forum thread Posted by athelite • Nov 11, 2023
Nov 11, 2023 6:55 PM
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forum thread Posted by athelite • Nov 11, 2023
Nov 11, 2023 6:55 PM
Tease S-T Series Electric Guitar + Gig Bag + 2 Watt Pocket Amp - 6 Colors - $98.10 + FS
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The reviews on the Jet guitars from trusted sources have been good. I'd look there or at a secondhand Squier Classic Vibe that has already had a setup and addressed any fret sprout or sharp edges. (I always prefer secondhand guitars anyway, as the issues are sorted out before I get it.)
Guitar is hard enough without instrument problems.
The reviews on the Jet guitars from trusted sources have been good. I'd look there or at a secondhand Squier Classic Vibe that has already had a setup and addressed any fret sprout or sharp edges. (I always prefer secondhand guitars anyway, as the issues are sorted out before I get it.)
Guitar is hard enough without instrument problems.
Most such new brands try to get their gear into the hands of reviewers. Heck, Amazon even as a dedicated Vine program to encourage this.
Slickdeals won't let you post a deal for products sold on Amazon with sellers having with too few ratings. (This prevents posting EART guitar deals, even though theirs are really nice.) It will however let you post deals from other completely unknown sites, which is kind of... Special.
In any event, this Tease brand is simply unknown.
Most such new brands try to get their gear into the hands of reviewers. Heck, Amazon even as a dedicated Vine program to encourage this.
Slickdeals won't let you post a deal for products sold on Amazon with sellers having with too few ratings. (This prevents posting EART guitar deals, even though theirs are really nice.) It will however let you post deals from other completely unknown sites, which is kind of... Special.
In any event, this Tease brand is simply unknown.
I don't discount a brand simply because it's unknown, as I may miss out on a genuine gem. I will make a decision based on positive or negative reviews and in the absence of those, do my research and decide if it's worth trying based on the information available.
I don't discount a brand simply because it's unknown, as I may miss out on a genuine gem. I will make a decision based on positive or negative reviews and in the absence of those, do my research and decide if it's worth trying based on the information available.
It's cheap enough to buy and try, although you'll be out the return shipping if it needs to go back, which I'd expect to run between $15 and $25.
I'm really NOT trying to be snarky. But admit it: the appeal of these guitars, which are all copies of Fender models (albeit with a 12" fretboard radius, which is nice to see if you prefer a bit flatter fretboard), is why people would buy them. Copies from EART, Jet, Tradition, Squier, and others are much more known quantities.
(*) Reviews on the site could come from anywhere. They might even be completely fake in their entirety.
However, strings are a consumable. They corrode, although coated strings (Elixir, D'addario XS) do so at a MUCH slower rate (but 3-5x the price of uncoated). For a beginner, I'd stick with mainstream uncoated strings ($4-$10 per pack of 6) until you get a sense of what weights and brands you like.
I crack up when people sell a used guitar and say things like "one string is missing" as though that's a defect. If they were smart, they'd put a fresh set of a decent brand on there so that a purchaser could at least try it out. With strings missing (and the others corroded), it's kind of hard to play and get a real feel for the instrument.
It's cheap enough to buy and try, although you'll be out the return shipping if it needs to go back, which I'd expect to run between $15 and $25.
I'm really NOT trying to be snarky. But admit it: the appeal of these guitars, which are all copies of Fender models (albeit with a 12" fretboard radius, which is nice to see if you prefer a bit flatter fretboard), is why people would buy them. Copies from EART, Jet, Tradition, Squier, and others are much more known quantities.
(*) Reviews on the site could come from anywhere. They might even be completely fake in their entirety.
Then there's the product itself. Guitars are a weak point for me, because I'm far from an expert. I understand enough though, that if I have the specifications, such as woods, hardware, etc., I can research whether it's on par with other guitars at the price point, above or below. This helps me determine whether the expectation is worth the investment.
Personally, out of the brands that you mentioned, I would only consider Squier a known trustworthy company and brand.
I'm sure you're already aware that regardless of whether it's a well known brand or an off-brand, a $1,000 guitar or a $100 guitar, one really doesn't know if it's the right guitar for them, until they have it in their hands. Therefore, buying any guitar online is a gamble, some simply have better odds than others.
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I was worried about playability issues when I bought my Squier last year, and it turned out pretty well. The Fender I bought this year has been peachy as well.
I was a little surprised tbh. The guitars I've picked up in store (admittedly only a couple) have had higher action than the ones I bought online lol.