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heady ravine May 23, 2024, 8:58 AM

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I'm an beginner (been playing for half a year) mostly into indie, grunge, alt rock, j-rock/pop, funk, R&B, and hip hop. I'm looking to get a second guitar and have been looking at offsets. I currently have a Strat HSS copy that serves me well, but I'm craving something more. Something with better quality and more (or different) character. Tonally, I'm open to anything, I love clean and bright single coils but also the warmth of humbuckers.

I've been considering the Ibanez Ichi00 and the Fender Player Jaguar, but I'm open to exploring other options. My budget is around $800/900 USD, though guitars cheaper than that is preferred (my parents are buying it as a gift and I don't want to get anything crazy expensive). Any recommendations for guitars that might complement my current well or offer a different experience?

exotic path May 23, 2024, 10:26 AM

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I got Guild Surfliner recently. Its offset i guess, kinda strat shape. Really bright tones (for surf duh).
Played really well out of the box plus it's pretty cheap.

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Its HSS as well tho

sly forum May 23, 2024, 10:27 AM

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heady ravine I'm an beginner (been playing for half a year) mostly into indie, grunge, alt ro...

Honestly, you could go HSS again. If you like the pickup config you have stick with it, or if you wanna change do that. Test it out in person and see what’s what so you can get a good opinion of what Itd be like to own one…

heady ravine May 23, 2024, 11:36 AM

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sly forum Honestly, you could go HSS again. If you like the pickup config you have stick w...

If im gonna switch the pickup config I would prob do HS or HH with coil split

rancid timber May 23, 2024, 4:56 PM

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heady ravine If im gonna switch the pickup config I would prob do HS or HH with coil split

I have heard good things about Harley Benton MR-modern

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Might be a good option for an offset

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Nvm that I just saw your budget