Two Guitars I saw today....

I was at the Guitar Center today and saw two guitars that I like.

1. Jackson JS22R (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Jackson-JS22R-Dinky-Electric-Guitar-105777478-i1502335.gc#read-reviews)

2. Epiphone Special-II GT (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Special-II-GT-Electric-Guitar-581886-i1472213.gc)

When I was the store I like the Jackson over the Epiphone because it seemed like everything was closer and easier for me to use. After reading the review on it, it says that it a small guitar, maybe built of r a child. Right now I use an electric/ acoustic Crafters guitar. I am very new to playing only about 2 weeks in but once Im some of these GT lessons under my belt I plan to buy something new. I was just wondering form some of the experience players on here what they thought of either of these guitar and any other info to keep in mind when picking out a new guitar. Thanks a lot.

I have a Jackson DINKY. It's the Jackson DINKY DXMG model. If I understand correctly about the DNKY line, it's that the body itself is a bit smaller, but the neck is a standard sized neck. So, not a child size guitar, well, in my opinion anyway.


Of the two guitars you have pointed out, I personally would get the Jackson. Here's why :

1) I've played a lesser expensive Epiphone and just didn't care for it. It felt strange to me... Cheap.
2) The Jackson looks WAY cooler. (in this comparison anyway).
3) That Epiphone just looks like a toy, throw away guitar.
4) The Jackson on the other hand looks like a less expensive guitar just screaming for upgrades. A project guitar if you will.



Hmm... I've kinda been looking for an inexpensive guitar I could take to work with me and have there for my lunch breaks.... That Jackson looks kinda cool.

Thanks Rick when I was at the Guitar Center I thought to myself that the Jackson just had a better quality feel to it. But I was under the impression that Gibson, Les Paul, Epiphone, were the top choice and would out shine almost anything, I guess I was wrong I think once it is time to upgrade that this may be my 1st guitar that I actually purchase, the one I have now I got through a trade years back I traded my DIGITECH VX400 Vocal Effects Processor for the Crafters guitar but never started using it until a few weeks ago. Now that I am really starting to get into it like I said I plan on getting a new one once I get a little better and know that I am gonna stick with it this time. Thanks again for your input Rick!

Originally Posted by: Andre518Thanks Rick when I was at the Guitar Center I thought to myself that the Jackson just had a better quality feel to it.[/quote]

At that price point, that was my same feeling. Jackson felt better.

[QUOTE=Andre518]
But I was under the impression that Gibson, Les Paul, Epiphone, were the top choice and would out shine almost anything

Well, it's all about personal preference. There are some people who are going to stand by a brand and swear by it. Some like Jiffy, some like Skippy, some even like Peter Pan...

Check this out... of my guitars, I'll tell you about two of them. A mentioned above, I have a Jackson DXMG. I also have a Kramer Striker. My Jackson was almost twice as much as my Kramer yet, I prefer the Kramer over the Jackson hands down.

Why? I just like the overall feel of the guitar better. Jackson is a much bigger name today than Kramer is. That wasn't always the case. Back in the 80's Kramer was the BIZ!

Find what's right for you despite what name is on it. :)

Hi there,
i saw that you were looking for a new inexpensive guitar. I always recommend Dean and Washburn guitars. The import models, much cheaper versions of their USA models are flat out great guitars and they start at around $300.00 and go through $1000.00. They are built to a very high standard, MUCH nicer than your epiphones and mexican fenders. Dean has a model, The Soltero that is just a really nice guitar, similar to a Les Paul in looks and weight and the Hardtail, which they put out to compete with Paul Reed Smith guitars with alot of success. Both are around $500-600.00 and offer the same extra's as guitars costing over $2000 to $3000.00. Check them out before you buy one of the others, I think you will be very happy with them. Washburn also has some fine inexpensive guitars, the Idol line of guitars.
Glenn

As you posted a year ago, it would be interesting to hear what choice you've made. If you haven't made any yet, then, in my opinion, the best guitar out there at the $300 price point is the Schecter Omen-6 ($299.99) Diamond Series.
One thing always to consider when purchasing a guitar. At least half of the guitars price is "profit". So if youe looking at an Epiphone Les Paul Special II at $170.00 then $85 of that is "profit" meaning all the materials, electronics,hardware,labor etc. only amount to $85 (roughly the actual cost to make the guitar). This is not to badmouth the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, it really is a pretty decent guitar for the price. We've had two of them, I sold mine but my daughter still has hers. I just want to get you thinking about the actual cost of what actually goes into the guitar. This is true for any brand, manufacturer or retailer-the name of the game is "PROFIT".

Reading what ya put up there about the Washburn being better than the Fender... I will gladly put up my WI-80 Custom to a Strat... I've played several Strats and even started on a Strat.. this Washburn I own is a smoother, better feeling guitar. With the Humbuckers on there also makes it easier to get those tones that I've been looking for in some songs too. Price tag on mine was $1.7k so it's not just going to be one you will jump right into unless you've got some throw away cash you can play with. I still play the Strat on some of those songs that I try to emulate though that has that CLEAN sound though with NO affecting tones to it.

Originally Posted by: RickBlackerI have a Jackson DINKY. It's the Jackson DINKY DXMG model. If I understand correctly about the DNKY line, it's that the body itself is a bit smaller, but the neck is a standard sized neck. So, not a child size guitar, well, in my opinion anyway.


Of the two guitars you have pointed out, I personally would get the Jackson. Here's why :

1) I've played a lesser expensive Epiphone and just didn't care for it. It felt strange to me... Cheap.
2) The Jackson looks WAY cooler. (in this comparison anyway).
3) That Epiphone just looks like a toy, throw away guitar.
4) The Jackson on the other hand looks like a less expensive guitar just screaming for upgrades. A project guitar if you will.



Hmm... I've kinda been looking for an inexpensive guitar I could take to work with me and have there for my lunch breaks.... That Jackson looks kinda cool.

I have a friend with a Jackson Dinky JS23, and his son has an Epiphone LP Standard Gold Top, and I loved them both! They both sound great, but different. I guess it also depends on which models we're talking about though, because the Epiphone felt like a much better quality instrument! Both awesome if you ask me! :D :D :D :D

I'm new here, and really like the great flow of ideas and exchange of info!

I wonder if your point applies even on the high end? I think sometimes in the marketplace that items at the high end of the spectrum are priced where the name is actually included in the price. I am not saying that the high end guitars don't include top quality (expensive) materials, but I would suspect the equation may shift a bit. I would guess that high-end guitars are also hand-made to higher degree?

Originally Posted by: 2gross4uAs you posted a year ago, it would be interesting to hear what choice you've made. If you haven't made any yet, then, in my opinion, the best guitar out there at the $300 price point is the Schecter Omen-6 ($299.99) Diamond Series.
One thing always to consider when purchasing a guitar. At least half of the guitars price is "profit". So if youe looking at an Epiphone Les Paul Special II at $170.00 then $85 of that is "profit" meaning all the materials, electronics,hardware,labor etc. only amount to $85 (roughly the actual cost to make the guitar). This is not to badmouth the Epiphone Les Paul Special II, it really is a pretty decent guitar for the price. We've had two of them, I sold mine but my daughter still has hers. I just want to get you thinking about the actual cost of what actually goes into the guitar. This is true for any brand, manufacturer or retailer-the name of the game is "PROFIT".