I tend to say the tone is all in your hands...and for the most part it is.... BUT.... some of the guitars ... the cheap ones.... are really really bad. No amount of hand technique will bail you out of that toneless mess.

I bought a cheap guitar at a yard sale and took it to a gig that night after restringing it. Instant feedback at any thing over 5 on the guitar volume. I sold it that same night to the sound guy for the $20 I gave for it.

But yeah, there are great guitars with no brand name that sound good, play smoothly and are a great deal financially.


MY "Fender Tele" is a MIC version. Way cheaper than a MIA Fender.


Same goes for amps and other gear. Some old vintage amps made by "off brand" companies, sound really sweet. I've had several that I owned and sold for various reasons, through the years.

Last edited by Guitarhacker; 02/19/17 04:16 AM.
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