Why do people like Gibon and Fender Guitars so much?
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.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
The reason y ppl buy these are 1. cuz they enjoy them, but 2. cuz these are household names.
They are made brand popular. Just like nike!
Plus, most stars who play endurse these brands!
October 17th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
I think the best electrics on the market right now are being made by PRS. All of their models bear consideration but especially the McCarty, Custom 22, and Custom 24. I don’t think there’s any Ibanez in that league, Steve Vai model included. I think the higher priced Gretsch electrics are excellent as well.
October 21st, 2009 at 2:50 am
isnt this in the wrong category?
yea they are just household names. people will see their favorite musician play a gibson on tv and then suddenly its the best instrument out ther.