Found out my best friend has cancer. Need recommendations on a bad ass guitar. - GoFuckYourself.com

pornJester · 07-22-2004, 11:52 AM

One of my best friends was just diagnosed with cancer. Not sure of all the details but I know he has to go through kemo and all that really not so fun stuff.

He's only 22 and has had a really rough life thus far. A few years back his father and step-father died within six months of each other. After that he struggled with a heroin and other drugs. And now this.

Well, my friend is also a bad ass guitar player. In the midst of all this bad luck he has recently signed with a local record label. I know he doesn't have alot of cash so I'd like to surprise him and hopefully keep his spirits up through this whole cancer thing with a bad ass new (electric) guitar. Basically what I need is some people here who know more about guitars than I do to make some recommendations. Thanks in advance.

Dusen · 07-22-2004, 11:56 AM

Depending on what he likes:

Get him a Les Paul Classic if he likes Gibsons
Get him an American Stratocaster/Telocaster if he likes Fender

Fletch XXX · 07-22-2004, 11:58 AM

A good Richenbacher is great.

Depends as mentioned.

A classic Gibson SG is great for the rock lover...

A Fat Strat for the blues or classic rocker.

or like me, 12 string Rickenbacher like George Harrison

not mine ( but just like it)

12 string 330

pornJester · 07-22-2004, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX

A Fat Strat for the blues or classic rocker.

I know he's big into classic rock.

I don't get to see him all that much so I'm not really sure what he likes best, or even what kinda guitar he's using now.

MattO · 07-22-2004, 12:07 PM

check out this site:

http://www.chrisguitars.com

I've bought a bunch of guitars from him, great deals and if you don't like something he'll take it back. He's got a lot of nice stuff listed right now.

garett · 07-22-2004, 12:13 PM

Usually when people ask this question I respond with something like guitars are very personal, and it's up to the individual to find an instrument that's right for him etc.

But under the circumstances, since you're going a good deed for another and probably want to surprise him, I can only list brands with a good reputation. I'm sure he will greatly appreciate and love any instrument that you get him.

Good brands include Gibson / Les Paul, Washburn, Fender, Ibanez, ESP. There's tons of others but those are among the more popular and solid brands.

You'll want to stick to a 6 string guitar, since that's most likely what he plays. Try to get something that's manufactured in the U.S .. if it's made in Korea, Mexico or Japan it was most likely assembled with cheap labor and parts to cut on costs.

Stick to mom and pop shops rather than shopping at really large chains. You're far more likely to have a real musician sell you the guitar rather than some sales person that doesn't know the first thing about the instrument.

Fletch XXX · 07-22-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by pornJester
I know he's big into classic rock.

I don't get to see him all that much so I'm not really sure what he likes best, or even what kinda guitar he's using now.

get him a nice classic fender fat body strat.

no one could turn down a nice guitar with great tone.

http://www.sandroliva.com/CCStrat.html

Magnus · 07-22-2004, 12:27 PM

Les fucking Paul!!! if he really likes to rock out.

http://www.gibson.com/products/gibso...utbgh_wall.jpg

contentjunky · 07-22-2004, 12:31 PM

Im sorry to hear about your friends cancer. I wouldnt buy Gibson at this point I heard their quality has gone down since changing owners. Let us know what type of cancer maybe we can give advice there. My dad had cancer and survived the 12 month kemo/retuxin treatments. Survival is better these days. Just depends on the cancer I guess.

michel · 07-22-2004, 12:33 PM

Nothing beats this: http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/

Goatse · 07-22-2004, 12:49 PM

It depends on the style of music he plays. Personally, I'm a pretty big fan of the Gibson SG (pre-1974, not the crap they put out nowadays).

Nylz · 07-22-2004, 01:00 PM

Les Paul. Period.

GFX Wiz · 07-22-2004, 01:38 PM

I am a Kramer lover. The Baretta was an awesome axe. You can still get the Kramer-style guitars before Kramer ripped off J. Frog, the designer of those guitars at http://www.edromanguitars.com

J. Frog is also the guy that sculpted those kick-ass skeleton guitars for George Lynch back in the day...

http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/home_jfr.htm

ytcracker · 07-22-2004, 01:41 PM

i agree with the earlier - either fender strat am std (which i own) or les paul

GFX Wiz · 07-22-2004, 01:42 PM

BTW....sorry about your friend pornJester. I had a friend way back in high school that beat it...your friend will too.

Ice · 07-22-2004, 01:43 PM

Gibson Les Paul....

Shok · 07-22-2004, 02:00 PM

A Jackson Strat or a Les Paul for sure

ElvisManson · 07-22-2004, 02:36 PM

if you want to spend some real money get him a Les Paul from the period of his favourite music.

http://instruments.listings.ebay.com...istingItemList

80smetal · 07-22-2004, 02:40 PM

american made Strat is the ticket

reynold · 07-22-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by contentjunky
Im sorry to hear about your friends cancer. I wouldnt buy Gibson at this point I heard their quality has gone down since changing owners. Let us know what type of cancer maybe we can give advice there. My dad had cancer and survived the 12 month kemo/retuxin treatments. Survival is better these days. Just depends on the cancer I guess.

