SuperJX
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The time has come to buy my first electric guitar and I could use your help with recommendations for a short list.
Been practicing on a half-decent Yamaha steel-stringed acoustic for about six months and doing a lot of reading here and elsewhere on what to consider for my first electric. I'm building a basement studio, so am not looking for a live rig (or something that's particularly pretty). I'll be playing the guitar through a DI and software emulators mostly, though I have a Markley combo amp and a handful of old pedals. I tend to prefer alternative and 80's music, with a fair amount of keyboard parts, so will use the guitar for rhythm with the occasional lead (assuming my playing ability progresses ). Looking for a used electric that's pretty versatile but still easy to learn on in the $200 range.
With the style of music I like (Police, the Fixx, Rush, Gary Numan, Nine Inch Nails, etc.), I've been looking at HSS strat-type guitars. Tried the strats at Guitar Center and liked the Highway 1 but don't wanna spend $800 on my first guitar! Also tried some of the cheaper Fender/Squire strats, but found that I prefer the Rosewood fingerboard and thicker frets. From recommendations here about Ibanez, I've been leaning towards an SA 160 series from eBay.
Anyone have other suggestions on guitars to consider, or that I should stay away from?
Thanks!
Been practicing on a half-decent Yamaha steel-stringed acoustic for about six months and doing a lot of reading here and elsewhere on what to consider for my first electric. I'm building a basement studio, so am not looking for a live rig (or something that's particularly pretty). I'll be playing the guitar through a DI and software emulators mostly, though I have a Markley combo amp and a handful of old pedals. I tend to prefer alternative and 80's music, with a fair amount of keyboard parts, so will use the guitar for rhythm with the occasional lead (assuming my playing ability progresses ). Looking for a used electric that's pretty versatile but still easy to learn on in the $200 range.
With the style of music I like (Police, the Fixx, Rush, Gary Numan, Nine Inch Nails, etc.), I've been looking at HSS strat-type guitars. Tried the strats at Guitar Center and liked the Highway 1 but don't wanna spend $800 on my first guitar! Also tried some of the cheaper Fender/Squire strats, but found that I prefer the Rosewood fingerboard and thicker frets. From recommendations here about Ibanez, I've been leaning towards an SA 160 series from eBay.
Anyone have other suggestions on guitars to consider, or that I should stay away from?
Thanks!