[Aunkster]

I own an ibanez acoustic / electric and really like it ,I want an electric guitar ,im looking in the 300 to 400 dollar range and im looking for suggestions.

Thanks

Allan

[P-90]

Tell us a little about what sort of stuff you like to play, or want to play on it... otherwise you might end up playing BB King on an Yngwie Malmsteen guitar, and that wouldn't be pretty.

[Aunkster]

classic rock,southern rock ,country

[pastorbob]

Allan, this question is like which drum kit should we buy! My experience with guitars is fast telling me that there is a guitar that "fits" each of us. I started playing electric with a Dean EVO XM. It was cheap, and I loved the neck size. I also had checked out electrics enough to know that the 24 3/4 inch scale length was easier for beginners. Since then, I have graduated to an Ibanez acoustic-electric with a 25 1/2 inch scale length, although it still has the narrower neck that I like. I also found the Fender Stratocaster to my liking, although the neck is a bit wider (it's also a 25 1/2 inch). Basically, I've found that if it looks like a Strat, it's probably a 25 1/2 scale length, and if it looks like a Les Paul, then it's probably a 24 3/4 inch scale length.

Finally, I found the Schecter C-1 Elite, and it feels like the neck was custom made for my hand. Although I enjoy all the guitars that I have, I now realize how people are searching for that "perfect" guitar.

Allan, my advice is that you to get your hands on as many guitars as you possibly can.

[Aunkster]

wouldnt trade my tama's for anything,I almost feel like im cheating when I play another set..lol

I was looking at an Ibanez electric because my ibanez acoustic is really great and has a great sound.
I have never had an electric so its kind of new to me.

This is what I was looking at
Buy Ibanez GSA60 Electric Guitar with Gig Bag Package at Musician's Friend

,,would like a different color but I like the guitar

[PepticDust]

I read a website that recommended a Telecaster as a first electric. Don't own one myself but check this out. Buy Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster SH Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend

Video review is here.

If you buy one and don't like it..........give it to me. lol

[Aunkster]

wow thats very nice and a great review..

thanks..I like it

[JREC]

In that price range I'd recommend an agile guitar from rondomusic. AMAZING guitar for the money. I've had a LH al-3000 since August and love it, and rondo has great customer service too

[P-90]

Originally Posted by JREC

In that price range I'd recommend an agile guitar from rondomusic. AMAZING guitar for the money. I've had a LH al-3000 since August and love it, and rondo has great customer service too

Or maybe one of these... Agile TC-730 Semi-Hollow TBR at HomeOld

I'm kind of hesitant to make any very concrete suggestions, since so much of a decision like this is subjective, but I think a hollow or semi-hollow might work really well for the country and most of of the southern rock, and still be fine for a lot of classic rock. Agile has a "Cool Cat" rockabilly sort of guitar (out of stock at the moment) which might even be worth considering. http://www.rondomusic.com/coolcatpre...etremflat.html

Or there's always the classic ES-335 style, those are good for pretty much anything but metal. Agile AS-820 Semi-Hollow Black at HomeOld