whats your favorite type of guitar

[thejealousygame]

we like gibson sgs les pauls, and fender basses hows about you guys? we also play mesa boogies and marshalls with an ampeg bass rig.

oh yeah
J Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQGVKK8H84

[Indoor Living]

I've never been in a band, would be a drummer if I was, and I strictly play acoustics, but I have 3 Martins, and that's the only brand I use. Such a great sound.

[eraserhead]

I love Takamine acoustics. My god, how I love them.

[bradsonemanband]

for the past couple years, i have been dying to purchase a Telecaster...

right now, i have a Yamaha Pacifica. not too cool.

[thejealousygame]

yea our bassist plays a taylor and loves it and i have a norman its canadian and i love it we are playing an acoustic show and im stoked to hear our guitars together

[TheSkyline]

I've never been in a band, would be a drummer if I was, and I strictly play acoustics, but I have 3 Martins, and that's the only brand I use. Such a great sound.

I love Takamine acoustics. My god, how I love them.

Both great great acoustics, but I'm partial to Martins. I have a Fender Jaguar that I love as well. Really I just dig Fender guitars in general, especially the less common ones. I'm a big fan of Egnater amps.

[theguy77]

you just cant beat the tonal versatility of a fender deluxe tele. im also incredibly partial to taylor acoustics of which ive played many different models numerous times but have yet to round up the money to own. les pauls are my favorite to play on stage though, i just feel like i can swing that thing around and thrash on the strings and it holds up to all the abuse and energy so well, haha.

[SAY WHAT]

pre-CBS fenders. jazzmasters especially.

though i am contemplating picking up this darling '75 les paul to help satiate my boris fetish.

[screamoutmyname]

Telecasters for sure. One of the most versatile guitars, in my opinion. Fender in general makes an awesome product.

[Tristan Needler]

I love pretty much anything Rickenbacker, the sound, the looks... too bad I'll never be able to afford one.

[TheSkyline]

Telecasters for sure. One of the most versatile guitars, in my opinion. Fender in general makes an awesome product.

Agreed, you can't go wrong with a Fender.

I love pretty much anything Rickenbacker, the sound, the looks... too bad I'll never be able to afford one.

Also agreed. I played one a while ago and it was so awesome, definitely some really cool guitars.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

I really want to get a Telecaster, and I also love Paul Reed Smiths.

[Burn That Shit]

A really solid les paul is my favorite to play, but because Gibson/epiphone make so many shit lp's they're hard to find and the price tag is never fucking worth it.

[fanberlinboy]

I'm an SG guy. I'd love a Gretsch White Falcon, but who knows if that'll ever happen.

[deezee]

Telecasters..

[Rob Hrx]

I fell in love with the SG the first time I saw it. Got a Yamaha acoustic too, which has done me well over the years.

[muchoawesomeo]

i love my prs mccarty, it plays so good, but for the money you spend a schecter is worth every penny... even owning a prs i still play my schecter regularly.

[screamoutmyname]

Telecasters..

;-)

I really want to get a Telecaster, and I also love Paul Reed Smiths.

You won't regret it, no matter what tele it is!

Agreed, you can't go wrong with a Fender.

Also agreed. I played one a while ago and it was so awesome, definitely some really cool guitars.

I bought a Fender acoustic for 70 bucks and the thing sounds like it could be a Martin haha

Also, Rickenbackers sound so great, but I can't stand the way they look =/

[ShimmerAndSpill]

;-)



You won't regret it, no matter what tele it is!



I bought a Fender acoustic for 70 bucks and the thing sounds like it could be a Martin haha

Also, Rickenbackers sound so great, but I can't stand the way they look =/

I'm looking at getting the yellow and black American Deluxe somewhere down the road.

[screamoutmyname]

I'm looking at getting the yellow and black American Deluxe somewhere down the road.

Ahh, excellent choice! I've always wanted that same guitar, but never quite had the money for it. Considered buying the "Affiinity Squier" version, but decided against it.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Ahh, excellent choice! I've always wanted that same guitar, but never quite had the money for it. Considered buying the "Affiinity Squier" version, but decided against it.

Haha yeah, I don't see myself getting it for another couple of years. I played a washburn variant of it, sounded great on my Vox.

