i've no idea i was gonna get back myself into electric guitars.
i've sold most of my equipment and focused on acoustic for a long time now.
nvr went guitar shopping since then, so i dunno how is the market like right now.

wat i was adviced was to go for starter packs, e.g guitar, gig bag, amp etc.
or maybe buy a combo which is to similiar budget. well, i dunno.
my style of playing really a lil of everything. i mean i have an acoustic for those slow ballads, finger style kinda music.
now need electric more or less versatile, but leaning towards slow rock,rock...

guys, pls help me choose and tell me wats appropriate for my low low budget. ps:i had an SX fender strat copy before, was wandering to be the benchmark.
THANKS



amp now!!!!! tested the microcube. looking forward to test vox vt15, recommended by a fren. wat else to look for? im looking at below rm 800 lar.
maybe might just settle for cube rx rm99X.
any lyn dealers mind to explain/market their amps here pls do so. give me reviews thanks again lyn guitarists.....

This post has been edited by jameschee: May 5 2009, 03:41 PM

What IS your budget actually?

yeah ?
or u just get basick yamaha package with amp lor

rm1k lor...max also would be in rm1300 range...surely below rm1300...


which yamaha wor?

Yamaha Pacifica + Roland Microcube + gig bag + tuner + Cable + D'addario Strings = Win.

which pacifica?
compare this to a same level ibanez/epiphone/sx etc?wats the diff?

i dont like starter packs

This thread reflects my problem too
still headache on which to take, yes I havent got my guitar yet

can tumpang thread if u want to...i've yet to decide...lol

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Added on October 16, 2008, 5:39 pmokay...i've seen the votes are high on the ibanez...
can anyone tell me issit the jumpstarter? wat does it consist?
i was thinkin, if get an ibanez, might as well dont get the starter pack.

guys who voted, pls do explain why ibanez..

This post has been edited by jameschee: Oct 16 2008, 05:39 PM

low end ibanez usually bad
u might wan to uprade for a better guitar later
so get urself an sx stratocaster with micro cube
dats enuf
u wont get much of a difference with other low end's brand
just my 1cent

lets compare SX with the other low ends...craftsman?santa cruz?thunder x? etc?
and also with those stated above, yamaha erg121, eg112, ltd f10

how will SX go against these?
btw, I had a strat before, so i don't fancy getting another

SX used to be very good.
Lately their newer issues haven't been that great, guess due to the word of mouth they begun pushing the output of the factory.

If you're sure you'll be taking it seriously, I would suggest a slightly larger amp, the extra headroom would be really nice.

CK Music has their sales on year ends you might wanna check Vox Valvetronix amps there, see which would fit your budget best.

As for guitars, SX Strats should do a pretty well, just you have to pick them out properly, you know, since the QC isn't all that tight. I'd also suggest you stay away from the maple fingerboards with ash body SX strats, by word I heard the "maple" fretboards are actually plastic =|

But if you'd opt for a better guitar instead, I would say a Pacifica would have a more consistent result, pairing it with a microcube would fit the 1k budget I guess.

If you'd push your budget a little, you can probably have both a Pacifica and a Vox valvetronix, but keep in mind of the models of the Valvetronix, on of them caters to more vintage sounding amps, the other one (XL-model) for gain hungry people.
The newest model should be able to cater everyone with 32 amp models, but of course, it has a much heavier price tag.

Hope that helps. Cheers.

if i were u i might get 2nd hand guitar
and 2nd hand amp
u might end up with a good deal if u searched wisely
ltd would be a good choice also
but get 2nd hand
ltd is expensive in gutiar collection

i tried pacifica before and dint quite like it, its nice and good looking but dint fit my budget at that time =)
u better try it and gives yourself a taste of it, who knows you would loves it

i would suggest u buy the blacktrix recommendation and with 1.3k to spend. definitely in your budget!

This post has been edited by mushimushi88: Oct 16 2008, 10:33 PM

how about a samick ?
i'd go with a 2nd hand guitar, good value for its price as long as there are no major problems

hee... im a samick user but dun wanna advertise much bout it. not good for me to advertising the thing i used rite? like (masuk bakul angkat sendiri)
okay since u point that out..

SAMICK were a good choice, but carefully pick the one u like.. i simply point out on Avion3 based on your budget it should be no problem =)
with a mahogany neck, flamed solid mahogany body and rosewood fretboard. i strongly recommend you check this guitar out b4 making your choices

a very good choice within the budget if not.. THE BEST!

thank u so much guys...appreciate the honest replies.
i have tried a pacifica112, sounds mild to me..maybe becos of the SSH setup it has.
which samick is this? avion av3? or other avions? from the description, i think its bang for buck cos of the wood.

now i know wat to eliminate, starterpacks...hahalol...

wat music u play anyway?

boring songs la

like eric clapton n all i think!

already listed it bro, avion3 for that budget u have xD

lol eric clapton song quite good wat x)