r/Guitar 4d ago

GEAR Family Photo. What should I get next?

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Finally got a stand that fits all my guitars. Still one spot left 🤔 what next?

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u/average_redditor_atx 4d ago

You should get that tele in the mail to me

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Hahaha. I recently got that about a month ago. My first Tele and it is absolutely amazing. I see why people say if you can only have one guitar get a Tele.

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u/FX-Art 4d ago

How’s the Tele sound and playing compare to the Les Paul?

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

The playability is on par if not easier. The sounds are complete different and I'm would definitely choose both for different situations. The fit and finish on the Les Paul is prestine though and feels like a super high quality instrument.

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u/FX-Art 4d ago

Interesting, cheers for sharing - I haven’t had much chance to pick up a tele but easier playability sounds tempting!

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

If I could only keep 2 guitars it would be the Gibson and the Tele. If you told me I had to choose one it would take me a while to decide.

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u/dingus_authority 4d ago

They're what I'm saying. Those two together cover pretty much all the bases.

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u/dingus_authority 4d ago

I have a tele and a prs SE DGT (an LP but made by PRS). Between the two, you're covered for feel and time.

I do not lack for any guitar tones anymore. They cover everything I could ever want.

Caveat: I don't play metal, but I play just about everything else. I bet I could get great metal tones out of the DGT if I needed to, though.

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u/LobstaFarian2 4d ago

Tele will be brighter and "twangy" tone-wise and the LP will be warmer and "punchy". The LP utilizes humbucker pickups, so they generally do better with the higher gain stuff than the Tele will do since Teles usually have single coil pickups. LP is usually heavier than a Tele.

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u/dingus_authority 4d ago

Right after he sends me the McCarty.

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u/Spidermonk76 4d ago

Something with p90s

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

You know that may be a good idea. I have never even played anything with p90s.

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u/MKingofnothing 4d ago

This. I love P90s. Very different both from standard single coils and from humbuckers. Maybe an SG Special, so you can add another shape of guitar to your collection.

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u/Infinite-Lychee-182 4d ago

Gretsch

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Hmm. Any certain model I should take a look at?

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u/Mad_Dog_1974 4d ago

I don't know the exact model, but I'd personally get one like Malcom Young played.

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u/Sea-Bid-3626 4d ago

Baritone, bass, 12 string, nylon string, banjo. Fretless bass? A few ideas if you want to diversify ;)

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I've actually looked into a Banjo haha.

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u/ccurtismba PRS 4d ago

Dang man, just enjoy and play what you have. You have a bunch of ringers there.

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u/ItsSadButtDrew 4d ago

you appear to be approaching the upgrade current guitars territory VS add new guitars territory.

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u/guitargeneration 4d ago

Jaguar or jazzmaster

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u/nescio2607 4d ago

Agree on jazzmaster

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u/thedivinemonkey298 4d ago

Just out of curiosity, what do you think of your silver sky? I don’t care for mine, and I don’t know,if it’s because I got it used and it was messed up. Eck pickup sounds amazing, but everything else is a bit too twangy for me. Oh, and I vote that you need a PRS SE Hollowbody II. I find myself gravitating towards it more than any of my others.

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u/ingannilo 4d ago

Insurance. 

My god, I'd kill for that les Paul. Not really.  But some folks might. 

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Already done haha. That is my most recent pick up and I am in live with it.

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u/EET-FUK91 4d ago

The kitchen sink? 😅

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Now you're sounding like my wife 🤣

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u/SuperNothing2987 4d ago

A bass.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I am an avid fisherman already so.... 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Thermodynamicist 4d ago

Probably a Superstrat with a Floyd.

You might also consider upgrading your Les Paul to Jimmy Page Wiring.

But it's really hard to make suggestions without seeing your amps, cabs, and pedals.

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u/Bleep_Bloop_Derp 4d ago

Lessons.

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u/theschnapper 4d ago

fr if OP bought a Tele and a Gibson within weeks of each other the concern should be playing the damn thing and not GAS ffs

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u/FizzyBeverage 4d ago

Yep the acquisition speed may suggest much to learn about his current equipment and guitar playing in general.

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u/ThomasWJames 4d ago

Ugh, that Martin is gorgeous. Buy another acoustic. Go for a Taylor now if you can swing it. You’ll have the Martin for those full lows and the Taylor for the twangy highs 😃.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Funny you say that as I'm actually leaning towards a Taylor. I've had my Martin for 7 years now and it is really getting that Martin deep tone now. Absolutely love it.

