second hand electric??!

Discussion in 'Beginner's Q&A Forum' started by ambush, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. ambush

    ambush _RASTA_man_

    I am planning to get a second hand electric guitar

    I know very littile about electric(i have never played one)

    how can i know if its good or not
    is there some thing i should look for...
    how do i know if its good...
     
  2. CrYpTiC_angel

    CrYpTiC_angel Rebelle!

    Play it.

    (As simple as that)
     
  3. d_ist_urb_ed

    d_ist_urb_ed Genuflect b*tches!

    ^lol, yeah angel :grin: Best advice, however let me be a jerk and complicate matters. Check out volume, tone knobs, pickups, pickup switch, intonation and the setup in general. PLUG the guitar IN and play and see. Essential, dont fall for it's looks, it's the sound you want.
     
  4. alpha1

    alpha1 I BLUES!

    Pretty much what others are saying
    +
    ask d00d the reason for ditching his guitar.

    If it sounds fake or you smell a prob, just walk away.



    The best reason for ditching a guitar is upgradation.
    I would ditch my Givson anyday now, coz I have (not quite but in a week) a new Tulsi custom.

    So why am I dithcing my old one? Coz there is a prob with the Intonation. + the action is too high, If I reduce action, it will start buzzing.

    Interview the person who is trying to sell you the stuff.
     
  5. kennethmiranda

    kennethmiranda New Member

    and do make sure how along has he kept the guitar for. and better check all the knobs and controls on the guitar. By the way which guitar is he seling serch on the net the price and do hear some demos to c how the sound might be. make sure nothing is wrong with the bridge or its pickup.
     

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