Guitar Shopping (Need I Be Specific? How About Help!)

[Xzyliac]

Okay here's the deal: buying a new electric. My original idea was to get a Firebird but everybody talks shìt about Gibsons. Naturally the first suggestion is Fender but EVERYONE has one and I wanted to stand out. Anything that plays just as well, same price tag as maybe a Strat, and looks good too?

Up until now my semi-acoustic was fine but I want to upgrade. What should be taken into consideration when buying an electric?

[Saltines]

Preferred weight, tone, neck width, style, and things of this caliber come to mind.

K, you like Firebirds.. and strats if i read this right. You could go for a tele. But again, Fender. There are reverend guitars. My friend has one and hes been playing for a few years and he gets his there because they are of course good. I'm not thinking rigtht today, so there is surely more.

[ArmySoldier13]

I love my Dean. You might want to check them out. at least go to a shop and sit and play one for a few minutes. I love the ML79.

[Xzyliac]

Well I played the Strat, Les Paul, Firebird, and X-Plorer 2 weeks ago at Guitar Center. I liked the Firebird the most. I forget the series.

[HPLabonte]

go with what you like. Get the Firebird.

[Saltines]

go with what you like. Get the Firebird.

Yeah, especially because you liked it over the others you played.

[Xzyliac]

Alright.

Okay amp suggestions?

[tf5_bassist]

the amp depends on what you're going to play, and how loud you need to be. what size shows/jam sessions will you be doing?

[Xzyliac]

the amp depends on what you're going to play, and how loud you need to be. what size shows/jam sessions will you be doing?

Hmmm...good question.

Outdoor shows and basement practice space. Don't play indoor shows much.

If it helps I use classic sharp distortion alot but Wah once in a while too.

[tf5_bassist]

Hmmm...good question.

Outdoor shows and basement practice space. Don't play indoor shows much.

If it helps I use classic sharp distortion alot but Wah once in a while too.

You can never go wrong with a Marshall head and a Marshall 4x12 cab.

"Rock and roll is a Gibson guitar through a Marshall amplifier."
--Zakk Wylde

at least I think that was his quote.

that being said, my guitarist just replaced his peavey head with a marshall tsl head, and the thing is frickin' amazing.

[Xzyliac]

You can never go wrong with a Marshall head and a Marshall 4x12 cab.

"Rock and roll is a Gibson guitar through a Marshall amplifier."
--Zakk Wylde

at least I think that was his quote.

that being said, my guitarist just replaced his peavey head with a marshall tsl head, and the thing is frickin' amazing.

Cool. Much thanks guys.

[no_direction_home]

i recommend orange cabs they sound so good
as for a head i would go for a mesa boogie they are very high quality

[whofan]

Well, my personal favorite is the Gibson SG. I highly recommend it, an absolute dream to play.

However, I also suggest Hamer. They're great for quick playing (They are a Metal guitar afterall). I have a Hamer Slammer and it's just a beauty.

[Xzyliac]

Lots of great choices it seems. I may go back to Guitar Center and experiment more.

[Saltines]

Lots of great choices it seems. I may go back to Guitar Center and experiment more.

I'm gonna head up there sometime again.. Gonna try out some LP's, a tele, maybe a strat and some other stuff. I'm stuck on choosing my next guitar
But i dont want help picking.. im gonna go with what i feel is best.