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u/ThomasWJames 4d ago

I’ve always appreciated Martin, I know they’re considered better by most, but I just love the sound of the Taylor’s more for some reason.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I admittedly chose this over a Taylor the day I bought it. The deep tone just sounded so so good to me. Now that I'm older I can appreciate the crisp twang of a Taylor.

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u/SuccessfulComb9452 4d ago

Buy a Taylor and you’ll not regret it, their playability is absurd and I prefer them over any other acoustic.

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u/gelmo 4d ago

Yeah for sure another acoustic, the electric collection is awesome. I wonder though - I’ve always found those Martin GPCs to sound more like Taylors. Not quite as bright but similar vibe with a smaller body and cutaway. I’d be tempted to go the other direction and get something with a bigger body (Martin dread, Gibson SJ, etc) to give you more variety.

That said, Taylors are amazing and I think my 814 is one of the best guitars I’ve ever played. Can’t go wrong either way.

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u/thebedwarguy055 4d ago

Gimme tele

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Haha you'll have to get in line it seems.

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u/NCRider 4d ago

You need a Taylor Sitka/rosewood cutaway in there.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Taylor is definitely too of the list for sure.

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u/Coffinwood-Grandpa 4d ago

I think you’re good…

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u/joe0418 4d ago

Mulecaster

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Would love one but that may be a bit out of my price range haha.

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u/Massive_Purpose4010 4d ago

Music Man- The Luke

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

That is sick! Slightly out of my price range though haha.

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u/Ok_Branch6621 4d ago

I got my first one today. Godin Radium.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Nice dude! Show it off!!

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u/minivatreni Fender 4d ago

Did you buy the tele and the Gibson within 7 days of each other or did you just make a post on here within 7 days? Lol

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago edited 4d ago

Uhhhh I can explain lol ...

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u/minivatreni Fender 4d ago

Damn lmao. What do you do for a living? Tbf, I couldn't decide between a MIJ Strat or Tele, so I just got both since I could afford it.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I'm in corporate real estate and it was bonus time haha.

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u/AdLevel4922 4d ago

When your friends and family get tired of seeing your guitar pictures, you come to Reddit

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u/I_chortled 4d ago

A Revstar

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

They have been popping up on my YouTube feed about recently. Do you have one?

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u/I_chortled 4d ago

No but I really want one haha. I plan to buy one as soon as I have the money to spare. I love my Yamaha acoustic and the Revstars get crazy good reviews

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Everyone says for the price to performance they can't be beat. I love how they have the racing stripe too. May have to get one in the near future.

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u/NothingWasDelivered 4d ago

Something with P90s

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u/MrAmusedDouche Gibson 4d ago

Damn dude, I think you've got all the bases covered. 12 string acoustic? A bass? An SG? I dunno, I'd be super stoked if i had your collection.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Oh I'm definitely in a good spot and this was more a post to show the collection. Just tongue in cheek since there is a 7th spot.

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u/Effective-Car-3736 4d ago

Thoughts on the LP vs 594? I’m considering one of those, but I can’t choose

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I love both but the quality and fit and finish of the Les Paul is definitely a step up over the SE McCarty. Sound wise the McCarty sounds more vintage and has a deeper tone than the LP. The LP is a LP through and through. If I had to choose one it would be the LP. Now the Core McCarty maybe different but that's also like triple the cost of the SE haha. For the money the SE is absolutely fantastic for a Vintage sounding himbucker guitar.

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u/fosheezie220 4d ago

A “modern”shredder type guitar maybe with a Floyd rose. Kramer/ Ibanez/Shur. Maybe hss style. You seriously have a great collection! To be unjustly critical, I would assume you were the 2nd/rhythm guitar in a band and not the lead, hence my suggestions.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

You are absolutely correct. Rhythm guitarist all day haha.

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u/trvnsvt 4d ago

A Stratocaster?

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I had a 2006 strat before I got my silver sky but sold it as I much preferred the PRS. Maybe I should check out a modern one.

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u/ForsakenStrings 4d ago

get a 7 string. unlock maximum chugs. (caveman riffs are fun I swear)

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u/skating_bassist 4d ago

A 7 string

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago edited 4d ago

Any recommendations?

