I'm looking for a guitar package for around $300, any suggestions? I plan on playing a lot of different styles of rock, esp metal.
These are two I was looking at:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJX121Metal-Guitar-Jumpstart-Package?sku=518877
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-G310-SG-and-Amp-Pack?sku=513156
2007-10-26 10:25:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Other - Music
Between the two, I'd get the Epiphone SG package. The SG will have a better resale value, and is widely recognized as a classic guitar design. However, it doesn't have a vibratto (Whammy bar) which is sometimes essential in metal & rock. You'll have to decide based on your style.
For your $300, you can get a bitchin' used, vintage hollow-body guitar which sounds great for distortion,and will hold its value better than any new $300 guitar. Just search eBay or craigslist for "hollow guitar." For example:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=hollow+guitar&category0=
2007-10-26 10:29:48 · answer #1 · answered by Rick W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For metal, the ibanez because it has active pickups. the double humbuckers on the epiphone tend to have more of a straight rock sound. but after all, it is a personal choice and the best thing to do is go to the local shop and try some out and see if you can find a good used guitar, because it could go up in value.
2007-10-26 10:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT buy a guitar off ebay. You don't know what you're getting and you have no comeback. Go to your local music shop, preferably with a knowledgeable friend, and see what's on offer. Try out a few, and see which one you like best. See what deals they'll give. Hope this helps.
2007-10-26 10:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the guitar at ebay! Or guitarcenter.com
2007-10-26 10:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jafy F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