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BooBooKittyFuck

11-05-2004, 03:52 AM

i am looking for a guitar set up guitar, amp, stand, tuner, etc. and i am trying to stay under $150.00... it would be nice if the guitar came in blue... any suggestions on a reliable set up?

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badorties

11-05-2004, 07:30 AM

Squier - Bullet Electric Guitar (http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=18836&TempID=1&STRID=11814&Method=0&CategoryID=0&BrandID=0&PriceRangeID=0&PageNum=0&DepartmentID=1&DepartmentKeeper=&pagesize=10&SortMethod=3&Word1=&Contains=&Search_Type=HOT&GroupCode=nonetodaythanks)

Jay Turser Instructional Electric Guitar Kit (http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=10&CatID=6586&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0a64c36&ProdSeq=1&Cat=guitars&Dep=electronics+%26+music&PCat=musical+instr.&PCatID=6583&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=15&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0)

Harmony Vintage Guitar/Amp Kit (http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=10&CatID=6586&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0a19217&ProdSeq=8&Cat=guitars&Dep=electronics+%26+music&PCat=musical+instr.&PCatID=6583&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=15&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=0)

First Act Electric Guitar (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOYS&pid=05722886000)

38" Electric Guitar With 5 Watt Amplifier (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOYS&pid=05220630000)

or you can always try yer luck with ebay or craigslist ...

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Mike Teacher

11-05-2004, 07:49 AM

I have a rant so long I'd ban myself if I posted it, but the good news = there are Setups out there that are Cheap and Good enough for learning and jamming.

For $150, spend $149 on a nice electric guitar setup, and $1 on a dark hood, and go steal a nice acoustic guitar, and learn on that.

Enough Mike, STFU~!

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Snoogans

11-05-2004, 07:52 AM

unless its used, you cant really get a good guitar under 150. for a new one, just to be solid, usually start at 300 and even those arent so common

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DJEvelEd

11-05-2004, 07:52 AM

Go to Guitar Center and you can get a Fender Squire for like 99.00.

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TheMojoPin

11-05-2004, 10:23 AM

"If you have the means, I HIGHLY reccomend one. It is SO choice."

http://www.guitarcrazy.com.au/images/Inventory/Guitars/Rickenbacker/330_12string_LH.jpg

They'll set you back a couple grand.

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angrymissy

11-05-2004, 11:19 AM

I was just going to post about the Rickenbacker and Mojo beat me :|

I had a 12-string wayyy back that I bought off my friend for $600 (retailed for $1200). It was the best guitar ever and eventually got stolen out of my car :(

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TheRealEddie

11-05-2004, 11:31 AM

Wow, low price point but doable.

In fact, I don't know if you considered this but Ebay is a great place to get barely used guitars for good prices. I replaced an aging 1989 model Ibanez with its 2000 equivalent less than I paid in 89. Again, someone bought it thinking of learning and gave up. Their loss, my gain.

As far as brands. I like the Fender Squire series which IMO is the cheapest guitar thats worth its salt. Sure, you can get a $75 guitar but it will sound like crap. Once you learn to play, you'll notice.

I've seen Fender Squire Strats going less than $100 on ebay. $99 new at Guitar Center is even better.

Regarding amps, I like the Fender Champ which can be dirt cheap. See here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38074&item=3759522607&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW).

The other stuff you can get for almost free when Sam Ash or guitar Center has one of their blowout sales....

good luck. And rock on.

PS
For those of you guys that play what you got?

You can tell I am a product of the late 80s. My collection consists of:

Guitars:
89 Ibanez RG570
00 Ibanez RG570
91 Ovation Celebrity
97 Fender P-Bass
98 Fender SRV Signature Strat

Preamps/Processors/Amps/Cabs

90 Scholtz Rockman XP100 (anyone know of this one? =))
91 Alesis Quadraverb GT
91 ADA MP1 Tube Preamp
91 Peavy Bandit Combo
92 ADA Microtube 200
92 Behringer UltraEFX
92 Marshall 1962B 4x12 Straight Cab
00 Marshall Monobloc 9200 (200W from 8 6L6s!!!)

