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Fender Custom Shop George Fullerton 50th Anniversary 1957 Stratocaster Electric Guitar and Pro Junior Amp
What a starter pack this would make! Unfortunately, the majority of these packs will probably end up in the hands of collectors, never to be played and only let out into the light to admire. That's not what a guitar should be about.
I've written before about how you can choose more wisely than the typical starter packs on the market. When I wrote that, I wasn't thinking of anything of this quality though. This package is in another league entirely. It's a great little combination, harking back to an golden age of guitar and amplifier. No frills or no digital effects, just a package about pure tone. Looks like Fender are limiting the run to 150. Read more »
Gifts for Experienced Blues Guitarist
Some Background
As part of a series on gifts and presents for guitarists. You should find some ideas for what you can buy experienced blues guitarists for birthdays, Christmas or whatever occassion arises.
At this stage, they've probably changed amplifiers a few times. They've probably even changed guitars a few times, accumulating a few spares along the way unless they're one of the very few lucky guitarists who start off with their ideal guitar. Read more »
Gift Ideas for Intermediate Rock Guitarist
Some background
As part of a series on gifts and presents for guitarists, trying to give some ideas for what you buy intermediate rock guitarists for birthdays, Christmas or for any other reason. Read more »
Gifts for Intermediate Blues Guitarist
Some background
As part of a series on gifts and presents for guitarists. You should find some ideas for what you can buy intermediate blues guitarists for birthdays, Christmas or whatever occassion arises.
Typically, these guitarists have outgrown their first, practice amps and are probably looking for something a bit more mature (typically a nice all-valve/all-tube Fender Hot Rod or similar). It's also about time for an upgrade from the basic guitar, so maybe to a Made-In-Japan Fender or even the Fender Highway Star range.
Strap Locks
Strap Locks are great. Can't go wrong with them, especially if there's a new guitar involved. Read more »
Gift Ideas for a Beginner Blues Guitarist
A bit of background first
As part of a series on gifts and presents for guitarists. You should find some ideas for what you can buy beginner blues guitarists for birthdays, Christmas or whatever occassion arises.
Similar to the rock guitarist, this guitarist probably started out either with a guitar package from a shop (including a guitar, amp, strap, lead, plectrum and tuner) or has been given a second-hand guitar. Blues guitarists seem to have a way of ending up with used guitars - I think that's just the way of the world.
Here's what you can get either guitarist: Read more »
Presents for Guitarists
Stuck for ideas of what to buy a guitarist friend or relative?
Rather than just promote a list of "The Top 10 Gifts for Guitarists", I'll guide you through a few ideas over the next few articles. I'll discuss each gift and point out what you need to know about the gift or the guitarist before you buy. I want you to be able to show you've put some thought into the present. Read more »
What presents can you buy for a beginner rock guitarist
A bit of background first
As part of a series on gifts and presents for guitarists, trying to give some ideas for what you buy beginner rock guitarists for birthdays, Christmas or for any other reason.
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Gibson Les Paul Alternatives
Gibson Les Paul Alternatives
This is a saturated market with numerous brands offering Les Paul-alikes. Often there's a little bit of variation or innovation to make it more interesting and to provide the player with a guitar that suits them better than a Les Paul Standard. However, sometimes the original LP is the one to go for. Some of the guitars listed below fall more into the double-cutaway, PRS-type guitar rather than staying true to the LP form. They all retain enough of a basic Les Paul-like style to be listed here.
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Alternatives to the big brand guitars
So you've decided you need a Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul, but first you're considering your options.
Competition in the market provides us with other options
We're fortunate. Just because Fender make the Stratocaster and Telecaster, doesn't mean you have to buy one of their guitars. Look around at the market place and you'll find good Stratocaster alternatives, Telecaster alternatives and Les Paul alternatives.
The lists of advantages and disadvantages below are possibles. They don't apply to all brands or all options. Nor do they apply to the suitability for every guitarist. After all, we all have our own style.
Positives
The positives of buying a different brand guitar: Read more »
Fender Stratocaster Alternatives
Fender Stratocaster Alternatives
There are a number of options if you're looking for alternatives to Fender Stratocasters.
There are many good reasons to get a guitar that doesn't belong to one of the big brands. Fortunately, there are many good options out there. For more budget-friendly options, look at Cort and the mid-range Yamaha Pacificas.
I'll add to this list as I find more. Read more »
