If you were to get one inexpensive electric.....

[Oldguy64]

Because of the way I play, I’d be after something that was closer to an acoustic.
I’m thinking some sort of “Jazz Box” along the lines of a Epi Emporer, or the Ibanez or Alvarez equivalents.
Something I could play with 10-46’s. And get some “Hybrid” tone.

[rwmct]

There was a pretty long thread a short while back on acoustic players favorite electric guitars. Several models were well represented, but my recollection is the Telecaster was the favorite by quite a bit.

I have seen some Squier Telecasters on sale brand new in the $200 range that were very nice guitars, a steal, really. And if one later decides one wants something with better hardware and pick ups, they are easy to mod.

The music store where I take lessons had a Squier tele that one of the kids that work there spent some time setting up as he would play it when there was nothing going on in the store. That thing played as nicely as several American made teles I have seen that were four times as much.

Really great value per dollar.

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by numb fingertips

Every once in a while, I get curioius about electric guitars. If you were an acoustic guy, that want's to dabble with one inexpensive electric, what would it be? Consider I have no knowledge or experience with electric. Thanks for the help. Also, saw this listing, would it be a decent option? Think I might also have a 20% off coupon in my e mail somewhere.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/...MaAon4EALw_wcB

I would jump all over that FSR Stratocaster you linked. One piece maple neck with bridge humbucker, all black tone controls.

[donlyn]

Can't recommend an inexpensive one because I kept an electric, a Gibson Les Paul Standard, which obviously wouldn't qualify. It plays easy, sounds awesome (esp. on bass pickup), and looks the bomb (flamed cherry sunburst). It's strung with EB .009s.

Don
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[dhalbert]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

hi, like AndrewG MF has decided to block viewers from the EU as they don't care to subscribe to Data Protection rules.

Note that the Opera browser (free) has a built-in VPN which can surface you in the Americas, which might get around this block. I don't use it much but have needed this for website testing purposes. Settings -> Advanced -> VPN. Turn it on, and then use the VPN dropdown in the address bar.

[HOF dad]

I read through the responses fairly quick so sorry if I'm being repetitious but...
check out the Yamaha Pacificas. They are great entry level guitars and can be had new for under $200. There's a whole bunch at Sweetwater (and I'm sure everywhere else too).
My son has one and it's terrific...for the money - pretty hard to beat

[frankmcr]

Originally Posted by numb fingertips

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender/...MaAon4EALw_wcB

An excellent deal with the 20% off. Could go on forever with alternative suggestions, but if the question is simply "is this a good option, yes or no" the answer would be yes.

[ThermiteTermite]

A Newark Street Guild Aristocrat for the simple selfish reason that I have one myself and love it.

[AZLiberty]

Best value, IMHO, is a Mexican Strat or Tele off your local Craigslist.

You should be able to pick up a MIM Strat or Tele under $300.

[Sloplay]

Hmmm...I would go with the Fender Telecaster also. Although my one and only electric is a Yamaha Strat, picked up used for 40$ USD, with a new set of strings! It'HSH, and plays amazingly well, but then, what else would you expect from Yamaha?

[Guildman]

Originally Posted by frankmcr

An excellent deal with the 20% off. Could go on forever with alternative suggestions, but if the question is simply "is this a good option, yes or no" the answer would be yes.

I'd go for the Strat your looking at. I had a Squire Classical Vibe and while I thought it was a great guitar I'd think the one your considering might be a notch above plus you can return it if it doesn't turn out to be the one. I think you'd be happy it with it.

[pieterh]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

MF won't let me view their site, so I don't know which guitar you mean. Apparently it's because I'm in England.

For my money the Yamaha Pacifica 112V can't be beaten for fantastic quality at very reasonable cost. They consistently win the sort of 'best guitar under £xxx' polls we see year after year, or at least get honourable mentions.

It’s due to EU rules on cookies and usage of personal data etc when looking at websites. Some websites that have their base in non-EU countries have blocked access from the EU as their websites (at least for now) don’t comply with the EU regulations. It isn’t anything sinister and as they get around to updating their ToC few sites will be restricted.

Pacifica - nice axe!

[Steel and wood]

Gretsch Electromatic, Samick Royale Series Semi, MIM Stratocaster or Squire Classic Vibe Telecaster.

[skypeace]

You have picked a really nice guitar in the Fender Standard you linked to. You really can't do better especially at that price. That is a solid and quality piece. It will prove better than the Squiers and the strat is just a comfortable guitar to work with.

Like another poster said, I would jump all over that one.

[harpspitfire]

ill stick with inexpensive, meaning under $200, id recommend a squier vintage modified 51, however if you moved that up to say $400, id recommend a squier vintage modifed 51