Of course it does. There are thousands of cancers, and numerous stages per kind, and every one has its own preferred treatment and prognosis. It's nice to hear you want to help, but I think your advise will be of little help, unless you're an internist-oncologist yourself.

TheGoldenChild · 07-22-2004, 02:50 PM

If he is a rocker may I suggest a Les Paul Custom, or Charvel/Jackson

If money is no object- A Paul Reed Smith, or ESP

I am partial to Fender's myself and I play a Strat as my first guitar because it's the most versatile.

I also llike Schecter's a lot....

the Shemp · 07-22-2004, 02:55 PM

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...di/202594.html

depending on what kind of cancer he has, they may use "vincristine" as a treatment... most people will lose feeling in their fingers for quite while with that drug, makes guitar playing nearly impossible and certainly frustrating..

calmlikeabomb · 07-22-2004, 03:08 PM

Either a Gibson Les Paul or Fender Strat.

I like them both alot.

Ironhorse · 07-22-2004, 03:11 PM

Why don't you just get him a gift certificate, or even cooler ask him to take you to a guitar shop and tell him you want to buy a guitar for yourself and while you're there, pick his brain about what he would buy, then go ahead and buy the instrument and hand it to him. That should make his day..

AWC · 07-22-2004, 03:17 PM

Get him a gift certificate at Sam Ash or someplace similar near where he lives.

A guitar is a very personal thing... let him pick his own axe.

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Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	A good Richenbacher is great. Depends as mentioned. A classic Gibson SG is great for the rock lover... A Fat Strat for the blues or classic rocker. or like me, 12 string Rickenbacher like George Harrison not mine ( but just like it) 12 string 330 __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

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garett Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 683	Usually when people ask this question I respond with something like guitars are very personal, and it's up to the individual to find an instrument that's right for him etc. But under the circumstances, since you're going a good deed for another and probably want to surprise him, I can only list brands with a good reputation. I'm sure he will greatly appreciate and love any instrument that you get him. Good brands include Gibson / Les Paul, Washburn, Fender, Ibanez, ESP. There's tons of others but those are among the more popular and solid brands. You'll want to stick to a 6 string guitar, since that's most likely what he plays. Try to get something that's manufactured in the U.S .. if it's made in Korea, Mexico or Japan it was most likely assembled with cheap labor and parts to cut on costs. Stick to mom and pop shops rather than shopping at really large chains. You're far more likely to have a real musician sell you the guitar rather than some sales person that doesn't know the first thing about the instrument. __________________

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Magnus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontariariooooo Posts: 1,211	Les fucking Paul!!! if he really likes to rock out. http://www.gibson.com/products/gibso...utbgh_wall.jpg __________________ Magnus

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MattO The O is for Oohhh Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: AUSTIN TEJAS Posts: 10,861	check out this site: http://www.chrisguitars.com I've bought a bunch of guitars from him, great deals and if you don't like something he'll take it back. He's got a lot of nice stuff listed right now.

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contentjunky Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chatsworth, California Posts: 377	Im sorry to hear about your friends cancer. I wouldnt buy Gibson at this point I heard their quality has gone down since changing owners. Let us know what type of cancer maybe we can give advice there. My dad had cancer and survived the 12 month kemo/retuxin treatments. Survival is better these days. Just depends on the cancer I guess. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60. Let me repeat... A 120 x 60 button and no more that 3 lines of DEFAULT SIZE AND COLOR text.

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Goatse Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,086	It depends on the style of music he plays. Personally, I'm a pretty big fan of the Gibson SG (pre-1974, not the crap they put out nowadays).

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Nylz Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 8,285	Les Paul. Period. __________________ No sig.

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GFX Wiz Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 916	I am a Kramer lover. The Baretta was an awesome axe. You can still get the Kramer-style guitars before Kramer ripped off J. Frog, the designer of those guitars at http://www.edromanguitars.com J. Frog is also the guy that sculpted those kick-ass skeleton guitars for George Lynch back in the day... http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/home_jfr.htm

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ytcracker stc is the greatest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: rip sean murray Posts: 12,403	i agree with the earlier - either fender strat am std (which i own) or les paul __________________ www.ytcracker.com \| www.digitalgangster.com i love you

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GFX Wiz Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 916	BTW....sorry about your friend pornJester. I had a friend way back in high school that beat it...your friend will too.

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Shok Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LIVE EVIL Posts: 5,611	A Jackson Strat or a Les Paul for sure

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ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	if you want to spend some real money get him a Les Paul from the period of his favourite music. http://instruments.listings.ebay.com...istingItemList

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TheGoldenChild Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Pacific Palisades Posts: 6,940	If he is a rocker may I suggest a Les Paul Custom, or Charvel/Jackson If money is no object- A Paul Reed Smith, or ESP I am partial to Fender's myself and I play a Strat as my first guitar because it's the most versatile. I also llike Schecter's a lot.... __________________

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Ironhorse Pixel Pusher Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 7,093	Why don't you just get him a gift certificate, or even cooler ask him to take you to a guitar shop and tell him you want to buy a guitar for yourself and while you're there, pick his brain about what he would buy, then go ahead and buy the instrument and hand it to him. That should make his day.. __________________ [email protected]

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AWC Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bumfuck Posts: 1,223	Get him a gift certificate at Sam Ash or someplace similar near where he lives. A guitar is a very personal thing... let him pick his own axe.