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Doug H asked:

I have a 92 telecaster so its already 16 years old, but when will it be vintage. Is there a certain number of years before a guitar is classified as vintage or are only certain models considered vintage? Im just wondering because I was going to sell it but I was wondering if I should hold on to it if it will be vintage and go up in value. Thanks.

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The Beak of A Tumor asked:


I’m looking for a vintage (or something made at least before 1995) Fender Precision Bass. I’ve looked on eBay, but that stuff is way too expensive and there’s no way to know if it’s quality or original. Does anybody know of a great vintage shop online or around the Northwest area where I can find a used vintage bass for around $1000 or less?

10 points if you help me out! I’d really like to find a great vintage shop.

Also, please don’t say Guitar Center, eBay, craigslist or any of that stuff.

Thanks!

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Frankie Geranimo asked:

I plan on buying a telecaster from a local guitar shop and i have narrowed it down to two different squiers.

Please help out.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Black-and-Chrome-Special-Edition-Tele-Electric-Guitar-102545696-i1150668.gc

or

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-Telecaster-SSH-Electric-Guitar-512574-i1172568.gc

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alex o asked:

I don’t know much about guitars but i found a few that i like because of looks and price. Which one should i get? Please include details why.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Bullet-Electric-Guitar-with-Tremolo-104494315-i1385540.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Deluxe-Hot-Rails-Strat-Electric-Guitar-519754-i1275949.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-Stratocaster-HSS-Electric-Guitar-512573-i1172566.gc

Should i get these instead?

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Dean-V-Electric-Guitar-with-Matching-Headstock-511855-i1174740.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha-PAC012-Electric-Guitar-101676161-i1146644.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Standard-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-516037-i1148838.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-RG350EX-Electric-Guitar-518909-i1397686.gc

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ANA asked:

I’m having trouble with choosing a Squier by Fender Vintage Modified ’70s Jazz Bass or a Squier by Fender Classic Vibe ’60s Jazz Bass Guitar. It would be helpful if you can tell me why, thanks!

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?TheStrokes? asked:

http://cgi.ebay.com/FENDER-VINTAGE-REISSUE-STRATOCASTER-WARMOTH-NECK-RED_W0QQitemZ370063849192QQihZ024QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OR

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-60s-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510135

IF YOU PICK THE MUSICIANS FRIEND ONE PLEASE TELL ME WHICH COLOR AS WELL

why was i typing in caps lock???
*btw the ebay one was bought for $1400

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Collateral-Damage asked:

1 year ago i bought a guitar and i was totally excited and concentrated on getting a fender that i never asked the guy if i have a vintage stratocaster or not…..is it possible to find it out with this picture http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t122/sebastianyukio/l_336d7c8ab906f4cb405eb8d1593a9a98.jpg

??
If you have any clue please let me now…..i didnt get a paper where it says if its a vintage or just a strato.
PS: on the guitar neck it says: Fender Stratocaster original Cotour body

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Love Lies Bleeding asked:

i think they are ok guitars, but they arent the best on my opinion by a long shot. here’s why.

Gibson – they are way overpriced. They are good guitars, but they arent worth 2500 bucks. I would think about buying a les paul if it was like 600, but its not even worth that much. they are also 5 piuunds or so more than any other guitar i have used. and, on top of all that, everyone i know wants one like its their life dream!

Fender – I am not as critical about these guys. they are cheaper priced, but their quality has gone down in the passing years. now a good majority of rtheir guitars are made in mexico and to my stanards many of them barely pass as a starter guitar. i do like the telecaster series-the ones with the humbucker pickups, not singles. i do not like that everyone thinks this is the best brand out there.

now i have to admit the vintage guitars from eachof these brands are probably amazing. i have not tried a vintage but i hear a lot of good stuff about them.

anyway what would I reccomend? i have never had a bad experience with an ibenez guitars (aside from the starter guitar, or the gio series (same thing)) they are made solid and as long as you dont throw it against a wall or anything the paint job wont chip. i reccomend this guitar, and i can honestly say that is the best guitar i have ever played.

http://ibanez.com/eg/guitar.aspx?m=S2170FB

the only problem with that guitar is the middle pickup gets in the way, but thats the way i play.

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kirklandtp asked:

I have played acoustic for quite some time now, and would like to start playing electric. I’ve always liked the Fender guitars but my friend recommended me a Les Paul. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar?sku=517536
Should I buy this? I’m on a budget, so I’ll need to buy a decent amp with this and want to try to spend less than 1200.

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hardcorenuissance asked:

i want the Squier by Fender Vintage Modified Stratocaster SSS Electric Guitar(Metallic Red).

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Stratocaster-SSS-Electric-Guitar?sku=512572

i have found the seymour duncan li’l screamn demon pickup for my bridge.
also
i have found the seymour duncan hot rails PU for the neck.

is there anyway i could put a humbucker PU (dimarzio tone zone) in the middle.
just to be different??

also.
would it sound good?
would it fit?
would i have to reroute it?
is there any-kind of pickguard that would fit?
anything else i need to know?

feel free to let me in on other suggestions or comments.

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