Which one to choose and why?

[Satanhead]

Guys,

I've decided to buy a decent Super Strat type of guitar because of comfort reasons; my main axes are all pointy but traveling with them makes things difficult (they take up too much space due to cumbersome cases). The criteria is: 24 frets, 2 humbuckers, floating tremolo, and any color as long as it's black (kidding, white, natural and purple are also options); I'm not picky if it's bolt-on or neck-thru. Inverted headstock is a plus.

I've been considering these options, and I'd like to know if any of you have tried one of these:

• Second hand Ibanez RG Prestige.
• Second hand Jackson Stars Soloist.
• New BC Rich Shredzilla.
• Any other suggestion you can make; I'm all ears.

I don't have the possibility to try any of those in person, since I live outside the US. If I'm going to buy anything it's almost impossible to return it if I don't like it, and that's why your input is so valuable to me.

Thanks!

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Find an old used Japanese Ibanez like an RG520.

Well, that was another option I've been considering. I've heard great comments about those guitars.

 

[dystrust]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

The ESP or LTD M-series are also worth a look, and many of them have a reverse headstock.

 

[elelpe]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Or Schecter Banshee Mach.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Steinberger headless
Those are the most travel friendly guitars available

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

The ESP or LTD M-series are also worth a look, and many of them have a reverse headstock.

Great idea, and I've looked at some very nice options. That makes the decision process even more difficult, too many nice choices!!

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Or Schecter Banshee Mach.

I remember playing Schecters many years ago and didn't like their necks; too bulky. But I cannot deny that their current offerings are tempting: stainless steel frets, USA-made pickups, glow-in-the-dark side dots, quality hardware...

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Steinberger headless
Those are the most travel friendly guitars available

Yes, but are ugly as a foot as well.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Yes, but are ugly as a foot as well.

well your original post didnt specify that

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

I have a used Ibby prestige although mine is an HSH setup.
Very nice guitar and quite possibly one of the most comfortable necks I’ve ever played.

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

well your original post didnt specify that

:lmao: Well... now you know... no ugly guitar ideas :biglaugh:

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

I really like the necks on Charvels. Maybe check out their 2 humbucker 24 fret pro mods.

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

I have a used Ibby prestige although mine is an HSH setup.
Very nice guitar and quite possibly one of the most comfortable necks I’ve ever played.

That's why I've been considering Ibanez Prestige so seriously; this particular model looks like the ideal one:

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

A woman once told me I have beautiful feet.

:smack:

 

[Aceman]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

No matter what you get, remember: A good set up by a pro should be considered. Pickups are easily replaceable.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Yes, but are ugly as a foot as well.

I think this foot is pretty dang good looking....

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

I really like the necks on Charvels. Maybe check out their 2 humbucker 24 fret pro mods.

I've looked at those and to me they're incomplete: if they have floating tremolo and decent colors, they have only 22 frets; if they have floating tremolo AND 24 frets, they have funny ugly colors; if black AND 24 frets, no floating tremolo... :argh:

 

[Satanhead]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

No matter what you get, remember: A good set up by a pro should be considered. Pickups are easily replaceable.

+1 about the set up. But the idea is to have decent pickups right from the start, SD, DiMarzios, Fluence, etc.

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

I've looked at those and to me they're incomplete: if they have floating tremolo and decent colors, they have only 22 frets; if they have floating tremolo AND 24 frets, they have funny ugly colors; if black AND 24 frets, no floating tremolo... :argh:

I think you are looking for a dinky pro mod in gloss black:

PRO-MOD DK24 HH 2PT CM

https://www.charvel.com/gear/shape/dk/pro-mod-dk24-hh-2pt-cm/2969411503

 

[Mincer]

Re: Which one to choose and why?

Well, there are no good Steinbergers currently being produced, not the paddle ones or the ones with a Strat-type body. The ones now are really cheap versions. Kiesel makes the Vader, though, which looks pretty evil.