buying new guitar
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try getting a stratocaster or an RG model in sweelee, the gibsons and fenders in the glass rooms are overpriced... if ya wanna try les pauls, go for the tokais or burnys loacated at plaza singapura and davis... you might wanna pop by the luther ads or guitar77shop for a good buy, even guitar connections...
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Check this out, you will be able to find out more.
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_singapore.html
Check this out, you will be able to find out more.
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_singapore.html
Hi, you can also check out the Yahoo Auctions, just type "guitar" in the search fields.
I also have new and used guitars. You can also check out my auction booth too. http://user.auctions.yahoo.com/sg/user/mikemann88
I also have new and used guitars. You can also check out my auction booth too. http://user.auctions.yahoo.com/sg/user/mikemann88
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spikes said:
i'll be glad to help, be more specific about your needs. i think other members have given good prompts along the way- budget/ music genre you are into/ brand affiliations/ etc 8)
For fixed bridge models, there's still a wide range to choose from.
First, ask yourself what kind of tone you want. This will help you when it comes to choosing the body wood. Do you want a thick, warm sound like a Les Paul? In that case choose mahogany or something like it. Or do you prefer a cutting, bright lead tone? Soft woods like alder often produce the bright twangy sound like in Strats. If you're undecided, you could always go with a neutral wood like basswood and allow the pickups to shape the sound more.
Next, you gotta consider whether you'll be playing with distortion often or clean/mild overdrive. If you play a lot of metal, a guitar with active humbuckers like EMGs will interest you. Otherwise, you can always opt for aftermarket pickups to replace those on your guitar if you wish for a different sound after purchase.
For necks, there a lot of different sizes and widths, but generally Les Paul necks are one of the thicker ones and the thinnest are Ibanez Wizard necks, strat necks are somewhere in between. Also, consider the profile of the neck, do you want it to be a C shape, D shape, V shape? I would suggest that you try out the different types of necks in a store, as well as the difference between finished/painted and unfinished necks.
There are a lot of shops around in Singapore, look around the Pennisula area, Swee Lee. Try out the different types and see which one feels and sounds better to you, tone is rather subjective, so what we like may not be what you want.
First, ask yourself what kind of tone you want. This will help you when it comes to choosing the body wood. Do you want a thick, warm sound like a Les Paul? In that case choose mahogany or something like it. Or do you prefer a cutting, bright lead tone? Soft woods like alder often produce the bright twangy sound like in Strats. If you're undecided, you could always go with a neutral wood like basswood and allow the pickups to shape the sound more.
Next, you gotta consider whether you'll be playing with distortion often or clean/mild overdrive. If you play a lot of metal, a guitar with active humbuckers like EMGs will interest you. Otherwise, you can always opt for aftermarket pickups to replace those on your guitar if you wish for a different sound after purchase.
For necks, there a lot of different sizes and widths, but generally Les Paul necks are one of the thicker ones and the thinnest are Ibanez Wizard necks, strat necks are somewhere in between. Also, consider the profile of the neck, do you want it to be a C shape, D shape, V shape? I would suggest that you try out the different types of necks in a store, as well as the difference between finished/painted and unfinished necks.
There are a lot of shops around in Singapore, look around the Pennisula area, Swee Lee. Try out the different types and see which one feels and sounds better to you, tone is rather subjective, so what we like may not be what you want.
From what I gather... must be humbucker, fixed bridged... have good distortion sound... something classy and worth every penny...
From that it is the rg321mh or bob marley epiphone both falls into ur budget... and they are in swee lee...
Seriously both have nice tone and are humbucker guitars with fixed bridge and they have mahogany body...
From that it is the rg321mh or bob marley epiphone both falls into ur budget... and they are in swee lee...
Seriously both have nice tone and are humbucker guitars with fixed bridge and they have mahogany body...
hmm..how about one of those lower range epiphones? or if you're more hardcore than maybe one of the low end rgs if you want a brand new guitar? you can probably find a good 2nd hand axe for 500 or lower on lutherads or maybe guitar 77 and connection.. satch bought his rg550 for only 400 plus i think andrewtheshredder's too was for 400 plus or 500.
if you want a more punky look maybe get an sg.
if you want a more punky look maybe get an sg.
Since you already know how to play and know what you want, travel around Singapore and try out everything that catches your eye before making a decision. Swee Lee, Davis, Luther, Guitar 77, Guitar Connection, so on so forth. Do NOT let anyone pressurise you, or your mother, to say OK I'll buy this one. Best is you try out 1st, after you decide then you bring your mom down.
