Members nToHrv Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 Looking to purchase a brand new guitar. I need a guitar that will be versatile and give me nice cleans and nice dirt all at a price around $1400. I've narrowed by choices down to two ... which one would you guys pick and why ? (or if you know of something else, in that price range, brand new .. i'm open to opinions ... thanks !!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 Fender Strat, every time. Why? 'Cause it'll do anything you want. And if you find it won't, it's just a mod away from achieving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I cant make an informed decision without pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I cant make an informed decision without pics This. Also, what else is in your collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AVisme Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I choose the MM. Mainly because it's just sweet-looking and different. Sometimes I get tired of Fenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 EBMM Axis Super Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 EBMMs have an enviable rep for impeccable build quality ... but something about the Silhouette's --- uhhh --- SILHOUETTE just LOOKS wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suhr-Pro-S1-Orange-Crush-Guitar-Mint-/160759137685?pt=Guitar&hash=item256dfdc595 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tom-Anderson-Guitar-Classic-Strat-/190648608242?pt=Guitar&hash=item2c638ae5f2 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Don-Grosh-Retro-Classic-Strat-/251013978238?pt=Guitar&hash=item3a7199587e http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schecter-Original-Custom-Electric-Guitar-with-Case-Used-/120872204385?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c248b7861 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-USA-G-L-CUSTOM-BUILT-COMANCHE-w-HSC-CASE-CANDY-/180837503208?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a1ac150e8 http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-USA-G-L-LEGACY-HB2-w-HSC-CASE-CANDY-/130661809675?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e6c0cfe0b http://www.ebay.com/itm/ONE-OF-A-KIND-CUSTOM-BUILT-2011-USA-G-L-S500-DELUXE-/130610975946?pt=Guitar&hash=item1e690554ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frets99 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 I choose the MM. Mainly because it's just sweet-looking and different. Sometimes I get tired of Fenders. That's sweet looking!! (but I voted Fender..... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members A3C Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 If a tele won't do it then it can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 Strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 If a tele won't do it then it can't be done. i chose the Silhouette. excellent instruments, and you can always change the pickups if you don't like them, just like on any strat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'd go EBMM. Nice instruments, not something you see every day, and a sterling (wah-waaaaah) reputation for quality. Fender's American Deluxe line has never done anything for me - old man guitars, way I sees it - and Strats are a dime a dozen anyway. You could probably get into a Grosh/Anderson/Suhr at that price point, but to me, those are just the same old boring Strat copies, if exceptionally well built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 That's sweet looking!! (but I voted Fender..... ) That MM basically is a Fender, isn't it? Asymmetrical cutaways, HSS layout (like quite a few Squiers of later years), five way switch and rather than three pots, it has a master vol/tone much like the old Bullets or a Tele. I would have to agree, though. I'm a huge fan of the 4+2 machine head layout. It strikes me as very prog-rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Skyforger Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 If a tele won't do it then it can't be done. +1. Between a Tele and a Strat, you can get any sound imaginable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogsinotpalc Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I'd have to play them to decide. I'd add G&L to the list as well. But if I had to roll the dice on either without playing I would be happy with either and since I have a great Am Std Strat and love EBMM guitars I'd go with the Silhouette Special...but in a different color than the one posted (but I'd keep the maple board and trem). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dogsinotpalc Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 I just noticed that for just $70 bucks more you could get a MusicMan Steve Morse...that'd be my choice. Mmm...Morsey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nToHrv Posted March 14, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 Thx for all your opinions. They are much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Legal Fingers Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 +1. Between a Tele and a Strat, you can get any sound imaginable Make a Tele sound like a Les Paul and I'll give you a thousand dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 EB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ColoradoFenderB Posted March 14, 2012 Members Share Posted March 14, 2012 Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flintc Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Man, this is like being asked to choose between the Chrysler Town&Country and the Dodge Caravan. Is Tweedledum sexier than Tweedledee? Give me either one today, and it'll be traded for a REAL guitar tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AVisme Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Give me either one today, and it'll be traded for a REAL guitar tomorrow.Which would be what? "Other" is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nToHrv Posted March 15, 2012 Author Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Yes Flintc, what would you recommend in that price range brand new ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted March 15, 2012 Members Share Posted March 15, 2012 Make a Tele sound like a Les Paul and I'll give you a thousand dollars. Jimmy Page did it 40 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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