What's the Best I can buy for $500?

Josh123 · **Joined:** Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:09 am **Posts:** 10

Hey, I'm buying a lefty Fender guitar or bass soon and was wondering what the best guitar or bass I can get for $500 is? Thanks

Minnesotastrats · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 10:35 pm

Mexican standard stratocaster would be a good bet.

nicholsoni · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:12 am

A Squier Classic Vibe Series guitar or bass. My pick would be the 50's strat.

53magnatone · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:57 am

OP...Which is it going to be... :?:

A Tele...

A Strat..

Or a Bass... :?:

( see Other thread post ) ....... Tele vs Strat.....by OP

Heilly · **Posted:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 9:39 am

If you don't need a new guit... I picked up my American Special Stratocaster on Craigslist for $500. Ton o' good deals out there. This economy has definitely made it a buyer's market. :mrgreen:

cechansler · **Joined:** Sun May 16, 2010 4:01 pm **Posts:** 393

a standard mexican strat or you could pick up a used american standard or for about 100 bucks more a highway 1 strat (they are made in america)

Krab · **Posted:** Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:22 am

If you dig around I have seen USA standards at GC for $500. Also CL has them for $500 if you are willing to to wait. Also a used Jimmie Vaughan is a killer guitar.

JamGuy · **Joined:** Mon Feb 08, 2010 9:40 am **Posts:** 987

I'd look for a nice used MIM and then upgrade the tuners, electronics, or pickups to taste... you should be able to keep it under $500... just a thought

cvilleira · **Posted:** Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:49 pm

First you need to decide Bass or Guitar, then you go to a music shop not Guitar center type a place but a shop with some knowledgeable people and try a few and see what you are comfortable with. Mom an Pop shops can work with you on price most times and will set it up correctly for you. There is nothing worst then a beginner trying to learn on a improperly setup guitar because it will add to the difficulty.

EgFryer · **Joined:** Fri Jul 29, 2011 5:26 am **Posts:** 253

Another vote for a Jimmy Vaughn. I like the v-shaped necks, and these are almost always really nice guitars with a vintage vibe.... hard to beat for the price.

ZZDoc · **Posted:** Sun Dec 25, 2011 8:00 am

"Tis a puzzlement, isn't it? Every one of those recommendations is a good one. :wink:

Let us know what you ended up with.

Doc :wink:

Josh123 · **Joined:** Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:09 am **Posts:** 10

Hey guys, thanks for your advice. In the end I went with a MIM Standard Jazz bass which I managed to get for $540. Thanks again

ZZDoc · **Posted:** Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:30 am

You must be having a good time now.!!

Josh123 · **Joined:** Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:09 am **Posts:** 10

Hey guys, if you follow me on twitter (Just search Sinderown) and ill post some pictures of my bass

Cheers

hdavenport15 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:19 pm **Posts:** 42

Honestly, i think looking for a used MIM strat is your best bet. With the extra leftover, you can upgrade it how you see fit. May not be a American Std. or deluxe strat, but it would be something thats your own taste so to speak

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