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I have about a dozen, but the only reason it got that many is that about 3/4 of them are Squiers or used/pawn shop rescues. Though I've gotten away from it recently, I really enjoyed trying to find "junk" guitars with attractive "bones" and fixing them up with simple tuner, nut, and pickup/electronic upgrades to make them play comparable to a $200 to $500 instrument.
Anyway...there are SO many great options now compared to even 20 or 30 years ago, thanks to the mixed blessing/curse that is globalization.
Squiers, by and large, are excellent instruments for home playing or if you just don't want to spend a lot of money on an electric (yet). The Affinity is a little slimmer and lighter feeling than a "real" Stratocaster, but they are generally pretty good. Squier makes a series called "Classic Vibe", and they are ridiculously valued guitars. I think they retail around $300 (depending on the exact model), and I own three of them: 50's Strat, 60's Strat, and CVC Telecaster. I bought all three of them used, and got good deals on the Strats ($200 or less)
YES. Here's a picture of my Agile 2000:
These are Chinese-made Les Paul copies, basically. Except the Rondo catalog offers them in paint colors, finishes, and pickup configurations you only find in $2,000+ Les Pauls, if at all. Obviously, the quality isn't comparable to that, but this is a pretty faithful LP Standard clone with a set neck for $200-ish. I think the 2000 series has ceramic pickups, but they're actually decent enough that I have yet to swap them. The 3000 series is arguably an even better value (upgraded nut, alnico pickups), but most of the stuff from Rondo Music (I've heard) is pretty amazing for the price. It just may not be fully set up properly when it arrives.
I want to throw one more option in there, which is my Sterling by Music Man SUB Series Silo3. That name's a mouthful, but basically it's the Squier line of affordable Music Man guitars.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/sterling-by-music-man-sub-silo3-electric-guitar
Super playable neck, and great pickups for this price. It's part Strat, part EVH "Super-Strat", and just an all out versatile machine that can cover any genre for $200.
Thanks for letting me nerd out on you, best of luck with your purchase!
I'm Canadian and therefore appreciate Godin guitars, spectacular quality at amazing prices; dirt cheap used and I would argue they best Asian guitars for price / performance.
Note that I have about 30 guitars by makers such as Fender, Gibson, PRS, Brian Moore, Ovation, Taylor, etc. and I have no problem putting my Godin guitars up against any of them for playability,
Totally agree. Someone else mentioned H-S-H configuration, but I actually really like a Strat single coil in the neck. That's why I like Silo3 I linked above, though the Squier Affinity or Yamaha Pacifica H-S-S are also great options. Heck, I even had a Peavey Raptor Plus a few years ago that I really liked. Humbucker in the bridge is great because it's almost a necessity for some styles of rock/metal, and you really notice the difference playing with more gain (supplied either by an amp or pedal). And you can still combine the neck/middle and middle/bridge pickups and get something resembling that "quack" sound that only a Strat-style guitar can really do.
Someone above mentioned coil tapping, but those are usually a little more than $200, and I've always felt like a coil tapped humbucker sounds like "half a humbucker", instead of that twangy sound of a Strat single coil. But a lot of people like that feature so maybe it's just me...
I second Yamaha Pacificas: very nice with flexible pickup arrangements. (As mentioned above) If you can find a used Pacifica 312 for a good price, I'd snag it.
I had over 30 guitars at one point in the early 2000's, and they weren't just cheapo pawn shop prizes. A Gibson Les Paul Custom, a couple of SG's, several Strats, an American Telecaster, a '62 Epiphone Casino, acoustics, a Ricky bass...etc.
It was great to have so many colors on the palette BUT storage was a pain, many didn't get played and when I was short on dough it was hard to reconcile guitars worth a couple grand a pop sitting in a closet.
Even with all the nice guitars I've had, my number one guitar is my '91 Fender Stratocaster made in Mexico. I got it when I was 16, and had the dough for an American Strat, but of all the guitars I played that week looking for "the one" the MIM Strat felt the best & sounded awesome.
It has been my #1 ever since. Mexican Strats have varied in quality since they debuted in 1991, the early 90's to about 2000 are great; the early 2000's are okay (the use of Poplar during that time made some sound a bit flat), since 2005 the Mexican Strats have been excellent. A used one would be a great choice.
