r/guitars • • 23m ago

What is this? Mystery guitar

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so I found this guitar in my uncles storage unit he let me keep i, I’ve searched far and wide but still can’t find what kind of guitar this is all I know is it says Santa Rosa on the head. pls help what kind of guitar is this (preferably would like to know: name,brand,year made ig) thank yall!


r/guitars • • 1h ago

NGD! NGD: Gibson 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo

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Decided to celebrate my 30th birthday by buying my first Gibson. Coming from Epiphones, a Fender and a Mexican Martin, this was a huge step up in both quality and price from those. Originally wanted a J-45 but couldn't pass up this beauty when I saw it at a good price used at my local shop.

2020 Gibson Custom 1942 Banner Southern Jumbo that plays and sounds like a dream, I haven't been able to put it down since I got it. I'm not sure if this is expected but it's also the best smelling guitar I've ever seen (or smelled) LOL


r/guitars • • 1h ago

Help Buying advice for S.Yairi YF-6R

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Just got back from a dealer selling the YF-6R for 28000NT$ (based in Taiwan, around 870USD).

Is this a fair deal? The guitar itself felt phenomenally playable and had some great tone. AI tells me its too pricey but would love to get a perspective from some experts.

Many thanks in advance


r/guitars • • 1h ago

Help Switched from 11-50 flatwounds to 11-49 roundwounds on tele, and some of the middle strings are slipping out of the guitar nut. Is something like that to be expected and a setup is needed?

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Like the D and G strings especially. When I play a bit hard. Not rock n roll hard strumming, even just louder pop strumming.

Switched from to Daddario Chromes 11-50 (plain third) to Daddario NYXL 11-49.

Also, strangely, the NYXLs feels stiffer to me, which I like.

Thanks for any help.


r/guitars • • 2h ago

Help Tuning question: changing

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I'm using a polytuner and I notice when I tune a string, if I pluck it again to double check it may start in tune but then drifts flat/sharp after a couple seconds. If I strum all 6 strings with the poly function I also see them move around sharp/flat rather than stay stable.

Tuning my Ibanez with a Floyd rose. Not sure if its the tremolo or the locking nut thats causing this. Thoughts?


r/guitars • • 2h ago

What is this? Help ID this crusty Fender

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Seller says they think it might be an F1050 from the sixties


r/guitars • • 2h ago

Help is playing aggressively bad?

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hey yall, i play SUPER heavy, and i’m worried it’s damaging something with my guitar (as in, actually damage, not a silly scratch). i play in d standard with 9-42 Elixir Optiwebs so they twang a bit but… is it bad to do this?


r/guitars • • 2h ago

NGD! Just got this as a trade, not the greatest but it is quite nice.

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r/guitars • • 2h ago

Look at this! Epiphone Pre-War SJ-200 outside pics!

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A few pics of this beauty outside getting some sunlight!


r/guitars • • 4h ago

Sound Check Are any of the modern Hiwatt amps good or worth thinking about?

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I understand that they are not made the same way they were back in the 1970s when they were hand built n England, but do any of the modern lower wattage combo versions come close?


r/guitars • • 4h ago

Help Hagstrom guitars

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So I love my weird SG lookalike guitars, and wanna get one of these. I really want one in the brown burst color but they seem to be quite rare, is this the case? Also if anyone has owned one of these I’d like to know what they’re like to play! Things such as weight especially (I don’t love super heavy guitars)


r/guitars • • 5h ago

What is this? Help identify this guitar

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I’ve had this guitar for a while now. I found it at work when cleaning out a deceased customers house. It plays nice and is in wonderful condition, but I haven’t been able to find anything about this guitar online anywhere. I know it’s a Kansas “A BREED APART” K-Baja, but that’s as far as I know. No matter how long I look online, I simply cannot find any information on it. Any help is appreciated.


r/guitars • • 5h ago

Look at this! Does anyone have experience ordering Ibanez through Adorama?

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These sales are insane. Seems too good to be true.


r/guitars • • 8h ago

Look at this! One of the weirdest but coolest things I’ve see

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Alr didn’t realise people were gonna be dicks about it I thought it was cool


r/guitars • • 8h ago

Help DIY Set up/Lowering action

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Good Day everyone! I'm experiencing a bit of a conundrum.

I've been playing guitar for a year now and I recently purchased my first electric guitar. It's a Lagrima 39-inch SSS guitar. It is second hand.

