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I'm getting sick of my guitar. What should I get now?

Alstroph	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 12:48 PM Here's the thing. I have a Jackson Performer Flying V. It's great.. but it gets beaten up easily... and it's a pain to sit down and record with. I'm absolutely sick of it. What is a good all around guitar? I do funk, Blues, jazz, metal, rock... anything. I'm looking to spend 400-600 dollars. Maybe more... but probably not less.
GeneHilbert	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 1:04 PM Performers are nice guitars - that is what I’m wearing in the picture with Bob West. I replaced the pickups because they were shit, but it sits well and plays well. Most all my recordings are done with that guitar. So maybe get another body style. There are a ton of stores in Portland, Friendly River in Cornish is where I always went. I guess John still owns - who knows now. I don't recommend ebay or mail order for something as personal as a guitar. Just look around - everyone makes good and not so good instruments, so I would keep an open mind and see what you come across.
Alstroph	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 1:16 PM Portland is about 2 hours away... but if i travel about 30 minutes there is a music store called Mainely Music. that's where i usually go.
celtaidd	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 1:25 PM Epiphone Les Paul or SG?
Alstroph	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 1:27 PM Yeah i was looking at this.. it looks really nice. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/product/reviews/base_pid=518079/rpp=10/
Alecs	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 1:39 PM Check out the 7-string on my page Ibanez RG1527. $820 on most places, but I managed to squease it outta a local store for $750. It's honestly the best guitar I've ever played, and I've played just about every type of guitar out there.
Rissan	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 3:12 PM maybe an ibanez s470dxqm ???? it's gonna be my second for sure! it's mahogany but as light as any other axe! feels good! i tried one recently!
Alecs	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 7:16 PM Eh dude the RG series is better, I gotta say, especially for shred. More frets, more stable tremelo. It's just straight out BETTER.
Alstroph	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 7:27 PM I get the feeling that Epiphone is kinda cheap... so i dunno if I'd ever buy one. Currently I'm thinking Jackson, BC Rich, Gibson, or maybe Ibanez. I'm really thinking for a Gibson flying v. Those are great and would be easier to sit and play than a jackson.
Alecs	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 7:37 PM Eh they're nice but you're paying for the name with a Gibson more than anything. I'll stick by Ibanez to the grave!!
Alstroph	Date: January 5, 2006 @ 10:03 PM Yeah I know that, but the Flying Vs look nice and are in my price range.
zedsalt	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 12:15 PM Watch out for those pointy guitars; they'll give ya V.D.
kingo	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 12:30 PM Why would you want another flying V? Didn't you just say it was a pain to sit down and record with? ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR NUT?
Alstroph	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 1:52 PM Well MY flying V is a pain to record with. Though I realize the irony.... See on my v if you sit down there's only one semi-comfortable way to hold it, and when i do the patch chord drives into my leg... and now the little jack is breaking... among with countless patch chords. The Gibson V is made differently, and it would be easier to rest on my leg... not to mention the jack isn't poorly placed.
GreatGooglyM...	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 2:09 PM Ibanez guitars are the way to go. Basically any RG Prestige series guitar will fulfill your needs.
kingo	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 2:10 PM DO NOT GET AN IBANEZ, they'll make your nipples fall off.
victorsskull	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 2:39 PM get yer self a nice banjo
blueyes2112	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 2:41 PM get a nice Femnder model and that will fill ya boots or a Gibson!! though there are some fabulous copies f these guitars that play better than the real thing!
GreatGooglyM...	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 2:57 PM "DO NOT GET AN IBANEZ, they'll make your nipples fall off." Yeah, that's true... but it's a small side effect compared to the quality!
Alstroph	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 5:40 PM "get yer self a nice banjo " I just got a really nice Washburn banjo. I love it.
kingo	Date: January 6, 2006 @ 5:46 PM Goddamn you and your really nice. Frickin'. Argh. Bastard. Send it to me.
MinisterofSc...	Date: January 7, 2006 @ 11:36 AM I'm getting sick of my guitar. What should I get now? a tin whistle
hantu	Date: January 7, 2006 @ 11:45 AM a ladle
MindSculpture	Date: January 7, 2006 @ 1:17 PM Spoons
Alstroph	Date: January 7, 2006 @ 2:32 PM Actually I've found a very cool guitar but I can't tell anyone. It's a secret. Once I get it I will show you all... and you will be AMAZED.
GreatGooglyM...	Date: January 7, 2006 @ 3:10 PM Wangcaster?