[screamoutmyname]

Haha yeah, I don't see myself getting it for another couple of years. I played a washburn variant of it, sounded great on my Vox.

Very nice! I've got a sage-green/metallic Standard Tele and a woodgrain '69 Thinline Re-issue which is semi-hollow... I wouldn't trade either of them for the world haha

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Very nice! I've got a sage-green/metallic Standard Tele and a woodgrain '69 Thinline Re-issue which is semi-hollow... I wouldn't trade either of them for the world haha

Oh wow, that's awesome. I have a PRS standard 22, it's my baby, I'm getting some work done on it soon to fix the intonation .

[deezee]

;-)



You won't regret it, no matter what tele it is!



I bought a Fender acoustic for 70 bucks and the thing sounds like it could be a Martin haha

Also, Rickenbackers sound so great, but I can't stand the way they look =/

What does that face mean? I have a 72 telecaster deluxe re-issue by the way...

[WishYouAway]

I've got a Semi-Hollow PRS SE Custom... love the neck, love the action, love everything.

I'll also second the post way above, I love my Takamine acoustic.

[Raarzipan]

Schecter Tempest, Schecter S-1 Elite are my favorite, got them relatively cheap and they have a good sound.

[riseagainstfan]

cant live without my Schecter Diamond Series

[screamoutmyname]

Oh wow, that's awesome. I have a PRS standard 22, it's my baby, I'm getting some work done on it soon to fix the intonation .

Good deal! PRS makes such a beautiful guitar!

What does that face mean? I have a 72 telecaster deluxe re-issue by the way...

No real meaning, just expressing my love for telecasters haha. I actually almost got that guitar over the 69 thinline reissue... Such a sweet guitar!

[muchoawesomeo]

cant live without my Schecter Diamond Series
amen

[deezee]

Good deal! PRS makes such a beautiful guitar!



No real meaning, just expressing my love for telecasters haha. I actually almost got that guitar over the 69 thinline reissue... Such a sweet guitar!

Oh okay, yeah it's a great guitar. I want to get a new telecaster but I don't have any cash to spare at the moment lol. My friend wants me to buy his MIM one but I'm not sure.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Good deal! PRS makes such a beautiful guitar!



No real meaning, just expressing my love for telecasters haha. I actually almost got that guitar over the 69 thinline reissue... Such a sweet guitar!

I love it, it's my baby.

[rescuemusic]

I love SG's handsdown. Everytime I went to guitarcenter or samash, I'd always play a Gibson SG but I don't have enough to get one so I use a epiphone sg-400 which is still amazing. SG's have such a clean sound when it comes to playing electric. I also have a strat which is always amazing too.

Acoustic Taylors all the way. Martins and Takamine are also pretty decent too.

[TheSkyline]

;-)



You won't regret it, no matter what tele it is!



I bought a Fender acoustic for 70 bucks and the thing sounds like it could be a Martin haha

Also, Rickenbackers sound so great, but I can't stand the way they look =/

Hahah seriously? I would have to hear that to believe it. I think Fender acoustics sound like shit, they should stick to electric instruments imo.

Ah really? Thats one of the reasons I love them, I think they look awesome!

[screamoutmyname]

I love it, it's my baby.

Definitely! Wouldn't trade my guitars for all the tea in China haha

Hahah seriously? I would have to hear that to believe it. I think Fender acoustics sound like shit, they should stick to electric instruments imo.

Ah really? Thats one of the reasons I love them, I think they look awesome!

I'd heard that Fender acoustics were piss-poor, but when I finally played it, I was pleasantly surprised. And I did exaggerate a bit, but still... I think you get the point haha

Oh okay, yeah it's a great guitar. I want to get a new telecaster but I don't have any cash to spare at the moment lol. My friend wants me to buy his MIM one but I'm not sure.

Understandable... I just spent about 600 bucks for a tele a few months ago, so I won't be buying any guitars for a looong time.

[deezee]

Definitely! Wouldn't trade my guitars for all the tea in China haha



I'd heard that Fender acoustics were piss-poor, but when I finally played it, I was pleasantly surprised. And I did exaggerate a bit, but still... I think you get the point haha



Understandable... I just spent about 600 bucks for a tele a few months ago, so I won't be buying any guitars for a looong time.

