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Jason Solley (former DCB electric guitarist) used a goldtop Les Paul many times Daniel Carson (Chris Tomlin) seems to love his Les Paul Switchfoot - all of them seem to like the Les Paul or SG. just a consideration. I love the sound of a good LP or SG, and with great effects+amp, i think you would have a killer rig. However, you may want to maintain some versatility and i think either a Strat or Tele should be great. |
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And FWIW, Carson uses his Esquire a good deal, and Solley used his Anderson Cobra much more than the LP. |
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Having just ventured over to the equally confused electric side, I appreciate those who confirmed that it's how you play, not what you play. Being an old fart with an affinity for Fenders, no need for a whammy bar, and a concern for Strat tuning issues that seem to arise from said bar, I opted for a Telecaster and now a hardtail MIM Robert Cray. Although I've yet to explore its equally dizzying array of options, I bought a G-DEC 30 which is a really fun amp for living room performers like myself. I got a lot of useful opinions from the User Reviews over at Harmony Central http://www.harmony-central.com/ regarding different guitars and setups. Good luck............
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Thanks for all the great responses. It seems like the 335, tele, and strats were all recommended highly. On paper I like the way that thinline tele looks, but I need to go play them all now.
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And at the end of the exercise what do we get? Without specific brand/model names you have been reccomended single coils, humbuckers, and a semi-hollow. In the end it is whatever sounds, feels and looks best to us. Looks for us and the audience, for some audiences playing a V sends a different visual message then playing Lucille. And then we factor in the price.
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I was an acoustic guy for a long time until I added a Fender Strat to my tool box. I am a rhythm player. For starters i would recommend the Strat for its versitility. I'm comfortable playing blues, rock, jazz and surf music with the Strat. I have also added PRS CU22 (Strat clone) and McCarty (Les Paulish). I play rhythm on 'em all. I think you can play rhythm on most any ax. Most so call lead players don't play "lead' all the time (except for jazz players). They strum along until a fill or riff is appropriate. So as others suggested play a few and find one that feels and sounds right to you. Then come back and as us about amps, which is a whole 'nother question.......Good Luck and enjoy the journey!
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I have a G&L ASAT Special and its a really nice modified tele-style guitar. I'd highly recommend you look into G&L or their Tribute line (Korean made but with American pickups). |
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You could also consider one of the PRS SE guitars -- these are imports, so they are very reasonably priced, well made, plus they have a neck that reminds me more of an acoustic guitar than Strat or Tele necks do.
I picked one up recently so I could play some rhythm guitar in our Americana band -- I normally play lap steel and banjo, but some songs just call for two guitars, don't they? |