Members Dr. T Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 For the past year and a half I have been playing a 2004 Highway 1 HSS Fender Strat. I love it, and it will go with me to my grave, but I want more tonal possibilities. I want the following out of my next guitar: * 2 humbuckers* Independent volume/tone knobs* Under 500$ I'm really digging the Fender Toronado guitars, but I don't know anything about them. I'm also considering an SG, but it doesn't seem like I could get a good one for under 500$. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cratz2 Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 I need more then just my Strat BLASPHEMY! Actually, I used to be all about a 2 HB guitar. Now, I'm utterly happy with a strat with H/S/S. Currently, I think my only 2HB guitar is an 83 Ibanez Roadstar. I used to drool over them when they first came out and got one last year for a VERY good price. The Ibanez Super 58 pickups are great as well. I looked into getting one of the Fender double fat strats but never found one I was completely happy with how it felt. Ended up getting a Squier double fat strat but couldn't warm up to it either. I think I prefer non-Fender necks on 2HB guitars for some reason. There's also the Big Apple strat. It has 2 HBs, and a real 5 way switch. The #1 position is bridge only, #3 is all coils, #5 is neck only. But the #2 and #4 are special. #4 is one coil of the neck only (similar to #5 on a standard strat) and #2 is one coild from the bridge and one from the neck (similar to a tele). Very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 ...waiting...that 'A' word...waiting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted January 13, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 Agile? Hmm, I wonder what everyone thinks of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 If it's been posted once, it's been posted a thousand times in the last couple days... http://www.reverendguitars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Suspicious Mail Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yep, those Reverends look like the bee's knees. I'll also heartily recommend a Schecter of whatever variety you like... if you're looking for more tonal range I'd recommend something mahogany. In your price range a Schecter will have some extra- "meh"- style Duncan Designed pups, but the rest of the guitar will be a class act and you can always upgrade later. Don't let the metal looks throw you off, they're good geetars. *edit* Oh, man... MF currently has a Schecter C1 w/ real SD pickups for $499: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1-Artist-Limited-Edition-Electric-Guitar?sku=518187 That's a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. T Posted January 13, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 I'm interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rapmaster Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 There's a chance you could score a used Gibby LP Studio at that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flip333 Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 Damn, that Schecter looks great except that at least two volumes and a tone are better. On my ESP EC-1000 w/SD JB/59, I can turn the neck volume down a bit for rhythm work that cleans up some. Then the JB in the bridge at full volume cuts through for lead work like magic. You could get used to turning the volume down manually each time. I've seen people do that. And I do it on my peavey HSS.... I like having an HH and and HSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeBoy Posted January 13, 2007 Members Share Posted January 13, 2007 If it's been posted once, it's been posted a thousand times in the last couple days...http://www.reverendguitars.com/ Now they have bumped shipping back to March. DAMN:evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitar-fish Posted January 14, 2007 Members Share Posted January 14, 2007 Epi LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nick803 Posted January 14, 2007 Members Share Posted January 14, 2007 If it's been posted once, it's been posted a thousand times in the last couple days...http://www.reverendguitars.com/ You hit the nail on the head! I love my Strats, but wanted something a little different. Could not find a Gibson that I liked the feel of, and I tried a lot.Eventually found a shop with Reverends, and pickep up a Warhawk. I like it lots, you should too AND...it's in your price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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