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The only thing to keep in mind when looking at entry level (sub-$200) guitars is that caveat emptor is in full effect. Some really great guitars can be had in that price range, as can some really shoddy ones. Go to a proper music store with people who know guitars, ask questions and don't buy an instrument without trying it out first.
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Dude, I'm totally going to Steve's here in Toronto. We work in the same neighbourhood!
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I can't effectively diagnose your Peavey without seeing it, but I'd say that you can probably do the bridge, neck and basic wiring on your own. If you want a tone circuit or pick-up replaced, you'll probably want someone with a bit more experience to do it, and the frets are a major pain in the ass, so I'd say if you decide to get that done you should leave it to someone else. Generally I leave anything regarding the fingerboard to professionals, because it's a part of the instrument that is difficult to repair or adjust properly and is crucial to the playability of the instrument.
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I was thinking I could do the adjusting myself; I just need to figure out how to do it. Really, though. I'm not all that worried about the frets. I'd sooner just buy a new guitar.
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Your idea of waiting on getting a new instrument is a good one. That was my thinking, and I played on the same acoustic for five years because of it. I'm now up to six guitars if we count my bass, and it's only limited by financial concerns. If you get serious about it, you might end up like me, with musical instruments taking over your apartment. |
This is a real danger.
Technically, my first true instruction was on an electric bass when I was in elementary school. I seemed like a natural at it. I've always loved the bass but never pursued it further because of the cost of owning one. Plus my fiancee absolutely
loves the bass, which is an added bonus. So.... I could very well end up owning one (or more) of each: electric, acoustic, bass. Who knows?