Schecter, ESP, or other shred/metal guitars loaded with Duncans I should check out?

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BluesGuyJ

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Folks, I've really been getting back into playing metal and hard rock lately. Rather than getting a pickup set and paying to have it installed, I am looking into getting my hands on a used Schecter, ESP, or something along those lines, that comes loaded with some Duncans. I know Schecter has Duncan Blackout loaded guitars, but I'd really like to get something that's not over the top metal with dagger or skull inlays or anything like that. Any suggestions? Honestly, it's been about 10 years since I've owned an non USA guitar, so I'm excited to scope out some of these brands/models that are MIK or MIC that people are really excited about.
 
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Re: Schecter, ESP, or other shred/metal guitars loaded with Duncans I should check ou

Really depends on how much you want to spend and if you want to buy new or used. I'd say that a Jackson RR1 (JB/Jazz) is a good guitar for metal and such. Jackson actually has quite a few Duncan equipped guitars in their lineup. Seems trendy that a lot of guitars aimed at that genre have active electronics such as OEM loaded EMG-81/85 or 81/60 or Blackouts...
 
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also coming across some import Deans that come with DImarzios.... I'm not really looking at EMGs, but am interested in Blackouts. Definitely looking at used, taking the time to find something good for about $500 or under. Also, no Floyd/cheap double locking bridges
 
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Schecter and ESP/LTD offer great quality! Been pleased with both. I would also check out Charvel and Jackson offerings.
 
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Jackson soloist. The X series ones have duncan designed pickups, pro series has real Duncans
 
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probo_squad_henry said:
Jackson soloist. The X series ones have duncan designed pickups, pro series has real Duncans
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I love my SLX (India.) Feels quality. Love it enough that I want to grab a "real" Floyd (the Special is wearing at the pivots) and actual Duncans for it :) The Duncan Designed HB102s sound fine, though.

(Although to me, neck pickups on 24 fret guitars sound more like "bridge pickup with a bit more bass.")

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BluesGuyJ said:
Folks, I've really been getting back into playing metal and hard rock lately. Rather than getting a pickup set and paying to have it installed, I am looking into getting my hands on a used Schecter, ESP, or something along those lines, that comes loaded with some Duncans. I know Schecter has Duncan Blackout loaded guitars, but I'd really like to get something that's not over the top metal with dagger or skull inlays or anything like that. Any suggestions? Honestly, it's been about 10 years since I've owned an non USA guitar, so I'm excited to scope out some of these brands/models that are MIK or MIC that people are really excited about.
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Problem is, if you buy a Schecter, you have to get both dagger and skull tattoos to be allowed to leave the store with it. Sorry, it's the law.... :(

Go LTD for best value.
 
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I'm also looking into the Charvel Desolation series with blackouts, they seem to be going for cheap used.
 
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LTD EC401VF, the Korean version.

Duncan JB/59 loaded. Grover Tuners. Nice solid guitars for the money. Heavy, too.
 
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Drunken Bowling, I had a LTD Ec400ATS that was awesome! JB/59. Super heavy guitar tho.. Stupidly sold it cuz I wanted the traditional 4 knob setup..
 
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