Yeah I got my 72 deluxe in October and that was a pretty penny so I think I'm going to wait a year to buy a new one.

[ShimmerAndSpill]

Definitely! Wouldn't trade my guitars for all the tea in China haha



I'd heard that Fender acoustics were piss-poor, but when I finally played it, I was pleasantly surprised. And I did exaggerate a bit, but still... I think you get the point haha



Understandable... I just spent about 600 bucks for a tele a few months ago, so I won't be buying any guitars for a looong time.

Haha my thoughts exactly.

[Animalhill]

you just cant beat the tonal versatility of a fender deluxe tele. im also incredibly partial to taylor acoustics of which ive played many different models numerous times but have yet to round up the money to own. les pauls are my favorite to play on stage though, i just feel like i can swing that thing around and thrash on the strings and it holds up to all the abuse and energy so well, haha.
So true. Now imagine running out of this: my custom made baby http://www.kometamps.com/concorde.html
THIS amp is tonal heaven my friends. Fuck Mesa, Marshall, and just about every other brand I've ever tried.

[patrickhowell]

Hahah seriously? I would have to hear that to believe it. I think Fender acoustics sound like shit, they should stick to electric instruments imo.

Since Fender bought Tacoma, they've REALLY stepped up their acoustic offering.

[fanberlinboy]

I love SG's handsdown. Everytime I went to guitarcenter or samash, I'd always play a Gibson SG but I don't have enough to get one so I use a epiphone sg-400 which is still amazing. SG's have such a clean sound when it comes to playing electric. I also have a strat which is always amazing too.

Acoustic Taylors all the way. Martins and Takamine are also pretty decent too.
I've got a G-400, too. Nice guitars. The tuning keys suck, and I'd like to replace the pickups, but it's still a great guitar.

[Bloodsucker II]

Jacksons and Telecasters

[HCO SF 87]

I've got a Washburn Idol I'm pretty happy with! I like Les Pauls as well.

[SD_John]

shecter ftw. they can play anything and sound good. They're affordable too. Not like a gibson where you have to spend >1,000 for a good one.

[ManicanParty49]

I really like LP's and SG's...but gotta say I have a soft spot for Telecasters. I've wanted a custom '72 Tele for the longest time.

[mattmatumbo]

I have two Ibanezs and an ESP LTD, i like the LTD because of the low fret action and EMGs. Also i have an acoustic Yamaha (it sucks) and a mandolin. I have two basses somewhere too.

I'd love to have a Tele too.

[TheSkyline]

Since Fender bought Tacoma, they've REALLY stepped up their acoustic offering.

Oh, really? Cool, I'll have to check them out.

[Bloodsucker II]

i want this...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/spr_freak/codybonnette.jpg

[billyboatkid]

I like acoustics..

I play an Ovation. Favsies.

[Dicebox]

i want this...
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/spr_freak/codybonnette.jpg
yess! all Black tele's are sexy as hell

[Bloodsucker II]

yess! all Black tele's are sexy as hell

Seriously man, so beautiful.

[theguy77]

http://www.birdlandmusic.net/product_image.php?imageid=10596

i'd love to yank that thing around on stage

[Siren Silently]

I have one MIJ Telecaster, 2 MIJ Stratocasters (one of them is my number one) and a MIA Deluxe Strat. Shit economy= incredible deals. The newest MIJ Strat I picked up for $250 (It's an '86 in good condition).

[TheSkyline]

Telecasters look awesome, but I could never get into how they sounded. I know people who can get them to sound awesome, but every time I've played one I wasn't too impressed.

[TheSkyline]

I wouldn't mind getting my hands on one of these-

http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/GretschGuitars/583628jpg.jpg
It may be Patrick Stump's signature guitar, but it looks awesome and sounds great too.

and one of these would be nice too..
http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/PaulReedSmith/550763jpg.jpg

But at the moment I'm very content with my Fender HH Jaguar.

[Dicebox]

and one of these would be nice too..
http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/PaulReedSmith/550763jpg.jpg

But at the moment I'm very content with my Fender HH Jaguar.
I absolutely love this guitar, ive never played a guitar that can cover as many dynamic ranges as that guitar can, plus it feels so comfortable, If i had the money, i'd get one of these in a heartbeat

[OveriseFan]

and one of these would be nice too..
http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/PaulReedSmith/550763jpg.jpg

But at the moment I'm very content with my Fender HH Jaguar.

