Naradien Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hey guys, basically this is self explanitory. I see you guys have a whole bunch of them guitars, so do you guys buy them used or new? Another question is...Are mini humbuckers good?I've been looking at lots of guitars ( I have gas), and was wondering about the firebird. What are the differences between normal humbucker, and mini humbucker? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marantz1300 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Used.I got a family and a morgage,cant afford new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkinnison90 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out_Of_Control Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I try to stay on top of the current value, then when I find a deal that gets me a guitar for less, I'm on it. Â I've purchased new guitars and sold them for a profit. You gota know the going price and get a good deal. Â Mini hummers are good, but a bit brighter than full sized buckers. Run em thru a good Tube amp (I'm partial to the Blues Deluxe) and they all sound good! Â Most of the real tone is in your fingers. Les Paul made a 4x4 sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnstrom Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Depends on what it is and how much . Right now all I own were purchased new . Although I haven't made a new purchase in quite some time , Last guitar was a J185ec Custom Shop in 06 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Both depends on the guitar and what I'm gassing for? Lately Ive been buying new because I like a lot of the new gibson coming out. And even with some of the issues some people are having I think the new ones coming out right now especially the R's and custom shops are some of the nicest guitars they have ever made. same for the acoustics coming out of Montana.  I can't figure out some of the problems people are having like CudaMax and the black studio BFG we bought the same guitar within day's of each other mine was even a scratch and dent or whatever you call the opened ones from a internet dealer and it's fine in fact no issues of any kind the finish was a little sticky for a few weeks no clouding or marks though and now it's fine at all even gigging with it. I've seen the pics of Cuda's and I'd be aggravated as hell  Axe you still have the 185EC that's probably my favorite acoustic I have a quilted maple that is my main Acoustic and a custom shop Koa because I have a thing for Koa that I just can't get over :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Mostly new. I don't have an aversion to used guitars (I own four used and seven I bought new), but there aren't too many places near me that sell good used gear except for a Guitar Center and I prefer to support my local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 This is just like my 185 , Only difference I have the gold hardware  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Once upon a time, all I ever bought were brand new guitars. Funny how I don't own one of them anymore. Even the strings I buy now are used......ok, I'm not THAT poor. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Once upon a time' date=' all I ever bought were brand new guitars. Funny how I don't own one of them anymore. Even the strings I buy now are used......ok, I'm not THAT poor. :D [/quote']Â I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjay777 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Â I am. Â Well, we both better get cookin on that hit song then bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus_aurelius Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 i have four guitars. two were bought new...  1987 sg special 2008 strat  two used...  1988 alvarez acoustic (1991) 2003 tele (2006)  i prefer new guitars because they are truly your babies.  i bought the two used guitars since i knew i'd be the second owner and their misfortune was my fortune.  the acoustic was actually a trade for rent since my roommate needed to pay for college classes.  the tele deal was "my wife said it's me or the guitars." i got a nice deal on that.  i will buy a brand new les paul unless, well some owner would have be to desperate before i'd buy a used les paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Doesn't matter to me. It's about the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Left it out of my first response but one of the primary reason I will buy new is the warranty especially on acoustic or a hard played LP a lifetime warranty to the original buyer has some real value. Â Now that won't stop me from picking up somebodies closet stored pre-war acoustic or early LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 It's a mix. Probably 50/50 for me over the years, but they were ALL damned nice or I wouldn't have bought 'em. Â Let's see if I can remember... Â Gretsch Lap Steel from 1959 - used Kustom K-200 from 1968 - used Peavey T-40 Bass from 1979 - used Peavey T-60 from 1980 - used Fender Strat new in 1993 Gibson SG 12 string from 1995 - used Danelectro 59 DC RI from late nineties - used Fender Strat HB built from all new parts in 2006 Fender Strat P-90 built from all new parts in 2006 Guild Starfire III from 2000 - used Gibson Les Paul Classic new in 2001 Guild Blues 90 used in 2003 Gibson 335 new in 2002 Fender Tele new in 2005 Rickenbacker 381 V69 new in 2005 Gibson SG 61 RI with Maestro new in 2006 Gibson EDS 1275 Double neck new in 2006 Gibson Melody Maker new in 2007 PRS Custom 24 ordered in 2005, got it in 2007 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe new in 2008 Â Sold, gone, or whatever... Gibson SG Classic, P-90's - used in 2007 Fender P-Bass copy (junker) new in 1979 Conn Drifter Acoustic new in 1980 Ibanez EVH model used in 1982 Kramer Stryker used in 1989 Martin D-35 from 1972 - used in 2002 Applause Acoustic - used in 2003 Guild DCE-3 new in 2002 Baby Taylor new in 2003 Epiphone SG JR. used in 2003 Epiphone Flying V used in 2003 Chiquita Travel Guitar used in 2005 Fender Strat Deluxe new in 2004 Alvarez AD-60 Acoustic new in 2004 Gibson Les Paul Special new in 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I think used is WAY smarter, I got my first two guitars used. however, there's no local shop that carries Gibson so I had to get my LP new at GC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I always buy new... I dont like to play other persons guitars or tweak their fx or amp... I dont like people comming around my stuff either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky330 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Back in the day, I bought new if I had the money; used if I wanted to trade. I didn't play for a long time and then bought three new guitars in a row. All 'cheapo no names', then when I came into a little money (courtesy of a redundancy payment), I bought a brand new Les Paul Standard and a brand new Rickenbacker 330. Since then, I bought a used Fernandes '62 Stratocaster, two used Peavey (Telecaster) Reactors and a Gordon Smith 12 string electric with a single coil tapped humbucker. And I still have them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have purchased both, over the years. No problem buying "used" as long as the previous owner took great care of it. Â CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp5582 Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Mostly new. I don't have an aversion to used guitars (I own four used and seven I bought new)' date=' but there aren't too many places near me that sell [b']good[/b] used gear except for a Guitar Center and I prefer to support my local shop. Â right on brother! i buy new and used, and i as well like to support my local shop. i'm not a big fan of guitar center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I prefer used guitars, since i often find the best years and just get those and pay less taxes and over head. Â My 87 les paul custom is a perfect example, it is light years ahead of the current les pauls customs in terms of feel and action. Â but i would not hesitate to get a new one if i liked it and wanted it. Like the Orange Tinny Terror i am thinking about. Â I also prefer used cars, for the resaon is they do make cars fun as they used to .. my 1990 E30 M3 was worth evey penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 les paul standard-new les paul studio-new dan electro dc 59-used fender strat satin-used fender texas tele-used gibson doubleneck-new ltd viper 400, i got it from a dead friend ??? used??? Â and finally a pos acoustic, that i got new i prefer new guitars, but used ones tend to be nice and worn in not worn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I buy new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbursted Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 A mix in my stable: Both Les Pauls were purchased new Ibanez was purchased used, but never used Kramer Barretta was rescued from GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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