U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

Originally posted by U2NickI git my first Electric! Its a used Squire Strat

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

I recommend a professional setup at your local guitar repair guy. Once the action is not buzzing or isn't set too high, that is a good start.

After that, you might want to eventually upgrade some bits on it... the tuners will probably need to be changed. The pickups will definitely need to be changed in time.

Possible pickup replacements, to give you far better tone?
Fender 57/62
Fender Custom Shop `69's
Duncan Antiquities
Kinman Woodstock’s, but they are very expensive (as well as being the only noiseless pickups worth considering in a Strat)
Fralin Vintage
Lollar

Congrats on your new guitar and the wonderful world of guitar playing!

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

thanks for the tips! I'm gonna save this as a text doc on my comp

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

The setup is the first key. If your guitar is buzzing, it's annoying and not inspiring. If the action is too high and you're 'fighthing' your guitar... it's annoying and you will give up.

The pickup changes will help your Squier sound FAR better and a great sounding guitar (vs. a bad sounding guitar) is inspiring - you'll play more - you'll learn more - you'll ROCK more!!!!

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

I don't really fight it, and (i don't think) it doesn't buzz. I'm already been playing all day lol

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

Then you are off to a great start! Congrats!

DO you have an amp?

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

Then you are off to a great start! Congrats!

DO you have an amp?

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
I think he mentioned something about a starter kit...

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

I did, but the place didn't have them in stock, so we just bought it all seperatly, and it was like $25 cheaper

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
Fair does

Originally posted by U2Nick[..]

plus, the guitar was used, what I wanted

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

At the end of the day, does it work for you. That is what matters most. I am not a fan of Ibanez guitars but they've been a favorite of Steve Vai for 20+ years. Doesn't mean they are bad or good... just means Steve Vai likes them and I don't.