Ah, I love Miras. I was so shocked when I picked one up on a whim. It's incredible. A ton of sounds, a joy to play, and it looks amazing too.

[TheSkyline]

I absolutely love this guitar, ive never played a guitar that can cover as many dynamic ranges as that guitar can, plus it feels so comfortable, If i had the money, i'd get one of these in a heartbeat

Ah, I love Miras. I was so shocked when I picked one up on a whim. It's incredible. A ton of sounds, a joy to play, and it looks amazing too.

I've sadly never played one, but from what I've heard they are amazing guitars. I'll have to look around at places to see if I can get my hands on one. Just wondering, is it a heavy or light guitar? I imagine it would be more the weight of an SG than a Les Paul, but I wouldn't know, I have no idea what kind of wood it's made out of.

[OveriseFan]

I've sadly never played one, but from what I've heard they are amazing guitars. I'll have to look around at places to see if I can get my hands on one. Just wondering, is it a heavy or light guitar? I imagine it would be more the weight of an SG than a Les Paul, but I wouldn't know, I have no idea what kind of wood it's made out of.

I only played one once, sitting down, but I remember it being about "medium" weight. I guess a comparison to an SG would be similar, maybe a little lighter? I was playing a strat at the same time, and it was a bit heavier than that, and felt "solid".

Get your hands on one, they're fun to play.

[TheSkyline]

I only played one once, sitting down, but I remember it being about "medium" weight. I guess a comparison to an SG would be similar, maybe a little lighter? I was playing a strat at the same time, and it was a bit heavier than that, and felt "solid".

Get your hands on one, they're fun to play.

Ah, okay good deal. I'll definitely check them out!

[elisemarie]

i have a squier.. not cool haha. but i think im getting an sg soonish. as for acoustic, i mostly play my taylor. im in love with that guitar :] but i have this thing called a Kasuga too lol

[idonotnosry]

Cant get enough of the look and sound of the Fender Jazzmaster. mmm

[patrickhowell]

Cant get enough of the look and sound of the Fender Jazzmaster. mmm

I can agree with that !

[theguy77]

has anyone played that new model of electric guitar that taylor makes? ive been totally intrigued as to how it would sound, especially given that taylor is by miles my favorite acoustic brand.

http://www.interstatemusic.com/wcsstore/InterstateMusic/ims/ipf/GTSCLASSIC.jpg

[bradsonemanband]

i've been wanting a Fender Telecaster for a long time now. i want to save up and buy one! but i have a couple questions:

- would it be smarter to get a squier, mexican, or american tele?
- what are the differences in the three?
- how much are we talkin?

help a brotha out

[theguy77]

i've been wanting a Fender Telecaster for a long time now. i want to save up and buy one! but i have a couple questions:

- would it be smarter to get a squier, mexican, or american tele?
- what are the differences in the three?
- how much are we talkin?

help a brotha out

i'm guessing you're just starting out on guitar? there really are massive quality-related differnces between the three teles you mentioned. the squier is the cheapest and shittiest and goes for around 200, the mexican is mid-priced and is a fairly decent guitar at 550 (which sucks cuase they went for 400 like a few months ago), and the american is expensive but it's a really nice guitar, and sells for around 1200. there are all kinds of different models, and the most expensive model is not always the best one; for example you may prefer a highway one telecaster to an american because of a distinctive sound and slightly different feel. however if you're choosing between models with THIS much of a price difference, generally the higher the price, the better the sound, playability, and wood quality/build. if you're just starting out, i wouldnt recommend going all out for the most expensive guitar because chances are at this point you might not be in tune with your instrument enough to tell the difference between them; if this is your first guitar i'd say take the squier, but if you've been playing for a year or two it might be more economical to take the mexican since as you get better you'll start to notice all the squier's flaws and want to replace it.

