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Charles E.
Watson Guitar Lessons: Guitar Package Comparisons Electric Guitars
GUITAR PACKAGE COMPARISONS Electric Guitar
EXAMPLES
of electric guitar packages
The main issue with the
packages is that they are bundled in a box. Unless one can open the box up
and 'test-drive' the guitar (or amplifier) to check out the quality and
serviceability of the contents of any particular box, it's more or less a
surprise grab-bag situation where one doesn't know what they are getting.
Even choosing by major brand does not guarantee the serviceability of that
individual instrument and accessories. In general, retail stores will
allow a customer to check out the contents of a packaged product. Being
able to see another guitar or amplifier that is 'like' the one in the box
isn't the same as being able to check out the individual product being
considered for purchase; so regardless of whether one is in a large
department-type store or a guitar music store, one can always ask to
open the box to access the contents. If one store won't allow this,
the same packaged guitar bundle will likely be available at another store
that will.
SEE
OTHER COMPARISON
PAGES:
CLICK HERE for information
on buying a guitar
CLICK HERE for information
on guitar amplifiers
CLICK HERE
for information on guitar
and bass strings
CLICK HERE for information on guitar effects in a combo amp
head or to use with a combo amp and kinds of units
CLICK HERE for EXAMPLE guitar amplifiers, 10-20 Watt with
5" to 8" speakers. Priced: $80
and less
CLICK HERE for EXAMPLE guitar amplifiers, 15-60 Watt with 8" to 12" speakers. Price range: $150
and less
CLICK HERE for EXAMPLE
guitar amplifiers, 15-100 Watt with 8" to 12" speakers. Price range: $350
- $150
CLICK HERE for EXAMPLE of combo
guitar amplifier w/ zoom image of
guitar amp head showing features & knobs
CLICK
HERE for EXAMPLE bass guitar combo amplifiers 25-120W with
10" to 15" speakers.
Priced around $200 and less
CLICK
HERE for EXAMPLE bass guitar combo amplifiers 30-300W with
10" to 15" speakers.
Priced around $200-$350
CLICK HERE
for EXAMPLE
acoustic/electric guitar amplifiers 10 - 60W with 6" to
8" speakers Priced: $300 and less
CLICK HERE for EXAMPLE
electric guitar package comparisons
CLICK HERE for
EXAMPLE electric bass guitar package comparisons
CLICK HERE for
EXAMPLE acoustic guitar package comparisons
CLICK HERE for
EXAMPLE acoustic/electric guitar package comparisons
CLICK HERE for
EXAMPLE classical guitar package comparisons
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How does this package price add up?
Epiphone LP Special II
Sunburst or Black...(red and white also available) $149
Epiphone Studio 10 amplifier...couldn't find this unit sold separately;
other brands 10W 61/2" speaker amp with same features sell for about
$30-$40
Gig bag ... $20 basic soft case
Quartz guitar tuner ... $ 15
Strap ... $2
cable ... $8
picks (3) ... $0.75
Instructional video ... beginning guitar video or book $10
= about $206.75
Package price $279 ... leaves about $71 for amplifier |
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Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack (Epiphone is made by Gibson)
Mfg Product
Description
What's so special about the Les Paul Special II Player Pack? The super-low
price for starters, and that's not all. The Epiphone Les Paul Special II
is made with a mahogany and rosewood neck, alder/maple body, smooth
22-fret rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, and chrome hardware. This baby
is every bit as handsome as its uptown cousins. Features 2 humbucking
pickups that deliver long, singing sustain and true LP tones, and a
limited lifetime warranty.
This package also includes an Epiphone Studio 10 amplifier; rugged gig
bag; instructional video; super-accurate quartz tuner; plus a strap,
cable, and picks to put it all together. Everything you need to get going!
Features:
- Epiphone LP Special II
Sunburst or Black
- Epiphone Studio 10 amp
- Gig bag
- Instructional video
- Quartz guitar tuner
- Strap, cable, and picks
Epiphone Studio 10 amp
specs:
10-Watts
3-Band EQ
Gain Control
Boost Switch
Master Volume Control
Headphone Jack
4” Speaker
Carrying Handle
Heavy Duty Black Tolex Covering
Example Customer reviews
rate this package quality an average 8 out of 10. The guitar is said to be
very good but the strings are cheap & need to be replaced with good ones.
The amplifier is reported to not have acceptable quality sound.
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How does this package price add up?
Squier Affinity Series
Strat with rosewood fingerboard Black, Red or Blue... $149
Fender Frontman 15G amplifier... $80
Gig bag ... $20 basic soft case
Chromatic guitar tuner ... $ 15
Strap ... $2
cable ... $8
picks (3) ... $0.75
Instructional video ... beginning guitar video or book $10
Headphones ... $20
= about $304.75
Package price $279... |
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Squier® Strat Pak with Frontman 15G Electric Guitar
(Squier is made by Fender)
Mfg Product Description
Convenience
and value is the name of the game with the Squier Strat Pak with Frontman
15G Electric Guitar all-inclusive package. Get into the rock region with
this awesome starter package. Includes a
Features:
- Squier Affinity Series
Strat with rosewood fingerboard,
Black, red, blue, or white
- Fender Frontman 15G amp
- padded gig bag
- The Fender Guitar
Method book
- chromatic tuner
- Strap, cable, and picks
- a set of strings
Fender Frontman 15G amp
specs:
• Dual Selectable Channels (Normal and Drive)
• Volume
• Gain
• Drive
• Three-band EQ
• Headphone Jack
• Dual RCA aux in for cd/tape input on the front panel
• Push Button Distortion
• Solid Jointed Cabinets
• 15 watts RMS
• 8" Special Design Speaker
Example Customer reviews rate this package quality an average 7 out of 10.
Common comments on the guitar say it can have string buzzing and poor
machine heads. The amplifier is reported to have good quality sound
and features.
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 Ibanez
IJS40 Jumpstart Electric Guitar Pack
Mfg Product
Description
Features:
GRX40 electric guitar
IBZ10 amp
Headphones
Gig bag
Cable
Tuner
Strap
Pouch
DVD
Book
Picks
Chord chart
IBZ10
amp specs:
10 watt
guitar amp
6.5" speaker
3-band EQ
Switchable boost
Headphone output
GRX neck
25 1/2" scale neck with 19.5mm thickness at the nut offers the RG/Wizard
feel at a more affordable price. Superior in quality and playability to
other necks in this price range.
Alder Body
Best known as the body wood for the "classic single coil, bolt on neck
guitar," alder produces clear, full bodied vintage tone that works well
for lead or rhythm work.
Rosewood Finger Board
Rosewood offers a strong, bright sound and an attractive appearance with a
long grain.
CH : Hardware Color
Chrome
Example Customer reviews
rate this package quality an average 8 out of 10. Common comments on the
guitar say it is good but replace strings with good ones. Most complaints
say the cable and tuner are poor quality and should be replaced. The
amplifier is reported to have acceptable quality sound.
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How does this package price add up?
GRX40 electric guitar Black, Red, Navy or Blue... $149
IBZ10 amp amplifier... $60
Gig bag ... $20 basic soft case
Quartz guitar tuner ... $ 15
Strap ... $2
cable ... $8
picks (5) ... $1.25
Instructional video ... beginning guitar video or book $10
Headphones ... $20
Accessories pouch ... $10 (?)
Chord chart $8 ...
= about $303.25
Package price $249...
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