Choose wisely and you may find yourself enjoying playing guitar more, which will lead to more play time and in turn will make you better through more practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulojcduarte Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 A good guitar doesn't make a good player. As long as you enjoy it, buy whatever makes you happy and makes you want to practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Good guitars are more fun to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 I'm not a terrible guitarist, but I'm certainly not as good as the many very nice guitars in my collection would suggest. If you can afford a nice guitar or nice guitars, and you want a nice guitar or nice guitars, then you deserve a nice guitar or nice guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A-20 Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 No, you do not deserve a better guitar. You are not worthy of anything more than a Behringer blem guitar from a garage sale. But since when was life about what you deserve? You are probably better than I am, and I have ten times your gear. Yes, it does bring me great pleasure. No, I am not worthy. Is this like guitar grace or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Will it make you play better? I would be more interested in modding the SX and getting a decent amp. But, hey, it's your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DriveBy Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 My playing ranges from suck to mediocre and i have about 30 guitars and three amps. Do whatever makes you happy. However, some of my cheapest guitars are the most fun to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mrrikki Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 I can't play very well yet I own some nice gear I think. But it makes me enjoy it more and stay motivated. I am making 2009 the year of improving playing though and not buying gear! Unless I find a Gibson Les Paul for under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Price doesn't always equate to better and enjoyment is relative and personal. I get a ton of joy out of playing all kinds of guitars and sometimes the personal joy of finding a jem in something that others would snub their noses at is great. I own a few nice pieces and I love them to death, but if I could have found better guitars for less I'd have done it in a second without a moments hesitation. A pricier guitar won't make you better, but sometimes it will play better or easier and will inspire you more than a cheaper or flawed instrument. But with the guitars being made today $300 gets you a really nice guitar, $200 can get you really decent and in some cases $100 can get you something that can be dialed into a good player with a little extra work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pewing33ny Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 A good guitar doesn't make a good player.As long as you enjoy it, buy whatever makes you happy and makes you want to practice. agreed it's weird seeing people on this forum go through 3-4 guitars a month. lots of people who know guitars, but don't know much about playing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hoople Head Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 If you can afford it (in cash) and want it, buy it. If not, don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MetalHeadd Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 You deserve any guitar that's within your budget and speaks to you. Playing guitar should be fun, get whatever guitar you think you'll have the most fun with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djhunt Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Actually, I think a decent guitar can help improve your playing. It can make it easier to play, which equals less fatigue. Less fatigue, means you can play longer, which means you will eventually be able to execute your playing better. A good guitar is easier to bond with, thereby making the experience better. A nice guitar will also get the ladies attention more then that berringer blem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluesfralins Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Does anyone else feel this way or am I just neurotic?I'm a remarkably mediocre player and in my (albeit twisted) mind I don't feel like a deserve a decent guitar until I can really play. My guitar isn't a total POS but it's definitely a starter-outer (for the curious it's an LP style SX from Rondo). I know guys who decided they were going to become the next Steve Vai so they went out and spent over a thousand bucks on gear that now sits in the basement. They won't part with it because "they're going to learn to play it one day". I'm making due with less than $500 in gear (guitar, amp, multi-effects pedal) and some stuff I've acquired for free over the years (custom PA speakers, small mixer). Anybody else feel this way . . . anybody . . . Bueller . . . . ? u can get a good guitar without having to spend too much good gear is inspiring IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitin Better Posted December 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Will it make you play better? I would be more interested in modding the SX and getting a decent amp. But, hey, it's your money. This post is a bit ironic because there is a pair of Seymour Duncans under the tree that will be installed in the SX tomorrow. The fit and finish of the SX is really nice and unbeatable for the price. Kicks any Squier's ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lousyplayer Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 What decent guitar would you buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkippyX Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Yes you do deserve a better guitar. Choose wisely and you may find yourself enjoying playing guitar more, which will lead to more play time and in turn will make you better through more practice. +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Playing guitar is all about enjoyment. If getting a expensive guitar or collecting many makes you happy then by all means do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jacobarber Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 you can find some wicked nice used guitars for the price of a mediocre brand new guitar. look for some of the more out-of-the-ordinary guitars out there (i.e. not strats, teles, LPs, and SGs), and you can really find some great stuff for cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitin Better Posted December 24, 2008 Author Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 Playing guitar is all about enjoyment. If getting a expensive guitar or collecting many makes you happy then by all means do it. I see guitars listed for more than $3000 and wonder how can it be worth that much? I'd rather have 10 $300 guitars. I'd also like to own a decent amp but whenever I play out it's through a PA so my amp is really only for practice or as a stage monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allthumz Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 You should buy the guitar you want, fits the kind of playing you will subject it to and can afford. Other than that I don't think price matters. Some great players have done great work with cheap (but well set-up) guitars. Jimmy Page with a Danelectro comes immediately to mind. This is my experience. Last summer I bought a Rickenbaker 620. In my mind I wanted something "better" than my Squier VM Thinline Telecaster. I played the Rick for several days and discovered that, for my recreational playing, the Squier was a better fit. The thing that really convinced me was that I liked the feel of my Squier better. Its neck felt better than the Rick neck. So buy what fits your style, feels good and fits your budget. I don't believe it's a moral issue. Happy Holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members keNz Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 If the guitar you're playing now is hindering your getting better, then by all means treat yourself to a new one. You'd be surprised how much better you play on a better built instrument. But no, you don't have to be good to deserve a good guitar. Have as good of a guitar as you can reasonably afford if you're serious about playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steverino Posted December 24, 2008 Members Share Posted December 24, 2008 You only go around once. If you enjoy playing, go treat yourself to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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