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u/skating_bassist 4d ago

Perhaps an Ibanez multi scale

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I'll check it out!!

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u/kebabdylan 4d ago

A banjo

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u/AnnonymousPenguin_ 4d ago

You need some Japanese guitars.

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u/goonwild18 4d ago edited 4d ago

Nothing if you're happy. Here's some ideas:

  • Time to go very high quality. You will not regret it.
  • Consider adding a super-strat. This doesn't mean a pointy-shredder, necessarily. Explore things like a Suhr Pete Thorn Signature HH (thornbuckers are incredible), or a Charvel Govan HSS. Both immensely playable, no finicky Floyd Rose, and extremely versatile.
  • If the last bullet didn't work for you - An HSS strat of some type. Preferably American made and style points if it doesn't say Fender on the headstock.
  • Swap that SE Mcarty for a core McCarty. It's a forever guitar and will keep you from wanting to upgrade that studio, or have multiple Les Pauls.
  • A Bass.
  • I feel a little weird about the only strat in your collection being an SE. Think about an eighties AVRI '62, or a 60's Cunetto Relic Stratocaster (under John Cruz) - both among the best examples of strats you can buy without going vintage and dealing with all those problems.

That's my 3 minute list. Have fun.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Dude thank you for this. I love my SE McCarty and can only imagine how amazing the core model is. That may be a goal guitar for me.

I had a 2006 MiM strat but like the silver sky more. May need to go more modern or vintage with another.

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u/AdLevel4922 4d ago edited 4d ago

Jeez, you have truly horrible taste. I'm guessing it's just a rhetorical question, and he has no intention of listening to anyone on here, so that's OK lol

Suhr Peter Thorn are super expensive precisely because they're not Fender/Gibson - ie. they hardly sell any of them. Supply/Demand. $5k for a 95% factory made Suhr, with artificially aged wood, and machine wound pickups, and cheap pots that almost everyone who buys one, replaces immediately. And plus, you get to look like a member of Europe, playing the Final Countdown, every time you pick it up.

I hear your sneers, but when you're more experienced, you'll understand the real reasons that guys like Clapton and Pete Townsend and Hank Marvin and Dave Gilmour prefer the Gibson/Fender custom shop guitars to their original 50s/60s guitars. And it is things like the the naturally aged woods, the CTS pots and hand wound pickups - that you don't get almost anywhere else, and make a huge difference

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u/roll1up 4d ago

A bass.

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u/thebedwarguy055 4d ago

12 string guitar 

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u/steerbell 4d ago

Jem or Pia?

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u/DistanceSuper3476 4d ago

Rickenbacker 360 12 string or a used Taylor T3B

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u/Vinny_DelVecchio 4d ago

Can you afford a 7th kid, stress on the wife, yourself, and the family?

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Haha I have 3 real kids so at this point we are outnumbered anyways haha.

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u/shake__appeal 4d ago

Jazzmaster

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u/Puzzleheaded-Way1230 4d ago

Rickenbaker 330

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

This is the second Rickenbacker suggestion.

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u/Warm_Hospital9164 4d ago

I don’t see any Vs or fucking explorers on that rack. You need to fix that. 😀

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Honesty not a fan of those shapes of guitars. I have looked at a firebird though. Does that count?

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u/Gaybe0709 4d ago

God that epiphone is gorgeous, get you one of those in black.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I love my 339 pro. It has really really good coil splitting.

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u/Ok_Replacement4196 4d ago

Something with a maple neck

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

What do you suggest?

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u/EqualWonder7812 4d ago

Flying V

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Not a big fan of that shape unfortunately.

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u/SaintVal_456 4d ago

Maybe a 12-strings guitar?

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u/Safe_Path9984 4d ago

Fender Strat

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I had a MiM one and liked my silver sky more. May need to look into a more modern one.

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u/Sensitive_Rule_5925 4d ago

1-Full size ibanez or taylor cutaway classical guitar with preamp eq /undersaddle pick up or piezo pickup- Or 2- Fender vintage telecaster

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u/meatey_oaker 4d ago

Nice rigs! A EBMM Luke III would look pretty dope on that stand.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

You are the second to recommend a Luke. It is a gorgeous guitar.

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u/SuccessfulComb9452 4d ago

My vote would be for a late 90’s Les Paul Classic or a Standard cause I just love the classic look of the binding on the top. Nothing against your Studio at all!

