[greco]

I have small hands/fingers and looking to buy "something" electric which would make my guitar playing life easier. The electric Ibanez ... too large, frets to large, action is "OK" but certainly not what I would like it to be.
So I'm thinking of going back to a Fender Jaguar -- which I just loved back then -- (more so than the Les Paul).
I'm sure some players here have similar physical "restrictions" with their hands/fingers being too small (that's DNA ... nothing I can do about it).
What are you people using?
Any suggestion(s).
I want a very easy action, smaller fret size and a great sound electric guitar and, at my age, the price doesn't matter.

Well, that is it for today and I am looking forward to reading some replies.

Welcome to the forum JP!

I hope you enjoy being here and becoming part of our "community"

We are probably similar in age.

In general, I think you will find an electric guitar much easier on your fretting hand and much more "enjoyable" from a playing perspective as it is easier to employ many techniques, has a lot more sustain and a huge tonal palette. The acoustic purists are now going to be after my hide...LOL


As far as guitars are concerned, it is mainly a case of doing some shopping and trying anything that appeals to you. Rinse and repeat.

What are you people using?

People are using everything!

Sometimes it is helpful to eventually determine if you tend to prefer single coil, P90 or humbucker pickups.

Please remember that the amp is at least 60% of the equation with an electric guitar and this has to be part of "the price doesn't matter".
Do you have an amp now?
Do you like it?

Realistically, what is you budget for a guitar and amp?
Are you comfortable buying used? This can save you a lot of money while opening doors to spectacular guitars and amps.

What type(s) of music do you want to play?
Most guitars and amps can cover many "genres" but knowing what you want to play will help folks here to make suggestions that are more "typical" to a genre.

These are just some quick thoughts.

I look forward to reading the comments from others.

Good Luck with your search and please keep us updated.

Cheers

Dave

 

[greco]

I do have an amp ... nothing fancy (and I certainly don't need a 100W Marshall); it is a Crate V18 tube amp. Good enough for the small room where I play, I think.

Nice amp!

the appeal of the jaguar may be the shorter scale length.... may be a good thing to keep in mind as you look for your new electric...

Excellent suggestion and one I never think to mention.

 

[greco]

Update: I will have the chance to try a (brand new) Fender Jaguar this week, right here in town!
So great chance for comparing the Strat against this "little" gem.
I'll update this thread (for those who could be interested) soon.
Cheers!

One of these is going to follow you home! Wanna bet?

Bonne Chance!

 

[greco]

Edit: in case nobody's told you, it's now considered more acceptable to own more than one guitar. A trend, I've heard, actually embraced by some members here.

You should start a dedicated thread about this new trend. Others will be interested.