Guitar Brands

cadalano · Post by **cadalano** » February 4, 2005, 12:26 pm

I'm in the market for a new mid-quality electric. I've always liked Gibson and was shopping for a Les Paul, but I'm kinda curious now. What brands of guitar do you swear by?

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » February 4, 2005, 12:29 pm

well if you are looking at something in the price range of a Les Paul (~$2500), then i would definitely check out Paul Reed Smith as well.

I have an Ibanez from years ago, and i like the neck, but the electronics sucked, so i changed the pickups to Fender Strat and one Seymour Duncan.

I think if i was buying something in the $1500 range i'd look at a Strat probably. I really like the necks and the action on Fenders.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » February 4, 2005, 3:08 pm

i try out all kinds of guitars when i go to guitar shops. the only electric guitar that feels right to me, when i play, is the strat. it's the only electric guitars (two of them) i own.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » February 4, 2005, 4:04 pm

If you're on a budget, try out Air Guitar (tm)

Deneve · Post by **Deneve** » February 4, 2005, 5:14 pm

The LP Studio or Studio Plus are both in the sub-$2000 price range and perform very well if you want a Gibson.

Drolgin Steingrinder · February 5, 2005, 11:45 am

Seconding the PRS. I've also heard absolutely glowing things about Rondo guitars - http://www.rondomusic.net . Especially the Agile line - http://www.rondomusic.net/al3500prestblkch.html .

Drolgin Steingrinder · February 5, 2005, 11:50 am

Followup: Don't be fooled by the sub-$500 pricetags on the Rondos, I know of a bunch of professional musicians who use them as gig guitars. The finish is supposedly excellent and the service of the company is top-notch from all reports.