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I feel ashamed caring so much about expensive guitars

When cheaper ones made outside of the US play reasonably wel...
Cracking Patrolman
  05/22/18
tell me about their superior tone wood
Contagious selfie
  05/22/18
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french transparent area kitty cat
  05/22/18
Like what? US builders are still the best
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/22/18
the gap is closing and the premium for an american guitar is...
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/22/18
like what? be specific
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/22/18
mexican vs american fenders. american fender basses vs. i...
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/25/18
I really want a LP junior but Gibson charges so much for wha...
citrine faggotry
  05/25/18
craigslist is your friend here, friend
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
IME it's nearly impossible to find a good deal on craigslist...
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/25/18
talk me off a ledge https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Gib...
citrine faggotry
  05/25/18
acoustic or electric?
Flesh 180 Forum
  05/22/18
how expensive? Very reasonable to prefer standard US brands ...
citrine faggotry
  05/22/18
the search for tone is a lifelong obsession for a player
Vivacious massive half-breed
  05/22/18
*taps metal zone pedal*
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/22/18
...
Turquoise spectacular son of senegal
  05/24/18
why the shame if you love something, be devoted to it
bisexual incel sweet tailpipe
  05/22/18
For me it's bobbleheads. Even though I only have 3, I really...
marvelous giraffe
  05/22/18
Worth the mark-up or is it boomer flame? https://www.fmicass...
Cracking Patrolman
  05/24/18
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Cracking Patrolman
  05/25/18
I say no it is not worth the mark up. The mexican p bass is...
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/25/18
I was in a pop punk rock cover band that need that P tone th...
Cracking Patrolman
  05/25/18
If it's mostly for you to mess around with by yourself, i'd ...
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/25/18
same thing, but bikes for me
well-lubricated business firm
  05/25/18
get a Suhr and you'll never buy anything else again..except ...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
It’s marketing. The only way to buy a guitar is to play doze...
Drunken market masturbator
  05/25/18
feels*
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
Sure. Sounds and feels
Drunken market masturbator
  05/25/18
ive had good luck buying sight unseen (generally you can get...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
yeah with electric, it really is dumb. it's just an electric...
gaped location
  05/25/18
lol at this absurdity
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
lmao brother
well-lubricated business firm
  05/25/18
...
Metal vibrant partner police squad
  05/25/18
rate my disappointment - I bought a Mexican Strat 70s reissu...
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
i dont like doing major surgery to guitars. I would sell th...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
I'm thinking this. I can always just keep my Fralin pickups ...
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
highly highly recommend you get a used Suhr Classic Pro if y...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
too rich for my blood. I already have a really nice Les Paul...
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
you can afford it!
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
I have too many hobbies (guns, guitars, home recording stuff...
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/American-Special-Stratoc...
mind-boggling goyim garrison
  05/25/18
they put jumbo frets on there stock now? sick that's a re...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
Buy it and trade in your 70s one (after taking pickups out)
citrine faggotry
  05/25/18
Naw nerding out about the gear is one of the most 180 things...
Metal vibrant partner police squad
  05/25/18
...
histrionic violent weed whacker
  05/25/18
Even if it is for an overpriced Bass gitar?
Cracking Patrolman
  05/25/18
depends on the bass guitar.
french transparent area kitty cat
  05/25/18


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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:40 PM
Author: Cracking Patrolman

When cheaper ones made outside of the US play reasonably well. It's like obsessing over MP3 files vs FLAC lossless

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108381)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:43 PM
Author: Contagious selfie

tell me about their superior tone wood

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108415)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:50 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108475)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:45 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

Like what? US builders are still the best

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108433)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:52 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

the gap is closing and the premium for an american guitar is less justifiable than it used to be.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108483)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 10:14 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

like what? be specific

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108681)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 9:47 AM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

mexican vs american fenders.

american fender basses vs. indonesian sire marcus miller basses

Ibanez makes very high quality basses for a fraction of the cost of similar anerican made boutique basses

very nice korean made epiphones.

Yeah if I were in the market for an electric guitar a gibson prob woild not be near the top of the list (aside from a second hand SG).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36125008)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 9:49 AM
Author: citrine faggotry

I really want a LP junior but Gibson charges so much for what is literally the simplest guitar design on the planet. I can't justify it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36125024)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:09 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

craigslist is your friend here, friend

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126367)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:22 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

IME it's nearly impossible to find a good deal on craigslist anymore. and you also don't get the return policy.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126911)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 4:03 PM
Author: citrine faggotry

talk me off a ledge

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Gibson/LES-PAUL-SPECIAL-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar.gc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36127525)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:46 PM
Author: Flesh 180 Forum

acoustic or electric?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108446)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:50 PM
Author: citrine faggotry

how expensive? Very reasonable to prefer standard US brands to overseas (even though high-end overseas guitars can be quite good). But things like 58RIs or Fender relic "Masterbuilt" are *f*l*a*m*e*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108472)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:53 PM
Author: Vivacious massive half-breed

the search for tone is a lifelong obsession for a player

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108490)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:55 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

*taps metal zone pedal*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108500)



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Date: May 24th, 2018 10:44 PM
Author: Turquoise spectacular son of senegal



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36123153)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:54 PM
Author: bisexual incel sweet tailpipe

why the shame

if you love something, be devoted to it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108497)



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Date: May 22nd, 2018 9:56 PM
Author: marvelous giraffe

For me it's bobbleheads. Even though I only have 3, I really like them and always want to go to the games where they give them out

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36108507)



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Date: May 24th, 2018 10:20 PM
Author: Cracking Patrolman

Worth the mark-up or is it boomer flame? https://www.fmicassets.com/Damroot/ZoomJpg/10002/0193610709_gtr_frt_001_rr.jpg

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36122982)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:29 PM
Author: Cracking Patrolman



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126953)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:35 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

I say no it is not worth the mark up. The mexican p bass is a fine instrument and almost nothing separates it from the american model.

