... in the name of guitar
Lost your password or username? Click here

Not a member already? Join now It's free!
PlaneTalk
GFB&B Radio
Members Online: 384 | Discussions: 23,090 | Replies 241,233 | Members: 127,148 | Register here

 
If you are seeing this text, you need to download the latest version of Flash Player here.

Welcome to the Guitar For Beginners & Beyond Forum, the fastest growing Guitar Community on the Internet.

You are currently viewing our site as a guest which limits your access to many of the great features available. By joining our free community you will gain access to over 100 free guitar lessons, be able to post topics, ask questions and communicate with other members (currently we have over 100,000 guitar players from all over the World). By becoming a member, you will also be able to respond to polls, upload and get feedback on your playing and access many other special features... Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free, so why not join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Guitar Gear The place to discuss guitars, amps, effects, gear in general.

Forum Home > Guitar For Beginners & Beyond General Forum > Guitar Gear > Too Early For A New Guitar?


Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
 
Old December 2nd, 2008
Steven001 Steven001 is offline
Newcomer

Playing guitar for less than a year.
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Last Online: December 4th, 2008 08:16 PM
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11
Too Early For A New Guitar?

Hiya,

I've had my guitar for about 4 years, but never really played it much, just when I was at school (G,C,D) chords etc... I've started back up again and enjoying it, but I would like a new guitar for a more 'meaty sound'. I have a Jim Deacon Strat just now, but would like something which has a heavier sound, something good for playing Guns 'N Roses stuff.

Obviously Les Paul is the guitar for that, but the standards are a little out of my budget just now - what with being a student, car failing MOT etc... I was thinking about an Ibanez GRG170DX. I found it at a local guitar store (check the link) for a decent price.

Thoughts?

Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old December 3rd, 2008
Steven001 Steven001 is offline
Newcomer

Playing guitar for less than a year.
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Last Online: December 4th, 2008 08:16 PM
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11


Thanks for all your comments guys!

Went out today, tried out the Ibanez GRG170DX (in black) and really love the sound and feel, so I bought it! Brought it home, and I was a bit disappointed in the sound with my amp, if I'm honest. I have a Fat Rat 30Watt amp, and the distortion is just... crap. A new amp is in order, but I don't know if I should get one, being a beginner and all.

Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old December 3rd, 2008
thodwris's Avatar
thodwris thodwris is offline
Grand Member

Playing guitar for over a year.
 
Join Date: May 2008
Last Online: 5 Days Ago 12:24 PM
Location: Greece,Romania
Posts: 1,565
View all attachments by thodwris
Send a message via MSN to thodwris Send a message via Skype™ to thodwris

Congratulations for that new guitar!!Have fun with it!!If you got the new guitar to give you the edge(and I think you did),don't worry about the beginner thing.Go ahead and get a new amp so that you will have the distorsion you like and enjoy the full package!Make sure not to blow your wallet on this though,this is the only thing you should worry about...Just my opinion...
All the best,
Theo

Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old January 11th, 2009
guitarplayer999 guitarplayer999 is offline
Member

Playing guitar for less than a year.
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Last Online: July 26th, 2009 03:51 PM
Location: canada
Posts: 61
View all attachments by guitarplayer999


maybee ibanez

Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old January 11th, 2009
lorispencer's Avatar
lorispencer lorispencer is offline
Grand Member
donating member

Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Last Online: 1 Week Ago 05:06 PM
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Posts: 1,143
View all attachments by lorispencer


too early for a new guitar - no such concept


There is only one better thing than music - live music.
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 2 of 2 < 1 2

Forum Home > Guitar For Beginners & Beyond General Forum > Guitar Gear > Too Early For A New Guitar?

« Oops! Ebay madness strikes again. | tube V transister amps »


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:24 AM.

 


Contact Us - Guitar For Beginners & Beyond - Site Map - Privacy Statement - Top

Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 ©2007, Crawlability, Inc.