look for a used "entry level" TD-3 or TD-4 or the Yamaha. A lot of people upgrade and sell off these kits. You'll save lost of $$, plus you can sell it if it doesn't wrok out and get your $$ back.
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listen to the Doors "Spanish Caravan", Mason Wiliams "Classical Gas", the Hell Freezes OVer version of "Hotel California" and you'll hear some nylon string guitar sounds

the opening of "Stairway...

can't comment on the MIA but I bought a MIM P-bass a couple years ago, nice bass, good fit/finish/sound. I also have a MIA Tele, again, very nice guitar, so here's a couple of good reports.

cvc makes a good point about a music store that will help with a set-up..

I just bought a used Gretsch Electromatic bass at a local store that I like. They check things out so you won't get stuck...

you can also use a good keyboard amp, maybe that amp can do double duty in your studio

I have the PM-10 myself

You could also check out V-drums.com, the group there knows their stuff...the TD-9 seems to hit a sweet spot in performance/price, it's a very popular module on that site.

Roland sets the bar for...

'man,

I forgot some of my usual guitar buying advice, consider a used guitar, will save you LOTS of $$$$..

another budget angle, check out some Epiphones, I recently bought a used Epiphone Sg,...

You have to play them both and play them some more so that you're sure you have picked the one you truly like and will want to keep it. 3 of my 4 last guitar purchases are gone..sold or hanging on...

I haven't tried the Casino at all...I do have three Epiphone guitars so I would definitely try one to see if you like it...have always been a solid body guy

I've been impressed with Epiphones in...

haven't tried this particular model..but ( guess I should change my forum name) I do own three Epiphones a beat Les Paul Special ( that's a surprisingly good guitar) a SG and a Firebird VII. I would...

it sounds like you almost have all the guitars you need ( For the moment) anyway....)it's nice to have a mix of pickup types to choose from.

what matters is that YOU like what guitars you have...I...

OK...

I'll bite...I've never really looked at any Ibanez guitars. Have been picking up a couple Epiphones lately...it all comes down to what you like. You have to play them/listen to them. You...

BEST answer is to try both and see which one you prefer and if you are too much of a noobie, have someone you know who does play guitar go and try them with/for you...check out return policies if you...

it goes to show you..

I'm happy with my pickups in my Epiphone SG. st changed his...it shows you that you gotta give 'em a listen and lay your hands on the guitar to really know if you like it, if...

Dan,

a more expensive guitar is not always a better guitar or it may not be worth the extra $$$, law of diminishing returns they call it...

the Mexican Strat should have better quality pick...

Congratulations on the new (to you) guitar..you saved some $$ going used. I hope you're happy with it and it does what you want it to do....

speaking of going used...

your forum name is a good...

Dan,

don't be a guitar snob...if you like the Squire you may not need another guitar. My last two guitars were used Epiphones. I'm VERY impressed with them. I also recently tried a Squier Classic...

It would depends on what you want to get...tremolo,delay, chorus, etc.

There are a ton of pedals out there....

I just have an overdrive, a Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic. The acoustic...

look for a used guitar...I realize it was a while back but my first guitar was a classical guitar I picked up for $15 with a case... you can save a LOT Of $$$ with the used route. Find a nice little...

Bob,

you've got to go try the guitars. You can look at 'em, read about 'em, get opinions on 'em. You laid hands on them and you found the one you liked.

I have a MIA Tele and a MIM Black Dove....

another way to choose...

if you like a particular guitarist's sound, you'd need to get the same sort of guitar/amp/pedals to get close to the sound...how you/they play will also affect the overall...

John,

electric guitars are a different animal...

you should be able to find something nice for WAY under $2K. For that amount of money you could get a few guitars. Get something with single...

Bob,

you have to play them, see which one you like. I had a MIM Strat a while back but after w while, just didn't like the tone. I bought it used so it wasn't much of a money losing proposition...

despite the screen name, I recently bought an Epiphone guitar. It was an SG. Really nice guitar, if their acoustics are anything like this guitar, buy one. Ideally you can go check out and try the...

MrMischke,

it's great you've found "the one"

what pray tell is the price of this 1960 Les Paul....it might be rather expensive....some of this vintage stuff gets VERY expensive...

I'm happy...