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evilbeefchan · 02-11-2004, 09:04 PM

Hey all! I dusted off my $200 ibanez grx-45 that i've had for a few years, and am thinking about making "mods" to it. It's a double cutaway, h-s-s pickup configuration. Not really too sure what kind of wood is used, though. My basic question is, if I upgrade the pickups, will I hear an improvement, or am I better off buying a multi-effects pedal? I want this guitar to sound it's most awesome, so it won't be forgotten again.
Just in case you need to know, I use a 45-watt Brownsville amp. The only other guitar I've played was a Squier strat, so I don't really know how it would handle with a Telecaster or les paul.

And something a bit off topic: I'm thinking about adding another guitar to my collection, but I admit I'm pretty cheap. What's the best, "cheap" guitar you've come across, and what companies are the best to check out? I'm really looking towards hollow body electric, like a Casino. I know SamAsh have their own "Carlo Robelli" line, and I've heard they're really good for the price. I'm also looking towards a Samick or Silvertone hollowbody that I've seen online. Any suggestions?

02-11-2004, 09:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
evilbeefchan Addict Location: Alhambra, CA	cheap electric guitar + better pickups = better sound? Hey all! I dusted off my $200 ibanez grx-45 that i've had for a few years, and am thinking about making "mods" to it. It's a double cutaway, h-s-s pickup configuration. Not really too sure what kind of wood is used, though. My basic question is, if I upgrade the pickups, will I hear an improvement, or am I better off buying a multi-effects pedal? I want this guitar to sound it's most awesome, so it won't be forgotten again. Just in case you need to know, I use a 45-watt Brownsville amp. The only other guitar I've played was a Squier strat, so I don't really know how it would handle with a Telecaster or les paul. And something a bit off topic: I'm thinking about adding another guitar to my collection, but I admit I'm pretty cheap. What's the best, "cheap" guitar you've come across, and what companies are the best to check out? I'm really looking towards hollow body electric, like a Casino. I know SamAsh have their own "Carlo Robelli" line, and I've heard they're really good for the price. I'm also looking towards a Samick or Silvertone hollowbody that I've seen online. Any suggestions? Last edited by evilbeefchan; 02-11-2004 at 11:50 PM..