What electric guitar should I get?

Question

My price range is $250-$450 (I know very low). Right now I've got a Schecter C6 Deluxe Floyd Rose that was $350,and it's a great guitar. I'll be playing rock and metal music,so I'll shy away from the Fenders. Lastly,I want it to have a standard bridge sense I've already got a Floyd Rose.

Answer 1

Danny is correct and Lou is way off base. You can switch between neck profiles, scale lengths, etc. all day long with no negative affect on your playing. I switch between Gibson and Fender in the same set often times. Too me switching from a Les Paul to an SG is harder than from an LP to a Strat. To use my played out tool analogy, that's like saying your tool box should just have 6 Phillips head screwdrivers but no wrenches, flat heads, etc.



I try to be sure when I buy a guitar it is giving me something tonally that my others do not. Having a half dozen Les Paul's would do nothing for me. So back to your question. Not sure who told you that Fender's don't work for Rock, but if anything I'd go for the exact opposite of what I already have.



You have a dual humbucker, 24.75" scale, set neck guitar with a FR bridge. In that situation I'd be looking for a Fender scale guitar with a bolt-on neck, single coils and a hard tail bridge. It's all about tonal diversity man.



That being said I'd probably get a slightly used Fender Standard Tele for $300 - $350 or a Squier Classic Vibe. If you do want to stick with a humbucker, set neck type guitar this is the best bang for the buck in your price range I think.



New it is $500, but you can find used ones in perfect shape for $400 or less.



http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/prs-se-245-standard-electric-guitar

Answer 2

Here's a tip FEW amateurs ever think about: neck size: shape, length (and feel).



You mentioned the Fender. Have you ever seen any artist who plays both? No. And the reason is because of the neck preference. If a player has 1 Les Paul they'll have 6 or 7 Gibsons. But they will all have LP necks.



When your hands get used to playing on a certain neck ALL of your guitars should have the same neck. Reason: muscle memory. Your fingers already know where to go.



If you switch from a Strat to a Les Paul the neck width and string spacing is different. This confuses the player.

For instance, Dave Mathews plays mostly acoustics, right? It's because that's what he's most comfortable playing.



The SIMPLE thing to do is standardize your necks. If you don't then you're more prone to making mistakes.



If you've been playing a long time and like your Schecter then your next guitars SHOULD have Schecter necks or necks made to the same dimensions (specs).



Good luck!

Answer 3

Hello there,



Go into your local guitar shop and start playing. Don't look at the brand name on the headstock (forget about preconceived ideas as to what you should get). Just try anything and everything. Be sure to test out some of the used guitars.



All anyone else can tell you is what they like to play. That is like running a popularity poll.



You need to know which guitar is most comfortable for you to play, which neck feels best in your hands, and which guitar has the sound you want for your music. No amount of on-line research can answer those questions. It takes a hands on test.



Running a popularity poll is a very ineffective way to select a guitar.



Later,

Norm

Answer 4

LCF gives a nice view, but I gotta respectfully disagree. Why have a big garage full of the same make/type of 'ride? "Variety is the spice of life." Sure, if you have a 'fav, and have the bucks, another one can be sweet. But ya can only play one at a time.



If I had the money - and the 'rest to still use it - I'd like have a couple of Strats, a Tele, a couple of Les Pauls, a '355 stereo, a couple of PRS's, a 'Rickey 12 string, maybe even a sweet Gretsch "Country Gentleman" or a snarly Danelecto. 'Won't even start on acoustics, a few more thousand bucks.



So -why (oh why) do you need another guitar? If your baby has been good to you, why fool around? Be nice to both of you - go get a better amp! Take 'baby to a good music shop and jack into some (much) better stuff than what you likely have. True happiness is on this path, grasshopper.

Hint: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/amplifiers-effects/blackstar-venue-series-ht-club-40-40w-tube-guitar-combo-amp

Answer 5

Try the Epiphone G-400 1966 ltd edition..Awesome playing guitar