Also as many have said here the Fender Squier line is a lot of bang for the buck, especially the Classic Vibe series. $250 buys a hell of a guitar in 2017. Check them out...good luck.
(My studio with my #1 Strat with Fender Vintage Noiseless Pickups in the corner. The bass is my Eko Barracuda bass, a badass semi-hollow body)
I'd recommend getting a natural guitar finish if you can find one. My Mexican Strat and Horner/Steinberg bass are both natural finish, so I can see exactly what they're made of. My first proper guitar was a black Columbus Les Paul. One day I decided to strip it down, only to discover that under the lacquer it was a jigsaw of loads of bits of cheap crappy wood and filler.
I've owned more guitars than I'd care to admit over the years, including some collector's items that I foolishly sold for ill-conceived reasons. My two favorite guitars--and the only ones I've kept--are: (1) an old Made in USA Peavey strat copy that I bought for $100 off eBay and (2) a Squier Classic Vibe telecaster that I bought for $200. I put a single coil sized humbucker in the bridge position of the Peavey, and it sounds and plays like a dream. I go to the music store and play a "real" Strat or Tele and, strange, it still sounds and feels like me playing.
Seems like a lot of you guys play cheaper guitars, which is nice. I found this little guy on craigslist. Thinking about making a trade offer.
https://athensga.craigslist.org/msg/6058411418.html
Cheap guitars back in the 70s, 80s and even into the 90s were dreadful. But the Koreans and Chinese--and Internet forums to find gems like the Made in USA Peaveys--changed all that.
Another vote for the Yamaha Pacifica, I've got an old (modified) 112 that I use as my main guitar nowadays.
In the past I've had more expensive / posher guitars (Gibson Les Paul DeLuxe / RD Artist, Yamaha SG100, various Japanese Strats etc.), but I can't justify keeping expensive instruments that I don't use.
Looks like a contender but I'm old school and can't imagine buying a guitar without sitting down and playing it, preferably though my amp.
They either speak to you or they don't and it doesn't matter what name is on the headstock.
My guitar part-exchanging regrets ... 1) Squier Tele - so much power, 2) Hendrix style reverse headstock Strat in pearl white, Squier too probably.
But I was (relatively) poor so needs must.
I played an Epiphone SG for years and loved it, I sold it and regretted it straight away.....I also had a Fenix Telecaster which was also a lovely guitar....I now own an Epiphone LP but wish I had the other 2 still.....
If you played Gibson for a long time, then stick with Gibson style if you can, the fender style guitars have a narrower neck which plays havoc with the muscle memory
Squiers are expensive in Europe and preferred a Chinese copy. Better value for money
@AndyPlankton Great advice I think. I have played mostly acoustics so maybe the Gibson style would be best, Since they are a bit bigger than most others.
@TheVimFuego I agree, I would arrange a meet up so I could play it and see before I made any final decisions.
Nice, I love my Gordon Smith a lot (and they will have to bury me with it) but I pick the Mexican Strat up more often.
Doubtless there are more expensive and exotic options out there but they aren't me.
I shipped my guitars as priority from the UK to Australia over 10 years ago (and in the process packing very little else), I can't imagine being without them.
I only use my musicman luke.i've had a lot of guitars.almost never played them.lol!
I'm definitely a one guitar man.i much prefer trying to get the most out of one guitar than not really playing a lot of them.i'm not really interested by other guitars anymore.i've found the perfect combo with my luke and my rivera amp.
@flo26 I guess I am like that as well. I bought a Takamine G series acoustic electric from Musicians Friend while I was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and that is the only guitar I play. The preamp broke and I have a cheap replacement in it right now. It never really sounded great through an amp anyway, which is why I want an electric as well.
I agree. I have one that a friend gave to me.
I used to play Epiphobe Les Pauls with 10 gauge strings as it felt like an acoustic but I was mostly onto rhythm playing. After a spell on a hollow bodied Ibanez now I'm all for squiers. They possibly the most versatile which explains their popularity. 90's half decent squiers (strat on headstock) can be had for about £60 second hand in the uk.
Be mindful that Les Paul have hotter pick ups (humbucker) so see whether the produce the sound you're after. They also tend to be heavier than strats or telecasters.
I wanted to love telecaster sound but ended up reselling them on both occasions due to tinny (to me) sound. I know some people like them though.
