Graham Pearson
Well-known member
I'm on board with Julia's suggestions.
For me, the pickups make more of a difference to your sound than the brand of guitar. For example, I have a PRS Custom 24 and a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Elite. I swear there's no difference in the playability or tone of these 2 guitars. You can pick up one on eBay for about $300, the other for about $1,500.
For blues, a good P90 guitar is indispensible. I'm lucky, I have a PRS McCarthy Soapbar but I bet a PRS SE equivalent sounds just as good and is way less spendy. Yes, P90's HUM but so do I if I forget the words.
For recording "sparkly" rhythm tracks, I use a guitar with lipstick pickups such as my Charvel Surfcaster.
Long story short ... pick a guitar that has the right type of pickups for your musical taste and playing style.
For me, the pickups make more of a difference to your sound than the brand of guitar. For example, I have a PRS Custom 24 and a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Elite. I swear there's no difference in the playability or tone of these 2 guitars. You can pick up one on eBay for about $300, the other for about $1,500.
For blues, a good P90 guitar is indispensible. I'm lucky, I have a PRS McCarthy Soapbar but I bet a PRS SE equivalent sounds just as good and is way less spendy. Yes, P90's HUM but so do I if I forget the words.
For recording "sparkly" rhythm tracks, I use a guitar with lipstick pickups such as my Charvel Surfcaster.
Long story short ... pick a guitar that has the right type of pickups for your musical taste and playing style.