Need a decent Guitar

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If you don’t go and try a few guitars you will probably regret it, I have known guys who have bought from online stores etc, and they had no idea of how the guitar was going to feel, every guitar is different, and just because they are a good make, it doesn’t mean they are right for you. I have a Fender Strat, suits me, but it wouldn’t suit some people. Moj.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the ESP > ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident enough in my > playing to walk into the store and try them out in public, so I was > wondering if anyone had these models or have played them before.  Thanks in > advance!

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> I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the > ESP ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident > enough in my playing to walk into the store and try them out in > public, so I was wondering if anyone had these models or have played > them before.  Thanks in advance!

Don’t be shy. You’ve got to play them to know if they’re right for you. I can recommend Schecters in general, and I’m biased toward the Hellcat– Schecter designed (or at least modified) it for a friend of mine. He was a Fender Jag player, and they tried to accommodate his desires–took years and about the time they got it right, his band was dumped from their label and Schecter stopped his sponsorship. Oh well–the one he still uses is unbelievably nice. The stock one doesn’t feel bad either– played one at a store just a week or two ago. Now, not to be a killjoy or anything, what makes you think you need a new guitar if you think you’re so bad you can’t play in public? If you’re just shy, well, you can conquer that–we have faith in you. If your current guitar is a hunk of junk, you’re making a pretty big step up in quality and price with the Schecters. You might consider a quality beginner instrument until you know you’re ready for the big time–if you really are still a rank beginner, you’ll have a hard time making a decision on a new guitar. You wouldn’t probably have a real good sense of what’s the right sound or feel for your style. If you are experienced enough to tell the difference between quality guitars, but just too shy to play in public, then by all means, jump right up to a high-quality axe. That’s my general rule–play an acceptable starter guitar until you can really tell the difference, then move up to one that’s unarguably a very good one. In-between quality or buying expensive when you still can’t tell the difference is a waste of money.

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> I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the ESP > ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident enough in my > playing to walk into the store and try them out in public, so I was > wondering if anyone had these models or have played them before.  Thanks in > advance!

You’ve just got to try them all out to determine which feels best to you Vinny.  If you are that embarassed by your playing (you shouldn’t be, people that can’t play a whole song pick up guitars in stores every day) you could always play them unplugged so the whole store doesn’t hear you. The only way I can describe it as it applies to myself is what I call "home".  (I had to stop while I was typing this and pick up my favorite guitar <G>)  When I pick up certain guitars they just feel like "home" and you’ll know it when you pick up the one that feels like home to you.  If none of those you listed feel like home, keep trying guitars until you find one that does.  And if you can’t afford the one that does, buy the best feeling one you can afford and save up for that more expensive one in the future.  Just keep in mind the most important thing: HAVE FUN!  It’s a hobby and hopefully you’re doing it because it’s fun so enjoy yourself and relax at the music store. Brian

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the ESP >ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident enough in my >playing to walk into the store and try them out in public, so I was >wondering if anyone had these models or have played them before.  Thanks in >advance! > Oh man, just do it.  Go and try out a few before you buy.  You don’t have to > play anything major.  Just strum a few chords and run a scale or two and see > how they feel in your hands.  Everyone started somewhere.  You will be > surprised how many helpful folks you can meet in the music store that will be > glad to help you choose one. > Bobby

Good advice, I’ll second that.  Alot of more experienced players will be more than happy to help a beginner in the music store, provided you don’t try come across as a know-it-all snot.(which i doubt you will) There may be a few people who will give newbie’s some crap, but screw them, they’re probably not near as good as they think they are. I’ve helped quite a few beginners in picking out an instrument and i try to not sound like i’m condescending or "the expert". Every guitar player was at some time on the same level you are, regardless of any attitude they have. In direct answer to your question, I don’t think you’d be making a mistake going with any of your choices, but you do have to decide which particular one "speaks" to you the most.

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I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the ESP ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident enough in my playing to walk into the store and try them out in public, so I was wondering if anyone had these models or have played them before.  Thanks in advance!

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>I’m currently looking at the Schecter C-1 model, Schecter Hellcat, the ESP >ec-300, and the ever popular fender strat.  I’m not confident enough in my >playing to walk into the store and try them out in public, so I was >wondering if anyone had these models or have played them before.  Thanks in >advance!

Oh man, just do it.  Go and try out a few before you buy.  You don’t have to play anything major.  Just strum a few chords and run a scale or two and see how they feel in your hands.  Everyone started somewhere.  You will be surprised how many helpful folks you can meet in the music store that will be glad to help you choose one.   Bobby

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