Just bought a right cheap Electric Acoustic....

Fong · #1 May 10th, 2006

And its amazingly nice to play.

Was really shocked when I went into the shop as I was just taking in one of my guitars to be restrung (chuckle I know what can i say) and was playing around on some of the guitars there.

Couldn't believe the price tag on the guitar I was playing and just decided on the spot it was about time I got a steel strung I could record a little easier.

I don't have the pound sign but using the currency convertor on my phone it says, $219

Which is about 115 quid in english money.

Which is amazingly cheap really, its a really nice guitar sounds lovely and plays really well.

It's called a Stagg guitar, not really heard of them before, probably made in china or something, but it plays so well I figured it was a bargin for someone like me.

allthumbs · #2 May 10th, 2006

I have heard of staggs before. They are very common in England. Look on U.K. ebay. There are usually a lot there. They are considered a low end guitar but, as I have said before. The right guy on the right machine at the right time in the factory can turn out a gem in an other wise ordinary line of guitars. Glad you got lucky and found a keeper. I love hearing stories like that.

fly135 · #3 May 10th, 2006

Hey Fong, That was kind of the same thing for me and finding my Brownsville. I think it was the same price as your guitar. No name but nice playing acoustic, good action, and a decent price. Now lets hear a recording!!!

USGold · #4 May 10th, 2006

Yeah, I own Stagg--electric LP style--got it for $199.US and considered it a good value-great finish-sounds real good and plays very nice--I looked at the acooustics and the hollow bodies, IMO if you're not concerned with having the proper "name' on your guitar they are a real nice value--you are right they are made in china and to my eye they are doing finish and detail work better then many better known companies. Scott

Fong · #5 May 10th, 2006

This is with bass high to get the ring and high High End to match the song. I don't think it does the guitar justice to be honest, but its still pretty clear and nice compared to my usual steel string recordings which were awful.

I was talking to the guy in the shop, who was quite surprised that I decided on the spot to buy it since I was only there to get some work done on my other guitar and was just playing around while I waited.

He was telling me that the finish, action and sound on these guitars now are soo good, he was saying that they have to be to compete in the market place.

I have a Yahama F-310, another budget guitar, but its non-electric I think it was a fair price more expensive them the Stagg and I had to have the action changed before it was a good guitar, this one played straight off the rack, I literally tuned it and it sounded lovely.

Which is probably why I bought it on the spot.

Fong · #6 May 10th, 2006

I know this not generally the place, but I wanted to showcase the guitar a little better.

I came up with this little riff while I was in the shop, not really had a chance to expand on it, not sure I even will, but it suited the guitar quite nicely.

nagukush · #7 May 10th, 2006

WOW

Great Looking Guitar !!! and it Sounds Awesome

, Very-Very happy for you Pal !!!!

Kindest Regards
Kush

Blind Rat · #8 May 11th, 2006

Hi Fong,nice looking guitar I have two Stagg guitars myself an L.P. and a Stratty one I like mine heaps but the frets are wearing a bit quick.
Nice sound too.

Fong · #9 May 11th, 2006

Thanks always wanted a black acoustic guitar, sad as that sounds.

I like the cut away too, I can play the first solo in comfortably numb on this acoustic which I couldn't on my other.

I don't think I got to grips with recording it properly just yet, first recording had a lot of what it calls 'presence' I think its a high band booster, but I not really worked out how best to record it yet.

Sounds a lot better to my ear when played acousticly, and i am sure i can get a better recording given some time to mess around with settings.

I am liking it, altho I have put a blister on one of my picking fingers from playing it too hard for too long last night

joe_strummer · #10 May 11th, 2006

Neat looking guitar, sounds really nice like the tone off it

sale · #11 May 13th, 2006

I also have Stagg and it is OK.
Sounds nice
Keep Rocking
Sale

krissovo · #12 May 15th, 2006

My first guitar was a stagg and that was great for a learner and plays certain tunes better than my £800 guitar, its fantastic for most of the Oasis songs and the action is second to none that I have played since that one. Dont put heavy strings on it though as it sounds awfull!

I play my stagg at least 5 times a week and I only got a different guitar as I wanted a electro / accustic for recording.