Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

[Rotten Guitar String]

I'm after a REALLY cheap guitar with a floating tremolo. I don't care about quality, so long as it doesn't fall apart as soon as I touch it.

Any suggestions?

 

[Im_in_Disguise]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

check out the SX strats at rondomusic.com or the Kramer focus series strats at MusicYo.com. I've had good experience with both of them.

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

yeah, it doesn't get much cheaper than these

http://www.rondomusic.net/electricguitar.html

not sure about quality though on the real cheap one...or if that flotaing trem will stay in tune lol.

-Mike

 

[Gearjoneser]

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OLP's are Musicman copies, and now come with Floyds. I think it's the best bang for buck guitar that fits your description.

 

[Tiahs]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

I bought my Washburn wg-580 with "floyd rose" for like 280 $ and its wonderful both looks and play...

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

Thanks for your suggestions, I'll look into them.

Oh, I forgot to mention, I do want reasonable tuning stability, but nothing special, as this guitar is just for the odd solo or to make some noises with.

I was looking for something along the lines of the ESP Ltd MH-50, but cheaper. Any more ideas?

 

[Zerberus]

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I find it hilarious that people assume the a guitar with a FLoyd copy for 150$ will work fine...especially considering that the whole guitar is cheaper than a real Floyd...

 

[YJM_Rocks]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

Peavey Predator Plus EXP. Great trem, i can make the strings slack and do some crazy Steve Vai tricks and i only have to fine tune it every few days. $229 at the local store, but you can get it for $219 online.

 

[BloodRose]

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The LTD MH 50 isnt a floating trem I dont think.. Its a fulcrum style.

I hear the Peaveys are great bang for the buck. Im eyeing a used Jackson PS1 on ebay thats in the $150 range.. Im sure the trem on it is decent.. If you are considering used, somethink like that is a good package.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

The LTD MH 50 isnt a floating trem I dont think.. Its a fulcrum style.

I hear the Peaveys are great bang for the buck. Im eyeing a used Jackson PS1 on ebay thats in the $150 range.. Im sure the trem on it is decent.. If you are considering used, somethink like that is a good package.

I think that´s about as good as it gets in that range actually, if you can find a MIJ Performer ant not one from India

 

[MattPete]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

How about one of these Music-Yo "Kramer"s for only $79?

http://www.musicyo.com/product_specs.asp?pf_id=101

 

[Davey]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

go ebay... get a charvel

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

So far I'm considering the Kramer Striker, Jackson Performer, the Ltd MH-50 or a low-end Ibanez RG.

Are these good choices?

 

[Davey]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

why do people ignore me?

 

[Hellion]

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why do people ignore me?

I dunno, Dave. Seems to me that you get what you pay for. If you want a decent guitar, they cost money. Nobody gives anything away these days.

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

I didn't ignore you, I just couldn't find a Charvel that I liked

 

[Zerberus]

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??? You´re considering a Performer, but couldn´t find liking in a Model 3,or 4, 5 or 6, or 275, 325, 475, 550, 650 or 750? Or even better a Model A??

You´re strange, I´m scared of you :saeek::lmao:

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

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lol, well looked on their website and found nothing but guitars with wacky graphics and one pickup...

 

[Davey]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

I dunno, Dave. Seems to me that you get what you pay for. If you want a decent guitar, they cost money. Nobody gives anything away these days.

check the guitar in my sig .. i wont tell you how much i paid for it, but it's less than a new performer. best player in the vicinity of a hundred miles that i tell you.

they dont have anything on the website ATM that would be of any interest to a working player that wants a reasonably priced guitar.

like i said, check ebay for old 80's and early 90's charvels. you get a thousand times more than what you pay for

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Cheapest axe out there with a floating trem

check the guitar in my sig .. i wont tell you how much i paid for it, but it's less than a new performer. best player in the vicinity of a hundred miles that i tell you.

No, it´s more than a new performer, because there is no such thing, the performer series has been defunct for almost a decade :laugh2:

they dont have anything on the website ATM that would be of any interest to a working player that wants a reasonably priced guitar.

I consider 1.5k for a handmade USA Charvel to be more than reasonable (again, anybody that´s paying more than List -30% is shopping in the wrong stores).. ANd if you look at the website again, and maybe the pricelist or the stock of sonme deakers, you´ll see that the "graphics and Singlehims" statement souldn´t be farther from the truth

For prices and a selection:
www.mattsmusic.com
www.vwallguitars.com
www.wildwestguitars.com
www.guitarasylum.com
www.musiczoo.com

like i said, check ebay for old 80's and early 90's charvels. you get a thousand times more than what you pay for

Yes, all of the models I listed are "long gone" as new guitars, the Used market os always your best bet for a decent guitar @ a better price anyway