Ran guitars are pretty inexpensive considering they deal out custom shop quality at prices of 1,300$ ...

I'm wondering if I could acquire a 700-900$ Ran with just their basic features ... I know it would be much better than an ESP LTD or any other brand, for that matter, at the same price.

Half of one bridge humbucker, no volume knob, and 17 frets for only 800$


But seriously, seeing as how I prefer my guitars no-frills anyhow, I'm going to e-mail them asking what a natural mahogany body, maple bolt on neck, tune-o-matic bridge and no humbuckers ( I'd install them myself to cut down on cost : Either motherbuckers or X-2N's ) will cost. Very basic, but I could upgrade it and customize its appearence later.