Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2014 14:44:53 GMT -5
I am in many groups on facebook involving guitars. A lot of them are small companies but I do belong to the big named guitars companies as well. I remember one particular discussion that involved the fender squier guitar.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squier
The comments in that discussion appalled me. People were bashing the instrument about how it was poorly made and sounded really bad. I started to think, what do you expect? A squier guitar is fender's economy model based off the Stratocaster. You can usually get one for around $100. That should be the end of the discussion. The guitar is a starter guitar and should be judged on what it is, not compared to its counterpart the Stratocaster. I was in a band and the bass player used a squier bass and it sounded just fine. I do not endorse fender guitars, however I have nothing against them.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphone
There are also other economy models from the big brand guitar companies. The most known is Gibson's epiphone. The epiphone comes in just about any design that Gibson makes; the Les Paul, SG, and even acoustic guitars. I should really start to save some of the things I see online because I recall watching a video of someone comparing a Les Paul and its epiphone version. Of course the Les Paul was a tad better but not by much. Considering the price difference between the two really makes the epiphone a great budget buy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibanez_GIO
It is no mystery that I play mostly Ibanez guitars. Four of my eight guitars are Ibanez. Ibanez: RG370DXGP4, Ibanez: RG370DXGP2 Ibanez: TR 50, Ibanez: Custom.
chicagolandlessons.boards.net/board/8/guitars
If I had my way I would complete my RG370DXGP series getting both the RG370DXGP1 and RG370DXGP3.
But Ibanez also has their own economy models known as the Gio. Nowhere near as well known as Fender's or Gibson's economy models but from what I can tell they are nice starter guitars. I REALLY enjoy designs as apposed to solid colors on the bodies of my guitars. Just a preference and while looking at some of the Gio models there were a few designs that I thought were awesome.
I suppose I should make a point about this entire article. I hinted at it before when I was talking about the Squier. These guitars should not be bashed because they do not sound like their more known big brothers. They should be accepted in the music world for what they are. Economy models. Just like cars you don't buy a Ford Focus and expect it to run like a Cadillac. The underlining issue here is that both cars will get you to where you need to go. Yes one will run better but it will also cost more. It is the same for guitars with the economy models. They should be looked at for what they are. For anyone on a budget or just starting out they are PERFECT guitars.
Don't let anyone say otherwise!!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squier
The comments in that discussion appalled me. People were bashing the instrument about how it was poorly made and sounded really bad. I started to think, what do you expect? A squier guitar is fender's economy model based off the Stratocaster. You can usually get one for around $100. That should be the end of the discussion. The guitar is a starter guitar and should be judged on what it is, not compared to its counterpart the Stratocaster. I was in a band and the bass player used a squier bass and it sounded just fine. I do not endorse fender guitars, however I have nothing against them.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphone
There are also other economy models from the big brand guitar companies. The most known is Gibson's epiphone. The epiphone comes in just about any design that Gibson makes; the Les Paul, SG, and even acoustic guitars. I should really start to save some of the things I see online because I recall watching a video of someone comparing a Les Paul and its epiphone version. Of course the Les Paul was a tad better but not by much. Considering the price difference between the two really makes the epiphone a great budget buy.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibanez_GIO
It is no mystery that I play mostly Ibanez guitars. Four of my eight guitars are Ibanez. Ibanez: RG370DXGP4, Ibanez: RG370DXGP2 Ibanez: TR 50, Ibanez: Custom.
chicagolandlessons.boards.net/board/8/guitars
If I had my way I would complete my RG370DXGP series getting both the RG370DXGP1 and RG370DXGP3.
But Ibanez also has their own economy models known as the Gio. Nowhere near as well known as Fender's or Gibson's economy models but from what I can tell they are nice starter guitars. I REALLY enjoy designs as apposed to solid colors on the bodies of my guitars. Just a preference and while looking at some of the Gio models there were a few designs that I thought were awesome.
I suppose I should make a point about this entire article. I hinted at it before when I was talking about the Squier. These guitars should not be bashed because they do not sound like their more known big brothers. They should be accepted in the music world for what they are. Economy models. Just like cars you don't buy a Ford Focus and expect it to run like a Cadillac. The underlining issue here is that both cars will get you to where you need to go. Yes one will run better but it will also cost more. It is the same for guitars with the economy models. They should be looked at for what they are. For anyone on a budget or just starting out they are PERFECT guitars.
Don't let anyone say otherwise!!