80's superstrats

[MotherOfMercy]

Hi all I'm new to the forum and have been at a standstill on choosing a new guitar mainly because the few I have come down to I simply haven't played, mainly looking for input on some of these models and how they stack up with each other. I recently sold my 86 Kramer Beretta Kline and am trying to choose between a purchasing a Robin Medley, Hamer Diablo, USA BC Rich Gunslinger, Charvel Model 2, Barrington BRG or 85 Kramer Pacer? main music that i would be playing is just metal from the 80's era (Cirith ungol, omen, savatage) I appreciate any and all input

 

[SavageRiffer]

Re: 80's superstrats

The only ones of those I'm familiar with are the Robin Medley and Hammer Diablo. They're both recommendable. A friend has a few Robins that I used to play and my 2nd guitar was a Diablo. You could go this route too:

 

[MotherOfMercy]

Re: 80's superstrats

I like the Surhs quote a bit, though they are out of my price range. This go around I was looking to spend under $1200 ha

 

[kramersteen]

Re: 80's superstrats

Some ideas

Charvel 750xl 550xl
Charvel/jackson fusions

 

[Ascension]

Re: 80's superstrats

Best Superstrat deals out there IMO are the 1992-1995 Washburn USA MG's.
Grover Jackson was running that shop in that era they were all hand built in Chicago. Here are a few of mine and yes they play/sound every bit as good as they look!
95 mg 120

95 mg 102

94 one off MG

1992 MG 92

Nice examples can be had for $300-700 most of the time.

 

[SavageRiffer]

Re: 80's superstrats

I like the Surhs quote a bit, though they are out of my price range. This go around I was looking to spend under $1200 ha

You can do a LOT with that budget. The guitars you're talking about are worth way, way less than that.

 

[Obsessive Compulsive]

Re: 80's superstrats

If it ain't got 24 frets, it ain't a superstrat. Hence, Ibanez RG550.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: 80's superstrats

If it ain't got 24 frets, it ain't a superstrat. Hence, Ibanez RG550.

What about 23 fret?

 

[BloodRose]

Re: 80's superstrats

As mentioned, Robins-Killer, just hard to find..Charvel model series are great, as are the new charvel san dimas and so cals.
And, of course, cant go wrong with an old Kramer Pacer, Baretta of Focus Series. AND, as mentioned above, the Washburn MGs are great too! lots of choices. Im an 80s metal fan too and have Charvels, Washburn MGs and an 80s kramer. Love em all!!!
First things to narrow down, is what pickup config you want, neck preference, etc.

 

[Wildkat]

Re: 80's superstrats

Some ideas

Charvel 750xl 550xl
Charvel/jackson fusions

+1 on Fusions. I own two, an 87 Charvel and a 93 Jackson. Excellent guitars, though a little hard to find.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: 80's superstrats

+1 on Fusions. I own two, an 87 Charvel and a 93 Jackson. Excellent guitars, though a little hard to find.

Fusion brothers unite.

What fusion version is yours? I think mine is the custom.

I need to post my spectrum too. 22 frets yep and a floyd that sounds pretty damn super to me.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: 80's superstrats

Wait a ****ing minute what amp are you using? You could get a ripper rig and guitar for a g no wubs.

 

[Aceman]

Re: 80's superstrats

Hamer Californian for the win.

And hard to argue with anything in Ibanez....

Love me some Cirith Ungol!

 

[MotherOfMercy]

Re: 80's superstrats

I'm running through a JCM 900

 

[MotherOfMercy]

Re: 80's superstrats

Hamer Californian for the win.

And hard to argue with anything in Ibanez....

Love me some Cirith Ungol!

Cirith Ungol is just that band for me, they got it all ha

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: 80's superstrats

Sorry to hear about the Kline Kramer...

I've got an old-ish('90) US Hamer Centaura,I'll throw into the mix as well.

Lotsa options,actually,I'm sure you'll be able to find something that speaks to you!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: 80's superstrats

Real Eighties Shredders: Kramer American Series, Ibanez RG 500/700 Series, ESP M Series, Jackso/Charvel, Fender HM...

 

[The Guitar]

Re: 80's superstrats

Got an ESP M-II Deluxe and HM Strat, each under $600.

 

[Wildkat]

Re: 80's superstrats

Fusion brothers unite.

What fusion version is yours? I think mine is the custom.

I need to post my spectrum too. 22 frets yep and a floyd that sounds pretty damn super to me.

93 Jackson Fusion Pro

87 Charvel Fusion

 

[kramersteen]

Re: 80's superstrats

Yumbo jumbo! That charvel is cool i love the HS.