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I've got €500, now which guitar?

  • 18-06-2004 9:04pm
    #1
    MarkMI6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭


    I've been looking about and I'm stumped :( Damned if I know what to get, so I'm turning to you people - only the most informed guitarists, right? Of course, it's obvious :ninja:

    I'd need a decent distortion pedal as well since there were complications involving my previous one, so we'll say I've €600 to spend.

    Looking for a hard sound, not *too* sludgy or anything. I'm not into that dodgy 80s metal ^_^ A bit of a tight ring to it wouldn't be unwelcome but I'm open to suggestions as long as we're in the heavy but not sludgy department.

    All comments/help welcome (:

    EDIT: Yeah and one more thing, what's the deal with importing guitars from America? Any trouble I might have? They're a **** sight cheaper from the looks of it what's with that?


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  • #2
    jimmyj123456
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭jimmyj123456


    I just got a bass that i ordered from ebay a few days ago. It was ex-demo in a music shop in america and it's not available over here (i think) :D . Anyways i was charged 21% Vat, and about 4% duties. Still alot cheaper than buying second hand over here. Im not a guitarist so i cant really help with your question...

    P.S. I got my Bass through USPS. www.usps.com . Through EMS (3-5 days) it took 8 days in total due to Customs taking it in. It all went very smoothly though.... $111 in total.


  • #3
    HusseinSarhan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 354 ✭✭HusseinSarhan


    Try a:

    Gibson SG special faded
    (little bit over 500)

    Epiphone Les Paul/SG

    Fender Mexican Fat Strat

    Second hand Santana SE by P.R.S.

    Second hand/New 72/69 custom Teles by Fender

    Also Try Cort M series (I think it's M or perhaps G Series)

    Try to spend a bit more than €600 if you can as it will mean you won't have to resell in a couple of years down the line, try to go second hand also.


  • #4
    Oeneus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭Oeneus


    I have an Epiphone Slash Signature Les paul for sale. Quite rare now as they're discontinued.

    I'm looking for £400 sterling. Not sure what that is in Euro's exactly.

    I'll be coming to Ireland to go into town next week so now's an appropriate time to say yes really.


  • #5
    Töpher
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,483 ✭✭✭Töpher


    Nigh on €600


  • #6
    MarkMI6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭MarkMI6


    Thanks HusseinSarhan, I'll look into those. Gibson SG sounds good, can't go wrong with trying to look like Kim Thayil.

    Oeneus - ooo real bad timing, I won't have the cash for another 3-4 weeks :(


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  • #7
    Oeneus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭Oeneus


    Well I might eb coming over in July at some stage as well.

    I mean if you're actually interested I'm sure we can sort something out.


  • #8
    MarkMI6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭MarkMI6


    I dunno maybe, not sure I'm looking for a Les Paul. I'll give you an answer in a few days (:


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