LarryUK Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 As I've mentioned before. I have an Ibanez SA160 in my lounge just for playing on while watching tv. I've not used anything else for weeks now apart from my acoustic in bed (YES THE BLISS OF LIVING ON YOUR OWN..PLAY WHEN YOU WANT). Anyhow. I got my Les Paul and Charvel out today and what a difference. They felt like they had 8's on ( they have 10's). The Les Paul felt great. I think I'll do it more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I dunno... First, I'm not sure I understand "substandard guitar." I'd suggest instead it's a combination of shape, heck and setup that isn't as nice as some others that are set up more to your personal preferences. For example, I've played some dreadnaughts of exceptional quality that just don't make it for me playing some of the stuff I like to play. It's the overall playing geometry. Don't get me wrong, I don't question your feelings on this, and I'm not saying an inexpensive Ibanez is equivalent to a Gibbie. But... I've played - or attempted to play - some Gibsons and Martins that had setups that made them unplayable for me, yet the owners was quite happy with them and could make the things sing... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morkolo Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I dunno... First, I'm not sure I understand "substandard guitar." I'd suggest instead it's a combination of shape, heck and setup that isn't as nice as some others that are set up more to your personal preferences. For example, I've played some dreadnaughts of exceptional quality that just don't make it for me playing some of the stuff I like to play. It's the overall playing geometry. Don't get me wrong, I don't question your feelings on this, and I'm not saying an inexpensive Ibanez is equivalent to a Gibbie. But... I've played - or attempted to play - some Gibsons and Martins that had setups that made them unplayable for me, yet the owners was quite happy with them and could make the things sing... m Yep I couldn't agree more a good setup will make a cheap guitar better than you might think it should. But then again a good set up for me could be unplayable for you and vice versa, it's all about preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarlKicken Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I've had a cheap replica of the Yahama Pacifica that I've played for about 10yrs, in that time I've had an Epiphone Dot and Casino and the difference is crazy. Just recently got a Gibson LP and...well, what can I say. The more expensive the guitar...the better I appear to get?!?! Better, more expensive guitars are just made so well they are not only a joy to play, they sound completely untouchable to any replica but they are easier to play as well. My LP is like my fingers are on clouds and the notes still ring out! Lennon inspired 1965 Casino next please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When I was gigging and space would allow I would bring not a substandard but an acoustic guitar with me and warm up on that before playing. After a half hour or so playing the acoustic with the thicker neck,higher action and heavier gauge strings,playing an electric would feel much easier and I could go on stage and right from the start do very deep 3 step bends and more fluid pull-offs and hammer-ons.That kind of gig preparation was the best pre gig exercise that I ever came up with-for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I have a MIM strat and an American one. I practice with the MIM one and I do hear a difference between that and the American one. It sounds better but basically they feel about the same. My Sonex actually feels the best for me but I've had that guitar since I was 13 years old. I guess it's all perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 yes, it's really nice "picking up my best" after not playing it for a while.... mine's my Amer.Dlx.Strat, itty bitty lil' frets finished perfectly on a 9.5"-16" compound radius FB, and the S1 function w/the N3 noiseless p'ups is an amazing combo. it plays so well & sounds so good that almost ALL my other guitars seem "substandard" to a degree....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinh Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 When I was gigging and space would allow I would bring not a substandard but an acoustic guitar with me and warm up on that before playing. After a half hour or so playing the acoustic with the thicker neck,higher action and heavier gauge strings,playing an electric would feel much easier and I could go on stage and right from the start do very deep 3 step bends and more fluid pull-offs and hammer-ons.That kind of gig preparation was the best pre gig exercise that I ever came up with-for me anyway. This is a very good idea I make sure that my "living room guitar" the one 'i'm likely to noodle on during the evening, is set up with 12's When I go bck to the Les Paul with 10's or the Strat with 11's , they feel delightfully light. and everything seems easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaysEpiphone Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 My "substandard" Ibanez SA240, the pick-ups are not stock and I trashed the crappy stock switch for an All Part's switch. But I got to admit I really like this, 350 dollar (total investment) guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 what/who determines 'substandard'? All my guitars are tools, used for one thing or another- they all have their place. I suppose I'd be embarrassed to play an Esteban on stage- but I try not to own any junk The price range of my guitars goes from 250-3000 not counting add-ons. Sure, I can tell/feel the difference between the cheap ones and the expensive ones, but, they are all set up for my specific needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 My "substandard" Ibanez SA240, the pick-ups are not stock and I trashed the crappy stock switch for an All Part's switch. But I got to admit I really like this, 350 dollar (total investment) guitar. Perhaps I chose the wrong word. I love my Ibanez. It's totally standard. The action is too high but I leave it like that on purpose. In fact, I've got used to it and quite like it higher. My(not so) substandard guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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