Looking for a Metal Guitar

[ericmeyer4]

I want a metal guitar. I have a guitars that will cover blues, rock, country, jazz, and a few spaces in between. But not one that will do metal well.

Specs I am looking for
25.5" scale
24 Frets
Maple/Maple Neck
The least amount of pickups and controls the better
Basswood, Alder, or Ash body
Floyd Rose (or quality copy ala Schaller et. al.)

MIJ or MIA

What models/companies should I be looking at? I would prefer something that is currently in production so I can find one easily and try it out.

Thanks,
Eric

 

[YJM_Rocks]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Metal enough?

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Metal enough?

Only if it shoots flames, melts faces, and I can slay a dragon with it!

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Eric, you want a used Ibanez RG 550.

Thin maple/maple neck, basswood body, one of the best floating trems, and plentiful on the bay.

 

[Pushpin&Poetry]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Eric, you want a used Ibanez RG 550.

Thin maple/maple neck, basswood body, one of the best floating trems, and plentiful on the bay.

I really dig Ibanez RG guitars. They just feel right to me, seems alot of people don't like their necks, but I love them and can play faster on them than any others.

You may or may not like them, but make sure to at least try a few of the higher end models out.

www.ibanezrules.com -good site to check out.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

I can't seem to find any of the RG 550 on line. Musiciansfriends says they are discontinued and searches are coming up with anything. I wonder how available they are? I would really like to try one before I decide to buy it.

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Well seeing how it is a guitar was originally released in 1987, you might be able to get your hands on the 20th Anniversary reissue that Ibanez released earlier this year.

http://www.ibanez.com/eg/featured/rg20th.aspx

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Well seeing how it is a guitar was originally released in 1987, you might be able to get your hands on the 20th Anniversary reissue that Ibanez released earlier this year.

http://www.ibanez.com/eg/featured/rg20th.aspx

Yeah that is the one that is coming up discontinued.

Like I said I would prefer one that is currently in production so I have an easier chance of trying before I buy.

 

[Pushpin&Poetry]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

How much would you like to spend?

I like these one's, although they may not be your style, I don't know how "metal" you want the guitar

This one's mine

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Well the closest thing you can find new in a store is going to be either the 1570 and 2550. However, the neck will be both 1mm wider and thicker.

Put it this way, if you like the current production models, then you will love the older ones.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

I really like the paul gilbert one!

I havn't decided on a price yet as I don't know my budget. I am getting some money for xmas and I think I will be selling my LP Studio because it has been out of the case about 4 times. And I already have a hard tail with humbuckers that I prefer over the LP.

I think I will want to keep it in the $1000 range and I will be looking over the new and used markets.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Well the closest thing you can find new in a store is going to be either the 1570 and 2550. However, the neck will be both 1mm wider and thicker.

Put it this way, if you like the current production models, then you will love the older ones.

How is the trem on the new ones? Edge III I think?

 

[Ayrton]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

The signature and Prestige models get the Edge Pro, and MIK models get the Edge III.

The best tremolos Ibanez ever offered are the original Edge, and the Lo Pro Edge. The Edge Pro is not a bad tremolo by any means, but most prefer the older tremolos.

I have two Ibanez with floaters and they are both Lo Pro Edges, but I prefer my PGM due to the fixed bridge.

 

[JustWendell]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

If he still has it, and you can live with a non maple fb, this is a good deal: https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=125419&highlight=soloist

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

If he still has it, and you can live with a non maple fb, this is a good deal: https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=125419&highlight=soloist

Looks cool, but it would be a while before I could afford it.

I would have to get my Studio sold first and probably a few other things.

 

[Brian110687]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

ESP LTD MH-400
stock emgs, floyd rose, and not too expensive.

 

[ericmeyer4]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

ESP LTD MH-400
stock emgs, floyd rose, and not too expensive.

Thanks for the suggestion, but not even close to what I want.

No maple neck/fretboard and don't want mahogany body.


Has anyone played the Kramer 1984? Likes dislikes?

How about the Jackson Pro Series DK2m Dinky?
Even comes with Duncans! How is the floyd on these?
http://jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2911005576

Edit: the 84 ri is only 22 frets. Well it still might be cool. I should probably keep it on the back burner as I want 24 frets.

 

[Holy Diver]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

Metal enough?

Nah, the neck's still wood. lol

 

[Holy Diver]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

I want a metal guitar. I have a guitars that will cover blues, rock, country, jazz, and a few spaces in between. But not one that will do metal well.

Specs I am looking for
25.5" scale
24 Frets
Maple/Maple Neck
The least amount of pickups and controls the better
Basswood, Alder, or Ash body
Floyd Rose (or quality copy ala Schaller et. al.)

MIJ or MIA

What models/companies should I be looking at? I would prefer something that is currently in production so I can find one easily and try it out.

Thanks,
Eric

Just get an ESP MII. You will be all set.

 

[XSSIVE]

Re: Looking for a Metal Guitar

ESP MII maple...hands down flat out no questions asked your best option

just a bit over your price but worth it since it comes with Duncans and a real OFR no cheap crap!!

price and specs...
http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/d...-Neck-6-String-Electric-Guitar--P496C426.aspx

-Mike