DoobieBrother
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What he said!Depends on what style of music you wanna play? Blues/rock/country/jazz= Fender Strat. Metal/rock/heavy blues= Les Paul. Or if you like Pointy guitars with lots of Bells and Whistles go with an Ibanez or Schecter. I like Pointy guitars myself Just remember just because it is expensive doesn't make it better. I own some very expensive guitars but my all time favorite is still my $200.00 Ibanez I bought in 1984.
Let me know if you need any help deciding.
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I'm... ummm... "thrifty" when it comes to my bass guitar selection.
Okay, I'm a cheap-ass bastard when it comes to bidding a fond farewell to my money, so I make it count like an abacus in the hands of a 9-year old math wiz in China.
Set a limit as to what you'll pay for something is always a good idea.
And then try to spend $100 less than that.
Check your local craigslist for "hot" deals, too (literally & figuratively: best to get the numbers from it and run it through the police to make sure it's not been reported stolen, if such things bother you).
But mostly, get the guitar in your hands and strum & pluck the strings and feel the neck in your hands to make sure it feels "right" to you.
You'll know it when it's strapped on, and don't be afraid to make them let you try a bunch of guitars if you buy at guitar center.
Even if it's among the same brand & model of guitar: there are slight differences in every guitar, just like snowflakes.
I'm sure jigfresh & duchieman & bilcollector & others would have some stuff to add, too, as I'm more of a musical dilettente than anything, so far.