new guitar owner here.

phoenixrage · #1 05-28-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey everyone, Just decided to start learning how to play the guitar. I just picked up a used 2003 Ibanez RG370 - made in korea - edge pro 2. the owner gave me a tuner, but should I take this into a local shop to have it looked over/tuned? Guitar is in mint condition, no scratches, and hasn't been played with in a while (had some dust on it when I saw it).

**jim777** · #2 05-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Changing the strings is a good idea to start with, welcome to Jemsite

scotte_za · #3 05-28-2009, 04:31 PM

If you can afford it, the best thing you could do for yourself right now is get a decent teacher!

nato101010 · #4 05-28-2009, 05:54 PM

Tuning is a regular thing. Maybe you should start to tune it yourself, if you don't already. But yes, maybe a new set of strings would be nice for it

phoenixrage · #5 05-29-2009, 02:14 PM

thanks everyone, I'll definitely take it in to get re-stringed when I get a chance.

Thinking of getting some strap locking system on there too, and a pickgaurd of somesorts. Any recomendations?

teokiatuan · #6 05-29-2009, 02:35 PM

yeah you should probably bring it to a shop to get it set up

and also get the guy to teach you so you can do it yourself in future

mrjakob69 · #7 06-09-2009, 10:34 PM

dont make the mistake lots of people do and get caught up in making your guitar look cool, get caught up in making your guitar SOUND cool. I recommend a set-up and even see if they cant teach you a think about what there doing while its being done.

sick-boy · #8 06-10-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mrjakob69

dont make the mistake lots of people do and get caught up in making your guitar look cool, get caught up in making your guitar SOUND cool. I recommend a set-up and even see if they cant teach you a think about what there doing while its being done.

+1 Take the money you would put towards pickups and a pickguard and start saving for a good sounding amp. It will make a way more drastic and tonal difference than pick-ups anyway.

IbanezDaemon · #9 06-10-2009, 05:13 AM

Congratz on the guitar. You could fit a DiMarzio Cliplock strap to it. Pickguards are all down to personal taste.

Salvo · #10 06-10-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IbanezDaemon

Congratz on the guitar. You could fit a DiMarzio Cliplock strap to it. Pickguards are all down to personal taste.

I just picked up one of these straps and they work great... no fear of it poping off the strap

phoenixrage · #11 06-19-2009, 12:10 PM

wow, just realized I made a typo in the original, its actually a RG370 (not DX).

anyhow, thanks for the responses, I am looking at better amps right now, as I'm starting to figure out what type of sound I don't like as much. Currently looking at some used Tube Amps. Picked up a couple vintage Ibanez pedals (BC9 and SM9) too since the current amp I am using doesn't distort enough.

I have yet to get it set up, but will probably get it done in the next couple weeks, just the local shop has a backlog so it'll take them a while to get it done. I'll probably look at other shops to see if it can be done quicker, if not on the spot (that way I can watch what they are doing). The local shop I goto did mention the action is a bit too high right now, and I didn't realize how big of a difference till I picked up a guitar off their wall to try out.

as for pickgaurds, I see some being sold online (auction site which appearantly can't be mentioned), anyone have any experience with those? Or are there any partners of this board that sell some?

brianxtr · #12 06-20-2009, 09:57 AM

have fun with it!welcome!

maestro1023 · #13 06-24-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by scotte_za

If you can afford it, the best thing you could do for yourself right now is get a decent teacher!

I second this one completely.

rob777vdy · #14 06-24-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenixrage

Hey everyone, Just decided to start learning how to play the guitar. I just picked up a used 2003 Ibanez RG370 - made in korea - edge pro 2. the owner gave me a tuner, but should I take this into a local shop to have it looked over/tuned? Guitar is in mint condition, no scratches, and hasn't been played with in a while (had some dust on it when I saw it).

theres a guitar teacher in your town (ontario) hes called bob crispy.he has videos on youtube just type in bobbycrispy,check him out he might give you some lesson's.hope this helps ya

HeavyMetal4Ever · #15 06-25-2009, 10:23 AM

Congratulations on your guitar, and welcome.

When you get the chance, check out the site "Ibanez Rules", there's a great setup tutorial on there thats well worth a read for anyone new to guitars, and floating bridges in particular.

I hope you enjoy playing your guitar, it can be frustrating sometimes, but very rewarding.

Rock on!