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Forum: Electric Guitar 06-16-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 183
Posted By ghobby
Good choice on the pacifica, really hard to beat...

Good choice on the pacifica, really hard to beat price wise or twice the price. Have fun with your new rig.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-14-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 343
Posted By ghobby
Fair enough, I've only played it in store, loved...

Fair enough, I've only played it in store, loved the variety of sound and loved the neck.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-14-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 343
Posted By ghobby
If 500 is your budget try out an Ibanez RG350 or...

If 500 is your budget try out an Ibanez RG350 or RG351, these are around $350. With the rest you can get a decent modeling/practice amp like a vyper, roland cube, vox vt, mustang mini. Most shops...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-13-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 110
Posted By ghobby
I'll throw in the Yamaha LS6, solid top with...

I'll throw in the Yamaha LS6, solid top with laminate rosewood and an ebony fretboard, its around 500.
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-10-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By ghobby
The seagull coastline cedar folk sounds decent as...

The seagull coastline cedar folk sounds decent as does their maritime, or there's always sigma(like a martin knock off), or a yamaha LS. Go out and try a bunch.
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-10-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 196
Posted By ghobby
Does seem a bit gimmicky and might sound OK...

Does seem a bit gimmicky and might sound OK plugged in. Sounds kind of thin in this video(I know its utube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu8BC03M0wc
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-09-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 358
Posted By ghobby
The custom, the 100 uses really poor hardware. I...

The custom, the 100 uses really poor hardware. I rented one to try for a week, and it drove me nuts having to tune it all the time. The selector switch was loose and it popped and crackled when...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-08-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 535
Posted By ghobby
If you get the fg700ms its a little bit cheaper,...

If you get the fg700ms its a little bit cheaper, same guitar but with a matte finish. I think its only $40-$50 more than the f310.

When I started out I rented an f310 for 3 months then bought an...
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-08-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 467
Posted By ghobby
The cheaper epiphones do feel cheap and do not...

The cheaper epiphones do feel cheap and do not stay in tune very well. If you want that style in that price range look at LTD.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-07-2013, 09:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 467
Posted By ghobby
I still have and use mine, its simple, stays in...

I still have and use mine, its simple, stays in tune, and is comfortable to play.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-07-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 467
Posted By ghobby
I agree with the Yamaha Pacifica and maybe a...

I agree with the Yamaha Pacifica and maybe a roland microcube or mustang mini, you could probably buy them both new. Buying used when your new might not be a great idea, unless you know someone who...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-07-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 141
Posted By ghobby
thanks for the heads up.

thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-06-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 237
Posted By ghobby
[QUOTE=dropb81] I've always wanted a Gibson SG,...

[QUOTE=dropb81] I've always wanted a Gibson SG, and still do, QUOTE]

Seems like you might know what you want already.
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-05-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 295
Posted By ghobby
HNGD, enjoy the new toy.

HNGD, enjoy the new toy.
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-02-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,504
Posted By ghobby
I would choose the cube(but only because I have...

I would choose the cube(but only because I have one) I find it works for me, but check out the link, they're comparing a cube, mustang, line6, and vox vt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erKaCn2wgLw
Forum: Electric Guitar 06-01-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 268
Posted By ghobby
If your happy with your guitar as is and you want...

If your happy with your guitar as is and you want to spend, maybe spend the money on a new amp or pedal.
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 06-01-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 295
Posted By ghobby
Try checking out some other guitars, Takamine,...

Try checking out some other guitars, Takamine, and Yamaha make some decent cutaways. Or try Simon and Patrick(owned by Godin as well). They all make a bunch of cutaways in your price range with the...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-28-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 253
Posted By ghobby
I've got a Yamaha ls16 (that's right in the...

I've got a Yamaha ls16 (that's right in the middle of your price range), its their grand auditorium. Engelmann spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. Very comfortable to play, good for...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-23-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 207
Posted By ghobby
I agree with stepchild on the S&P and the...

I agree with stepchild on the S&P and the Yamahas and I have never tried S&P's cousin Norman (even though I am from Canada). I would try some more out, but it sounds like your close to choosing one....
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-14-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 625
Posted By ghobby
Enjoy

Enjoy
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-12-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 625
Posted By ghobby
If you buy used make sure to take someone who...

If you buy used make sure to take someone who knows a bit about guitars to have a look with you.

If you want new and are willing to go up to 200, look at the Yamaha FG700, its got a solid top(not...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-12-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 265
Posted By ghobby
Go out and try a bunch, and see what works for...

Go out and try a bunch, and see what works for you. I agree with the guitar suggestions bikewer made and I'll throw in Seagull as well. I play a Yamaha LS(smaller body wider fretboard) for...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-08-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
Posted By ghobby
Mine is a Bios digital, I just have it out around...

Mine is a Bios digital, I just have it out around where my guitar stand is. It can also give you the highest reading and the lowest reading in a period of time. It was around 30 dollars.
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-08-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
Posted By ghobby
Buy a hygrometer and then you'll know if you need...

Buy a hygrometer and then you'll know if you need a humidifier or course of action. I put my guitar in its case(with a humidifier) only when it gets colder here (less than 4 degrees C) as the...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 05-02-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 282
Posted By ghobby
One more for the Yamaha fg700. Stays in tune and...

One more for the Yamaha fg700. Stays in tune and is really well built. Its hard to find something better for $200 new.

BTW, that's a great gift idea.
Forum: Electric Guitar 04-16-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 163
Posted By ghobby
Play what is comfortable for you, everybody is...

Play what is comfortable for you, everybody is different. I started on a dread but am now playing a smaller grand auditorium size. I found my shoulder hurting with the dread and it was hard to find a...
Forum: Electric Guitar 04-07-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By ghobby
thanks guys, I always forget about eBay. Going to...

thanks guys, I always forget about eBay. Going to try it out hopefully later this afternoon.
Forum: Electric Guitar 04-07-2013, 12:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 514
Posted By ghobby
+1 for the pacifica, very solid guitar stays in...

+1 for the pacifica, very solid guitar stays in tune well and a good range of sounds. Then spend the rest on a good practice amp...Peavey, Roland, Vox.

Have fun looking, and maybe take someone...
Forum: Electric Guitar 04-07-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 127
Posted By ghobby
Good Price for a Yamaha AES620??

Hello,

I ran across a 2002 made in Korea AES620 today for $200cad. The wood looks a bit aged but very few scratches, no dings, no fret wear, neck is straight, action is low (no fret buzz). I did not...
Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar 04-02-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 197
Posted By ghobby
The Yamaha FG series are very solid as is the...

The Yamaha FG series are very solid as is the Seagull S6. Try a bunch out though, there's a lot of different guitars in your price range.

Have fun looking.
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