New Electric Guitar

ciano14

after ahving a crappy "Burswood" electric from smyths for about a year im looking to moke up in the world and get a new one
any suggestions on what i should be looking for?
i want a decent one but not brilliant thats really expensive or anything
cheers

sinjin_smythe

it all depends on ur level of playing and your budget. Give us an idea on what kinda music your interested in ? some guitars are better for blues others for heavy metal

DeadSkin

What kind of music do you like to play?
What's your max budget?

The usual recommendation this neck of the woods is the Pacifica.
Do a search on this forum.

Teferi

In a similiar vein I am also looking for a first electric. What do people think of this

ciano14

im not a big fan of that pacifica but thanks anyway
price range would be 300 push 350 maybe
i play all sorts im quite decent acoustic player
i play things lke john mayer , oasis, coldplay , ac/dc, nickelback, nirvana
anything really

Dord

Teferi wrote: »

In a similiar vein I am also looking for a first electric. What do people think of this

Seems ok for the price, but just be aware that MF won't ship to Ireland.
It's €249 on Thomann

DeadSkin

ciano14 wrote: »

im not a big fan of that pacifica but thanks anyway
price range would be 300 push 350 maybe
i play all sorts im quite decent acoustic player
i play things lke john mayer , oasis, coldplay , ac/dc, nickelback, nirvana
anything really

What's out there that does tickle your fancy?

Have a search on Thomann for your price range and see what's there.

www.adverts.ie is always worth a look, if you don't mind second hand.

ciano14

i was thinking maybe some les paul models
i had a llok on thomann there
and i like :
http://www.thomann.de/ie/epiphone_lp_std_eb_incl_gigbag.htm
http://www.thomann.de/ie/epiphone_lp_standard_plain_top_hb.htm(maybe this but pushing on price a bit)
or this
http://www.thomann.de/ie/epiphone_lpstudioeb.htm
any ideas on whats good or bad?
thanks

DeadSkin

Have read mixed reviews of Epi's. Played one or two in shops ages ago and I never really took to lp's, just not my cup of tea.
If you are really set on one of those, drop into a few shops and get a feel of one and see if it suits ya.

Teferi

To go along with a new electric can anyone recommend any decent amps?

I've heard one of these and it packs a powerful punch for its size. I was a bit surprised by how nice it sounded (and how loud it could go) to be honest.

DeadSkin

...............for the extra few quid it kicks ass



Edit: Mods, would it be an idea to sticky this thread as other posters with similiar questions can goto first as reference.

kingaaa

I just got one of these :

http://www.adirondackguitar.com/electrics/lace/huntington_amber.htm

One of the best strat copies I've had, and the pick-ups are excellent. Adirondack ships it to Ireland for $90, so all in your looking at $265 -€188 at todays rate.

Dord

kingaaa wrote: »

I just got one of these :

http://www.adirondackguitar.com/electrics/lace/huntington_amber.htm

One of the best strat copies I've had, and the pick-ups are excellent. Adirondack ships it to Ireland for $90, so all in your looking at $265 -€188 at todays rate.

I presume you also had to pay import fee's (customs & VAT)?

kingaaa

Dord wrote: »

I presume you also had to pay import fee's (customs & VAT)?

I got caught for €34, sometimes you get charged,sometimes you get away with it.I think its still well worth it for the money.

Dord

kingaaa wrote: »

I got caught for €34, sometimes you get charged,sometimes you get away with it.I think its still well worth it for the money.

Ah right. More often than not you get charged, although the last time I purchased a guitar from overseas I didn't get charged the fees.