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Electric suggestions between US$750 and US$1500ish (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by EmperorOfTexas@lemmy.world to c/guitars@lemmy.world

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I'm currently considering upgrading from my current electric guitar, a dirt cheap beginner's Epiphone Les Paul (it's the next model up from the Model 100).

I've set a budget of about $1500, just to keep myself from going hog wild. I have very large hands, play a fair number of dad rock covers mostly, and occasionally derp around with a few other musicians in the neighborhood.

I've played around with and liked both the standard Mexican Stratocaster, and found the PRS Custom 24 to be an enjoyable guitar to play. I'm wondering if there's another model I need to consider, as I'm planning this as a Christmas present to myself.

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[–] Varyag@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah, alright then. Funny that you mention K-On, as I'm sure we both know by now, how many MORE kids have picked up Les Pauls because of anime again, but this time black ones because of Bocchi. Good thing I already had my guitar by the time I watched K-On back in the day!

Well, if you're not happy with the Gibson design, did you consider similar guitars by other makers? ESP LTD Les Pauls are pretty nice, and if I personally were ever to get an LP type guitar, I'd get it from them. Or more accurately, an SG design, as I've always liked them more.
Or, you really just want to get something completely different, which I'd completely understand too. After so many years with an Ibanez RG style guitar, I want something different, and I think right now I'm craving a Telecaster.

[–] EmperorOfTexas@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm really in the "something completely different" camp at this point.

[–] Jurisprudentia@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

See if you can find an Ibanez AZ to try out. They're fantastic guitars for the price and there's a variety of pickup configurations and number of frets to choose from. Several of the Signature and Premium models fall in the $1000 to $1500 range.