Are Ibanez electric guitars good?
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I own 3 Ibanez guitars, RG370DX,Jem77VWH and the JS 1200. The RG comes highly recommended, especially if you're into playing rock or metal. Since you're just starting out, try the RG321, it's a fixed bridge,basswood body, H-H PU config. If you want a floating bridge, you can try the RG320 or RG 350/370. If you want something other than the RG, the SZ series comes highly recommended, esp the SZ520.
835108
It's awsome, best buy has a demo set up so you can test it out before you purchase. Which is a good idea considering you only get one guitar and those alone are pricey.
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get a good one that is comfortable to hold while sitting or standing not bulky or awkward.there are plenty of comparable makes and models to choose from so dont worry too much about brand names. nylon strings produce a nice mellow  tone , so maybe something in a ' classic guitar'. be sure your hands and body fit around the guitar comfortably. it should have a sort of crisp and clean sound with no string buzz. as for the appearance, personally I think a guitar should be pleasant to look at whether it is being played or not.
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Squire Strats are great inexpensive starter electrics.\n\nhttp://www.squierguitars.com/
191143
Any guitar with the right electronics and pickups. For the best out-of-the-box sound I love my SRV-edition Fender Stratocaster. My well-worn 73 Telecaster with Texas Special pickups is a close second.
653002
I have also played around with it for a hour or so. I thought it was a decent guitar for the money. Has a good sound and plays fast. Just remenber it's not a Gibson so don't expect it to be. Go for it.
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The Fender Squier Mini is an excellent choice. Made by Fender in Japan. Sounds and looks like a Statocaster. $99.00\n\nhttp://www.music123.com/Squier-Mini-i21360.music
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I have been VERY happy with my Ibanez Artwood.  You'll spend around 300 bucks and get a quality reliable guitar that would be awesome for a beginner.  And good on ya for trying to do this for him.  Any chick that gets her fella a guitar is a keeper.  Good Luck!
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For single coils go for DiMarzzio double stacks. And for humbuckers Seymour Duncan Hot Rods. That's just for hard rock and metal. In my opinion the best single coils are Fender Tex Mex and the best 'buckers are Gibson Burtbuckers.
196820
I have both Alvarez an Yamaha acoustics, as well as an Ibanez (old japanese version) I have a Johnson Bass Guitar which is a replica of a 'Fender Jazz Bass', and it's truly wonderful. I also have a Palatino violin, but you didn't ask about that...\n\nI want to eventually get a Rickenbacker bass guitar.
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I say get a Fender Standard Strat because they are cheaper and to me they sound just as good.  But for like a hundred or so dollars more you could get the Buddy Guy Strat.  I love Buddy Guy by the way so that might have been biased.  haha...but definately consider the standard.
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peavey is good bang for the buck. don't get cheap fenders (like a squier) or  ibanez - they'll fall apart. the fenders made in mexico ain't bad for a beginner...
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I'm not so much into guitars, but my hubby says:\n\n"It depends on what style of music you are playing.  For metal, I'd go with an Ibanez RG Series with a Wizard II neck with pickup selection consisting of DiMarzio pickups or (if you want to go all out) go with EMG 81 on the bridge and EMG 85 on the neck.\n\nIf you want to play hardcore, screamo, that kind of thing, go with a Gibson Les Paul with stock pickups.  But if you like good distortion, either use a Seymore Duncan JB 59s or EMGs.\n\nAnd if you just want to go extreme metal, good shred stuff, something that's lightweight, go with ESP (or if you can't afford that, LTD), they come stock with EMGs.\n\nOverall, it really depends on what type of music I'm playing, these are just what I prefer."\n\nHe's a crazy music nut.
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If you want really great acoustic tone, you should go with heavier gauge strings like .012 to .52. The natural mid-range tones of acoustic playing really come out with the heavier strings although the are a little harder to play on than light gauges. I also own a Washburn and I use Elixer strings that are coated with a special chemical to enhance the sound and cut down on wear. They are .012 to .52 gauge and they sound great. Although Washburn is an American company, not all their guitars are made in the USA, only the high end models. Mine was made in Korea, but that doesn't really matter as long as it's got a good tone and easy action. For the price, I think Washburns are really good guitars.
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Gibson i think are the best. but alot of blues is done on fender guitars. strats have a distinctive blues sound that you cant get from a Gibson. but if you know how to play, you can make either sound good. its all a matter of personal preference.  some people prefer fender over Gibson. the type of guitar you play depends on the style of music you like and what sound you want from your own guitar. and i like Gibson's.  i have 2 Gibson Les Paul's, 1Gibson S.G. and 1 Gibson Firebird.
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yupp i agree the electric guitar is the best
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It depends entirely on what you are looking for in an acoustic guitar and what style of music you're aiming for.  \n\nIf you want a folk guitar for finger picking and you want it to sound delicate, warm and beautiful you can not go wrong with a hand built guitar from English makers Brook Guitars.\n\nIf you're looking for something to bash out chords on in a fairly strident way, you can't go wrong with a Martin dreadnought.  \n\nThe best thing to do is go to a guitar shop, pick out about 5 or so from the major makes they sell and try them out against each other.  \n\nThink about the tone you want, the definition of each range (bass, mids, treble) and work out from there which suits you best.\n\nI play a Tenessee, a little known German make who make fantastic guitars at very good prices.  It has a sweetness of tone and a bit of volume as well.  I also play a Crafter 12-String which is lovely, but cheap.\n\nI've played guitars made by most of the big names - Taylor, Martin, Gibson etc. but I have to say for beauty and tone the Brook takes the biscuit (it belongs to a friend and I've used it for recording).