Okay but seriously in kind of sad my gf got me this and it didnt even last a year (wasnt cheap either)

Just got a new guitar, but the second of this model.

I got the first one for $400CAD in 2009 and now it's doubled! Crazy thinking how much time has passed.

Just got a set of SD black winters new from sweetwater, but they came with this white powder on a few poles on each pickup. I assumed it was corrosion or something, so I called for an exchange, and the second pair showed up with the exact same thing. Is this normal? Ive never seen it before.

Thanks.

Black 1999 Fender MIM Deluxe “Fat Strat”
Mods; EMG 81 X w/ single volume, speed knob, DIY medium tortoise pickguard, Fender Gotoh relic nickel machine heads, parts bin vintage nickel string tree (second tree removed), re-fret with vintage spec medium frets, Fender relic nickel strap buttons.
Not shown; brass trem, blocked, “F” neck plate.
Remaining work; new nut (kinda flubbed this one), vintage parts bin jack plate.

Strung with 11-54 in D Standard. Really fun project guitars due to the HSH routing. Bought for $400 CAD in 2023, currently has around $250 in parts. Amazing what $650 can get you if you put in the time and the work.

The guitar I’m trying to sell is an Epiphone hummingbird deluxe version. Autumn burst, gold etched humming bird pick guard EC. Absolutely beautiful. I paid $1299 retail for the purple velvet case and the guitar. It’s in perfect condition, no dents or scratches at all. Same for the case.

What amount should I be asking for? I don’t want to go to some place to only get 40% of the used value.

Hi r/guitars,

I dislocated my middle finger playing football this week 😭 prognosis is that a full recovery is likely, but will require at least 12 weeks of intensive rehab.

I want to keep up my momentum with music production, but my normal workflow uses guitar a lot e.g. figuring out melody/harmonies, or to record guide tracks that will be played by other instruments later etc.

I've dabbled in midi keyboards in the past, but it's never really "stuck"; and while I can make use of the piano-roll, it's never comes as naturally to me compared to the fretboard.

So, does anyone have any suggestions for Midi controllers might work for me? I'd also be interested VSTs or other programmes that could help? If it's relevant, I use Ableton Live, and my music is somewhere in the Trip-hop wheelhouse.

Decided to switch out the black pickguard for a white one just for a little seasonal change. Probably change it back to black once it gets warmer out 😅 but I'm definitely living the funky 60s ish vibe it has now

Small family of two but I love them.

Hey everyone!
I’m struggling to decide between two purchases, and I’d appreciate some honest advice.
**Option 1: Cort CR250 ($385)**
I’ve been dreaming of owning a Les Paul-style guitar for a while. My favorite guitarists are Slash and Gary Moore, and I really want that classic Les Paul look and feel. I currently own a PRS SE CE 24 and a Spark 2 amp, so this would be my first proper Les Paul-style guitar.
**Option 2: Valeton GP-200 ($370)**
A multi-effects processor that would give me more flexibility with tones, effects, and potentially improve my recording setup. I play classic rock, blues, Guns N’ Roses, Gary Moore, and I currently use my Spark 2 for my tones, so the GP-200 would expand my options.
**My situation:**
I can afford only ONE of these right now.
I live in Libya, so buying music gear isn’t as straightforward as it is in the US.
I’m also considering waiting until Black Friday to see if the GP-200 gets a better deal on Amazon.
Honestly, I’m more emotionally drawn to the Cort because I’ve wanted a Les Paul for so long.
**My questions:**
Is the Cort CR250 a worthwhile addition if I already own a PRS SE CE 24?
Would the GP-200 make a more noticeable difference to my sound and playing experience than a second guitar?
If you were in my position, which would you buy first, and why?

Hi everyone!

I’m torn between a Gibson ES-335 ‘60s and an Eastman T59/V. Would love to hear from anyone who’s played both.

How do they compare in terms of tone, playability, neck profile and overall build quality? Is the Gibson worth the extra money ?

