Hot! Washburn X20 guitar $99 @ Musician's friend

[cheetoden]

I don't play guitar, but I remember goofing around with my rommate's in college. I used to plug it in to the mic on my tape deck and hear it through the speakers. Wouldn't that be ok for a beginer until they had the cash for a real amp?

 

[pulse8]

If you're in the Los Angeles area, there's a place called "Freedom Guitar" on Gardner and Sunset Blvd next to the Guitar Center. It's going out of business and everything is 60% off. I went in there and they have some nice guitars still for sale. I picked up a Hohner acoustic for $150.

 

[Topher]

Originally posted by: Ensign

Originally posted by: zzzz

whats a good amp to pick up with this?

I've heard good things about these as far as cheaper practice amps go:



Behringer Vintager --- $109.99



Roland Cube --- $99.99



Cheapest at Musicians Friend:



Drive --- $39.99



For all kinds of reviews on music gear, you can also check out Harmony Central

Hands down, the Roland Cubes beat the pants off of anything else in it's price range.

 

[HarryK]

Originally posted by: KidViciou$
would this work with a mixing board with fantom power so i don't need a seperate amp?

Phantom power is used to power condenser mics that require power to operate. It's completely unecessary for an electric guitar.

An amplifier is something completely different than phantom power. That being said, it's very possible that you could eliminare the need for an amp by using your mixing board, but it won't have anything to do with the phantom power. It will have to do with your mixing board's ability to drive your headphones so you could hear your electric guitar through them.

 

[lchyi]

This guitar looks pretty sweet. I think I'm going to pick one up. Does any guitar person really think that it retails for $329 though? I think that $300 entry level electrics sound pretty decent and seems like a great alternative to buying a Epiphone LP and putting a small dent in my bank. Features on it look fantastic, oooh, should I drop it in the shopping cart? (site's down for me at 12:51am PST btw)

 

[Viper0329]

Sweet. I've been playing acoustic for a few years, and wanted a cheap electric to mess around with. I picked one of these up and plan on using my Audigy 2 ZS Platinum as an amp. Thanks OP!

 

[leonc]

I'm looking for a reasonable acoustic guitar to learn on. I notice that Musician's Friend also
has a Washburn D100 acoustic for $99.99. Is that a good model? A good price? Any better
recommendations for around $100-$150?

 

[ShawnD]

Thx for the post, picked one up. I've had $500 + guitars and I don't play enough to justify that cost anymore, I 'll kick around with the value guitar to get my shred fix....

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: Wag
Musician's Friend is Guitar Center's webstore. If you have a GC by you, you can take the printout off the webpage and they'll match the price (mine beats it).

Actually, Musician's Friend is Mars Music's webstore, not Guitar Center if I'm not mistaken.

Guitar Center may very well match their prices though.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: PinwiZ

Originally posted by: Wag

Musician's Friend is Guitar Center's webstore. If you have a GC by you, you can take the printout off the webpage and they'll match the price (mine beats it).

Actually, Musician's Friend is Mars Music's webstore, not Guitar Center if I'm not mistaken.



Guitar Center may very well match their prices though.

Mars went bankrupt due to some dirty book keeping and are no longer in business. Musician's Friend is indeed Guitar Center's storefront. Go to guitarcenter.com and try to buy something for proof

As for an inexpensive acoustic, try the
Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar. It's got a good, solid neck and a pretty decent tone.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: Viper0329
Sweet. I've been playing acoustic for a few years, and wanted a cheap electric to mess around with. I picked one of these up and plan on using my Audigy 2 ZS Platinum as an amp. Thanks OP!

That's actually what I do for home use A cool feature is if you turn up the line in volume (knob is right on the front panel) you get overdrive distortion. I use a Yardbox for distortion, but if you don't have the cash for a pedal this is an alternative.

 

[lchyi]

Originally posted by: leonc
I'm looking for a reasonable acoustic guitar to learn on. I notice that Musician's Friend also

has a Washburn D100 acoustic for $99.99. Is that a good model? A good price? Any better

recommendations for around $100-$150?

I recommend any guitar around that range with a solid top and a neck that feels good to your hands. I think some of those Yamahas are good non-laminate. I have a friend with an entry Rogue and that sounds pretty decent too. You can do better than an Olympia OD-3 though, many people market that as a good learning guitar. There are better for the price though (trust me, I still play mine and wish it wasn't $199).

 

[AMDBOY]

The Roland Cube 15 is an extremely hot deal at $99, the regular price. It has the equivalent of 4 different distortions built in it; the DS1, SD1, MT2, and MD2. I recently bought this combo amp from musicians friend. Unless you lay down some serious cash for nicer equipment, you will be hard pressed to find an amp that does this much. Hot deal, $99 axe & $99 kickass amp . This vender also is highly reputable.Good luck to all. :laugh:

 

[CrazedRacerGuy]

I'll add my voice to the people that like Musician's Friend. I've sepnt quite a bit of money with them, and have been happy with all of my orders. Their sales are incredible a few times a year (bought a $600 Washburn acoustic/electric with full electronics for $149 last year - my guitar techer picked it up last week at practice and was floored by the sound). Always check the sales first.

Also, I find my electric MUCH easier to learn on... My pinkie is KILLING me today after learning the intro to "Sweet Child of Mine" yesterday. Electrics are much easier on soft fingers...

