I can go ebay, used, or new...pretty much any route necessary. Mostly gonna be playing metallica/generic rock. I'm thinking slightly used is probably the best route...what should I expect/what's a guitar that's a good value at around this range? Or should I keep saving? This is not including an amp. Any input is appreciated.
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Man I really like Godins , not sure what they run in funny money(loonies and such).
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For less than 500$ you can definitly get a Godin. Look at the guitars they have in the Performance Series. For rock, I suggest the Freeway Classic, the SDxt or Exit 22. When I was shopping around for an electric last year, I saw all those models at prices below $500 (in Montreal). They're very good guitar for the price.
They also have a new Floyd Rose model if that's what you're looking for but I don't the price of that one.
Their website: http://www.godinguitars.com/
Happy shopping!
On a low-medium budget like your on, I'd say if you go new you can get something decent, but if you go used you can get something GREAT!
500 is a nice place to shop at because in the used market you can pickup the lower end of the really high quality guitars. You could pickup a slightly older, but extremely high quality MIJ Strat or a well loved Les Paul Studio, etc etc. Sorry I don't have any input on Godins, my experience with them is limited.
Guitars that list closer to 800-1k fall right into your range when used, which is nice... 8)
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+1 on the Godin, and another +1 on the used comment. :)
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Godin Exit22. I paid $450 CAD. It came with a very nice carrying case also. I love that mahogany body look. Plays very nice. I bought the Vox Valvetronix 30ADVT ($300 CAD) to go with it. Very nice combo home fun.
Unfortunately I find I play my acoustic more often. But the electric can be fun.
Thanks for the input guys. I look into the godins, but of course, I'll have to play them before I make up my mind :D
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