LP type, Strat form: Am I forgetting anything?

[darkmonohue]

For several years now I've been looking for a guitar with a particular set of characteristics, a set of characteristics that for some reason no manufacturer seems to have united in a single instrument. Ideally, I

[Spike Li]

Gibson LP doublecut?

 

I would personally go with either the Stratosonic (been gassing for one forever!) or the Godin, cause Godins rock Theres also the Godin redlines.

 

Gruhn had an HH stratosonic for $675 USD recently, I emailed them about it asking if they could ship to Australia but never heard back... now its gone

[diceman1000]

 

 

TTM Guitars Mick Abrahams Signature Slayer

 

http://www.ttmguitars.com/The_Official_TTM_Guitars_Website/Mick_Abrahams_Signature_Series.html

[bdhn]

i may be wrong about this but i thought schecter made c-1 in 24.75 scale

they have a strat like body with set neck and 2 buckers

once again i am not 100% on that though

 

out of the one's you listed i have played a godin detour and was impressed

and didnt think the pups were that bad

[Belva]

Build one. Warmoth and USACG both make conversion necks for strats. Get a hardtail body from someone like KnE for around a buck and a half. Have them cut it for 'buckers.

[_pete_]

How about 25" scale?

 

 

http://www.prsguitars.com/tremontise/specs.php

[darkmonohue]

 

How about 25" scale? http://www.prsguitars.com/tremontise/specs.php

 

 

I've given the PRS path some consideration, but for me 25" and 24.75" don't give quite the same feel, and I'm not a big fan of the PRS neck (a bit wider and chunkier than I like). But I can't seem to find the perfect fit, and I may end up having to compromise on both points--I'll keep the Tremonti in mind.

[brandass]

 

i may be wrong about this but i thought schecter made c-1 in 24.75 scale they have a strat like body with set neck and 2 buckers once again i am not 100% on that though out of the one's you listed i have played a godin detour and was impressed and didnt think the pups were that bad

 

 

I've got a C-1+ that's hardtail and has a strat-like body, 2 HBs, and a set neck. Helluva guitar too, once I swapped in 57/57+ HBs. Scratched my itch, anyway.

[NinjaModder]

Here you go! I think it has that scale.

 

Tis a lovely guitar. Minus it has trem and it is bolt on :

[megawzrd]

 

Gibson LP doublecut?

 

 

+1 on the Gibson Doublecut

 

id also recommend trying to find a USA Hamer Studio or similar

 

I had convinced myself for years that the Ibanez Jem I own with the super thin neck would make me a better faster player. I have relegated to knowing that a little bit thicker neck like Hamer's are where it is at for me. Also the 14" radius on a Hamer is somewhat of a compromise to the modern radius I had come accustomed to with the Ibanez.

[Spike Li]

 

+1 on the Gibson Doublecut id also recommend trying to find a USA Hamer Studio or similar btw I had convinced myself for years that the Ibanez Jem I own with the super thin neck would make me a better faster player. I have relegated to knowing that a little bit thicker neck like Hamer's are where it is at for me. Also the 14" radius on a Hamer is somewhat of a compromise to the modern radius I had come accustomed to with the Ibanez.

 

 

Ive just recently come to a similar conclusion - I just found out that I can shred a lot easier on my LP studio with the fat 50s profile neck than I can on my Jim Root strat :S

[tinde_fin]

+1 for Stratosonic - I own three HH versions and they are great, versatile & yet simple enough guitars. If you see one at Ebay / Craigslist, go for it.

[sk8centilli]

Gibson Victory (also available in HSH).

 

[Jarick]

Some options if you're looser on the requirements:

 

Ibanez ARX320 - $450 - mahogany body/neck, 24.75" scale, HH, hard tail, belly cut

 

Cort M600 - $400 - mahogany body/neck, 24.75" scale, HH, hard tail

 

I own the single cut version of that Ibanez, and it's a great guitar with a new nut and a setup. I've owned the 25.5" version of that Cort, and it's a solid guitar for the money. And three of my friends have owned the LP double cut and it's also a really solid guitar, although you will probably want to put an adjustable intonation bridge on it.

[Poltergeist]

Here you go! I think it has that scale. Tis a lovely guitar. Minus it has trem and it is bolt on :

 

does it sound anything like an SG?

[wartoxin]

I considered this one, but ended up getting an LP type.

(Peavey HP signature $550 street)

 

 

I've played the C-1 blackjack, don't know the scale but great sound and construction, medium thin set neck.

[awd83]

I think the Dean hardtail selects are what you're looking for. Not really sure about the neck profile, but it's 24.75" scale, dual HB, dualv/t knobs, stratty shape, good looking headstock for a dean, and about $650. You can get a USA made or Japanese made one, but those get pricey.