cocopunk1486

Was a present, and I'm super happy with it. It's not the best guitar in the world, I mean they do sell for $180 at most. But for beginners and leisure players like me it's a nice addition. I swapped the pickups for EMGs, added some Ernie Ball strings, and gave it a new paint job. So it looks and sounds about 100x better. I previously used an Epiphone G400 as my primary guitar, and I couldn't be happier with the switch

There's nothing you can't do with these. I have these on one guitar, and the lighter 9-42 gauge strings on another. These give you a bit more bite, and are great on a guitar that's typically a bit "lighter" in tone like say a Fender. I use them on a Telecaster with EMG pickups, single coil, and mostly play alt. rock or post hardcore kinda stuff. Works great. Reasonable price, and they hold up really well. I usually only change my strings once every 6 months, but they can last a year.

This was my first guitar, and I made the mistake of buying it used without examining it first. But otherwise, it's perfect for novices. It's light, has an easy setup, and doesn't break the bank. It's not the best guitar in the world, no, but for what you pay you get a pretty damn good guitar. The satin finish is nice, and the fretboard plays well (though I personally am not a fan of G or SG neck shapes) The major downside is that it is prone to neck problems, like fret buzzing due to the neck falling out of alignment. If you're serious about playing, I suggest you get something a bit sturdier, as the necks are a little on the crappy side. Another warning, these types of guitars tend to be neck heavy, so be careful when playing using a guitar strap because I've had my fair share of slips.