Best Effect Pedal (and only one I use):
92 Dunlop CryBaby Wah

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TheMojoPin

11-05-2004, 12:09 PM

I was just going to post about the Rickenbacker and Mojo beat me :|

I had a 12-string wayyy back that I bought off my friend for $600 (retailed for $1200). It was the best guitar ever and eventually got stolen out of my car :(

Though I wept over this story, never have I wished more to be a thief in my entire life.

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TheRealEddie

11-05-2004, 12:18 PM

I had a 12-string wayyy back that I bought off my friend for $600 (retailed for $1200). It was the best guitar ever and eventually got stolen out of my car :(

Best guitar ever? A 12-string? You crazy. =)

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BooBooKittyFuck

11-05-2004, 01:46 PM

thank you for all of the ideas. i'm gonna go check out the links now.

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Dudeman

04-24-2005, 05:15 AM

I'd like to start playing, and I have a few questions. Hopefully someone here can give some help.

Is it easier to do acoustic vs. electric?

I've been looking at the Squier's. Any opinions on which is okay? (remember I'm just beginning, and don't need anything fancy)

Is the Squier SE-100 Electric Pack a good deal? Or can you recomend a good Cheap amp.

Can you bargin with GuitarCenter for lower prices?

Any recomendations on books or websites to learn from (I play piano and trumpet, so I can read music.)

Thanks!

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KCfromDC

04-24-2005, 05:48 AM

quote: Can you bargin with GuitarCenter for lower prices?  Yes, and that's a great tip  that a lot of people don't know about. I've never paid full price for anything at GC, from $40 effects pedals to the four $1700+ Gretsch's and Gibsons that I bought there. Just tell them that "I think I saw this one cheaper down the street at X, or on-line somewhere", and most of the salespeople will instantly knock a few bucks off to keep you in the store. They do this because the work on commission, and REALLY want you to buy from them. This deal applies to new and used gear, by the way.<img src="http://www.top-dead-center.com/sigs/scarfacesig.jpg" border="0" />

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Snoogans

04-24-2005, 05:53 AM

Is it easier to do acoustic vs. electric? ahh,
the famous question. its easier to play an electric guitar. because of
that its better to learn on an acoustic. If you learn on an acoustic
and then get an electric, you'll be flyin on the electric, itll almost
feel like its not a full size guitar 

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Dudeman

04-25-2005, 04:13 PM

quote:<hr color="cococo" align="left">I'd like to start playing, and I have a few questions. Hopefully someone here can give some help.

Is it easier to do acoustic vs. electric?

I've been looking at the Squier's. Any opinions on which is okay? (remember I'm just beginning, and don't need anything fancy)

Is the Squier SE-100 Electric Pack a good deal? Or can you recomend a good Cheap amp.

Can you bargin with GuitarCenter for lower prices?

Any recomendations on books or websites to learn from (I play piano and trumpet, so I can read music.)

Thanks!

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response.-<hr color="cococo" align="left"> 

i just wanted to move this to the current topics one more time in the hope of getting some help. thanks!

