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December 2nd, 2008
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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?
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December 2nd, 2008
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How it sounds is one thing, but how it plays and feels to you is way more important. I would never buy a guitar without trying it first. Have you thought about getting an effects peddle? That may be a cheaper option as well.
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December 2nd, 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by almaink
How it sounds is one thing, but how it plays and feels to you is way more important. I would never buy a guitar without trying it first. Have you thought about getting an effects peddle? That may be a cheaper option as well.
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I actually have a multi effects pedal, but would still like a new guitar. I think it would also encourage me to play more!
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December 2nd, 2008
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Nice guitar: Ibanez GRG170DX
I have the RG120 but want to upgrade to the following:
Ibanez RG3EXFM1 Electric Guitar.
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December 2nd, 2008
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Yep I agree it encourages you to play more! I kinda felt myself giving up...but when I bought my S470DX, I was instantly hooked again!
In the symphony of life, nobody gets a program.
"Even through the darkest days, this fire burns always." - Killswitch Engage
"The door is locked now, but it's open if you're true." -Metallica
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December 2nd, 2008
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I gave ONCE...20 years ago. I will never give up again...
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December 3rd, 2008
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No such thing as "too early for a new guitar"! 
If you want a Les Paul but find the Gibsons out of your price range (and I can't blame you!), check out the Epiphone Les Pauls.....very good guitars at much more reasonable prices.
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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December 3rd, 2008
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+1 to the above,no such thing as too early for getting a new guitar...If you need that extra motivation just go ahead and get it.The Ibanez that you posted has a very beautiful colour and it is a good guitar..The best of luck making the perfect choice for you...
All the best,
Theo
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December 3rd, 2008
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"If you need that extra motivation just go ahead and get it."
My motivation was in the form of a DSO show. God their an awesome band and while they are doing covers of Dead Shows, they still rocked. The next day, I picked my guitar back up and have loved it since. Sadly, I would love another Axe but I need to love this one a little longer. After having it for 5+ years, I am finally able to get some feeling from it. I was playing it last night and like worn jeans, she felt right. 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJK
"If you need that extra motivation just go ahead and get it."
My motivation was in the form of a DSO show. God their an awesome band and while they are doing covers of Dead Shows, they still rocked. The next day, I picked my guitar back up and have loved it since. Sadly, I would love another Axe but I need to love this one a little longer. After having it for 5+ years, I am finally able to get some feeling from it. I was playing it last night and like worn jeans, she felt right. |
Now that's what I am talking about !! 
All the best,
Theo
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December 3rd, 2008
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If the opportunity to get a new guitar is there steven I personally would take it +1 to the above if you feel it will help you with your playing it's a good thing, might be worth trying a few out though if you've got a store nearby, good excuse to play loads of guitars 
You don't stop laughing when you grow old; you grow old when you stop laughing.
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December 3rd, 2008
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Sorry to keep this thread growing, but I am excited about this stuff...
Oh - I have one more inspiration:
Dy-sphoric: This thing called: Music....
I don't use my blog that much, I have updated it recently.
Yes - that is my son on MY guitar. And he is getting one for Christmas and he is just 3...I want to make sure that he has a better chance of becoming a Rock star than I had.
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Originally Posted by Steven001
I actually have a multi effects pedal, but would still like a new guitar. I think it would also encourage me to play more!
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New stuff always encourages me to play more. And I don't need any more of a reason that that!
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December 3rd, 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MJK
Sorry to keep this thread growing, but I am excited about this stuff...
Oh - I have one more inspiration:
Dy-sphoric: This thing called: Music....
I don't use my blog that much, I have updated it recently.
Yes - that is my son on MY guitar. And he is getting one for Christmas and he is just 3...I want to make sure that he has a better chance of becoming a Rock star than I had. |
Thanks for the blog link MJK, looks like you and your Son will be rocking over Christmas, checked out the Rock House link too loads of good stuff there so thanks for the heads up, hadn't heard of Kix before enjoyed that song
You don't stop laughing when you grow old; you grow old when you stop laughing.
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December 3rd, 2008
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hadn't heard of Kix before enjoyed that song |
I am OLD - 
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