Members Burn Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Schecter Blackjack series are very nice, so are higher-end LTDs. Ibanez also makes some very nice guitars but they are somewhat inconsistent with their pricing (a Team-J guitar might be 800$ while some not-so-well-constructed model costs 1200$). Gibson and Fender's higher-end axes can occasionally justify their price tags but I can't say the same for their budget models. In the latter case you're actually paying most of your money for the name on the headstock. The Lite Ash strat might be a big exception there, though I can't comment on that since I have never played one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I own a Schecter Diamond series A-5X, so I know how good they are. Very high quality stuff. But not a lot special about it either. Not talking out my ass here. I also know that they are not on the level of Gibsons lower end (except the Meolody Maker and maybe the Faded series stuff they are superior over) I know cuz I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by curseoftruth Agreed, just kind of the way you presented it I guess and what I see going on in the stores! So all in my mind prolly. Seems lots of folks get into that price range, go to GC and thats about all they push on them. See it all the time up here!! Kind of like its the default $600 guitar line! "You have $600, let me show you this C-1 Classic! Oh you like singlecuts, how bout the PT line!" I'd personally look at an ESP Viper 400 or that Fender TC-90 Thinline. haha - trust me, I didn't sound like a GC salesman even when I was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Oh man, I would have definatley wanted to deal with you over most of the guys they have in these places. Even though my local GC is great, some of the others in town will sell there souls to get you into an Ibanez or Schecter. I'll take a Schecter over an Ibanez any day of the week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members psb962 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by GAS Man Someone had a post earlier today that a GC store had a blow-out on some Chrome Red American Standard Strats for $500. Don't see how you could beat that. Yep I got one of those. Best deal in US right now. Call all the Gc's near you and ask about their closeout/clearance of Chrome Red American Series Strats. I paid $499 + case ($89) for this 2 weeks ago: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members killthehippies45 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 +1 for LTD. if you can handle buying used, i suggest looking for an older ESP. i have one and it's amazing, i paid a little over $400 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fusionid Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 a used warmoth guitar from ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acravero Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 If you are buying new, the Gibson Special SL is about $650. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/517279/ They are great guitars, IMO. But, again, it is a bit hit & miss with them, so be prepared to use the return policy if necessary. Bump it up to $750 and you could probably fine a used LP studio model. You could also score a really nice used Carvin for about that on e-bay. A used MIA strat might be a good option, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sitamoia50 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by bryvincent maybe wait for the new PRS SE Singlecut Damn, that's the nicest SE Ive seen.Are those available at this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sitamoia50 Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 With $600 and an ebay account you could get some unbelievably high quality used guitars.Matter of fact every guitar in my sig was under $600 with the exception on the N4,and even that I got for a great price.They are all extremely high quality guitars.With Ebay and a little common sense you'll be all set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members red|dragon Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 ill sell you my godin, pics are in the godin thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members super_dark Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by 23miles PRS Soapbar SE. I second this and add a picture of my Soapbar SE.... Most excellent guitar known to man. Id also suggest the Ibanez SZ520... which I also own and love. Depends on what sound your going for really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jhall Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Unless your Strat is a complete lemon, You,ve already got a great guitar. Get a nice amp instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Originally posted by RIC N BACKER that costs more than the Epiphone LP i just got Yea but the Agile is a better guitar. Improved alnico V pickups with fiber bobbin and American made single conductor braided 18 gauge wire for great sound. High voltage pots with brass shafts for reduced noise. Improve bridge (Gotoh GE103B-T) and tail (Gotoh GE101AM-T). Both in nickel. Improved (Japanese made) pickup selector switch. 3/4"+ (20mm) two piece maple cap. The flame pattern runs the entire thickness of cap. solid 2 piece mahogany body. Triple bound body, and headstock. Single binding on neck.> Nickel hardware, including Nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N) Two volume and two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch One piece Mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod Ebony fret board with 22 Jumbo (2.7mm) frets and real Abalone Trapezoidal inlays GHS strings installed at the factory and a professionally cut bone nut A pre-cut graphite nut is also included in the bag with the trus rod adjuster for those who prefer graphite Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability Width of the neck at the nut: 1 5/8"; at the 21st fret: 2 3/16" Neck taper/thickness at the 1st fret: 21.5 mm; at the 12th fret: 23.5mm Overall length: 40"; Scale length: 24 3/4" Body thickness: 2" at edge; Width at the widest point: 13" Actual Weight is only 10 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PhantomNoodler Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Another vote for a lite ash strat. I've been pleased with mine looks, sound, and playability wise. If you're looking for something with a heavier sound you can get a sick schecter for $600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted January 16, 2006 Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 Robert Cray MIM Strat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KATMAN Posted January 17, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 Ok,nice sugestions so far. I'll make it eaiser for you all,my MIM strat is a nice guitar,what I don't have is (1) a guitar with duel humbuckers,and (2) a hollowbody guitar. Some of the guitars have caught my attention,like: The PRS SE The Strat THINLINE The Parker Korean Fly The Tele Thinline The Epiphone Casino These are the ones I like so far,I really like the Parker Korean made Flys,I heard they were great,and also the PRS SE.Anymore I should check out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveF Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 I'd seek out a used strat or godin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CAC Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 Here's what I would get in this order: For Humbucker guitars: Godin SolidacGodin LG HMBShecter BlackjackGodin Freeway ClassicG&L Invader TributeYamaha AES series Hollow/Semi-Hollow:G&L Tribute ASAT Semi-HollowFender 72 Thinline Re-issueSquier Esprit - I know it's a Squier, but I played one and it was pretty amazing for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CincinnatiSi Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 Peavey HP Signature EXP. Gibson scale, Mahogany body and neck with ebony fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SQLee Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 I'd say Schecters and ESPs for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarmandp Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 I would a custom guitar like a John Suhr or a Tom Anderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PhantomNoodler Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 I you're not set against it, I'd take a hard look at used guitars. It just seems like most guitars depreciate, so why not let someone else take the hit and buy used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NUNO Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 There are a few decent guitars for that price. I would look for an used gibson M-III (400-600 $US) or a gibson Victory (500-750 $US). Both are amasing top guitars. That price really is a joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dean Medlock Posted January 17, 2006 Members Share Posted January 17, 2006 I just bought a new Fernandes Ravelle Deluxe for a $399.99 BIN off eBay. These Ravelles are very nice guitars. I'm hoping that this one will be a little lighter than my current Ravelle Korina Limited, but still have that big, fat neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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