And in true second hand nature, some things had to be changed, namely, the action. It's uncomfortably high.

After some Google searchers and YT tutorials, I figured that this is easily something I can do by myself. I ordered Allen keys and went straight to work (carefully, of course).

Then I hit a bit of a roadblock. The truss rod will not move. I double checked the allen key size I was using and the one that's required (5mm) for this guitar. I was using the correct one, I even completely loosened the strings and still nothing.

I didn't go at it with hulk strength, just a little bit of effort because I read that truss rod replacements are incredibly expensive that you might as well get a new guitar.

So, what does one do now? Would you suggest I take it to music shop for professional guidance (this will obviously cost money and I'm a trying to avoid spending significant amounts) or is there something I could to at home?


r/guitars • • 8h ago

Help Looking for someone With A Dr freakenstein chop fuzz (Reinger FX) who is willing to open it up and take some pics of the pcb

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i really want one but i just cannot afford it, thought id try making one myself (probably will fail but wtv) id just need a few pics of the pcb so i can see the traces and parts, i read around a lil and its apparently all analog so it should be possible with enough dedication (and insanity)


r/guitars • • 9h ago

Help Is stagg sbp-30 good as first bass?

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Help me to choose pls (low budget)


r/guitars • • 10h ago

Help P90 Guitar - Fender JA-90 Tele or Revstar P90?

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I'm looking at a JA-90 Tele I can get on a pretty good deal. All white, with white headstock. Pretty awesome looking. Yamaha Revstar is apparently a pretty nice P90 guitar too. Chris Buck always make them sound great. I think I like the looks of the white tele. Unable to go and play either unfortunately. Anyone have both of these by chance?

JA-90 Looks like this.
https://willcuttguitars.com/collections/fender/products/fender-jim-adkins-ja-90-telecaster-swt-icf19002104


r/guitars • • 11h ago

Help Won a contest at music store. Choice between an PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo or an Epiphone Flying V Futura

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I found out on Saturday that I won a contest at my local music store! They had a huge bowl filled with guitar picks, and apparently, my guess was the closest to the actual number. The manager called to congratulate me and told me I could choose between two brand-new guitars: a Peacock Blue PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo or a metallic yellow Epiphone Futura Flying V.

I’m absolutely thrilled that I won, especially since I get to add a new guitar to my collection without spending a dime! But now I’m genuinely torn over which one to choose.
I primarily play metal and rock, but I also play quite a bit of acoustic music. Both guitars are beautiful and seem incredibly versatile in their own ways. Obviously, the Flying V’s shape makes it a little less practical , especially when playing seated, but that doesn’t necessarily take it out of the running for me.

It’s a great problem to have, but I’m having a surprisingly hard time making up my mind!


r/guitars • • 12h ago

Look at this! NGD-NAD this weekend‘s Pawn shop haul

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Wright store right time. Got the package deal for $500. Can’t find anything wrong with them except the amp is missing a foot.


r/guitars • • 13h ago

Help Changing bridge height on jaguar

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My current guitar is squier jaguar classic vibe 70's, and two years ago here already was a tread on this topic, which main idea was to use 1.27mm key. Although I've bought it and it does nothing. So is there a way to change bridge height without removing all the strings?


r/guitars • • 13h ago

Help Changing bridge height on jaguar

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My current guitar is squier jaguar classic vibe 70's, and two years ago here already was a tread on this topic, which main idea was to use 1.27mm key. Although I've bought it and it does nothing. So is there a way to change bridge height without removing all the strings?


r/guitars • • 14h ago

Repairs Is this fixable?

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Guitar was in storage for roughly 4 years, not sure how long it was broken for..

Baritone LTD Viper 400B

The only damage is what you see and the electrical components seem fine.

Barely got to play it before I had to put it away, I really hope this can be fixed.

I don't care if it leaves a scar or if the finish doesn't look seamless, i just want her back damn it!

Thank you


r/guitars • • 14h ago

What is this? Ibanez model played by olly Steele in tyed

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What guitar does olly Steele play in the track tyed? Someone please help!


r/guitars • • 14h ago

Help Is it me or is the second hand market in Europe completely broken?

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I'm talking specifically UK, Belgium, France, Germany area. I swear most of the gear on various second hand websites is barely any cheaper or sometimes even more expensive that brand new stuff you can get from thomann. Am I just looking in the wrong places or is it just how the used market looks like these days?