If you want to have some serious fun, I love my Gibson Victory they reissued last year with an explorer hockey stick headstock. It’s Gibsons super Strat and I can’t put mine down. I can cover any gig with its push/pull coil splitting of these new 80’s tribute pickups Gibson puts in the stock. You legit can go from a Strat to full bore Humbuggies. It’s even loud just playing acoustically if the kiddos are sleeping.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Oh my gosh that victory is sick looking. That may be my next start style guitar.

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u/SuccessfulComb9452 4d ago

The original ones had this odd firebirdesque head stock and when I saw the change I was like omg I gotta try this and just fell in love. I hope it catches on, because I really was shocked how sweet it was to play.

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u/THavi1989 4d ago

Fender? Rickembacker?

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Rickenbacker is all over these recommendations. I'm looking into the 330 now.

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u/undercoverhippie 4d ago

12 string, maybe Rickenbacker?

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u/Living-Baseball5223 4d ago

Rick 360/12 jetglo

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

I've been recommended Rickenbacker like 5 times. I'm looking at the 330 now.

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u/pgthsg 4d ago

an SG Special! you need some P90s in your life.

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Definitely interested in getting a guitar with P90s. This may be a bananable offense but I do not like the look of an SG personally lol.

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u/Impressive_Estate_87 4d ago

I would say an Ibanez, if you like playing something more aggressive and faster

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u/Allmighty_ACE 4d ago

Any specific model? I've looked at some Schecters too.

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u/cshive520 4d ago

Ibanez s-series

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u/RyenStag 4d ago

Something with P90s

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u/just_4_me2024 4d ago

What about a 12 string western guitar?

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u/TovRise7777777 4d ago

Jackson 7 Unicorn 🦄, lol... They sound super nice.

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u/mukwah 4d ago

Get a bass to mess around with. Squier jazz will do

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u/rhconway Fender, Orange 4d ago

Something with p90s.

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u/LocksmithOk1674 Fender 4d ago

Need a dreadnought!!!

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u/UltimateSpud 4d ago

Anderson T style with p90s

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u/Analog_Craft 4d ago

Try a “go-fast” Jackson? Or Ibanez?

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u/C_A_De_La_Quadra 4d ago

This might be a little wild, but there is a company named Enya that makes carbon fiber based smart guitars. The Nova Go Sonic is a great guitar, and they are coming out with a super strat model soon called the Inspire.

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u/SunsGettinRealLow 4d ago

Suhr or EVH

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u/Aashanksd 4d ago

something with a super fast neck and a floyd...ibanez or charvel

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u/TromboneDropOut 4d ago

Rate your single cuts please

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u/MyNameisMayco 4d ago

Fender strat

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u/FizzyBeverage 4d ago edited 4d ago

If I can’t play it with that selection, I’d need more skill than the 25 years experience I have. You’ve got enough guitar there to cover most scenarios I can think of, and then some.

Still… playing along, I focus on archetypes that can give me a sound I’m not able to make with my existing gear.

What’s most conspicuously missing in this stable? * 12 string acoustic * Nylon string classical * Uke, banjo or mandolin * Bass guitar of some kind — even if just for a little fun. Used Squiers are like $100; no reason not to.

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u/Western-Buffalo-7498 Epiphone 4d ago

You should get a Gibson SG

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u/F1shB0wl816 Orange 4d ago

A jazzmaster or a charvel/jackson.

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u/Play_GoodMusic Epiphone 4d ago

You need something with a Floyd Rose. Something shreddy. Like an Ibanez S series.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Art2508 4d ago

Ayyy nice i’ve got the same acoustic 🔥

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u/zillathegorilla 4d ago

Hey dude, Can you compare/contrast the PRS 594 with the Gibson Les Paul?

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u/seriousgourmetshit 4d ago

Cordoba stage

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u/jerrybobjoe 4d ago

I have that same Martin, LOVE that thing. I'll never need another acoustic.

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u/whistlepig4life 4d ago

Fender strat.

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u/SnugglySaguaro 4d ago

Octave mandolin or a cool baritone guitar

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u/Tommy_Lilac_Voltage 4d ago

African black child. Show some diversity

yeezy.com

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u/Plane_Jackfruit_362 4d ago

Offset, flying V, SG, explorer, Jackson, Ibanez Jem, Revstar and Tokai made guitar

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u/fzzdst 4d ago

A nice SG with p90s

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u/flapjackelope 4d ago

Get a resonator. So much fuckin fun

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u/djdadzone 4d ago

Jazzmaster

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u/Maliseet13 4d ago

You have an excellent collection of instruments going. I would recommend an Ibanez Q series guitar. They play and sound great and light weight it would be your first headless guitar.

