What type of electric guitar should I buy?

Dest B: What type of electric guitar should I buy?
I have been playing acoustic guitar for a few years and have finally decided to buy an electric. I just have no idea what to buy. My price range is low ($ 450 max) and I would like to play a wide range of music. Everything from alternative to (some) metal. (i was advised to get a guitar with two hummbuckers). I also looked at some Schecters and like the feel of them. So you tell me, what brand, and model of guitar should i buy?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Yggdrasil
Fender Standard Telecaster…I have one…Good axe. Fortunately for me, they make it in lefty. 2nd Choice? Fender Strat. 3rd Choice? Fender, Hello Kity, Jr. Strat…no, I’m not kidding…it has a seriously decent neck for a git-box that costs less than $ 200.

I also have a lefty Rick 620…but that might cost you just a “wee bit” more than those Fenders…and you’ll wait about 18 months to get it. LOL

Whatever you do, buy your axe at Musician’s Friend.

Enjoy your axe.

Answer by baxterville
Buying a guitar is such a personal decision, since everything from the feel to the sound is subjective. I suggest you go to a guitar store and play everything that catches your eye. Since you’ve been playing acoustic, the fatness of the neck probably won’t be an issue to you. Epiphone makes some really nice Les Pauls with two humbuckers that are really adaptable to different music styles. And Paul Reed Smith has some affordable models, as well, with thinner necks that play almost as fluidly as their $ 1400 ones. I’d try a bunch of them, since one is bound to feel like it was made for you. And since each brand tends to have its own feel, you’ll probably find you’re somewhat loyal to the brand you choose for years. Good luck!

Answer by Zach H
$ 450 isn’t exactly low. you just have to look around. a fender stratocaster in that price range would be good. ibanez makes alot of affordable Quality guitars also. But what is important is the feel to it. i play an enchant magnum electric. and i need a new one. but it feels great. a b.c. rich beast is probably 10 times better but it’d be awkward to play since my guitar has the standard body. so look around. play different types. see what you like. usually a good guitar shop will let you play multiple guitars before you make your pick. so i suggest you take your money and go down to a guitar center or any guitar shop with a good selection and find some in your price range with a trusted name like fender gibson ibanez jackson ETC. look for ones that look nice that u like then play them and find a type you like. then bye it or look for a simular type somewhere else or online.

Answer by Robert Diz
Hey Dest B;
I think it’s great your getting another guitar. The hunt for your electric guitar is quite an exciting adventure. Plus it’s fun researching, asking others, and actually playing different brands and styles of guitars. I have loved playing guitar, mostly professional for 40 years. I own and play many major brands and models of electric guitars. Experience has taught me to use my sense of feel, sound and how well it plays for me…. The Key is to make your final selection of that electric guitar based on how well it plays and sounds and feels to you. You will factor in whatever suggestions we give you or others do.
I would look seriously towards a name brand like Gibson or Fender, these are my favorites. Also, You can answer this question like I do, Simply do you want a used electric guitar or a brand new one? … It’s a no brainer that “used name brand quality guitars” answers my personal research of the way the guitar feels, the sound, and playable action is superior in used name brand guitars. Fender makes several lines of electric guitars including Fender Stratocaster and Telecasters. They are proven and very popular solid body electric guitars and some models have humbucker pickups.

Gibson and Epiphone guitars also have several designs and models of electric guitars. I love the semi hollow and 3/4 size hollow body electric guitars available. BB King and many others play a thin semi-hollow body electric guitar. You will be more familiar with these types of guitars being that you play acoustic guitar now. Full size or 3/4 size hollow electric guitars are played by many well known guitarists in jazz, pop, country… Plus the Gibson – Epiphone solid body electrics are well known to most guitar players… Les Paul, Flying V, SG are good choices.

At least you have some experience with playing acoustic guitar. In your research, be careful of Sales hype and plush looking guitar pictures in magazines or online that can be enhanced to look better digitally… I would never purchase a guitar worth more than a 100- 200 bucks online or mail – freight without first playing it and then putting it through my solid battery of testing and I mean REAL testing. If it passes, I may buy it or take serious notes in my head or written so I may get it later.

Maybe you saw or played a good guitar during your guitar travels in the past. Some of the best guitars I own and play were from word of mouth or being in the right place at the right time.

Print these suggestions along with all the other answers and re-read them. The valuable suggestions will be remembered and you will be more apt to make a better choice. If you just want the name of a few electric guitars, you will still be very happy with my recommendations here. I think you would be much more satisfied with playing several guitar brands both used and new… before acquiring that electric guitar. Oh by the way, exceptional guitar treasures are out there. I have a couple that I found at a garage sale and in the back room of a no name music store. I never knew it then, that they would eventually be worth no, in the 6 figures $ .

Most of all “Have Fun” playing guitar…. In summary; I recommend a name brand electric guitar thats in good used condition. Fender, Gibson, Epiphone or Ibanez.

Answer by XO
If your really digging on the schecters look into the guys that have the dual humbuckers and coil tap to get the most out of your tone. If your already liking the feel of it stick with it.

I know a few things about guitars feel free to contact me via email and I have no problem helping

Answer by x-dude
well you have alot of choices im not going to say too much i bought an great yamaha with 450 $ and its great guitar so i would say for an yamaha