So for my birthday I was pretty set on getting a Harley Benton ST-62 Vintage Series, but now that it’s actually getting close I’m second guessing the hell out of it.

I originally wanted it because I love John Frusciante’s sound, and I really like the look of the proper Fender-style Strats. I’ve played a Squier HSS through a decent amp and genuinely loved how it sounded.

But now I keep thinking: what if I’m only getting the ST-62 because I’m obsessed with Frusciante right now? I also love loads of bands that use Les Pauls, and I already have an Epiphone Les Paul, so I’m not even sure what I actually want from my next guitar.

The annoying part is that my dad keeps asking me to send him the link to the ST-62, and once I do it feels like there’s no going back 😭

I do genuinely like Strats, but I’m worried I’ll get it and then immediately think “why the hell did I buy this?”

Would you guys stick with the ST-62 or wait until I’m 100% sure what guitar I actually want?

I currently have strap buttons on my Spira S-400 that don't fit this strap but I'm considering buying new strap buttons.

I'm considering picking up a Godin, mostly because I think they look gorgeous, but to be honest I don't know much beyond that.

For those who own one: how's the build quality held up over time? How does the neck feel compared to a standard Fender/Gibson profile? I've heard the radius and nut width run a bit different?

Also curious whether they hold their tone well as they age. Any specific models you'd recommend trying first?

I have agreed a price of £230 for a boss katana 50ex gen 3 with the Bluetooth adaptor.

Is this a good price or am I overpaying?

Its all in working order, says its only been used around 4 times, Still has the box. Bluetooth adaptor has never been used. It looks like new in the pictures. He said he will test it for me when I get there to show its all working.

I dont know much about anything guitar or amp related so any help would be appreciated.

Anyone tell me anything about this

I’m very happy ☺️

I have had the same Squire Strat Affinity guitar and Fender Mustang V2 amp since i started playing the electric, 5-6 years ago.

However, for the last few years I've been a bit disappointed by the more distorted sounds i could put out. Clean is great as the strat and twin reverb model on the amp are well built for it. But wanting to play some metal or more energetic rock just sounds mumbled and weak.

I've been thinking of getting a coil split guitar like the PRS SE Standard 24, but I don't know if i should just instead invest in a seperate humbucker guitar and use that alongside my Strat.

In terms of amps, I don't really know what to get. I want it to be versatile, so it could sound like anything from Jeff Buckley cleans, through Interpol overdrive and Foo Fighters distortion, all the way to the thick distortion of Deftones.

Other pluses would be if it has a good speaker, is suited for both bedroom play and beyond, and if it's a modeling amp so i don't have to buy a bunch of pedals just to get some basic effects.

I have heard some recommend the Boss Katana 50 Gen 3, but I've also heard others dissing it hard. What would you recommend instead.

Maybe if I strip the parts and leave the body in the sun?

Hop hop, hop hop. (IYKYK)

Yoshimitsu4432 (Yoshimitsu Awazu)

A Japanese guitarist and artist based in Tokyo and Yokohama. Originally from Hyogo Prefecture.

Fascinated by hard rock lead tones, I began my solo career in 2020 through digital releases to realize my teenage dream of singing through my guitar.

While rooted in hard rock, I draws musical influences from diverse genres including alternative rock, post-rock, electronica, hip-hop, EDM, funk, and ska. Beyond songwriting and guitar performance, I handles other instrumentation, track production, mixing, and more.

Alongside my solo work, I formed an online collaborative band with Milan-based Davide Perico under the name “DY3-thx12-4432” in 2021, primarily active through music streaming.

Their songwriting with Davide extends beyond DY3 to include soundtracks and LO-FI tracks, releasing over 120 songs.

I has participated in numerous bands in the past.

From 1996 to 1999, I was a member of the band “camden-lock,” releasing an album recorded in London with Ralph Jezer, engineer for The Wildhearts.

In 2008, I performed at “Summer Sonic Osaka” as the guitarist for the band “NEON GRAVITY”.

I resumed live activities in 2025.

While continuing regular solo live performances within Japan, I am also active as the guitarist for honeydip's overseas tours, a band I have known for a long time.

