A lot of elements influence the make of a guitar. The pick-ups, the strings, the material, and so on. A good guitar sound is also quite dependent on the amp the guitar is plugged into. But theoretically, Carvins and Fenders for me.

I love my ibanez that i have..its mid-high range guitar and is amazing..im sure there are better guitars out there but if you cant make a crap guitar sound good you just gonna sound crap anyway...

Id love a G&L telecaster style guitar...far out they are lovely...

Anyone got a G&L? What do you think of them?

Fender <3 Gibsons are superior, and Ibanezes' are great for shredding, but I just love the feel and vibe of Fenders.

Modern day gibsons are on the whole rubbish, quality control has plummeted.

But the price has skyrocketed, so it all evens out. :D

Seriously though, you can find a vintage '50s Telecaster for cheaper than a new Gibson LP Standard. Fuck that.

and telecasters ****ing rock, and cut through a band wayy better than a paul

I love Ibenez basses so...

Fender Telecasters look really smart. It's a good design. And the sound is crispier. Have a lot brighter tone. Dual pickup.

Telecasters wanted to sound like pauls in the 70's, hence the tele deluxe.
http://www.guitarsandeffects.com/gui...deluxe_004.jpg

Ive played a number of strats, and i must say, there is simply no guitar ive ever loathed as much as i loathe a strat. The first time i laid hands on my epiphone Les Paul, it was like the skys parted and god but it in my hands. I love the weight, I love the way it feels and sounds, and nothing looks better than a gold top. Since then ive had the oprtuniy to play my friends gibson les paul equipped with a stets bar, and it was even better. practically plays itself.
Ive also got a dean flying v but i was shocked at how light such a huge instrument could be. Sounds amazing and plays well, but doesnt have that weighty in control feel i love about les pauls. Much love for my hundred dollar ibanez gio though. I love it way more than any fender strat ive ever played.