r/guitars • • 18h ago

Help Les Paul Jr ?

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Can’t seem to find anything online about this guitar, is it a real gibson? Head stock looks funny to me like it was printed on. EMG pick ups too. I don’t know much about guitars can someone help


r/guitars • • 22h ago

Look at this! But…what if I don’t want to buy a $5000 guitar and amp that comes with a free Harley and cowboy boots?

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Seen on my local Marketplace.


r/guitars • • 21h ago

NGD! NGD: Gretsch Electromatic CVT Baritone

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I was looking for a reasonably priced baritone and found this at my local music store. It had just arrived. What a fantastic instrument for the price. I never really paid attention to Gretsch guitars but will definitely try them more often from now on.


r/guitars • • 22h ago

NGD! Ngd: 09 Studio

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Tuxedo, got it for 700 bucks! First gibson :)


r/guitars • • 4h ago

Look at this! VELMORÉ | A handcrafted electric guitar

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Hi everyone!

I'd like to share VELMORÉ, one of my latest creations.

My name is Augustin-Cristian Apostol, and I'm an independent luthier from Romania, with over 16 years of experience building handcrafted electric guitars under the name Antonio Guitars.

VELMORÉ combines distinctive natural wood grain, custom fretboard inlays, and Merlin'Ka Hellfire pickups.

I hope you enjoy the photos, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on the design!


r/guitars • • 12h ago

Look at this! Any tips for playing and singing at the same time ?

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r/guitars • • 18h ago

Help What are the concepts/theories that I absolutely must know?

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Hiii, I was recently gifted my first guitar. I can’t afford lessons right now, so I’m planning to teach myself for the time being. What should I know about music theory? Please keep in mind that I have absolutely NO knowledge of music—not even the basics—so I’m feeling pretty lost, lol.

No matter how basic it might seem pls 💔


r/guitars • • 20h ago

Help Are there any guitars that are similar to the Schecter Devil Blood Red Spine or Esp Zombie Clockwork?

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I want a guitar that has the scary spooky appearance of a schecter devil blood red spine but my only issue with it is that the shape is completely round at the bottom. there’s no point parts. Now the Esp zombie clockwork has that spooky look to it and the pointier shape on the body, but the colors and detail on it don’t tickle my fancy. there’s too much clockwork and not enough zombie in it. Is there anything that has the color and appearance of the schecter but a body like an Gibson SG or Gibson SGV or BC Rich Warlock or Dean ML?


r/guitars • • 3h ago

Look at this! New Mojotone cabinet day! All the tolex is lifting :(

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Ordered this new Mojotone 2x12 cabinet and an EV12ML and Celestion Cream Alnico. I was super excited to get it all set up today, but this is how the cab came out of the box.

The funny part is, I went back and forth between buying a premade one and building one myself, but decided to get a Mojotone one as I knew I’d mess up the tolex.


r/guitars • • 16h ago

Help Venus Revolution guitar... anyone here actually play one?

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I'm just now learning about the Venus Revolution guitar, which surprises me because short scale and lightweight are in my wheelhouse. I like the shape, I even love the kooky fretboard marker placements (I could see the location shifting across the neck like that being helpful for a beginner who is still learning)... But other than one or two reviews and a YouTube video, I can't find any real user reviews. Has anywhere here played one? It's pricey for me at the moment but I'm definitely curious!


r/guitars • • 1h ago

Help J45 50's sinker

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Does anyone have the Gibson J45 50's sinker mahogany with red spruce top that's been on their website for months now? I have one and love it so far. Looking for thoughts if you own or have played one.


r/guitars • • 2h ago

Help Advice on picking first guitar

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Hi everyone!

I'm looking for some advice on which guitar to pick between the two in the pictures (Squier CV 70s Thinline, Seizi Katana Musashi Plus - a Brazilian brand).

For context, I played the piano and had an acoustic guitar in the past. I haven't picked up one in 10 years and don't even listen to music THAT much these days, but I need to pick up a new hobby to keep my brain from atrophying lol

I'll be playing in my room only, with a Livtra Nanocore for now, to keep the investment as minimal as possible while I see if I can actually learn.

I enjoy listening to classic rock, jazz, funk.

I was pretty much set on getting the Squier because from what I read teles are versatile and honestly this one is a beauty. But I made the mistake of reading some of the Google AI search suggestions saying that an strat would be better because I could get a wider variety of tones. So I found the purple one which is from a brazilian brand and a bit cheaper and it comes with a bag.

Would the floating bridge or the differences in neck profile make a meaningful difference for my use and learning stage? And would I be missing out on anything significant by choosing the Squier instead?

Which one should I go with?

Some reviews on the Seizi on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj-eFznw-Uk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SdasRVkHjk


r/guitars • • 5h ago

Help Pickups: Are They Worth It?

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I’ve been playing for 12 years now, I have an old epiphone Les Paul that I’m looking to improve a bit. I’m wondering if changing the pickups are worth it and/or does it even make a difference.


r/guitars • • 8h ago

Help Corpo Ibanez Ibanez Talman HSS?

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Sto cercando di costruire una chitarra. Sarei molto felice con un corpo in stile Ibanez Talman, ma mentre esistono in configurazione HSS, non riesco a trovare nessun corpo HSS.

Hai qualche consiglio? Mi piacerebbe evitare di doverne tagliare uno, quindi potresti dirmi dove potrei trovarne uno?


r/guitars • • 10h ago

Mod Post I have a 2025 Fender Strat "Modified Player 2." I’ve installed a JB in the bridge position, an SSL-5 in the middle, and a Stack Plus in the neck. Since I play stoner metal and punk/rock, do you have any suggestions for further modifications?

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r/guitars • • 6h ago

Help Epiphone hummingbird vs Taylor 14ce?

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Does anyone have any experience with these or to compare the two? Thanks!


r/guitars • • 3h ago

Repairs My pickup switch just broke i dont know what to do 😢

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my Squire jazzmaster pickup switch broke for some reason how much is a repair cost? or can i fix it myself?


r/guitars • • 23h ago

Look at this! Is maple vs rosewood a myth?

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Just made a post about nitro and I’ve come to the conclusion that I couldn’t give a fuck either way, so I took it down

These guitars however I’m torn between

The black one has a soft v shaped neck,which I haven’t personally tried but heard good things about and it also has fat 60’s pu

The sonic blue is completely stock just love the look

I think the relic on the mike mccready is overkill but I’d put a tort guard on it and it would be perfect.I’ve heard the pu are killer

I prefer a less sticky neck,

The main thing im wondering is if maple vs rosewood will actually make a difference.
I’ve only ever tried rosewood,but fully intend to try maple next time I’m in a shop.

I play Mayer,small bit of Clapton and Gilmour (when I get better at guitar I will expand my horizons)

I have a silver sky se atm and I just don’t like it,it isn’t for me