Would you buy guitars from China? Why?
Let’s considerWe’ve been surrounded by the thought that China-made stuff have the least quality rating. That includes all products even in the musical aspect; instruments. But we have to at least erase from our mind this thought, China may have poor-quality stuff but that doesn’t mean all products from China are.I’ve tried dozens of guitars (acoustic, electric, bass) that are made from China. Pretty much there are ones that are poor in quality, especially the cheap ones (but not all). But that doesn’t speak for all the Chinese guitars. I’ve tried some that are very good! Awe, I can’t describe it here. There are different famous brands which have manufacturers in China such as Ibanez, Gibson, and even Fender (but they do not get into the US market, based on what I’ve observed).The best thing to do is to: TryA good guitarist or musician doesn’t just know how to play well, but they know how to inspect, maintain and choose their best gear. In other words, when they get to choose guitars, there are two major things you would consider besides the price: the Sound and the Quality of the Guitar body (includes all parts such as the neck and body durability, pickup whether if it’s an acoustic or electric guitar you’re after, knobs, tuning pegs, etc.). Hence, the best thing to do is to try them guitars yourself! I’m not saying buying online isn’t good but the cons is just you’ll not be able to try the guitar you’re after when you’re trying to purchase online, except for the ones which have great reviews from other customers. But still, all of us have different taste, so the best thing to do is still to get to the store and try the guitars themselves. Sound-wise and quality-wise.In conclusion:Yes! I would definitely buy guitars from China. There are plenty of guitars and even other instruments that you would love.
Is Guild a good brand for a guitar?
I've been playing since I was nine. I'm eighteen now, therefore I've been playing for nine years- I've owned Fenders, Gibons, Epiphones, and I've tested and played all of the generic stuff. Right now I have a more basic Breedlove guitar, and it sounds great for performing and band practice with friends, but I want something that will A) last B) be WORTH my money and C) IS JUST ACOUSTIC WITH NO PLUGINS JFDIUGSFDH;IRGDSOIFGNDGF Now that I've had to dumb down and explain, I don't want any f***ing generic/crappy made guitar. I've owned plenty and have been super displeased, and I want something that won't be a waste o my time.
Where was my guitar made?
It says "turbo electrics" on the head, other than that there is nothing written on it at all. It's black with three knobs and four switches. It looks like it's from the 80's. I can't find anything about it online =(
Have guitar need to know when it was made?
I have a guitar that was passed down to me by my mother and i would like to know what year it was made. there are no markings on the outside of the guitar however on the inside of the guitar there is a gold sticker with the words "Criterion Of Excellence" and below that in a stepping stone style there are the words " The RIO Guitar" and underneath that it has a spot to write the model number and serial number. the model and serial number are handwritten in blue ink. the model number is obscured, but it is either a O or a Zero, possibly a 6. the serial number is 114, also handwritten in blue ink. On the bottom of the golden sticker it reads "Distributed by RIO Music Company Los Angeles California" If at all possible i would like to know Where this guitar was built. Who built it. and When it was built. Thank you
How do I know if my guitar is good or bad?
Chinese made guitars are generally better than Vietnamese made ones A guitar is not defined as good or bad simply by brand Its true that some brands (like fender) are more reliable than others(like local music shop brands) but I've also heard a $80 TGM sounding better than a $250 Ibanez, therefore it isn't necessary Just listen to the sound of the strings, if you like it, then it is a good guitar. Sound quality can be cheaply upgraded by putting in better quality strings or tuning pegs Don't worry too much, I'm sure its a great guitar Just practice hard and don't get discouraged Remember : A Guitar is only as good as the Guitarist playing it
Aren't all guitars mostly made by hand?
“Made by hand”,…no. “Assembled and finished by hand”,…yes.The difference, of course, is the CNC machine used to cut and shape the major components of a modern guitar’s structure. The body and neck of most mass manufactured guitars are machined on CNC using instructions to duplicate the same cuts and drilling on body after body, neck after neck.[Taylor Guitar factory][Martin guitar factory]The final components of that process are sanded and fed to a “finishing” assembly line process, wherein a mass amount of parts are painted, dried, and clear coated. After that, they’re mated together (body with neck) and either glued or bolted (again in an assembly line fashion), then given a final polish, then QA’d for defects (either by random lot testing or by line referral).[Fender factory]So,…”made by hand”…no. Machines do a bulk of the actual cutting, sanding, and shaping work. “Assembled and finished by hand”,…yes, well…mostly. Machines still have a heavy hand in the finishing process too, but there’s far more manipulation by the human hand than earlier in the process.I hope this helps.
Is the Yamaha APX500 a good guitar?
That's a matter of opinion, as Yamaha has made musical instruments longer than they have made motorcycles, and I ride a Harley, so I may be a bit bias, but as with most manufactures out there these days a lot of there lower end product will be made in China, which comes down to you get what you pay for, Yamaha is a respected Japanese brand, some hate them some love them, I play a Guild and have no use for one, but be aware that's a thin line guitar, meaning it has a shallow body and will not broadcast like a standard size acoustic guitar, is it good? as I said that's a matter of opinion, and its your opinion that counts as I will not be playing it.
I'm thinking of buying my first electric guitar, but I'm not very knowledgeable. What are some budget-versatile guitars to start with?
Personally, I am a Gibson man. But Gibsons are not budget minded, as a rule, so I would lean towards a quality Epiphone. Epiphone was originally founded in 1873, and makes very good quality Gibson clones today- although there are levels of Epis, the bottom feeder $100 guitars that come with a gig bag and a 15w amp and cables are…well, $100 guitars.But if you wander down to Guitar Center and try ’em out, you can find some very nice $300 to $400 Epiphones that play and feel fantastic- have GC do a setup on it when you buy it, and you will be very happy. I have an Epi Les Paul that I bought about 35 years ago that is still one of my favorite guitars. Over the years I have replaced the neck with a flatter radius and upgraded pots and tuners and pickups, but it played beautifully since the day I picked it up. I taught myself (with the occasional help of a professional) to be a luthier, using Epis- surely do not want to risk ruining a 1963 SG until I had my skills down! Now I do all of my own setups and hardware changes and mods, and I learned working on Epiphones, Brownsvilles, and Squiers.Another advantage I like is that I can take an Epi and upgrade it- seymour duncan pickups, better pots and tuners and switches, new neck if needed or wanted, etc, and I can put together a guitar that plays every bit as well as some of my 7 or 8 thousand dollar guitars, yet I can drag it to a buddy’s party and jam on it all night and not worry so much about it getting scratched or damaged- if anything does happen, I can either fix it or pick up another Epi and move the hardware over. Plus, people are less likely to try to steal an Epi than a Gibson or a PRS, so your high end components are safer tucked into the Epi body.I don’t think you can go wrong with a G-400 SG, for instance- currently on musician’s friend for $359.00 Free shipping, no tax, usually- depending on where you live- and a great warranty.Musical Instruments StoreHappy Shredding, brother!