https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:26:25 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181948 Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:04:09 +0000
As your still getting started, the line between a MIM and a MIA is so, so thin, that it won't be noticible. The Highway one is so cheap for a MIA because it's bare bones, while the Powerhouse has got some nice features.

And yes, do try them out. And try them out plugged in! Even if you don't expect to play through an amp right away play it through an amp. On the powerhouse, ask a sales rep to show you how the circuit works and even ask them to play some of your favorite stuff for you so you can hear the difference.]]> Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181948 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181919 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 20:50:08 +0000 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Highway-One-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=511010

Musicians friend has it for 30 dollars more than the powerhouse.

Try checking another site. The powerhouse should be cheaper, its made in mexico i believe (which by the way, doesn't mean much when it comes to the quality of the guitar) Duff, thanks for the input.
the site I checked is one of the cheapest in Europe I believe, and I think I'd prefer a US one? Though the reviews seem fairly similar to me?
But do you know why the Highway 1s are so much cheaper than other MIA ones? Hopefully I'll get to try a few out soon enough.]]> Guitar Players Discussion biker_jim_uk https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181919 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181771 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:33:24 +0000 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Highway-One-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=511010

Musicians friend has it for 30 dollars more than the powerhouse.

Try checking another site. The powerhouse should be cheaper, its made in mexico i believe (which by the way, doesn't mean much when it comes to the quality of the guitar)]]> Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181771 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181770 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:28:13 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion biker_jim_uk https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181770 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181766 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:22:57 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181766 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181757 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:57:00 +0000
The Fender Powerhouse Strat is the PERFECT guitar for you based on what You've told me. I would trade in your Squier, and buy this - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Deluxe-Powerhouse-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510007

It's a great guitar, and if I had the money, that would be the second to next guitar I would get. (The only guitar ahead of that is a Martin 000XL acoustic). Instead I decided to make my own out of an old samick strat I have with bad electronic. Not done yet, but won't be much longer. Probably just a little too expensive, wouldn't get enough for my Squier and not sure I want to.
Does any one have anything to say about the Highway 1s?]]> Guitar Players Discussion biker_jim_uk https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181757 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181755 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:47:47 +0000
damn this place.]]> Guitar Players Discussion pearlthekat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181755 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181752 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:40:32 +0000
The Fender Powerhouse Strat is the PERFECT guitar for you based on what You've told me. I would trade in your Squier, and buy this - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Deluxe-Powerhouse-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=510007

It's a great guitar, and if I had the money, that would be the second to next guitar I would get. (The only guitar ahead of that is a Martin 000XL acoustic). Instead I decided to make my own out of an old samick strat I have with bad electronic. Not done yet, but won't be much longer.]]> Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/paged/2/#post-181752 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/#post-181750 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:31:57 +0000
A. Headphones. Get something so that you can hear yourself through the amp. Why play unplugged when you can use that amp and not bug anyone

B. A Tube Amp. I might also recommend a tube amp along with your new LP. Their are some nice affordable tube amps out there. The Vox Valvetronix, while only half tube, half solid state, is supposed to be a real nice amp. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-Valvetronix-AD15VT-15W-Guitar-Combo?sku=481958 Also, I have the Epiphone Valve Special http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Special-Combo-?sku=480262 and LOVE it. Plus its all Class A Single Ended Tube Powered, and nothing sounds like tube for the rock and the blues. EXPECIALLY the blues. I have got headphones and do occasionally plug them in :wink:
I saw the Epi amp after getting my Marshall or I'd have got one, however I won't buy another amp for a long time as I don't use the one I have. Now guitars is another matter! :lol:

And pearl, thanks but I want a Fender or a LP before I go for a PRS :)]]> Guitar Players Discussion biker_jim_uk https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/#post-181750 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/#post-181745 Tue, 06 Jun 2006 03:09:35 +0000
A. Headphones. Get something so that you can hear yourself through the amp. Why play unplugged when you can use that amp and not bug anyone

B. A Tube Amp. I might also recommend a tube amp along with your new LP. Their are some nice affordable tube amps out there. The Vox Valvetronix, while only half tube, half solid state, is supposed to be a real nice amp. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-Valvetronix-AD15VT-15W-Guitar-Combo?sku=481958 Also, I have the Epiphone Valve Special http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Special-Combo-?sku=480262 and LOVE it. Plus its all Class A Single Ended Tube Powered, and nothing sounds like tube for the rock and the blues. EXPECIALLY the blues.]]> Guitar Players Discussion duffmaster https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/got-gas-advice-wanted/#post-181745