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FUNKMAN

04-25-2005, 05:30 PM

I'd like to start playing, and I have a few questions. Hopefully someone here can give some help. Is it easier to do acoustic vs. electric? I've been looking at the Squier's. Any opinions on which is okay? (remember I'm just beginning, and don't need anything fancy) Is the Squier SE-100 Electric Pack a good deal? Or can you recommend a good Cheap amp. Can you bargain with GuitarCenter for lower prices? Any recommendations on books or websites to learn from (I play piano and trumpet, so I can read music.) Thanks! 1. acoustic vs electric - probably most people will tell you an electric is easier due to 'better action' which usually means the strings are closer to the fret and easier to get a clear sound with less pressure from your fingers and hand. from my experience you would need to get a "good quality' acoustic in order to get decent 'action' on it. the 'good quality' is usually determined by the money you spendIt would be nice to have both. It's a convenience because you can take your acoustic to many places and hear yourself play and it provides more opportunities to play and practice. the electric you need to have an amp and a power source in most cases to hear yourself play. one of the best things about an electric and an amp is 'distortion. and 'effects'. even at low volumes you can get some very sweet sounds which I've found 'make you feel you can play better" and i think you do being you are really liking the sound you are putting out and it builds confidenceI think Snoogs touched on it but if you play your acoustic for some time and then switch to the electric it feels like such a breeze to play the electric. it's a nice transition2. I have a red Squire. My first guitar for 175.00 used at the Guitar Center in Metuchen(?). It has two 'double-wound' pickups which sound good. It was made in Japan and just recently someone was telling me that some of the Squire's made in Japan are becoming a little more valuable "for some reason"  It has good "action".Another item that I believe is associated with "good action" is it "stays in tune" real well for long periods of time

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Death Metal Moe

04-25-2005, 05:35 PM

drums...........drums...............drums......... .....drums.............drums.................everybody and their fucking mother plays guitar.................drums...............drums.................drums... ...............drums.........................

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TheMojoPin

04-25-2005, 09:46 PM

Q: What's the difference between a drum machine and a drummer? A: You only have to punch the information into the drum machine once!  Q: What does a drummer use for contraception? A: His personality!  Q: What's the best way to confuse a drummer? A: Put a sheet of music in front of him.  A guy walks into a shop. "You got one of them Marshall Hiwatt AC30 amplificatior thingies and a Gobson StratoBlaster geetar with a Fried Rose tremulo?" "You're a drummer, aren't you?" "Duh, yeah. How'd you know?" "This is a travel agency."  Q: Why is a drum machine better than a drummer? A: Because it can keep a steady beat and won't sleep with your girlfriend.  Hey, did you hear about the drummer who finished high school? Me either.  Q: What do you call someone who hangs around with musicians? A: A drummer. Q: How can you tell when a drummer's at the door? A: He doesn't know when to come in. 

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PapaBear

04-25-2005, 09:54 PM

Q: What do you call a drummer without a girlfriend? A: Homeless.

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kevcala

04-26-2005, 06:16 AM

Q. How do you know when there's a drummer's at your door?A. The knock speeds up.Q How do you get a drummer off your doorstep?A. You pay for the pizza.

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Death Metal Moe

04-26-2005, 08:30 AM

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badorties

04-26-2005, 08:52 AM

How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They have machines to do that now. Did you hear about the bass player who locked his keys in the car? He had to break a window to get the drummer out! How do you know if a drummer's platform is level? The drool comes out of both sides of his mouth. How do trumpet players park in the handicap spots? They put drumsticks on the dash. How many drummers does it take to change a light bulb? Five. One to change it, and the other four to stand around and talk about how much better Neil Peart would have done it! What do you call a kid with a set of drums?  The poster child for Birth Control.What is the difference between a drummer and a savings bond? One will mature and make money. What is the difference between a drummer and a vacuum cleaner? You have to plug one of them in before it sucks. .

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MrPink

04-26-2005, 03:59 PM

i got a whole fender stratocaster set fer 100 bucks off my friend. turns out that thing is worth like 500 bucks. i should be jewish....

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RichCo

04-26-2005, 05:09 PM

Well, you can always go up to Rondo Music in Union NJor <a href="http://www.rondomusic.net/">www.rondomusic.net</a>They have sone Fender and Gibson knockoffs that are pretty sweet.  I went and played a slew of them Saturday and was quite impressed with most of them (The Les Pauls weigh half a ton, like the originals even!).  I prefer the Agile models to the SX brand.  They are both import models that have become much better guitars in the last couple of years.Sam Goody (of all places) has some nice Epiphones, including a Les Paul junior for 100 bucks. <a href="http://www.harmony-central.com/">www.harmony-central.com</a> hasreview for pretty much ANY guitar you might want.It's tough to meet that price point.  $200-$250 is a little easier.