Advice on getting a new guitar.

[iJ]

Hello all, I'm new around here and I need some advice on getting a new guitar, I hope you guys will be able to share your expertise with me.

I've been learning guitar for around a few months, around 8+ or so, and I want to get a better guitar (currently using a starter pack I bought from Davies), with a budget of around $1000, what guitars do you guys recommend that I get(or whether I should stick with my current set first)? I'll be playing mostly metal though occasionally I'd like to play some other genres (rock, blues etc.) I was thinking of a Fender Strat or Tele because I've heard that its very versatile but I don't know much so I would like to hear from you guys. Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

Another question, does the amp or the guitar affect the overall sound more?

 

[Newbie]

Try an Ibanez with H/S/H pups config.

Look around in Buy/Sell. A 2nd hand low end RG should fall within your range.

 

[faizal_rocks]

I'd say go for a Fender Strat and since u play metal/rock/blues, consider putting a humbucker at the bridge position

 

[fgl]

I'd say go for a Fender Strat and since u play metal/rock/blues, consider putting a humbucker at the bridge position

hahah just like my recently sold fgl strat

 

[mus]

Ibanez S Series.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

With that budget, you can get one of the higher-end LTDs, and many of those come stock with either Seymour Duncan and EMG pickups. I find that LTDs are very well-made.

 

[LadyInTears]

second hand MIJ ibanez rg or s series.
why compromise on indo made ltds when you can get MIJs with that budget.

 

[subversion]

we must not overlook the fact that a preferred guitar (not necessarily a high-end unit/ renowned brand name) would make your playing better. the LTD guitars are superb for the money. in addition to that, i'd say you check these out (i own the Smash):

Smash S2

Rally GL-300

Smash S2 review: http://soft.com.sg/forum/guitar-reviews/111895-smash-s2.html

 

[EugeneSmasher]

second hand MIJ ibanez rg or s series.
why compromise on indo made ltds when you can get MIJs with that budget.

Quality control is determined by the factory, not country of origin. I don't think you compromise on an LTD. So far, I haven't heard any bad things about them, and furthermore I've tried them and they're definitely high quality guitars.

 

[iJ]

Thanks to all who have contributed so far, I'll check out the suggestions you guys have made.

 

[junhao405]

Either u buy a cheap guitar or if not a very expensive guitar. cos $1000 will get u a good guitar but not a good value esp fender.. now the fender actually not too good... if u want good fender.. pick on the original u.s made fender (esp the old ones )... which is really expensive.

 

[edyeo123]

a $1000 can get u lots of choices man... i shld say go try out every guitars man.

 

[NachociousD]

I will go for a LTD if i were you. Normally i will look for one with at least 24 frets and a floyd rose bridge. Alternatively Edwards Les pauls might be your choice if you want a punchy thick rhythm.

 

[eclipze]

2nd fender strat '90 with lace sensor PU
2nd Ibanez PGM this is the cheapest ibanez artist series but really amazing