[bradsonemanband]

i'm guessing you're just starting out on guitar? there really are massive quality-related differnces between the three teles you mentioned. the squier is the cheapest and shittiest and goes for around 200, the mexican is mid-priced and is a fairly decent guitar at 550 (which sucks cuase they went for 400 like a few months ago), and the american is expensive but it's a really nice guitar, and sells for around 1200. there are all kinds of different models, and the most expensive model is not always the best one; for example you may prefer a highway one telecaster to an american because of a distinctive sound and slightly different feel. however if you're choosing between models with THIS much of a price difference, generally the higher the price, the better the sound, playability, and wood quality/build. if you're just starting out, i wouldnt recommend going all out for the most expensive guitar because chances are at this point you might not be in tune with your instrument enough to tell the difference between them; if this is your first guitar i'd say take the squier, but if you've been playing for a year or two it might be more economical to take the mexican since as you get better you'll start to notice all the squier's flaws and want to replace it.

thanks for answering my questions, dude. fyi though: i've been playing guitar for about 11 years actually. i'm just not very knowledgeable in the technical kind of stuff. i just play them. haha. but anyways, thanks again. i am going to go to a guitar store today or tomorrow and take a few for a test spin.

[theguy77]

thanks for answering my questions, dude. fyi though: i've been playing guitar for about 11 years actually. i'm just not very knowledgeable in the technical kind of stuff. i just play them. haha. but anyways, thanks again. i am going to go to a guitar store today or tomorrow and take a few for a test spin.

oh shit man, comes as a bit of a surprise youve never researched this kind of stuff after 11 years. im sorry if this came across as condescending. at your level i'd really recommend that you DONT get the squier or mexican haha. go for an american or deluxe or highway one; try them all out and see which one suits you best.

[Siren Silently]

thanks for answering my questions, dude. fyi though: i've been playing guitar for about 11 years actually. i'm just not very knowledgeable in the technical kind of stuff. i just play them. haha. but anyways, thanks again. i am going to go to a guitar store today or tomorrow and take a few for a test spin.


If you've been playing for that long, DEFINITELY treat yourself to the best money can buy (within reason of course) for a guitar you really like. I'd say look at used American or Japanese Made guitars.

[AShannon04]

I have a MIM Standard Tele and absolutely love it. I've recently been drooling over the American Deluxe Teles, but they're way out of my budget and playing level at this point. Maybe someday...

[theguy77]

whats the difference between a japanese made and an american made tele?

[OveriseFan]

whats the difference between a japanese made and an american made tele?

Depends on the year and model. Some MIJ Fenders are even better than some MIA fenders... and vice versa. Both have excellent materials and workmanship, though. You really just need to try it.

[theguy77]

Depends on the year and model. Some MIJ Fenders are even better than some MIA fenders... and vice versa. Both have excellent materials and workmanship, though. You really just need to try it.

right. is there a discernible difference in tone/sound? for example, one having a bit less tinny/thin tone or something like that?

[Siren Silently]

right. is there a discernible difference in tone/sound? for example, one having a bit less tinny/thin tone or something like that?

No, that would boil down to the materials/parts used and AFAIK everything is pretty damn close, except MIJ bodies are commonly made of basswood.

Honestly, I would buy MIJ for any used Fender. They are the same price new because of importation custom fees, but used MIJ are by far cheaper and of relatively similar (arguably higher) quality.

[thejealousygame]

has anyone played that new model of electric guitar that taylor makes? ive been totally intrigued as to how it would sound, especially given that taylor is by miles my favorite acoustic brand.

http://www.interstatemusic.com/wcsstore/InterstateMusic/ims/ipf/GTSCLASSIC.jpg i played one in guitar center they sound really good i played it through a boogie im sure it would sound killer thru an orange

[The Boathouse]

Regarding the Taylor electric...

I played all three models several times over a span of a few months. I clocked probably around 5 hours on each. I can't say any one of them really grabbed me. They felt nice, they sounded nice, they played...nice. But it just seemed too underwhelming for that price tag. And fuck, for that price, I better be getting nitro and a set neck.

[TheSkyline]

has anyone played that new model of electric guitar that taylor makes? ive been totally intrigued as to how it would sound, especially given that taylor is by miles my favorite acoustic brand.

http://www.interstatemusic.com/wcsstore/InterstateMusic/ims/ipf/GTSCLASSIC.jpg

I remember I wanted one of these so badly when they first came out. I ended up getting a Jaguar, which I'm more than happy with, so oh well. I have played one though. They sound pretty good, but like mentioned, a little pricey for what you get.