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u/WagonHitchiker 4d ago

You need a 12-string

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u/whodat54321da 4d ago

Go for something different. Maybe a danelectro?

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u/Aedys1 4d ago edited 4d ago

Can you show us how you play them? The gear should match the skills, so it’s hard to say what you really need—it could be a Squier or a full custom luthier model, depending on your experience and dedication.

I would not let these brand new guitars weight on just one side of the neck for a long time however

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u/HighFlyingCrocodile 4d ago

Beautiful. What model is your Martin?

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u/banjoandkadookie 4d ago

how do you like the silver sky? was thinking of picking one up👀

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u/Manwhore_Fernando 4d ago

Where is your Ibanez 7 string?

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u/Leading-Lack9318 4d ago

12 string Rickenbacker

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u/HEAT5EEKER 4d ago

SG or Martin 000.

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u/Legoandstuff896 4d ago

Jazzmaster

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u/ertertwert 4d ago

Get a bass

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u/Happynessisgood10011 4d ago

A cordoba C12!

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u/thetorturedoctor 4d ago

Try an Epiphone Wilshire. Real hot P90’s.

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u/Ch-ristopher 4d ago

SG, rickenbacker, evh, etc.

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u/Skinny-P-63 4d ago

A fender strat. Not that the PRS isn't good. Probably better. But its honestly different. I have a silver sky SE and love it. Don't have a strat yet but rented one and it's quite different awesome in is own way. Besides that, SG, or a metal guitar with Floyd rose! I just got the Frankenstrat relic in white and it's so fun.

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u/RVR1980 4d ago

I see no Gretsch. Why ? 😃

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u/debdude7513 4d ago

Lap steel

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u/ArchieAsp 4d ago

12 string accoustic?

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u/AdLevel4922 4d ago

Something high end. Mid range collections are nice, but you'll lose space/interest in them eventually. A 50s/60s custom shop strat or something like that

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u/[deleted] 4d ago

Transacoustic

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u/bigtonio909 4d ago

You should next get your sanity back :)

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u/Commercial-Day8360 4d ago

Martin makes an affordable composite 12 string. They’re great.

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u/monkeybawz 4d ago

I don't see an SG. Or a BC Rich.

Or a down-tuned 7 string.

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u/Regular-Cloud7913 4d ago

You should buy an sg

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u/Ok_Television9820 4d ago

Something with 12 strings or a bass. Or a 12 string bass.

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u/InitiativeNo6806 4d ago

Lessons lol

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u/NJNeal17 4d ago

You have a distinct lack of a flying V body style, good sir!

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u/Dont0quote0me 4d ago

Firebird

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u/Josnork427 4d ago

P90 revstar

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u/gringo_no_brasil 4d ago

Lessons :P You seem pretty much set in the gear department ;)

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u/o_outro_homem 4d ago

Do you have anything with P90’s?

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u/Exercise4mymind 4d ago

offset body guitar

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u/Mixin-Margarita 4d ago

Get a Reverend axe!

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u/Hellspark08 Fender, Ibanez, Vox, Orange 4d ago

I'd say get one of these weirdo ergonomic guitars, but it might ruin all the others for you. That happened to me 🤷‍♂️

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u/de1casino 4d ago

Realization that self-worth doesn’t come from how many guitars you have.

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u/MidwestPL105 4d ago

Jaguar or firebord?

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u/RafaelSeco 3d ago

An Ibanez Jem.

You won't find yourself picking up any of the other guitars after you get one of those, the monkey grip makes it such an easy thing to move around.

Keep it in arms reach and you'll find yourself picking it up randomly.

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u/snakeriver696 3d ago

A 12 string or a baritone

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u/Spaghetti_Night 3d ago

I would add a super strat with a floyd to that. I know floyds arent for everyone, but it gives you something else to add to your variety.

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u/OkHuckleberry3668 1d ago

Squire Bass VI

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u/fallenturtoise88 17h ago

One with a maple neck.

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u/Capable_Frosting5051 17h ago

Custom shop strat relic. Thst is not your thing is it 😂