Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 i have this acoustic electric guitar that i bought at a pawn shop for $130 but to get the thing where i can amplify it again ill have to have the pups and preamp replaced and probably the jack while im at it. so ive got a dilemma should i spend the same amount i bought the thing for to get it into playing condition or should i see if the local stores will take it off my hands and get me a used non amplified acoustic in the $150-200 price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 If you're going to trade it in on a non-amplified acoustic, why care if it's pickup and jack work? Just play the thing! If you don't like how it feels or sounds, then think about getting rid of it for something better, but don't go throwing cash away on one more cheapie. If you're going to buy an instrument, get a good one that will last and satisfy you for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 If you're going to trade it in on a non-amplified acoustic, why care if it's pickup and jack work? Just play the thing! If you don't like how it feels or sounds, then think about getting rid of it for something better, but don't go throwing cash away on one more cheapie. If you're going to buy an instrument, get a good one that will last and satisfy you for years. it is like the broken electronics are mocking me right now, i would be ok if the things weren't there, but them being there yet not working makes me feel like i have an inferior instrument. also it is a reminder of how i got suckered into buying a lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 it is like the broken electronics are mocking me right now, i would be ok if the things weren't there, but them being there yet not working makes me feel like i have an inferior instrument. also it is a reminder of how i got suckered into buying a lemon. Take them out then! Is the guitar a solid, decent playing acoustic? If so who gives a F if the electrics work. Play it and be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t3ch Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 Take them out then! Is the guitar a solid, decent playing acoustic? If so who gives a F if the electrics work. Play it and be happy! Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 it is like the broken electronics are mocking me right now, i would be ok if the things weren't there, but them being there yet not working makes me feel like i have an inferior instrument. also it is a reminder of how i got suckered into buying a lemon. You strike me as the kind of person who uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Incubitabus Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted August 20, 2008 Members Share Posted August 20, 2008 Rip out the electronics, then play it and save yourself some money... (Jeez...some people's kids...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted August 21, 2008 Members Share Posted August 21, 2008 Depends what it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hearafter Posted August 21, 2008 Members Share Posted August 21, 2008 Depends what it is... +1 What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 21, 2008 takamine ag350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hearafter Posted August 21, 2008 Members Share Posted August 21, 2008 I'd say that it wouldn't be worth the money you put into it (resale-wise). I'd just play it unplugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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