Members slokomisu Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Okay, so im finally able to have some money for an electric. I have a budget of 200$ (please mind that this will have to include amp, picks, bag, etc.) what should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amplifier1110 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Okay, so im finally able to have some money for an electric. I have a budget of 200$ (please mind that this will have to include amp, picks, bag, etc.) what should I get? get a les paul style or a flying v there beautiful an sound good might i recommend a jay turser or douglas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Okay, so im finally able to have some money for an electric. I have a budget of 200$ (please mind that this will have to include amp, picks, bag, etc.) what should I get? get a Cort G series and an Orange Micro Crush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chill Mike D Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Go to a guitar store and play a bunch of different types in your price range and pick the one that 1) feels comfortable 2) sounds nice Also be sure to play it through an amp that's in your price range. Amps make a much bigger difference in sound than the guitar does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlectrumPete Posted March 27, 2010 Members Share Posted March 27, 2010 Can you already play a bit or are you a complete beginner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slokomisu Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Sorry for the long reply, complete beginner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sfarfsky Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 check these out. Jay Turser Squier Rondomusic Agile guitars Ibanez Stay away from First Act. As far as picks, make sure to get varying gauges. I recommend some .38s, .7xs, and some 1+ mms. A cable shouldn't cost more than $5. Check craigslist for amps. Look for these amps Peavey Line 6 Roland Stay away from Fender Rogue Raven If you can get an amp with built in effects even better you don't need more than 30 watts but don't get a 5 watt amp, they sound so bad If you don't have any guitar player friends hit us up before you purchase anything and we'll let you know if you're overpaying or whatever. Also, get some packs of strings. They're usually about $5 a pack. Just get 10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 For $200, I think you should look through the local CraigsList offerings, find something in your price range, and then report back to us with some links so we can give you "Go-No Go" advice. IMO, the best value in a starter guitar is the Ibanez GAX-70. Maybe you can get lucky and pair up a used one with a used Roland MicroCube. Those would be my two recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flyinbryan Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 IMO, the best value in a starter guitar is the Ibanez GAX-70. i cant really say because ive never played one, but i have been watching ebay for one of these. my son bought the ijx30 starter pack, which looks similar in body shape and size, and i really like his. i think the gax70 might come with pretty decent pups too. i want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sfarfsky Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I like the GSA 60s. Pickups blow but they play great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 83rdDream Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I like the GSA 60s. Pickups blow but they play great i had one of those. it was pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stewiesguitar Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 i cant really say because ive never played one, but i have been watching ebay for one of these. my son bought the ijx30 starter pack, which looks similar in body shape and size, and i really like his.i think the gax70 might come with pretty decent pups too. i want one. it does have nice pickup. but the neck on them are pretty thin. i have one that i bought a few years ago. and it doesnt get much play since i go a fender. however it is very nice. and the pups sound good. im actually trying to sell mine with an SKB case for $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoneNut Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Okay, so im finally able to have some money for an electric. I have a budget of 200$ (please mind that this will have to include amp, picks, bag, etc.) what should I get? I'd recommend saving up another $200. You could start with one of Squier's Telecasters, that run you about $200. You'll need an amp and a Vox Pathfinder 15R combo would be a good choice. You'll have $100 left over to spend on a few other things you'll need... a tuner, a couple of extra packs of strings, strap, cable, a handful of picks and you might want to get some kind of learning DVD and possibly a cheap overdrive pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I'd recommend saving up another $200.You could start with one of Squier's Telecasters, that run you about $200. You'll need an amp and a Vox Pathfinder 15R combo would be a good choice. You'll have $100 left over to spend on a few other things you'll need... a tuner, a couple of extra packs of strings, strap, cable, a handful of picks and you might want to get some kind of learning DVD and possibly a cheap overdrive pedal. I agree. $200 for all that, you're not going to be very happy very soon with what that kind of money can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slokomisu Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 How does this look? http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/1636684819.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members poolshark Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 To qualify, as a beginner with $200, it probably won't make much difference what you get. You'll be learning, and trust me, you'll still sound like butthole on a $3000 Gibson. That said, it depends on the kind of rig you're looking for, but $200 for the whole rig will pretty much limit you to low-end stuff if you split it evenly. I tend to think a guitar is more important than an amp, though, so if I was looking, I'd spend $20 on a Danelectro HoneyTone mini-amp just to be heard, then reserve $150-170 for a used guitar. At that price point, you could get into used Agiles, low-mid Korean Epiphones, maybe even an old U.S. Peavey Predator. I wouldn't recommend the starter pack, either. It's cheap stuff, and unless you absolutely want every bit of it, you can do better assembling your own starter pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PanaDP Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Do you have a friend who plays guitar or bass? If you do, then I would look for a used guitar in your area with their help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slokomisu Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 heh, the closest friend I have to that is one that plays the violin, and thats no help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jrfan Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 How does this look? http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/1636684819.html I'd pass.New, the Yamaha pacificas are very good beginner guitars. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/yamaha-electric-guitars?N=100001+304275+200996&Ns=P_Price%7c0&rpp=20 As far as amps, the Roland cube series amps like the Microcube are very good.Also the Vox valvetronic series like the da5. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/roland-drums-audio-equipment-guitar-amplifiers-effects?N=100001+338479+201006&Ns=P_Price%7c0&rpp=20 http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-DA5-5W-1x6.5-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=482065 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sfarfsky Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 How does this look? http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/1636684819.html I would pay $110 tops. I'm seeing that combo online for $120 (guitar) and $40 (amp). That's $160 for that exact rig brand newThat clown said he spent over $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 How does this look? http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/1636684819.html Keep in mind that because of the brand, you may raise some eyebrows when you announce at the dinner table: "OK, well, I'm going to go play my Johnson now!" In all seriousness, I don't know anything about Johnsons. Good starter brands are Squier and the Ibanez GAX-70 I referred to above. Best starter amp hands-down you can get is the Roland MicroCube. I've seen MicroCubes going for $75, so that'd leave you $125 for a guitar...which still isn't much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Costco sells a Starcaster starter kit from Fender for $199. I know someone from work who has one. He seems to like it (he's a rank beginner). Seems like the amp is the weak link with this kit (no modeling stuff, just clean and dirt).Here's the link: linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sfarfsky Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I just check out your local craigslist It really sucks. What are some cities near you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slokomisu Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 IM willing to drive as far as lafayette or beaumont. I just want it to be a 1 hour drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sfarfsky Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 This dude has a squier strat. give him a call. I wouldn't go over $100. Says he has a peavey bandit also. If its a 15watt I would offer him $40 for it http://lakecharles.craigslist.org/msg/1624252512.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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