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electric guitar shop in downtown Toronto?
I’m a average guitar player. I used to play acoustic and classical guitars before, but no electric guitar.
Now I want to get a decent electric guitar. (budget = lower than 500$)
I want something versatile which can be used both as a rhythm guitar and a lead guitar. I’ll generally play punk (sum 41 , green day), some non-heavy rock, and songs like Muse’s.
Which guitar would you recommend?
I’m considering to check Epiphone Les Paul standard, fender standard stratocaster HSS and Epiphone G400.
Do you know a good music store in downtown Toronto?
any good online dealer?
Any used guitar shop where I can find guitars like ” Gibson Les Paul”?
In my opinion the best music stores around are “Long & McQuade”. They are so friendly and have so much knowledge. There are many of them all over, I believe there are a couple around the TO area.
www.long-mcquade.com
Billionaire buys guitar that smells like a drum set.