Additionally, the american elite pbass is a few hundred dollars more than the american standard model and has a lot more features (jazz bridge pickup, active eq, active/passive switch). It is a beautiful guitar. I believe there is also a mexican version with similar features. You can also get the indonesian made Sire P7, which I own, for $500.

Basically, unless you are in a touring band that exclusively needs a p-bass tone, an American p-bass is not worth the money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126995)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:58 PM
Author: Cracking Patrolman

I was in a pop punk rock cover band that need that P tone then switched to playing motown gigs with some older guys (also needed that tone). Now I'm burned out from bands, band politics and am not sure I even want to play bass or if its worth it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36127156)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 3:04 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

If it's mostly for you to mess around with by yourself, i'd want something more versatile if it's going to be your only bass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36127183)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 9:49 AM
Author: well-lubricated business firm

same thing, but bikes for me

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36125019)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 12:59 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

get a Suhr and you'll never buy anything else again..except another Suhr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126285)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:06 PM
Author: Drunken market masturbator

It’s marketing. The only way to buy a guitar is to play dozens and buy the one that sounds best to you.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126343)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:07 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

feels*

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126345)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:08 PM
Author: Drunken market masturbator

Sure. Sounds and feels

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126358)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:09 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

ive had good luck buying sight unseen (generally you can get better deals and better gear via the internet than locally) but I know what specs I like and what builders I like.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126371)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:10 PM
Author: gaped location

yeah with electric, it really is dumb. it's just an electrical signal that gets manipulated. i guarantee if you did a scientific study, no one would be able to tell the difference between a squier and $5000 les paul

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126375)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:17 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

lol at this absurdity

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126429)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:40 PM
Author: well-lubricated business firm

lmao brother

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126598)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:42 PM
Author: Metal vibrant partner police squad



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126610)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:17 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

rate my disappointment - I bought a Mexican Strat 70s reissue in like 2001 for $400 or so. I always loved playing it and never noticed any issues with it.

During law school the nut broke and the guitar tech did a shitty job installing a new one, and the 6th string started having severe buzz around the 12th fret and up. Some buzzing down low on the neck too. Really sucked.

Fast forward a few years, I get a les paul, and it blows everything I've ever played out of the water (still does). Strat sounded weak and tinny compared to my LP. Put my strat away for a few years.

Fast forward to this year, I decided to "hot rod" my strat, getting a legit setup and a set of Lindy Fralin blues specials pickups (very nice). Cost like $350 total.

Deliver guitar to get all of the work done, guitar tech calls me back in. Tells me that the neck heel on the strat is slightly higher on the 6th string side than the 1st string side. He tells me that this is a sometimes issue with mexican strats. Without major expensive wood working, he recommends that I get a completely new neck. New neck is $200 for the same neck. At this point, the cost is getting ridiculous, I can get a nice american for under $1000.

What do I do now? BTW the Fralins sound awesome, way better than the stock.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126427)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:22 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

i dont like doing major surgery to guitars. I would sell the guitar and move on personally. Also changing the neck will have more impact on the tone than changing pickups (assuming youre staying with the same pickup type and magnet)

fralin BS are solid. good choice

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126471)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:24 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

I'm thinking this. I can always just keep my Fralin pickups and put them on the next one

Fucking sucks balls. The guitar itself is beautiful.

The neck I would change to is apparently the same model as my current? 70s reissue, fat headstock

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126479)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:24 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

highly highly recommend you get a used Suhr Classic Pro if you want to get a Strat-style guitar.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126484)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:25 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

too rich for my blood. I already have a really nice Les Paul, SG, and super-strat Ibanez iron label (that I fucking love a lot)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126490)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:26 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

you can afford it!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126496)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:28 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

I have too many hobbies (guns, guitars, home recording stuff, video games). Something's got to give.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126509)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:28 PM
Author: mind-boggling goyim garrison

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/American-Special-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar-2-Color-Sunburst-1273888000440.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6J7YBRC4ARIsAJMXXscaxneLbcih9b2H9zX5S9P_EXZvrGzFPncLYw6EFIhoGSDfvNHNxBAaAv3IEALw_wcB&kwid=productads-adid^172488555108-device^c-plaid^143118043002-sku^1273888000440@ADL4GC-adType^PLA

this is what I would consider if I ever went the route of buying a new one. Fuck my ass.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126503)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:29 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker

they put jumbo frets on there stock now? sick

that's a really good deal yikes. can bargain GC down too

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126514)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:58 PM
Author: citrine faggotry

Buy it and trade in your 70s one (after taking pickups out)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36127158)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:42 PM
Author: Metal vibrant partner police squad

Naw nerding out about the gear is one of the most 180 things about playing electric music

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126608)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 1:42 PM
Author: histrionic violent weed whacker



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126611)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:29 PM
Author: Cracking Patrolman

Even if it is for an overpriced Bass gitar?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36126950)



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Date: May 25th, 2018 2:51 PM
Author: french transparent area kitty cat

depends on the bass guitar.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3984133&forum_id=2#36127095)