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Originally Posted by marty bradbury
You guys are great! I guess my cost would be $700 to $1200. I do agree with the "rabbit hole" comment. I started down when I went in to acoustics but quickly reminded myself "if u like what u got make it work" lol.I do notice how the strings are way on the light side. I toally agree with the comfort level. I know I would also like to be able to play finger style also. I flat pick also. I'm going to assume string spacing is different on electric as they are on acoustic? I have thought of semi hollow body as well as solid body. The hunt is on.
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Perfect, this is really helpful. I'll assume you're willing to shop pre owned and you need an amp and pedals for that budget, so here goes a recommendation:
As folks have mentioned, you'll put your money into three essential categories: guitar, amp, pedals. You can get close with just guitar and amp, but the pedals will really dial in the tone you're looking for.
GUITAR: Preowned Paul Reed Smith or Semi Hollow Body. A PRS Santana Model is under $500 used. The best semi hollow on a budget is the Eastman T386, but if you can't stretch that, then grab an Ibanez or Epiphone within budget. The semi hollow will potentially feedback quicker, but they are a great transition guitar for an acoustic player and I LOVE their tone. f it were my money, I'd try to find an Eastman T386 or an Ibanez semi hollow.
AMP: honestly, almost any tube amp will do, but the Bugera V22 is a great amp for the money. Otherwise, a used Fender tube amp will do the trick.
PEDALS: You want a distortion pedal for sure. Boss DS1 or even the Big Muff is great to get you into Santana territory. Then add a compressor which will help with all that sustain (and cause some feedback with your guitar) and a delay pedal will make the sound bigger. Your local craigslist will likely have all these.
I buy almost all my gear used, you'll save a ton of money that way - cables and pedal boards etc all add up, but with your budget you can get a really nice rig. Enjoy!