CRG

 

[568overclocked]

was looking through the tuners section...what's a good tuner under $25.....

 

[lchyi]

If you want a better looking guitar for $99 look at the Epiphone LP Junior. I'm not sure if it's a better performer, looks like the X20 has better options, but IMO LPs have a very nice look to them. The junior has only one humbucking pickup instead of the X20's 2 single coil and humbucking pickup at the bridge. Still, another nice $99 option to look at at musiciansfriend.com.

 

[syyid]

Complete newbie here, have wanted to learn for a while but never got around to it. How would you work this with regular speakers and/or a Audigy? Also is this ok for a newbie (being an electric an all?). I know there are other posts in the thread about this , but some suggested getting an acoustic while the last one said an electric is better on the fingers? *confused*

 

[CrazedRacerGuy]

You can check out a tech tip about buying your first guitar Here. Basically, he says the same thing I did. An electric is a little easier on a first timers hand. It's what I'm practicing this week after putting blisters on my pinkie and ring fingers after a half hour practice Tuesday (buy an electric )

That said, I have an Epiphone Electric acoustic and a Washburn E/A(that I mentioned above in another post), and you can definitely tell the difference in sound. So much, in fact, that the Epiphone is rarely used. Electrics, on the other hand, unless you're looking for a specific sound (like that hot country sound associated with a telecaster), are just better constructed with better pickups, but through a digital amp or sound effects pedal, you can't really tell the difference.

CRG

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: lchyi
If you want a better looking guitar for $99 look at the Epiphone LP Junior. I'm not sure if it's a better performer, looks like the X20 has better options, but IMO LPs have a very nice look to them. The junior has only one humbucking pickup instead of the X20's 2 single coil and humbucking pickup at the bridge. Still, another nice $99 option to look at at musiciansfriend.com.

The LP Junior has horrible pickups. It's also funky shaped (small body, full size neck), so it's more suited for younger players.

 

[phreakyzen]

So does anybody have any real information about whether or not these are better than the Yamahas? I got the Yamaha EG-112 refurbished from Amazon for $80. If this is a better axe I could sell the Yamaha to a friend and pick up the Washburn. The Yamaha has a humbucker pickup that sounds pretty decent.

Also I will agree with learning on an electric. You really do not need an amp to practice. I played acoustic for 2 years before getting an electric. When I finally picked up an electric guitar it was like heaven. I feel I could have done a lot more in two years if I had the electric first. Many nights I became so frustrated because the strings were harder to hold down. I would have easily given up if I didn't love music so much. If you want to learn guitar so you can rock out get the electric. If you want to sing camp fire songs get an acoustic.

One more thing I got this amp here for $129.99 on sale. I think it goes on sale often so look out for it. It is a kick ass loud 100w amp with two 12" speakers. At the price I paid I feel it is the most bang for the buck.

 

[imported_geddy]

I have a half dozen USA guitars (Gibson, Carvin, Washburn). I also have a $100 Chinese OLP guitar. And, while the OLP is decidely inferior to the others, it is a remarkably OK. If competent guitarists say this is a decent guitar, I suspect that it truely is.

Another good $100 amp is the Behringer GM110. It's a knock-off of the Tech21 trademark 10 (sans reverb).

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: CrazedRacerGuy
You can check out a tech tip about buying your first guitar Here. Basically, he says the same thing I did. An electric is a little easier on a first timers hand. It's what I'm practicing this week after putting blisters on my pinkie and ring fingers after a half hour practice Tuesday (buy an electric )



That said, I have an Epiphone Electric acoustic and a Washburn E/A(that I mentioned above in another post), and you can definitely tell the difference in sound. So much, in fact, that the Epiphone is rarely used. Electrics, on the other hand, unless you're looking for a specific sound (like that hot country sound associated with a telecaster), are just better constructed with better pickups, but through a digital amp or sound effects pedal, you can't really tell the difference.



CRG

Are you talking about a Washburn EA20? Isn't that like a $600 guitar? The guy wanted something inexpensive to start with. If the sky's the limit, I'd go with Martin D28

As for not being able to tell the difference between bad pickups and decent pickups, that's the most asinine statement I've read today (and I just got done reading ATOT!) The better the pickups, the less buzzing, more sustain, and better note definition. I got turned on to Gibson Burstbuckers a year ago and won't ever go back. Anyway, as I said, the Washburn X20's pickups are similar to my Ibanez in tone, just a little less sustain and a little brighter, so it'd be a great decent quality guitar if anyone wants to start off.


Now, as for starting on an acoustic or an electric, I would start on an electric for two reasons: 1) The softer touch will allow you to build up calluses so you can move to an acoustic later without the pain, and 2) They're easier to play, so you won't have as much frustration, making you want to quit.

 

[CrazedRacerGuy]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Are you talking about a Washburn EA20? Isn't that like a $600 guitar? The guy wanted something inexpensive to start with. If the sky's the limit, I'd go with Martin D28

Nope - I bought an EA-14, which was an MF exclusive. Deep sound from a $129 guitar Hell you want a really nice guitar without breaking the bank, then buy this. Sweet guitar at 80% off. Probably sounds almost as good as the Martin for a lot less.

CRG

 

[Nessism]

Showing $129 now. Anandtech effect?

 

[gr8tango]

X20 was $129, does anyone know about the X22? Is it better or worse for $99

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