DAS44 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A guitar, gear......anything guitar related based on reliability, price, etc... What was the best buy you've made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzep59 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I had an option to get a Rolex when I got my B.A. but I decided to get my R9. Best decision I've ever made in my life and the best gift I could ever possibly get besides an original '59 burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Peterson Stroboflip tuner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Does beer count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I had an option to get a Rolex when I got my B.A. but I decided to get my R9. Best decision I've ever made in my life and the best gift I could ever possibly get besides an original '59 burst. What would the Rolex be worth now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I have no idea. But, my Hughes & Kettner MK II was a MONSTER. I miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 All of 'em, including the ones I sold. Live & learn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I think on April 24 1999, I paid $400 for a 1989 Fender Strat Plus in a VERY RARE see through black burst finish. Try to find one in good condition in that color on ebay for less than $800. Blue book is about $1000. I have bought and sold at least 10 guitars since then and it is still my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I would say my best guitar related purchase was my first guitar....after all, that's why I kept playin! Ibanez GAX75...pretty cheapo but it still sounds great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Check my avatar 1988 ES-175 Stole it from Guitar Center for around $1,500.00. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenced Fred Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 1987 Contemporary Strat MIJ Bought it for 2 bucks, I plan to mod it, take out the single humbucker and put in a standard strat style 3 single coils Beat that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Peterson Stroboflip tuner Hmmmm.... I need to learn a little more about them. I was gonna say my Boss TU-2 chromatic tuner. Best $100 I ever spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Brand new ES-339 Figured Top for $2,200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 In 1985 I bought a 1973 Les Paul Custom for $400... And believe it or not, that was a fair price for that time... With the hair band craze, the market was flooded with 70's les pauls... Last year I bought a 1999 Les Paul Custom for $1500 off of craigslist... The thing reeked like pot... It took a while to get rid of that smell... But it's still got the best tone by far of any guitar I have owned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaz Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Biyang AD8 Analog Delay $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG fan 420 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My SG Special faded, hands down. Best guit i've ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 This one...although, it was a gift from my Mom, for my 14th Birthday, in 1964. ($280.00 new, w/case) Pretty good "investment," she made, into my musical aspirations. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I dunno. The first amp, a Fender DR, was a darned good buy even though at the time I hadda pay list. That big Aims Dual 12 amp is awfully nice, if crazy heavy for a guy my age and size. Dollar for dollar, though, in ways the little Kustom acoustic amp I got around five years ago. Good size to carry, decent tone, runs into the computer fairly well... In spite of being "acoustic," it's nice with electrics, too. Guitars.... Hmmm. I dunno. I wish I had some back and that I hadn't done the swapping I did. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 My latest adition, my blue tele. I just love her and cannot believe I didn't ask this guy to build one for me sooner. With the new graph tech saddles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 In 1985 I bought a 1973 Les Paul Custom for $400... And believe it or not' date=' that was a fair price for that time... With the hair band craze, the market was flooded with 70's les pauls... [/quote'] Freaking cool, man. I dig it. Last year I bought a 1999 Les Paul Custom for $1500 off of craigslist... The thing reeked like pot... That's called "mojo." It took a while to get rid of that smell... But it's still got the best tone by far of any guitar I have owned... It's good to know it all worked out. :) You got pics? BTW, for me it has to be my SG Special Faded. Great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 On August 12, 1974, I bought a 1960 Stratocaster for $195. I had to borrow the money from my sister. Anybody want to look up the current price in the vintage guitar guide, or what ever they call it. Just don't tell my sister, she would want a "cut". (still have it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 On August 12' date=' 1974, I bought a 1960 Stratocaster for $195. I had to borrow the money from my sister. Anybody want to look up the current price in the vintage guitar guide, or what ever they call it. Just don't tell my sister, she would want a "cut". (still have it) [img']http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/2886902854_632a1c8ac7_o.jpg[/img] Yeah, back in those days (until the early to mid 80's) they were just "used guitars!" Then, the Japanese started buying up eveything "used American" from guitars, cars, toys, clothing, anything...as long as it was "used" and American. Suddenly...Used, became "Vintage," and priced accordingly...justified, or not. American, and other entrepreneurs, got wind of it, exploited it to dizzying degrees...and Now, we have all this Insanity. So...if you were lucky to own, and hang on to, one of those treasures, you've done well. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thin_Lizzy Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I bought this mint SG standard and case for $650 (£400). It plays like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 This. Opened up a new world.B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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