Buying a new guitar

[Dogenzaka]

My current one is a Stratocaster that was only about $200 and a gift.

Been using it for about a year, but I'm fed up with it. It sounds kind of bland and airy, the strings are mostly too light and I can't build up finger strength using it.

I have about a $600 budget.

I'm an intermediate player.

I'm not sure whether to buy an Acoustic now (perhaps with electric capabilities) or a new Electric.
I like the freedom of an Electric.
But the Acoustic would certainly help in the finger strength/play anywhere aspect.

So should I get an Acoustic or an Electric?
And what would you recommend me buying?

I was thinking this for an Electric guitar...hmm
Yamaha RGX A2 Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

Don't know much about the detailed aspects of guitars (pick-ups, etc.)
Any buying tips I should look out for, or mind elaborating on some of these aspects if it's recommended to look for while shopping?

Go with an electric.

People like Ibanez guitars for the rock sound, and Gibsons have great designs and a wide range of capabilities.

Then again, as long as the guitar is decent, the amp makes a big difference too.

I am getting my hands on a Vox amp with built in pedals, which will make my guitar sound insane regardless of the brand, lol

[bond of flames]

well, i would suggest getting both

cuz i have both and i play acoustic for a bti then switch to electric and its soo much easier


so look at these ones
Solid Body Electric including Hohner, Hallmark, and Hagstrom
6 String Acoustic, Cutaway and more including Rogue, Ibanez, and Cordoba


not sure this helps but i tried haha

[Milky]

Go Epiphone for acoustic. Amazing guitars.
Electric? Ibanez, Fender, Epiphone, Gibson.

I don't like yamaha.

[Ninja Usagi]

My boyfriend's trying to sell his guitar.
He says the Yamaha is decent but pricey if you ask me. But I don't know shit about guitars. :3

Corey has a Epiphone SG Special that he wants to sell for 200 or so. It's like...2 months old so no damage or nothin'. :< you interested?
Epiphone SG-Special Electric Guitar and more Solid Body Electric Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

[(?Cmurder?)]

yeah id go with ESP Dean Gibson or Epiphone

I have an Epiphone Gibson Les Paul and its been doing me good and it only cost me 200$ with a marshall amp :D

[R4TM]

Ibanez electric guitar.
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:D

[Ric]

Originally Posted by Antlion

Go with an electric.

People like Ibanez guitars for the rock sound, and Gibsons have great designs and a wide range of capabilities.

Then again, as long as the guitar is decent, the amp makes a big difference too.

I am getting my hands on a Vox amp with built in pedals, which will make my guitar sound insane regardless of the brand, lol

What he said.

Also, Line six wat

Are you sure it's not just your tuning and playing style that is causing your complaints?

So far all I have is a Starcaster by Fender, and I've managed to make it sound decent. It's all about tuning it, frankly. Sure, I'd like to get a more expensive one eventually, but I don't think that it should be an absolute necessity.

That being said, get an acoustic guitar. You can take them anywhere, they sound fine, and there seems to have been a shift back towards them lately. Then just keep your current electric guitar, and you should be set.

[Project X]

Get a taylor baby guitar. It is about 300 dollars on ebay