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Old July 9th, 2007
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Originally Posted by CapeGuitarman View Post
hey StratRat........just for the record.....the guitar you have in that pic that is next to ur name......THAT is an identical twin to mine...what kind of guitar is that??
It's a Fender Stratocaster.

What kind of amp are you playing through? Probably one of the biggest sources of dissatisfaction/disappointment amongst new guitarists is when they buy a "package" which includes a cheesy little beginner amp and discover that it doesn't make the "rock and roll" sounds they want. Most amps that come with beginner packages are manufactured as cheaply as possible - the cheapest components and the fewest possible extras/options....no distortion, no effects, etc. They'll amplify your guitar, but that's about it. There are a ton of threads here about amps, but to make a long story short - to get good sound on a budget, go with something like a Roland Micro Cube, Roland Cube 15X / 20X, or a Vox AD15VT / AD30VT. All of those amps get consistently good reviews and at prices from $99 - $240, they won't break the bank.


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