Strat and Tele
I think you can adapt to the neck size quite easily personally, I have 4 radically different guitars (gibby Les Paul, Crafter 12 string acoustic, Epiphone J200 and a little mahogany Parlour acoustic) and can easily adapt from one to the other. The main thing to go for is sound: the Fender and Gibson tones are pretty different from each other, so pick your personal poison.
I used to seek out Framus electrics from the 60s. The typical pawnshop price was $30 -$50. I would replace the tuners with Grovers and they were great guitars. Unfortunately, Those same Framus now go for ridiculous prices.
I currently play a Schecter Ultracure, Schecter Hellcat VI and Danelectro Baritone 56-U2 (or something like that). I was going to suggest Monoprice as a source as I had researched some of theirs previously and they got great reviews for a super-cheap price...but their stock on electrics seems non-existent right now, except for maybe this lovely acoustic-electric.
Harley Benton . Great for the price. I have one of their tele's a T 60.I have lots of other Guitar's too but that tele is spot on. You can get them delivered to the USA too.
This is an easy question. For $200 you will go out and buy a used made in Mexico (MIM) Fender Strat. Go to used guitar stores which will have tons of them and keep playing one until you find one with good tone. You will just know it. Very versatile and covers everything and will sound pretty good.
Plug it into your iPad via an Apogee JamUp96k and then through Bias FX app.
No brainer.
Another Godin user here, icon type 2 convertible with the Duncan p rails pick ups ( giving single coil,hum bucker and P90 tones ) love it.
Just recently though, I gambled on a twenty odd year old Ibanez RG550 bought for 400 quid from e bay. Turned out to be a great buy, 24 frets, Floyd Rose, skinny neck etc, gives me something completely different to the Godin.
I'd totally agree on the CV Squiers and Musicman that others have recommended, get one of those properly set up and it should be more than enough for most needs.
I think you could pull off a lot of what you want to with a Pacifica that has an HSS pickup configuration. So I guess I third (or fourth? fifth?) that suggestion. Also, I've never played one but I would definitely try to get your hands on one of those MM Silo3's mentioned - that seems to fit the bill too and if you get on with it when you put your hands on the guitar, that would probably be a great fit for your needs.
If you are comfortable with buying a guitar you haven't put your hands on, the Agile/Rondo suggestions are good. Great guitars for the money, and beyond just "for the money". My living room couch noodling guitar is an Agile AD-2300 with Rio Grande P90s replacing stock. Got it used for around your budget, you could definitely grab one without upgraded pickups (or many other Agiles) within your budget.
My go-to guitars (on the electric side, also a happy Takamine player on the acoustic side) are a bit above that budget... Custom-made Les Paul style by luthier Tom Doyle made in 1989 with his hand-wound pickups, this one is modeled after one of Les's own early Les Pauls (he signed it too) and is one of six that Les authorized Tom to make based on his early private collection. It does differ due to the aforementioned electronics and the neck is to my specs, but it is a lovely beast. My second go-to is a Strat-style built from Warmoth parts (first by me, then Tom Doyle made sure I didn't screw it up too much and he painted it as well as fixed any issues he did find with my "handiwork"
) which has Lace Sensors from the late 80s (two reds that Tom helped wire as a humbucker because they didn't do a humbucker yet at that time, and that set is configured like a coil-tapped humbucker). Third go-to is a 1990 Les Paul Studio which is just a humble less-noticed/glamorized/famed member of the Les Paul family that just fit me perfectly when I played it and apparently fits well with others since the tech that does setups and any work on it always wants to buy it. Ah and the 1958 Les Paul Junior that was abused by the guitarist for Roadmaster for years apparently, which needs a little more work but is sweet too.
Other than that I tend to pick up (and pick on) one of quite a few others because guitarists seem to always have a ton of guitars laying about, typically guitars I might need here and there (7 string, baritone, etc) but also plenty of unnecessary six strings and abominations, parts, etc.
I have a 91 studio, fantastic guitar, One of Gibson best years. Beautifully made, stunning workmanship and a dream to play. Very sought after those early 90s studios
Can you split the coils in the bridge?
Got a Pacifica too. However it's the line 6 standard. It's a good guitar In itself, adding the modelling into the equation then you have around 26 modelled guitars. They ain't bad either. I'm in the proccess of buying another variant of the Pacifica. Yamaha do make some fabulous instruments.