I went to talk to the local music store about ordering the GRX into the store. They said they had a RG350MDX. Price tag said $533, but they said they would bring it down to $275.
What do you think?
It's still under my $400 budget and I could still spend the rest and better amp. But if there is not much difference then I can stay with GRX.
Hmm, it's been a long time since I made this vid so I'm not actually sure of the exact model anymore. All I can say is that it was a Crate 120 watt, came with built in effects, and it was a somewhat older model (probably late 90s/ early 2000s). You could probably get it for around 50 bucks these days.
Oh wait! This video was actually done using my old ESP LTD MH-200 guitar. It goes for around $420 these days I believe, while my current guitar (the GRX) is a starter guitar at around $150. Sorry for the confusion.
Honestly though, I would still suggest getting that GRX for your son. It's got a much thinner neck, better sounding humbuckers and you don't have the annoying floating trem to worry about :P - I love it. If you want to hear it in action, watch my "snakeman theme vid". Thanks :)
Thank you so much for the reply.
I watched the "Snakeman Theme" video with him and he is still wants to go with the GRX.
Wonderful video!
With the money saved, I can get him a better amp to go with it instead of the $15 one he has been stuck using.
I understand what you mean about the thinner neck being faster. I never thought about the tremelo bar getting in the way, but you are right.
Thank you again for the great advice.
CombatCat12 3 years ago
No problem, I'm glad I could help :). I think you'll be more than happy with the GRX. I plan on keeping mine for a nice long time.
Also, thanks for the compliments :).
Alacress 3 years ago
I went to talk to the local music store about ordering the GRX into the store. They said they had a RG350MDX. Price tag said $533, but they said they would bring it down to $275.
What do you think?
It's still under my $400 budget and I could still spend the rest and better amp. But if there is not much difference then I can stay with GRX.
CombatCat12 3 years ago
The price drop for him being a student there and having a membership card.
CombatCat12 3 years ago
I'll send you a message to your youtube inbox so I can go into more detail :).
Alacress 3 years ago
One question, what amp do you use?
CombatCat12 3 years ago
Hey, sorry for the long response time.
Hmm, it's been a long time since I made this vid so I'm not actually sure of the exact model anymore. All I can say is that it was a Crate 120 watt, came with built in effects, and it was a somewhat older model (probably late 90s/ early 2000s). You could probably get it for around 50 bucks these days.
Alacress 3 years ago
Wonderfully played, fantastic clarity!
My 10 year old son plays Fender Bronco Bass for 2 years, focus on slap+tap funk.
He now wants an electric. He watched Bootsy Collins, Flea and Les Claypool on youtube before choosing his first guitar as bass.
So I played this video for my son.
It sold him on your Ibanez GRX20Z.
Both my son and my bank account thank you!!
Classmate told him you have to have $12,000 Gibson to sound good. Classmate can't play any instruments but full of opinions.
CombatCat12 3 years ago
Oh wait! This video was actually done using my old ESP LTD MH-200 guitar. It goes for around $420 these days I believe, while my current guitar (the GRX) is a starter guitar at around $150. Sorry for the confusion.
Honestly though, I would still suggest getting that GRX for your son. It's got a much thinner neck, better sounding humbuckers and you don't have the annoying floating trem to worry about :P - I love it. If you want to hear it in action, watch my "snakeman theme vid". Thanks :)
Alacress 3 years ago
Not to mention, the GRX is much, much cheaper in comparison :).
Alacress 3 years ago