Members 45below Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well, it's time to upgrade the guitar rig, as my band is going to be recording soon and my little el cheapo squire affinity isn't going to cut it. I've been doing a ton of research, and I think this is what I want: Strat-like (or similar) body and scale. Mahogany body and neck. Rosewood fingerboard 3x3 (or maybe 4x2) headstock. Hardtail bridge P90s at the bridge and neck (humbuckers will work too - I can drop in some Gibson P94s) 2 volume, 2 tone. 3 way switch. Anybody got any guitars in mind? I've been thinking about getting Warmoth parts and building one... but I don't really feel like spending 1 grand on this guitar. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Korina body, though, not mahogany Five-way switch, not 3-way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Rossness Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 get a carvin. upgrade the pups to SD phat cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scuzzo Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 i think i pretty content with my gear at this point.. mho its just stuff my guitar is just a guitar.. if it plays well enough.. thats good enough.. i guess i dont have a dream guitar.. kinda sad really.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cobalt Blue Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 i think i pretty content with my gear at this point.. mho its just stuff my guitar is just a guitar.. if it plays well enough.. thats good enough.. i guess i dont have a dream guitar.. kinda sad really.. The OP isn't asking us to name our dream guitars; he's asking if there is a guitar that meets the specs he lists in his post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 get a carvin. upgrade the pups to SD phat cats. That was my first thought too. Probably the closest thing you'll find in a production guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ratae Corieltauvorum Posted November 22, 2010 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well, it's time to upgrade the guitar rig, as my band is going to be recording soon and my little el cheapo squire affinity isn't going to cut it. I've been doing a ton of research, and I think this is what I want: Strat-like (or similar) body and scale. Mahogany body and neck. Rosewood fingerboard 3x3 (or maybe 4x2) headstock. Hardtail bridge P90s at the bridge and neck (humbuckers will work too - I can drop in some Gibson P94s) 2 volume, 2 tone. 3 way switch. Anybody got any guitars in mind? I've been thinking about getting Warmoth parts and building one... but I don't really feel like spending 1 grand on this guitar. Thanks guys Bout the closest I can think of http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/misc/0034/0034.php Baker Fire's are generally this sort of format The Baker Earth has P90s http://www.finetunedinstruments.com/b3-guitars/image-gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members d_dave_c Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Can't think of anything that fits all that. With all the options a Carvin would be around a grand, too. If you don't mind more of a singlecut, a PRS SE Tremonti might be a good start. You can find a used one for $300-350, and replace the pickups. Strat-like (or similar) body and scale - nope - singlecut, 25" scaleMahogany body and neck - yupRosewood fingerboard - affirmative3x3 (or maybe 4x2) headstock - sure thingHardtail bridge - mmm-hmmmP90s at the bridge and neck (humbuckers will work too - I can drop in some Gibson P94s) - drop in those p-94's2 volume, 2 tone. 3 way switch - yes, yes, and yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unworthy Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Have you looked through the offerings from Schecter? D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Maybe get one of these and mod the hell out of it? Jackson Dinky Christina Olde Wolbers sig, ebony board but mahogany neck and body. Blank slate for routing and knobs, toggles, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluesidae Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 how about a Godin Session:http://www.godinguitars.com/godinsessionp.htm or a Freeway:http://www.godinguitars.com/godinfreewaysap.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zantor9 Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Maybe get one of these and mod the hell out of it? Jackson Dinky Christina Olde Wolbers sig, ebony board but mahogany neck and body. Blank slate for routing and knobs, toggles, etc. Man i want to F the S out of that now :mad: lol As for the OP, i would say get a Carvin Bolt if you wanted it to be like a strat. If SuperStrat is your thing, go for a DC127. http://www.carvinguitars.com/catalog/guitars/index.php?model=bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Philfixit Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 If you don't mind more of a singlecut, a PRS SE Tremonti might be a good start. You can find a used one for $300-350, and replace the pickups. +1 on the PRS! I have one of these and it's not a bad guitar at all. Nice neck, resonant body, and the pickups really aren't THAT bad. This thing is a prime candidate for P-90 pups, IMO. I'm thinking Phat Cat neck and JB-4 bridge for mine . . .. That P-94 is appealing tho, and cheaper than the SD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DavidMgT Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Try checking out Hamer's Monaco series. They are single cut, but strat scale and offer them with P90s. http://www.hamerguitars.com/?fa=detail&mid=1906 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tweedledee Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 The PRS Tremonti has been mentioned, but you could also get the PRS SE Soapbar II and rewire it with concentric pots so you could have separate volume and tone controls for each pickup. It would be a pretty cheap way to go. Granted the scale is 25" rather than 25.5", but if that's not a deal breaker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D Carroll Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Should be enough room under the pick guard for 2 more pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wartoxin Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 Christina Olde...?tee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chuck1016 Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 How about a Wilshire? It's so ugly it's cool, but I think it fits all criteria except for the scale length and the tuning pegs. There is one with P90s and a 3x3 headstock, but the price is just insulting. http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Limited-Edition-Wilshire-Pro-Electric-Guitar?sku=423558&src=3WFRWXX&ZYXSEM=0&CAWELAID=549086429 ' alt='>'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smorgdonkey Posted November 22, 2010 Members Share Posted November 22, 2010 ESP/LTD H-400 It is made with humbuckers so you could put a set of good humbucker sized P90s in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spike Li Posted November 23, 2010 Members Share Posted November 23, 2010 Man i want to F the S out of that now :mad: lol haha thanks... I think... Its a pretty killer guitar, been thinking about getting a neck pup installed... Also it has the fattest neck ive ever felt on a shredder guitar (like Gibson 50s profile fat) which makes it really unique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 45below Posted November 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 23, 2010 Wow, thanks for all of the ideas guys. I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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