Mostly playing Britpop/Oasis-style rock with lots of open chords.

Thanks!

I heard it could make your strings last about a month more if you do that and my OCD brain can't let that fact slide. My strings do look clean af but near the pickups they are kinda darkening and I don't think its finger gunk or anything maybe its the lighting.

Why are strings so expensive

Got this lovely 2005 made in Korea SG a couple of days ago. It's in fantastic shape and plays very nicely. Very happy!

2017 Gibson les Paul studio. With a hard case it was about 1000

Hey ! I’m thinking about getting a Jazzmaster playing II on thomann, since there is no way to try it near where I live. I really want an offset guitar for the look and also for the vibrato sound.

Since I already owned a MIJ Jaguar and I had a few problems with it… almost no sustain, the infamous bridge, uncontrollable microphonic feedback with 0 gain TS9 and 1/3 drived RAT2 into a Pro Reverb …

I consider the JM because of the look, the pickups, the larger scale, the mustang bridge and the better neck. It’s (relatively) cheap, and I guess it’s playable right out of the box.

I play in a band, garage rock / punky / shoegaze stuff with lots of leads. Do you think the JM is for me ?

This is a thing of beauty, the finish is a lot darker than it looked on the website and I am in love!

Overall I am very happy with it and it's a lot of fun to play on the compound radius fretboard. Though the tuners could be easier to turn imo.

Sounds like a Tele, but a bit on the thinner side. The cavities are properly shielded and I was pleasantly surprised to find a treble bleed installed right from the factory.

Setup wise, I threw my go-to 10-52 strings on and went through the usual steps. The nutslot for the g string is a bit high, but workable. The high e had a few buzzing frets between 2 and 6, but a bit more neck relief took them right out. Didn't have to do a thing to the intonation, it was spot on right away.

The only real issues are slight fret sprout (not skin-cutting, but definitely noticeable) and one of the saddle height adjustment screws being stripped, despite having used the allen key that came with it.

How hard is it to get to the wiring? I’ve never had to wire a semi hollow. But have wired many solid body.

My son wants to learn to play so I gave him my old Ibanez Gio. Good enough of an excuse to purchase something better. ESP LTD EC-1000 in Candy Apple Red Satin. Loving the jumbo stainless steel frets and the active Seymour Duncan Mortalcoil pickups. Now I need to practice more to justify the purchase. Pic was snapped fresh out of the acclimated box and hadn't taken the plastic off the pickups yet.

Never saw one before. What does it do?

I bought a second hand Squier Strat SE special, and the previous owner replaced the original bridge pickup with a shadow SH 669B (og neck and middle pickups still there)... is it good? is it worth replacing all pickups for a fat 60's or a texas special set? I'm worried about losing tonal variety btw, between fat 60's and texas special, what should i choose? ps: I want this guitar to sound like frusciante-style tone and bluesy

I'm looking into buying a used fender MIM strat and wanted a general consensus on what an appropriate price to pay for it is. I stumbled across a 2001 strat with Seymour duncan pickups added in. Owner claims it plays amazing and has great sustain. No issues with it working and is in great condition. Also think new tuning pegs have been added at some point.

How much would you be willingly to spend on a modded 2001 strat with this information?

I grew up playing guitar and at some point needed hand surgery and I completely stopped playing guitar for about 8 years. Recently got back into playing. I've always wanted a strat after playing my guitar teacher's MIM strat at the time and it was a joy to play. Now that I've got back into guitar I have been itching for something that plays like a strat. I really just don't know what the used market is like.

I'm super future shocked at the recent developments on Scott's channel. I feel like most people who know him hate him, but he honestly taught me some fun country rock stuff so always had a soft spot.

His entire channel is becoming Suno songs. He claims he actually recorded a few of them with real people, which is demonstrably false. He believes these AI songs are his ticket to a songwriting gig.

Anyone else find this... sad? Like, the post AI era really is just getting lamer and lamer imho. The stuff lies.