Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Ok, yes, I'm a cheap-ass. So, what's the best guitar I could get for under $500.00? I want to play anywhere from hard rock to all out metal. I'd prefer a Humbucker(N)-Humbucker(B) setup. I NEVER USE TREMOLO, so I don't want a guitar with one on it. I've taken a liking to ESP and Ibanez recently.I like the ESP AX series, I was considering the AX-260. I SHOULD ALSO MENTION: I'm NOT hell bent on an aggressive shape. Even a strat shape is fine by me, if it's got 2 humbuckers and a fast neck/low action. I was looking at this:http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-RG321-Electric-Guitar?sku=512492 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wimpy77 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 floyd or no floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 No Floyd. I'll edit that into my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BindingNut Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Used gibson faded flying V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Eh, I don't like Gibsons that much (don't hate me, it's an opinion!). I prefer a 25.5" scale, most of their guitars are 24.75". Also, I prefer a Maple neck, not Mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Epiphone G-400 1966. Lol. It has a nice neck, even though it isn't maple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BindingNut Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Eh, I don't like Gibsons that much (don't hate me, it's an opinion!). I prefer a 25.5" scale, most of their guitars are 24.75". Also, I prefer a Maple neck, not Mahogany. Squier vintage modified and classic vibe series are the best cheap can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jamiegaskin Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 25.5" scale maple neck no trem $500 You might want to replace the pickups http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-PTStandard-Electric-Guitar?sku=513042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother_Budro Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 epiphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members triton76 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Are you looking at used stuff? In today's economy $500 cash will buy a very nice second hand guitar. Craig's list is flooded with sellers in my area. I like Carvins and they are inexpensive used. A DC127 would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 25.5" scale maple neck no trem $500 You might want to replace the pickups http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-PTStandard-Electric-Guitar?sku=513042 Not to sound rude, but I would NEVER buy that guitar. I absolutely hate the Tele shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Are you looking at used stuff? In today's economy $500 cash will buy a very nice second hand guitar. Craig's list is flooded with sellers in my area. I like Carvins and they are inexpensive used. A DC127 would be nice. I prefer new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 If you look around you could probably find a late fifties or early sixties single pickup single cutaway Danelectro or Danelectro-made Silvertone for around $500. And if you use your imagination you can bring teh metlz on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm a little hasty about single pickup guitars. I like ones with 2 or more. *Between 2 and 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm a little hasty about single pickup guitars. I like ones with 2 or more. *Between 2 and 3. K. http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-1966-G-400-Electric-Guitar-102676350-i1166714.gc you can probably find it in a Heritage Cherry Stain as well. If you're going Epi SG, get the 1966. Best quality, and it is custom shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chqtarzan Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Defenitely Epiphone SGI would go that way without hesitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeman75 Posted October 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Defenitely Epiphone SGI would go that way without hesitation Really? I read reviews on it in the User Reviews Area, and people said the alnico humbuckers sounded cold and dead. They said they were horrible. Also, I watched videos on Youtube (RedSGshredder), and I really don't like the sound of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Really? I read reviews on it in the User Reviews Area, and people said the alnico humbuckers sounded cold and dead. They said they were horrible. Also, I watched videos on Youtube (RedSGshredder), and I really don't like the sound of them. I can record a video of me on mine if you'd want? Don't have the best microphone though. You can always replace the pups at www.guitarfetish.com if you can't stand them. I don't mind them. These are Gibson P90 Copies, apparentaly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Force Majeure Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 A little to read, perhaps... http://http://www.moozek.com/2008/09/09/the-best-guitars-and-basses-under-500-gbg-part-ii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chqtarzan Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Really?I read reviews on it in the User Reviews Area, and people said the alnico humbuckers sounded cold and dead. They said they were horrible.Also, I watched videos on Youtube (RedSGshredder), and I really don't like the sound of them. I recently played a Epi G400 which was by Qingdao China in 2008, it's a decent solid pretty guitar. The stock pups sound standard SG to me, not very bad, and the guitar defenitely worth an upgrade if you want to. (been gasing for it since then) Comfort to play, neck and action feels great.It would be my first choice anyway, totally roll over other new guitars in that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MoRBiDThOuGhTs Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 gotta find a deal though:http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1-Blackjack-Electric-Guitar?sku=518480 i got mine for $450 w/ a case.the pick-ups are waaaay versatile and allows you to play practically anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaleH Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 What about a Schecter S1 Blackjack. Not sure if there the best of anything but you could probably find one for $500. seems pretty veritile with the coiltap pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 My DiPinto Mach IV (on the right) is one of my favorite guitars in that price range. Very good range of tones. And that dual single coil (series) kicks ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Dean Cadillac 1980 (never tried one, but I think they look cool) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarGuy503 Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 Not to sound rude, but I would NEVER buy that guitar. I absolutely hate the Tele shape. Looks aren't necessarly everything.... That guitar could turn out to be one of the best guitars you've ever played if you gave it a chance.... I played one of those before and was very impressed... Great feel and tone.... I'll admit the tele body shape isn't one of my fav body shapes but it wouldn't stop me from buying the guitar if the tone was heavenly and it felt great when I played it.... Just something to think about.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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