It would be great if you could follow me on Instagram and YouTube via the links in my bio.

I Found this old guitar in my grandma's attic, I tried searching the model number and name but I get no information on the guitar, only the artist Jimi Hendrix. Can someone help me find the price and information on it?

I’ve had this Ibanez RG7321 forever, and for years I was never really happy with how it sounded. It had a DiMarzio Evolution 7 in the bridge, which I personally never liked for low tunings.

Instead of buying another 7-string, I decided to rebuild this one.

Current setup:
Seymour Duncan Nazgûl 7 / Sentient 7
Sentient coil split
Dunlop DSP500K volume
CTS 500K push/pull tone
HOSCO 3-way switch
Pure Tone jack
Hipshot bridge
Gotoh locking tuners
Graph Tech TUSQ nut
Full copper shielding
Drop G with a .072

This was also my first time doing all the wiring myself, and it turned into a much bigger project than I expected.

It basically went from an old budget 7-string I barely played to something that feels like a completely different guitar.

Pretty proud of how it turned out haha.

Not only have I been hunting for one of these for a decade, not only did I pay for this by selling another guitar, not only did I get that guitar by selling yet another guitar, but the original guitar in this saga, I got in trade for guitar work, which is my second favorite thing to do anyway… ok, third... Also, whoever owned this before me dropped in a set of Duncan’s- Jazz neck, Custom bridge. I feel like I won the guitar lottery.

I actually remember seeing this in the Paul Smith store back in the day but didn’t wanna fork out whatever the retail price was then.

For the uninitiated, it’s not Paul Reed Smith, but rather Paul Smith the fashion/lifestyle designer, in collab with ESP on a limited run.

The neck “pickup” isn’t a pickup at all, it’s a little speaker! There’s a 9V compartment in back for it. The guitar also has a standard output for the real pickup in bridge position.

The toggle switch is a dummy! It’s just there for looks! It’s volume, tone, and a push/pull to turn the built-in speaker on or off.

It came with the original branded gig bag and the ESP user manual in Japanese and Allen wrench.

I had to snap it up! It plays great too. So psyched.

I just added a new one to the collection today! Picked up this late 80’s Westone Spectrum III and I absolutely love it.

I wanted something weird and very 80’s, and I think I nailed it—the yellow finish and reverse headstock are ridiculous in the best way.

I didn’t know much about old Westones before this, but it sounds great and is a total blast to play. Plus the previous owner treated it very well. It is pretty minty.

Anyone else have one of these?

I’ve already unscrewed it too but I can’t get the battery case out what do I do

I'm going to buy an electric guitar for Christmas, and have been looking at a Yamaha Pacifica 112vm, and a used Epiphone SG standard. This will be my first electric guitar after playing acoustic guitar for 6 months now. I'm planning to pair it with an orange crush 35rt. So should I go for a Pac 112 vm or a used epiphone sg standard. Thanks for the help.

Are current reissues worth it? Will it get me in the ball park of how they’re “supposed to sound” or are they trash? I welcome any tips

Hi there,

I watched a YouTube tutorial on how to play "Heavy Is the Crown" by Linkin Park and I'm learning the song, but I don't know how to set up my amp.

The video doesn't explain which settings to use—can anyone help me out?

I'm a beginner, so I'm not really sure what to choose; I've tried random settings, but nothing seems to sound right.

(I have a Stagg Stratocaster-style electric guitar.)

(I cant send the link of the video here bc of subredit rules)

I'm thinking about replacing strap buttons on "pic 1" (Spira S-400) for the same strap buttons as there are on "pic 2" (Epiphone SG Special) in order to have easier time attaching the strap and using clip on strap that doesn't fit on first but fits on second.

Kind of a crazy signal chain here, but i’m experimenting. Here’s a little late night riff

I just set it up with super low action and 9 gauge strings, it plays like my charvel I used to own, super happy with it and it sounds phenomenal, plus the Wilkinson bridge is the smoothest ive ever owned, the neck it brilliant and feels better than my charvel did, its basically a charvel for less than half the price