Guitar Question

a few months ago i got a ashton electric pack and now it sounds really crap i think its the guitar + amp not sure though and my friend recons i could make the sound better by changing the pickups to Fendor 1ns would that make it better or would it still sound like crap ?? i dont have alot of money so i cant buy a brand new guitar tnx

Paul

Putting new pickups in a cheap guitar like an Ashton is like putting lipstick on a pig. I think the most dramatic thing you could do to improve the sound is to pickup a Line6 Pod (either a Pocket Pod, Podxt, or Podxt Live). Properly adjust, a Pod can make just about any guitar and amp combo sound great at moderate volumes.....plus its a tool that you'll use as you improve and want to record onto your PC or simply need a headphone amp.

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I agree 100%. Don't spend a dime on the guitar. Buy a Pod and save your money for a better guitar down the road...As we've discussed elsewhere in this forum, there are a number of very good guitars on the market for less than $500 US. Get one of those when you can and you'll enjoy your playing much more.

I dont understand what does a pod do ???

It's basically a very good digital emulation of 100s of stomp boxes, amps, tuners, and an other assort tone shaping devices....all editable via your computer. It also allows you to use it as an effect processor in front of your current amp....or as a headphone amplifier....as well as a digital recording device into your computer.

Its probably the least expensive and more useful way to get just about any guitar to sound good.

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cool how much are they and can i get one just from my local music shop?

Yes you can buy Line 6 equipment at your local store. Here are some resources for you to check out:

http://line6.com/products/pod/

http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...Effects/search

(Harmony Central is a great resource for user reviews of gear/equipment)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=pod

(Musicians Friend sells just about everything related to guitar. This link will take you to their listing of Pod products -- prices start at $129 US for the Pocket Pod)

hi!!can someone help me?i have a kramer stratocaster..i know how to tune a guitar,but damn...
my guitar still sucks.need help here dudes..

Well, if your guitar sucks, I'd say get rid of it and buy a new one

Seriously, what problems are you having? It would be hard to make any recommendations based on your first post. Need some specifics....

i want to play a reggea music using a guitar, but i dont know what kind of guitar am should use. any idea guys!?

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