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Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus HSS Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Sunburst Ash) Expired

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Monoprice has Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus HSS Electric Guitar w/ Gig Bag (Sunburst Ash, 610039) on sale for $169.98 - $50.99 when you apply promo code BIG30 at checkout = $118.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Information:
  • The dual-coil humbucking pickup delivers a very dynamic and fat sound, while reducing or "bucking" unwanted noise and hum.
  • Body made of solid ash, which is a superior material for guitar building due to its high resonance and desirable tonal qualities. Ash is considered to be extremely balanced, creating bright but sweet tones with a slightly scooped midrange. Ash is also known for being the material used in some of the most iconic American electric guitars of all time
  • Premium Wilkinson bridges will help with tone and keeping the guitar in tune, while the Wilkinson pickups provide greater depth, articulation, and balance than typical stock pickups.
  • Maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • HSS: Humbucker (bridge), Single-coil (middle and neck)
  • White pickguard
  • Includes gig bag

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Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus HSS Electric Guitar with Gig Bag - Sunburst Ash Body, Wilkinson Bridge/Pickups, White Pickguard, Maple Fingerboard

$118.99 after coupon code BIG30

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610039
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jivv
08-02-2023 at 06:45 AM.
08-02-2023 at 06:45 AM.
I think this is the cheapest this model has ever been.

Great deal.
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muni2773
08-02-2023 at 07:39 AM.
08-02-2023 at 07:39 AM.
You will not find a better strat than this for the price. Gotoh (Wilkinson) hardware is top notch.
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couchwizard
08-02-2023 at 08:03 AM.
08-02-2023 at 08:03 AM.
There's a cheaper red strat, but the wilkinson hardware makes this worth it
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doitdontdoit
08-02-2023 at 12:11 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:11 PM.
Would this be a good choice as a starter electric for an 11 year old? He has an acoustic and he wants an electric for his birthday
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elnino2783
08-02-2023 at 12:19 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:19 PM.
Quote from doitdontdoit :
Would this be a good choice as a starter electric for an 11 year old? He has an acoustic and he wants an electric for his birthday

Same question, I think pairing this with something like rocksmith would be a good teaching tool
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jivv
08-02-2023 at 12:25 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:25 PM.
Quote from elnino2783 :
Same question, I think pairing this with something like rocksmith would be a good teaching tool
I think, yes. This is a step up from their basic model, so there will be less frustration.

However, you need to think about amplification.

If you don't want to go through the whole ordeal of buying an amplifier, you can get him started with something like a Lekato Multi Effect pedal so he/she can use it with headphones.

Good Luck.
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MatrixClaw
08-02-2023 at 12:27 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:27 PM.
Dang, wish the Tele was back on sale 😭
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WentzelI
08-02-2023 at 12:45 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:45 PM.
every indio i tried had awful fret work and pretty bad fit finish (glue, gaps, blemishes) . the headstock is also hideous. probably still worth it with the upgraded hardware if you are able to fix it up yourself or take it to a luthier for some work.. but stock i'd get something more reliable and just upgrade the pickups or bridge if needed since that is simpler work usually.
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drivenZ
08-02-2023 at 12:49 PM.
08-02-2023 at 12:49 PM.
Quote from doitdontdoit :
Would this be a good choice as a starter electric for an 11 year old? He has an acoustic and he wants an electric for his birthday
Yes, great starter guitar. Got a base model indio tele a little while ago. No issues with it. Great guitar for the price and this model is a step-up so is more than enough for a starter electric.
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Pseybert
08-02-2023 at 03:57 PM.
08-02-2023 at 03:57 PM.
If I buy this as a mid-life crisis starter guitar, what else would I need to play or potentially hook up to a Macbook?
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WentzelI
08-02-2023 at 04:50 PM.
08-02-2023 at 04:50 PM.
Quote from Pseybert :
If I buy this as a mid-life crisis starter guitar, what else would I need to play or potentially hook up to a Macbook?
I would personally recommend

-2 channel audio interface. Can get by with 1 but 2 isn't much more money and useful if you ever want to record vocals or direct+ mic combos. 100-200$

-audio assault guitar amps. Can get them for 5 bucks on sale. Crown is one of their best but they have others. 5$

-reaper/daw of choice. 60$

-decent studio monitors or headphones like jbl 305. Will effectively take the place of a practice amp in combination with your daw and plugins. 200-300$

-cables

This will run you 500 bucks or so
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srvy
08-02-2023 at 05:49 PM.
08-02-2023 at 05:49 PM.
Quote from WentzelI :
I would personally recommend

-2 channel audio interface. Can get by with 1 but 2 isn't much more money and useful if you ever want to record vocals or direct+ mic combos. 100-200$

-audio assault guitar amps. Can get them for 5 bucks on sale. Crown is one of their best but they have others. 5$

-reaper/daw of choice. 60$

-decent studio monitors or headphones like jbl 305. Will effectively take the place of a practice amp in combination with your daw and plugins. 200-300$

-cables

This will run you 500 bucks or so

You really think he needs all that as a midlife starter on guitar? I don't know but he probably is going to do Rocksmith or one of the online or youtube lesson sites. He has enough off the bat just learning guitar to throw in a bunch of other things.
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muni2773
08-02-2023 at 05:55 PM.
08-02-2023 at 05:55 PM.
Quote from Pseybert :
If I buy this as a mid-life crisis starter guitar, what else would I need to play or potentially hook up to a Macbook?
Actually all you really need is an Audio Interface as Garage Band would be more than sufficient for the effects.
I would recommend trying to find either a presonus or focusrite on your local Facebook marketplace for around 50-60 and maybe a good setup with a local luthier ($60) or plus new strings and you are good to go. If you can't find a local luthier on Google Search then go to Guitar Center and get it setup. Try to find a coupon as they can overcharge for the Setup.

I setup my own guitars so the last part is moot for me but you do need to get this guitar setup otherwise you'll hate it much like any guitar sub $500.

Thats it. Good thing for a midlife crisis. At least you aren't buying a Corvette or Motorcycle.
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