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ARTIST asked:


I already own a danelectro 59 dc, but am looking to upgrade to something more sophisticated.

I want to invest in a vintage Gibson SG, and am looking on the internet and in various music stores and pawn shops in the area where i live.

Does anyone know of any site that specializes in these types of guitars? I probably won’t buy online, but I still want to see all of my options. Here’s a picture of a 1964 model:
http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/gibson-vintage-used-sg/3-2,6-12,i-72562/

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musicmanchuck4 asked:


so i saw tso at milwakee on sun and i was stuned i was also intrueged on how the lead guitarist got his sound
he used a sg a strat and what looked like a roads compleatly stipped down or mabe a vintage gibson
but for all his guitars the sound was incradable
but what did he use
it sounded really compressed with buckets of sustain
does he use an computer effects system because the were no onstage amps and everything was wireless
anyone know cause that is killer tone man

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East Coast Assassin asked:


there is the metal type
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dean-DimeoFlage-Snow-Camo-Electric-Guitar?sku=512908

but what style of music is this guitar used for?
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Standard-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=516037

and this one?
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar?sku=517536
WHICH GUITAR STYLE IS THE EASIEST TO DO HAMMER-ONS, ETC. ON?

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George T asked:


just a question about which of these two guitars to get

1. Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar
or
2. Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Electric Guitar

here’s a link that compares both http://www.musiciansfriend.com/compare?base_pid=517030&base_pid=517536

so i know that the studio is probably better because it’s more expensive (though i could be wrong), but is it a better buy for the money?

a friend’s brother said i should i should get the mahogany because it’s a better value, and i trust him, but i just wantd a few more opinions to see what other people would choose

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kairvette asked:


I am planning on buying whole-sale Gibson strings for my new LP std 07 cause they are quite bit cheaper. But I don’t know which one I should get. The choices being 1. Humbucker 2. brite wires 3.vintage. I am not quite sure which one comes with my LP. But I did notice the original strings are actually different on LP standards at GC. So what are the essential difference between them?? Which is the best? Thanks!
I am only interested in Gibson strings. By LP Std, I mean a gibson Les paul standard.

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Mooplet asked:


I currently own a Schecter Tempest Custom.
It’s about a year old and I’ve loved it ever since.
But it has a tendency to come out of tune quite easily.
When I play shows with my band, I pretty much have to tune after every song.
It’s mainly the G string, which I know is common, but usually not this bad.
After one song, it may be a half or an entire step down from what it should be.
And the other strings don’t stay tuned very well either.

And here’s the question.
I was wondering whether I should get some mechanical locking heads or just get a new guitar.
I don’t really know much about the locking heads or how to set them up, or if it would even be of much help to me.

I was thinking about getting a Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany Electric Guitar.
I mainly play death/metal, kinda like Carnifex, Devil Wears Prada, or Bring Me The Horizon.
I’ve never used a Gibson but I’ve always wanted to try them cause I love the sound, but at the same time I don’t know if it would be right for me.

So what should I do?
Thanks.

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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=S2170…
the only problem with that guitar is the middle pickup gets in the way, but thats the way i play.
http://ibanez.com/eg/guitar.aspx?m=S2170FB

this link works, not the other one.

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Akshay asked:

I want to buy a new electric guitar. I’m looking out for a Fender Strato-caster and i have some queries.

Firstly, some info: I’ve been playing for about a year and a half and i can’t exactly say that I’m an expert, but I’m not a complete dullard either loll! I plan to take up the guitar as a career and go to Berkley. I play Rock.

Now the queries:

1. What pickup setup should I go in for: 2 Single coil and a humpbucker or all single coils or what?

2. What’s the HSS in the name of a Stratoocaster mean?

3. Is it possible to but a normal strat and then later on get it fitted with a floyd rose locking tremolo system?

4. Whats the difference between a normal and a vintage guitar? Which one is more advisable?

5. Where can I buy a Strat in Bombay, India? How much will one cost approximately?

6. What exactly is a Hot Rod?

7. Do you think that there si another guitar that would be better and most cost effective that the strat?

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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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Jonny Q asked:


I was at a flea market and this guy had some old stuff, had a creme colored strat and a and a vintage 60s era Lea Paul, looked pretty good and he had the original case, he wanted $200 for it. I still have to play it before I consider buying it. I know that vintage guitars (especially strats and Les Pauls) can be pretty valueable. I already have a one year old Squire strat (made by Fender) and I’m happy with it, but I’d like a Les Paul and vintage just makes it cooler (to me). Anyways, assuming it plays well and is in good condition, is it worth the $200? I don’t know the exact model as I’m not an expert on any brand or model, but in general what is a Les Paul from the 60s (playable and in good condition) worth now?

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