Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

[Rotten Guitar String]

I've decided against getting a really cheap axe, and I'm looking for something along the lines of the ESP Ltd MH-400... http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_mh.htm

I played that in the shop and I absolutely love it - theres just something about the feel of ESP's that I really like.

I'm not about to rush into it though, so could you list a few axes that are around the same price?

Thanks.

 

[man-in-moon]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

heres a few that i like they may not be your style though
1. jackson rr3
2. ibanez s series
3. jackson dinky
i also really liked the dean 79 mlf i played.

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

I don't like the RR's so much, but some of those Dinky's are nice!

 

[Pierre]

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Jackson DKMG Quality wise, you're getting at least similar to the MH, and it's cheaper so you can always change the pickups anyway. Sure it's bolt on but ah well, it's Jackson The neck will be thinner and the trem most likely be of better quality too.

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

Thanks, I will try and get hold of a DKMG to try it out

 

[Pierre]

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Also try the DK2, the DXMG and the DX10D if you wish.
DK2 has HSS duncan design pickup configuration
DXMG has two EMG HZ3, just like the DKMG, but has a flat top instead of an archtop
DX10D is like the DK2 but without the binding, and it has twin humbuckers (duncan designed too)

 

[GuitarGuru88]

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The Ibanez Rg series isnt half bad either....if you can find one of the Prestige, I believe that you wouldn't be dissatisfied imo...but then again I could be wrong!

Check these out:
rgt220a
rgt220h
rgt320q

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

That last one has me drooling!! I'll look out for those too.

What's the US list price for that last one?

 

[JacksonMIA]

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If you like the style (Peavey Wolfgang) alright, Ed Roman sells modded OLP guitars with duncan pups, an OFR and a fret dressing for $650. The stock guitars are pretty nice for such a cheap guitar, and IMO the fret dressing, if done properly, and the OFR would make it worth the $650. He advertises the SD black backs, but I think he'll put whichever you want in it.

 

[GuitarGuru88]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

That last one has me drooling!! I'll look out for those too.

What's the US list price for that last one?

Well off of http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-IBA-RGT320Q-RRB--brand-129.html
it is like $1,994.95 Too EXPENSIVE???(Original $2,659.99). But other than that, I think that I forgot to tell u the specs...should make you drool more:


Wizard Prestige (neck-thru)
5pc. Maple/ Wenge Neck Material
Mahogany/ AAA Quilted Maple top Body
24/Jumbo frets
Rosewood Finger Board
Edge Pro bridge
DiMarzio IBZ (H) Neck PU
DiMarzio IBZ (H) Bridge PU
Abalone Small Dot Inlay
CK : Hardware Color

p.s. Im not too sure if it is a floating bridge....im not into that stuff....im a through body/tune-o-matic type of guy

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

Well that ibanez is WAY out of my price range, lol.

If you like the style (Peavey Wolfgang) alright, Ed Roman sells modded OLP guitars with duncan pups, an OFR and a fret dressing for $650. The stock guitars are pretty nice for such a cheap guitar, and IMO the fret dressing, if done properly, and the OFR would make it worth the $650. He advertises the SD black backs, but I think he'll put whichever you want in it.

What are OLP guitars? :smack:

 

[nuntius]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

Carvin puts OFR's in their guitars, which are around the price of that ESP depending on what options you choose

 

[JacksonMIA]

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What are OLP guitars? :smack:

I actually should have said Music Man Axis, not Wolfgang. It's a MM1, if I remember correctly. OLP stands for Officially Licensed Product, and it really is a licensed copy of the Ernie Ball. I believe B.C. Rich is making them.

Here's the link to his mod. He sells factory ones, too, but they have fender style trems.

http://www.worldclassguitars.com/guitar/olp/romanmod_olp.htm

 

[Nite_Maresz_25]

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schecter c-1 FR, cheapest guitar with a stock OFR that I know of. and the trems on those IBZ's are floating

 

[GuitarGuru88]

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+1 on that schecter...if you ask me Ill say schecter for everything lol

 

[Mr Wolf]

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that Ed Roman OLP thing sounds awesome

 

[Nite_Maresz_25]

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+1 on that schecter...if you ask me Ill say schecter for everything lol

Ok, what amp should i get??? ooooooooooooooo got ya on that one!!! :laugh2:
^ ^ ^ fftopic:

Ed Roman?!?! lots of ed roman horror(sp?) stories around here, so if I were you, I'd try to stay away from him.

 

[Rotten Guitar String]

Re: Not-so-cheap axe with a floating trem

Schecter C-1 FR seems like a fine axe, I'll definately look out for one of those.

I've looked into Carvin before, but I can't get much of a deal on one of those in Australia.

 

[MDS]

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Are the Carvins and Schecters recessed?

 

[GuitarGuru88]

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If youd like to wait for the Ibanez rgt320q....I would, just save up some cash then buy that beautiful guitar!!!! :32: