Advice on purchase

[Pengu]

Hi all, I will soon be given a gift for reaching a milestone. Approx 5k for gear. I already have a cheap 7 string ibanez and an amp and distortion pedal. But that's it for live stuff.

Would you a) buy a high end guitar. I'm thinking an aristides 060r or b) buy a mid range guitar maybe an ibanez az, and spend the rest on a live rig like a quad cortex and amp?

Curious as to what others would do

 

[MetalDaze]

If it's to mark a milestone, I say go big on the guitar. It will last forever while the QC will get outdated eventually.

 

[crushingpetal]

If it's to mark a milestone, I say go big on the guitar. It will last forever while the QC will get outdated eventually.

Yeah, I concur.

 

[odibrom]

I'd get a high/mid tier guitar AND a nice analogue amp. The used market has plenty of both...

 

[budda]

I'd get a high/mid tier guitar AND a nice analogue amp. The used market has plenty of both...

This is the move. Aus will have a smaller selection than the US but I imagine you can still get both.

 

[StevenC]

The answer to this question depends entirely on what guitar, amp and distortion pedal you currently have. I know I'd take my amp over some of my guitars for the same price.

 

[Crungy]

10-15 mid range guitars and a midrange amp is the move

I'm only (half) joking. Depending your current amp and pedal situation, I'd maybe scale back a little from the Aristides and also get a nice tube amp.

Lots of variables though, I'm not sure what your situation is for gigging, playing at home, etc.

 

[nightsprinter]

ESP! ESP!

 

[SalsaWood]

Used prestige guitar, a tube half stack, then a rack with power supply, tuner, gate, and EQ.

What kind of music do you play? It's metal. Get a 5153S or Dual Rec.

 

[Shask]

I would say spend $2k on fun gear, and put $3k in an investment account. Your older self will thank you, and super expensive gear is unnecessary.