Best Destroyer for the $?

[Securb]

You can probably find a Schecter E-1 in your price range if you look hard enough.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/S...kq8H6LMSEY7PyI3ziuYd7opC6nz7R09hoC62oQAvD_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!