Which is the better guitar?

GuitAust · #1 09-20-2006, 11:34 PM

Note: For the poll choose in order of preference Please

All prices are in Australian Dollars when brand new

Which guitar is better for a beginner?

Ibanez GSA60 $395
Ibanez AX70 $390
Ibanez RG170DX $318
Ibanez SZ120 $390
Ibanez JetKing JTK1

Epiphone G-310 $325
Epiphone Les Paul 100 $335

Yamaha Pacifica 112 $390
Yamaha RGX121 $334

Jackson JS1 $350

Washburn WI-14 $295
Washburn X-10 $255
Washburn N-1 $315
Washburn BT-2QVS $325
Washburn I-24 $300
Washburn X-12QVS $275
Wasburn X-20 $310
Washburn X-22 $310
Washburn BT-4 $300

Also would you mind justifying why you voted the way you did.

Thank you

P.S. If amp has an effect on choice of guitar could you plz look at my amp thread?

P.P.S. Whats with guitar shops jacking their prices up? Is this just a temporary thing for Christmas or a permanent increase?

ibanezcollector · #2 09-20-2006, 11:38 PM

there all entry level if im not mistaken

When it comes to entry level the only recomendation I can give is play them, cause there hit or miss at that price point.

Good Luck
Brett

surfdog777 · #3 09-20-2006, 11:46 PM

There is no correct or incorrect answer to your question...........

martyfriedman86 · #4 09-20-2006, 11:50 PM

my brother's got a washburn BT4 and for the price it's quite a nice guitar.. at least for my taste...

also you should consider an Ibanez GAX70. I've played one of those and I find it really comfortable

hope this helps
good luck!

GuitAust · #5 09-20-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ibanezcollector

there all entry level if im not mistaken

When it comes to entry level the only recomendation I can give is play them, cause there hit or miss at that price point.

Good Luck
Brett

Yeah they are all entry level guitars and Im looking for build quality, ability to upgrade, tone, ease to learn, value for money, versatility, resale value (its a minor issue)

Black Sabbath
Black Label Society
Metallica
Megadeth
Pantera
Opeth
Epica
Lacuna Coil
Korn
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Guns N Roses
Cold Chisel
Eagles
CCR
Dire Straits
Children of Bodom
Six Feet Under
Van Halen
Deep Purple (basically just smoke on the water)
Aerosmith
Bon Jovi
ACDC
Ozzy
Crowded House
Split Enz
Billy Idol
Rammstein
Fear Factory
Fleetwood Mac
Elvis
Beatallica
After Forever
John Lennon
Iron Maiden
Hendrix
the Doors
Apocalytpica
Rage against the Machine
Cradle of Filth (Nymphetamine)
Sepultura
INXS
Icehouse
Powderfinger
Hunters & Collectors
Gang Gajang
Alice in Chains
Midnight Oil
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Paul McCartney
Santana
George Harrison
George Thuragood
Motley Crue
Soundgarden
Johhny Cash
ZZ Top
Live
Pink Floyd
Bruce Springsteen,
Bryan Adams
Blue Öyster Cult
U2
Def Leppard (maybe)
Meatloaf
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Led Zepplin

Flobanez · #6 09-21-2006, 12:23 AM

Wow, really hard to say, there are so many choices, of course I would choose Ibanez.

GuitAust · #7 09-21-2006, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Flobanez

Wow, really hard to say, there are so many choices, of course I would choose Ibanez.

Hence why it a Multiple Choice Poll

**elcid** · #8 09-21-2006, 12:39 AM

They are probably all made in the same factory anyway, and will have little to no resale value. Play them all and go with what you like. Just remember it's physically impossible to play any Split Enz on a Jackson.

GuitAust · #9 09-21-2006, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by elcid

They are probably all made in the same factory anyway, and will have little to no resale value. Play them all and go with what you like. Just remember it's physically impossible to play any Split Enz on a Jackson.

Would that be due to not having single coils?

**elcid** · #10 09-21-2006, 12:44 AM

No, it would be due to me being a smart ***

ibanezcollector · #11 09-21-2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by elcid

No, it would be due to me being a smart ***

Jesus Elcid.. I swear to god, your going to come to my house and explain to my room mate and his girlfriend why I am always laughing for no reason..

Hahaha

BiggieAL · #12 09-21-2006, 12:49 AM

I got myself a GSA60. Many people may tell me its a piece of crap but you know what it's my first electric and it has that sentimental value. I love that guitar so much.

Paul_R · #13 09-21-2006, 12:52 AM

Best way is to get your hands on a few to decide by visiting the nearest music store. That's how I finally knew my first Ibanez was perfect for me--RG550. It didn't stop there.

Not one guitar is a perfect fit for others. Just think, Harry Potter had to hold a ton of wands before he knew the perfect wand for him!

Sorry for the bad analogy...I'm in the middle of the series.

Godd luck with the search.

Paul

SonataGuitarist · #14 09-21-2006, 12:54 AM

I would say a Fender by a long shot. But for some reason you have omitted then from the poll...

What gives? Their excellent guitars, and infinitely versatile, a great value as well.

ibanezcollector · #15 09-21-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SonataGuitarist

I would say a Fender by a long shot. But for some reason you have omitted then from the poll...

What gives? Their excellent guitars, and infinitely versatile, a great value as well.

and buzz like a sack of wild bee's..

If you didnt notice half the guitars are humbucker equipped and the bands list are heavier bands..

Dont see many metal/hard rock guys with fenders..