Best Destroyer for the $?

[JamesPaul]

Hey thanks for the suggestion.. but if I'm understanding correctly they are basswood and I'm pretty sure I would need Korina or mahogany to get the sounds I'm looking for.. but is yours basswood and what does your sound like?

It is a basswood body, and a bolt-on maple neck.

It would not be my first choice for Blues, but it is good for Rock and 80's Metal.

I have not had it out to play since October 2019. I mostly play it at a benefit show which has not been happening. It is probably closest to one of my Fenders with a humbucker. I have been rotating through those since the pandemic, so I will break it out and post back.

[Chistopher]

It's not the best for the money, but I still believe the Zumwalt DDG-1000 to be a more than viable destroyer moving forward.

[DCikes88]

It's not the best for the money, but I still believe the Zumwalt DDG-1000 to be a more than viable destroyer moving forward.

It's a bit out of my budget and I'm not personally a fan of the finish (suppose that can be sanded down), but other than that, it sure is a fine destroyer.

[ICTGoober]

If you're still considering Destroyers, pay attention to the model and the year of manufacture. Ibanez made bolt-on necks, glued in necks, some with Fender scale lengths, and some with Gibson scale lengths. Consult an Ibanez Wiki for more info...

[chadd]

You can probably find a Schecter E-1 in your price range if you look hard enough.

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Schecter-Guitar-Research/E1-STANDARD-Solid-Body-Electric-Guitar-118311843.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=CjwKCAjwsfuYBhAZEiwA5a6CDMIUxMaxMz8wuDy7AO8kxTkq8H6LMSEY7PyI3ziuYd7opC6nz7R09hoC62oQAvD_BwE

[Securb]

You can probably find a Schecter E-1 in your price range if you look hard enough.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Sc...hoC62oQAvD_BwE

Put a black pickguard on that and I am all in

[chadd]

Put a black pickguard on that and I am all in

It could certainly be done. I've seen models with black pickguards

[zionstrat]

If you're still considering Destroyers, pay attention to the model and the year of manufacture. Ibanez made bolt-on necks, glued in necks, some with Fender scale lengths, and some with Gibson scale lengths. Consult an Ibanez Wiki for more info...

Yeah, just to be clear I'm looking for a 24 3/4, glued in neck, in Korena or mahogany... Essentially as close to the original as is practical in this price range.

[Aceman]

Yeah, just to be clear I'm looking for a 24 3/4, glued in neck, in Korena or mahogany... Essentially as close to the original as is practical in this price range.

Right here...sell the EMGs for your preferred set.

https://reverb.com/item/60595074-epiphone-limited-edition-58-korina-explorer-reissue

or

https://reverb.com/item/56361607-200...n-korea-w-ohsc


Pearly Gates neck, and a 59 bridge (or maybe a Sat Night or Whole Lotta) - good to go!

[zionstrat]

Bingo! I hadn't seriously considered epis up to this point but this one does get great reviews. And yes, pup swaps will be fun!