Best "shredder" guitar with a Floyd for under $300 ????

[Dr. Scottie C]

What do you think the is best shredder electric with a Floyd that can be picked up with a Floyd for less than $300??

[bubkus_jones]

Used Jackson or Charvel?

[jedisb]

Might look at Xaviere. The set neck models were a Guitar Player Magazine Editor's choice last year.

Bolt-on HH - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-XV-880-Dual-humbucker-Floyd-Rose-Equipped-_c_358.html

Set Neck HH - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-XV-890-Dual-humbucker-Floyd-Rose-Special-Equipped_c_359.html

 

Set Neck HSS - http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xaviere-XV-890HSS-Humbucker-Single-Single-Floyd-Rose-Special-Equipped-_c_380.html

[kayd_mon]

I had an Ibanez RG4EX1 for a little while, and the used market value on those are under $300. Excellent sounding guitar.

[Floyd Rosenbomb]

I believe the answer is a used DK2m.  Just make sure the neck is not twisted.

If 24 frets is not a must (which it should be) then the new Kramer Pacer Classics are a good buy new.  Outside of that, I think you are much better off working for another week or two, saving up another $200 and getting a guitar that will actually have quality components and will be satisfying to play for years to come.  Two examples would be a used Japanese made RG 550, the older ones are phenomenal, or the new Jackson DK2m pro guitar, which lists for $800 but can be had for just over $500 if one puts in the work.  These new DK2ms are special.  Stay away from cheap floyd rosed guitars, they usually suck hard.