[xmicxcorex]

Les Pauls are my shit. However, I would love to get a Tele (frankly, I don't give two shits if it's MIM or American). Of course being I'd do the same to it that i do with my les pauls and step it up a bit with some passive EMGs. I also, admittedly, really enjoy my MIM Fender Strat, but I primarily use it when im toying around with jazz and blues.

[kaafka]

I just bought a MIC Squier tele and it's definitely one of the better guitars I've played. Gut it and put in some new electronics and you have a new gigging guitar.

I love mine.

[pulsar]

Epiphone Les Pauls :)

[Crowe41]

I spent a ton of money on a brand new Gibson SG... it's always been my dream guitar. Since I've bought it though I've realized how amazing my Tom Delonge Fender strat is. Personally I think the tone I get from the Fender is much better than the SG. Playability wise though, the SG is easier to rip up.

[alltimeGreg]

i've been looking at a new guitar for quite some time, what do you guys think of a Epiphone sg's or epiphone les pauls?

[Crowe41]

i've been looking at a new guitar for quite some time, what do you guys think of a Epiphone sg's or epiphone les pauls?

Personally, I would just hold out a little while longer and get a Gibson. Epiphones are cheaper which is a definite bonus, but you get what you pay for. My advice: play the shit out of the guitar in the music store before you buy it!! Don't buy it based on looks.

[PawelPotapowicz]

^^ Agreed! And the '72 re-issue telecaster is sick.

[reachforthesun]

Agile LP clones!

[$eth]

I own a Fat Strat. MIM. It's a well made guitar for only 400 bucks. D

[Yontsey]

It depends on what type of music you want to play.

For my distortion stuff, I love my Gibson LP studio. I didn't have the money to throw down for the Standard because I put all my money into my amp set up. I used to have a Fender Tele MIM that was really good too. I used to own a Fender Tom Delong Strat too before it was stolen that was a nice piece of hardware.

For my clean/bluesy stuff, I looooove my Fender Hardtail Strat MIA. Sounds amazing on my orange rockerverb 50 with the verb turned up.

[AShannon04]

Anybody play a G&L? I've heard great things about them.

[PawelPotapowicz]

Anybody play a G&L? I've heard great things about them.


G&L guitars are amazing. However if you can get your hands on one that is from before 1991, that's really worth the buy. That's when Leo Fender actually owned the company.

[mms13]

for the past couple years, i have been dying to purchase a Telecaster...

right now, i have a Yamaha Pacifica. not too cool.

hahah wow, i thought I was the only person in the world with the shitty yamaha pacifica

getting an SG soon

[UnityRiot]

I love archtop style guitars. They just have such a vintage sound and feel to them. As for brand, it doesn't really matter. As soon as I have enough money I'll either buy a guitar or bass like that, since right now I'm stuck playing a beat up noname brand Stratocastor rip off and a cheapy Drive Wildfire bass.

[Asmodeus]

For metal or shredding in general I love my Jackson SLSMG

for more chill and clean sounds I love a good Fender, preferably a Jazzmaster, Jaguar, or '52 Telecaster

[AUGK]

my two favs are Epiphone or PRS. haha i just like the quality of them

[patrickhowell]

http://www.makenmusic.com/productImg/Telemaster_50Relic-R47446-Blk-FrontFull.jpg

How about a Telemaster (http://www.makenmusic.com/product.cfm?prodID=1168&catID=1) ?

[GamabuntaSS]

Bass Guitar

[sullivancares]

It'd have to be gibson sgs. I personally have an epiphone sg310....but thats cos im not rich enough for a gibson ha.

[Helicopter518]

we like gibson sgs les pauls, and fender basses hows about you guys? we also play mesa boogies and marshalls with an ampeg bass rig.

oh yeah
J Game
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQGVKK8H84


I recently got a prs and it pwns!

[holidrawl]

That Telemaster was epic! My favorites are Fenders, mainly the jaguar. The necks are perfect. They're beautiful.

[Theseventhson]

Telecasters and Jazzmasters.