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nespythe · 09-28-2008, 08:40 AM

So after a year's worth of playing on my first guitar ever, I've decided that it's time for me to move on and buy a new one. I need help from you guitar gurus on this forum with my selection of a new guitar. These 4 are my choices:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=513072
I adore the inlays on this one. Plus, I'm not much of a vibrato enthusiast.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=517588
This one , I think, has the coolest looking and playing neck out of all my four choices. The only thing that puts me off is the pickup choice. I'm looking for a JB/Jazz configuration.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ups?sku=512241
Pretty similar to the previous one, except no vibrato and EMG pickups, which I heard are very sterile.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ior?sku=512240
The shape and the maple top are probably what most attract me to this guitar. Fretboard is rosewood on this one.

I would appreciate it if any of you can impart some of your knowledge and experience to me.
Thanks in advance.

yevetz · 09-28-2008, 08:52 AM

I'd go for DK2 but it's only my opinion.

kherman · 09-28-2008, 09:35 AM

C1 Classic!

Dr. Von Goosewing · 09-28-2008, 09:56 AM

Go for the DKMGT or the C1. If you're not fussed about a trem, avoid getting one.

Stengah_2012 · 09-28-2008, 10:17 AM

I would personally buy the C-1. It's the only guitar you listed with a mahogany body, and it just looks fantastic. The other I would choose would be the DKMGT. If you don't like the pickups, you can always change them later for something else (that goes for any guitar as well).

If you can, try to play the guitars you listed and see which you like the most. You may find that one just feels better than the rest, which is the one you should buy. Even if it has a tremolo, you can block it so it doesn't move.

MaxOfMetal · 09-28-2008, 10:33 AM

Depends on what you want exactly, those are some pretty different guitars you have there. Do you want a trem? Do you prefer a set neck? What guitar do you have now, are you looking for more of an upgrade or something different? Personally I'd go for that DK2M, you might find yourself loving the trem.

nespythe · 09-28-2008, 02:24 PM

Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm narrowing down my choices to just the dk2 and the schecter. Quick question, suppose i buy the schecter and i dont like the pickups too much annd would like to change them to a JB/Jazz set. Would I have to reroute the electronics?

Ishan · 09-28-2008, 02:46 PM

No, it's a straight swap.

budda · 09-28-2008, 03:22 PM

buy the guitar that you find feels most comforable - electronics can be dealth with later, neck carve... not quite so much.

you need to play a lot of guitars and see which you prefer.

and 1 year isnt bad at all - i had my first guitar for 4 years before i got a new one

09-28-2008, 08:40 AM	#1
nespythe ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 85 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	HALP So after a year's worth of playing on my first guitar ever, I've decided that it's time for me to move on and buy a new one. I need help from you guitar gurus on this forum with my selection of a new guitar. These 4 are my choices: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=513072 I adore the inlays on this one. Plus, I'm not much of a vibrato enthusiast. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=517588 This one , I think, has the coolest looking and playing neck out of all my four choices. The only thing that puts me off is the pickup choice. I'm looking for a JB/Jazz configuration. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ups?sku=512241 Pretty similar to the previous one, except no vibrato and EMG pickups, which I heard are very sterile. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...ior?sku=512240 The shape and the maple top are probably what most attract me to this guitar. Fretboard is rosewood on this one. I would appreciate it if any of you can impart some of your knowledge and experience to me. Thanks in advance.

09-28-2008, 08:52 AM	#2
yevetz I am a COCK!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kiev (Ukraine) Posts: 8,144 Thanked: 258	I'd go for DK2 but it's only my opinion. __________________ Sorry for my english

09-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#3
kherman ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Franklin, WI. Posts: 564 Thanked: 13	C1 Classic! __________________ www.myspace.com/heddatheband 4 SONG CD NOW OUT! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/HEDDA

09-28-2008, 10:17 AM	#5
Stengah_2012 Major League Infidel Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 427 Thanked: 2	I would personally buy the C-1. It's the only guitar you listed with a mahogany body, and it just looks fantastic. The other I would choose would be the DKMGT. If you don't like the pickups, you can always change them later for something else (that goes for any guitar as well). If you can, try to play the guitars you listed and see which you like the most. You may find that one just feels better than the rest, which is the one you should buy. Even if it has a tremolo, you can block it so it doesn't move. __________________ Eat healthy, exercise hard, and die anyway.

09-28-2008, 02:46 PM	#8
Ishan Giant Fridge Magnet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paris, France. Posts: 2,844 Thanked: 17	No, it's a straight swap. __________________ Bloody Murder #5 Current rig : Agile Intrepid Pro with ONI Custom pickup -> ISP Decimator -> Hardwire CM-2 -> Rocktron Piranha -> TC Electronics G-Major -> Marshall 8008 -> Framus 212CS with Celestion G12 Century's

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09-28-2008, 09:56 AM	#4
Dr. Von Goosewing Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 272 Thanked: 5	Go for the DKMGT or the C1. If you're not fussed about a trem, avoid getting one.

09-28-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 3,143 Thanked: 16	Depends on what you want exactly, those are some pretty different guitars you have there. Do you want a trem? Do you prefer a set neck? What guitar do you have now, are you looking for more of an upgrade or something different? Personally I'd go for that DK2M, you might find yourself loving the trem.

09-28-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
nespythe ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 85 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks everyone for the replies. I'm narrowing down my choices to just the dk2 and the schecter. Quick question, suppose i buy the schecter and i dont like the pickups too much annd would like to change them to a JB/Jazz set. Would I have to reroute the electronics?

09-28-2008, 03:22 PM	#9
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 15,470 Thanked: 132	buy the guitar that you find feels most comforable - electronics can be dealth with later, neck carve... not quite so much. you need to play a lot of guitars and see which you prefer. and 1 year isnt bad at all - i had my first guitar for 4 years before i got a new one __________________ Resident counsellor-in-training, awesome dude, and all around nice guy

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