Going Electric?

Posted on the April 29th, 2007 under misc by Steve Eller

Well, I am considering buying an electric guitar. For more “normal” people, the desire to get an electric guitar begins at around age 13, but not me. I waited until I was 39!

The reason for my decision to go the electric route, no it is not a mid-life crisis, is out of necessity. We used to have two electric players on a regular basis, but we now only have one at a time, with me on acoustic or on keyboard. The problem is that for certain songs two electric guitar are needed.Â Don’t worry, I will still be playing on acoustic and keyboard, but I wanted complement with a little more drive on the rhythm side of things.

Here is what I am looking at:

Now I wouldn’t mind getting a real Les Paul, or Fender Telecaster, but I can’t really afford them right now. So, I am beginning to look at the Epiphone copies. Tim (the resident guitar expert) suggested I get the cheaper model, and upgrade the electronics.

Ultimately, I need to get out and start playing some guitars.

As far as effects I am looking at the Line 6 Pod Floor or the Line 6 Pod 2.0. to go direct into the board. After hearing them, I do like the amp modeling, and both should be good for my needs.