For people like me (and Chris) with limited budgets, we can't always afford to be overly picky about our equipment. I like Fender guitars. I own two of them. They're affordable and tough. I prefer Gibsons, though. Gibsons START around $800 and reach $3,000 for some custom models. Chris uses the same Yamaha Stratocaster he's always used as well as an Ibanez ES-335 model.
Amplification-wise, I like Peavey. Peavey is a rugged, American made brand. It's not always flashy but their models are well put together. I have a Peavey 15 watt I lent to a friend to practice with and two Peavey 100 watt cabinets driven by a Peavey CS 800 X power amplifier. Chris uses a Peavey Viper 75 watt that he seems to like well enough.
I am the pickiest when it comes to strings. While Chris prefers to use cheaper strings that he can change quickly and buy in bulk, I will only use Elixirs. Elixirs are known for their nanoweb coating which prolongs string life three to five times that of normal strings. See why?
I've been shopping around for a hollow-body guitar for my husband and this post makes me understand why it seems so complicated. Because it is. Very particular, very individual, very complex. As a pianist, I'm amazed at the nuances of guitars (and guitarists).
ReplyDeleteIs the hollow-body acoustic or electric? The ES-335 I mentioned is semi-hollow. It's important to find a good hollow or semi-hollow body, though. It's a specialized guitar that, if not constructed properly, will sound horrible and fall apart quickly...like buying furniture from Ikea.
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