Recommendations under $200

[Hookpunch]

Hey guys - a friend of mine is starting out on electric and was asking for advice on what to buy- of course I recommended a SUB but even that is out of his range.

He wants to spend around $200.00 on a guitar. And ideas?

 

[beej]

Hmmm ... tough in that range. Friend of mine picked up a new Ibeenhad for under $300 CDN, was just the thing he needed to get started as a starter guitar.

 

[NorM]

When buying amps I have always ended up spending twice as much money as I had intended. I have never been dissapointed with my amp purchases. I would recommend the same thing here. That should put them close to the SUB range. Otherwise, OLP baby. Give them a taste of what they could be addicted to. That's my nickels worth Koogs.

 

[fogman]

OLP is the only thing I can think of in that price range that is bang for the buck.

 

[mhorse]

I guess OLP is a good choice, but ... I don't like the idea of having a trem + non-locking tuners on a low-end guitar. I would choose something with fixed bridge for starters. Take a look at Ibanez GAX range. They are quite playable - I had one as my first guitar.

 

[tommyindelaware]

Hey guys - a friend of mine is starting out on electric and was asking for advice on what to buy- of course I recommended a SUB but even that is out of his range.

He wants to spend around $200.00 on a guitar. And ideas?

OLP.......OR .......YAMAHA........

 

[hbucker]

Look for something used. If it's in decent shape he can get something worth twice the money of something used.

 

[jazzbo jim]

Without a doubt I would suggest seeking out the new line of Samick guitars. Great bang for the buck!

 

[Dr. Nick]

Without a doubt I would suggest seeking out the new line of Samick guitars. Great bang for the buck!

+1

I've got an AV-6 (LP copy) and it's very nice.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Yamaha Pacifica 112. Best cheap guitar out there! (under £200)

 

[Hookpunch]

Thanks for all the advice guys - it looks like he is going with the Samick.

 

[lameduck]

$200... definetly go used. Not sure who your local used dealer is, but in New England we have Daddy's Junkie Music. I've purchased many a used guitar from them. Killer prices too. I bought an excellent Hamer USA at my local Daddy's for $250. Ended up making a killing off the guitar. In fact, it's sale helped finance my first Silo. There are great deals to be had on the used market. Keep your eyes opened

 

[GWDavis28]

Dude, you gotta love New England. Have you been to Pete's place yet?? Great guy.

http://www.daddys.com/

Later, Glenn |B)