Guitar Thread

AlexWilliamsGloves said:
Nice....although thr lighter wood has a bit of impact on the sustain.....and can be a slightly thinner sound...but that can also depend on what you're playing it through.
I'm thinking of getting my son the 70s vibe squier jazzmaster for xmas....its beaut
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I’ve done quite a bit of research. Those Atomic humbuckers are pretty awesome sounding. A lot of vids of it on YouTube, even from Squier haters that have changed their mind. Hopefully arriving tomorrow.

those Vibe series get great reviews as well. Hope he likes it!
 
Bill Walker said:
Its nice looking but everything about that guitar screams "cheap" to me, cheap wood, cheap electrics, pots, pickups, cheap tuners, a beginners guitar. What it is is a shiny new toy that looks cool.They are not closing the gap on Fender.
My advice is save up more money and buy a second hand USA Fender, OR Japanese Fender. Both as massively superior and both will increase in value over the years and both will last a lifetime.
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Nope. I have a Jap Jag and a Les Paul. Squire are much improved over the last 5 years.
 
Aphex said:
You only think I’m arguing because you think you’re right..
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I know I'm right :)
You get what you pay for in terms of wood and electronics, if you have a Gibson Les Paul you should know this.
You can't get good quality for 270 quid brand new.
 
Bill Walker said:
I know I'm right :)
You get what you pay for in terms of wood and electronics, if you have a Gibson Les Paul you should know this.
You can't get good quality for 270 quid brand new.
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I’m not going to convince you. Have a look. The specs are excellent, the sound is nice and the neck is maple and brilliantly finished.
 
Been playing for a good few years now - intermediate standard. Always lots if tips, videos and books for beginners, but would you accomplished guitarists recommend an intermediate that has plateaued, concentrate upon?
 

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AlexWilliamsGloves said:
Following your link, it looks like my son* will be getting this for Xmas...








* and therefore me :-)
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lol

I’ve just tried mine, it arrived yesterday, through my Blackstar s1 45 and I’m impressed. Not tried with my pedal board yet, but it plays and sounds amazing for the price.

bit dark.
 

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Aphex said:
lol

I’ve just tried mine, it arrived yesterday, through my Blackstar s1 45 and I’m impressed. Not tried with my pedal board yet, but it plays and sounds amazing for the price.

bit dark.
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V nice....think gonna order this evening
 
Aphex said:
lol

I’ve just tried mine, it arrived yesterday, through my Blackstar s1 45 and I’m impressed. Not tried with my pedal board yet, but it plays and sounds amazing for the price.

bit dark.
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Do most new guitars need setting up or are they pretty much decent out of the box? Just wondering as I started with a cheap squire jobby that was like a new instrument once I got someone to adjust the action on it. My other one I got later was given to me so have no idea if it had been altered from new.
 
hilts said:
Do most new guitars need setting up or are they pretty much decent out of the box? Just wondering as I started with a cheap squire jobby that was like a new instrument once I got someone to adjust the action on it. My other one I got later was given to me so have no idea if it had been altered from new.
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It depends on your preferences.
Usually need a tweak for low action so a bit of truss rod adjustment.
You can easily learn to diy it.
There's heaps of you tube videos.
 
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hilts said:
Do most new guitars need setting up or are they pretty much decent out of the box? Just wondering as I started with a cheap squire jobby that was like a new instrument once I got someone to adjust the action on it. My other one I got later was given to me so have no idea if it had been altered from new.
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Sometimes you get lucky and it’s not far from perfectly playable. Most guitars come with 9 gauge strings tho, if you prefer 10s (like me) then you may have to adjust for the extra tension.

I got the guitar from Andertons and they will look it over before shipping for free if you ask. If you want a full set up, it will cost extra. Like Nimrod said.. it’s not too hard to adjust.
 
hilts said:
Do most new guitars need setting up or are they pretty much decent out of the box? Just wondering as I started with a cheap squire jobby that was like a new instrument once I got someone to adjust the action on it. My other one I got later was given to me so have no idea if it had been altered from new.
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All guitars need a semi-regular tweak....if used pretty often. One of the main issues with cheaper guitars is that they use cheaper hardware....and the machine heads (tuning pegs) dont hold tune as well...combined with not stretching new strings, it can become frustrating as it always needs retuning.

Do you have a tuner? Play an open string, and then the 12th fret of the same string.....if they not in tune then the truss rod will need adjusted.

Its likely all is OK but, imo, the main things to consider are the machine heads, the truss rod and the bridge
 
AlexWilliamsGloves said:
All guitars need a semi-regular tweak....if used pretty often. One of the main issues with cheaper guitars is that they use cheaper hardware....and the machine heads (tuning pegs) dont hold tune as well...combined with not stretching new strings, it can become frustrating as it always needs retuning.

Do you have a tuner? Play an open string, and then the 12th fret of the same string.....if they not in tune then the truss rod will need adjusted.

Its likely all is OK but, imo, the main things to consider are the machine heads, the truss rod and the bridge
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Yeah I do all the tuning and changing strings, going to get a decent one soon and hoping it wouldn't need setting up being the lazy tight arse that I am.
 
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