Members paulisme Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Is it just me or does it seem like prices for American-made guitars are through the roof these days? Could you guys help me compile a list of affordable American-made guitars? I'm interested in seeing what $1,000 or less could buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarman3001 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 gibson les paul studio vintage mahogany (aka faded) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 The Charvel So-Cals fall just over the $1k mark, and I've never played one, but I sure do like them on paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lots of Godins in that price range. Also on the list are the Fender Highway 1 models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lost_Cause Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 New or used? Tons of used stuff. Carvins, Hamers, Fenders, Washburns...... all good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 It's pretty easy to find a variety of used USA-made Washburns ranging from $250-$1000. Also the older Peaveys such as the Impact, Nitro, Predator etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lots of Godins in that price range. Also on the list are the Fender Highway 1 models. Yes Godin....Canadian company but made in the USA factory. The Velocity kicks all kinds of ass. Really impressed with that particular model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Lots of Godins in that price range. Also on the list are the Fender Highway 1 models. Godins are made in Canada (Quebec) and NH. Not sure which models are made where. http://www.godinguitars.com/aboutus.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yeah, I've played a Velocity several times and it was a fine instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturn Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Godins are made in Canada (Quebec) and NH. Not sure which models are made where.http://www.godinguitars.com/aboutus.htm The Velocity is made in the US (kind of). On the head stock it says "Made in Canada Assembled in the U.S.A". I got a little chuckle out of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulisme Posted December 16, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 I was mainly wondering about new guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yogi_Sizzle Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Honestly there is nothing wrong with buying used and you will definitely get more guitar for your money. My local GC has a Custom shop Fender in immaculate condition for 899 used. This guitar sells new for 2500. You can get American Strats and teles for 5-800 all day long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members photon9 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 You can get American Strats and teles for 5-800 all day long Yep. I've even seen some Hwy 1s sub 400. But I'm not that into them so never bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tom LP Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Gibson Les Paul FadedGibson Les Paul JuniorGibson SG FadedGibson SG ClassicGibson Faded VGibson Melody MakerGibson SG SpecialGibson Les Paul Special I'm probably leaving something out, but when you consider all the heat Gibson gets for being overpriced, it would seem that they really aren't forgetting about the musician on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brewski Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 New or used? Tons of used stuff. Carvins, Hamers, Fenders, Washburns...... all good stuff +1 neighbor gotta PRS under $1K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ugameus Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Benford baby http://www.benfordguitars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 You can get one helluva Carvin, new, for under a grand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Plenty of choices used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members diceman1000 Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 CarvinU.S. MastersFirst Act Custom Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benricci Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Gibson Les Paul FadedGibson Les Paul JuniorGibson SG FadedGibson SG ClassicGibson Faded VGibson Melody MakerGibson SG SpecialGibson Les Paul Special I'm probably leaving something out, but when you consider all the heat Gibson gets for being overpriced, it would seem that they really aren't forgetting about the musician on a budget. +1 and add the faded Explorers. Gibson gets a lot of {censored}. But there are between 6-10 USA made models under a grand at all times. Fender, you listening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phreddy Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 USA Kramers Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bdegrande Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 I'll second Benford, you can get an awfully good guitar with a lot of customization for under $1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Benford baby http://www.benfordguitars.com/ We got bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevenJM Posted December 17, 2009 Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 the US first acts are around $500, and are pretty sexy... just call the number to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulisme Posted December 17, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 17, 2009 Honestly there is nothing wrong with buying used and you will definitely get more guitar for your money. My local GC has a Custom shop Fender in immaculate condition for 899 used. This guitar sells new for 2500. You can get American Strats and teles for 5-800 all day long I'v got nothing against used guitars; out of the 8 or so guitars I own, I only bought one new. I was just wondering if there were many American manufacturers out there making affordable gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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