Ok, so I've seen alot of threads made where people want help buying a new guitar, so instead of making a thread on it, post it in this one. Whether it be suggestions for a new guitar, or help chosing between guitars and so forth, post it here instead of making a thread on it.

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yes mister newHELL''MOD''onEARTH

pretty good idea though, wonder y noone ever got that idea before

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too bad i made it after your custom guitar choise thread. well i hope it floats and possibly stickies

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Yes, finally, no more annoying threads like before, they can all go in here. Damn I feel some-what less annoyed. They better make this a Sticky too.

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great idea

Now, let be the first to actually utilize this-

i play left handed and need to know a good second guitar, a pretty standard request, but i need to know what companies actually make left handed models

i was think along the lines of ibanez, or jackson

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To keep this thread going, who thinks I should close all other threads like it?

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thats a good idea.. theres so damned many of them.

EDIT: now to answering IlikeRiffsEveryone's answer. wich i don't know the answer to.

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ya know...you could get a regular right-handed guitar, and just slice off the top fin thingy.

get either jackson or ibanez....yes.

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I want to buy a metal guitar,but I have only 300€.What can I buy??Please Help me!!!!!!

I'll suggest a Jackson, cause I have one, and its really good, and its my second electric guitar for me too. A Jackson would be really good, also, I hear alot of good things about Carvin's these days, they make lefty's too. But Carvins are very very pricey.



Whats 300E in American? You need to be a little more specific, is this going to be your 2nd guitar or what? What companies do you like? What things in a guitar do you like and want to have in the new one?

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I think i found one, The Dkl2, anyone know if this is good?

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Now I have a bad "Marathon" Guitar,so I want to buy a new one as my first guitar.I like Jackson,ESP or B.C.Rich,but im not sure which guitar has a good sound for Death or Trash Metal.This is the most important thing for me

Dont get B.C Rich.

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thats for sure, also, low end jacksons arent that great either, dont get a jackson xt series (it might be an ok guitar, but it could also be complete crap)

i think for that 300euro price u should look for a ibanez, since they have pretty good guitars, even in the lower price models) also look for some secondhands, u might find a higher class guitar 2nd hand for the same money as a lower class guitar new.

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300€ is like $420. ackson JS30 series(available as a V, RR, Warrior, Kelly, or Dinky with a Floyd Rose) go for $300 new, and you'd still have enough left over for some new pickups.

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yeah, bc rich. not good. basically the dk2l is basically just a dk2 only left handed. I can get one for 700 dollars. Nay, yay?

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Yeah thanks for your help
I think I will get an Jackson JS30 or an Ibanez like the GRG 170 DX.
Without this Thread soon I would play a B.C.......

You are so lucky

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$250 and less, haha

My axe is fucked to hell and i need something new, so within that price range, what would you say? Something well suited for extreme metal (technical death). What are your thoughts on the Washburn 7 string that goes for 189.99 ?

I'm looking to buy a secondary guitar. The only reason I want another is to have more flexibility with tunings. Ie> use one for E, Eb and D, use the other for C, C#, Bb, and A#.

So as you can figure, I'm not willing to spend much. In fact I actually want something cheaper than my current guitar. The max I'll spend is about $120-150. Seriously, I don't need anything fancy, but I'm not going to buy a plywood axe either. Just a good old 6-string with a low profile neck.

Some of those guitars at Rondomusic seem very appealing but none of them are well known brands. I found this Ibanez RG going for $130 on ebay and I'm heavily considering it, as it usually goes for like $300 new.

Can anyone reccomend any Ibanez's/other cheaper better known brand guitars that suit my needs? Just any "standard" fixed bridge(or tremolos with a locking nut) 6 strings in that price range. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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You can get some decent ibanez rgs for cheap. Anyone know if the jackson Dk2 is any good?

if i where you, I'd say ibanez is your best bet.

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it all depends on ur style of play, that jackson that ur suggesting has a scalloped neck joint, so it could be good for jazz,shred,or blues

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Thats the same note.
No but seriously a guitar doesn't have to have a well known brand name to be good if I were in your predicament I would consider some of the rondo axes.

Yea I guess so. I haven't actually played one before but since it's an expensive Jackson and nothing like 200$, I'm pretty sure it's worth it. Its up to you man, I mean, if you like it, go for it.

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the model i'm shooting for is 700 dollars.

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Well I'm going to get an Ibanez PR1660, an extremely rare discontinued RR-style axe. Beat up as hell, but I'm getting it cheap, plus it has a SD at the bridge. If I end up winning the auction I'll be sure to make a thread bragging about it and praising you guys for the advice. Seriously. I've never been able to get such accurate and informed opinions and suggestions from people in person.

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I have a jackson DK2L, its good but better left handed models can be found


try to find a lefty ibanez off of ebay, i check for them just about everyday

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Sucks being a left handed guitarist, doesn't it? I couldn't possibly imagine...

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It's getting close to me getting a new axe. I want to get some ideas of what to keep an eye out while i continue saving money.

My budget is at most (i would wanna spend less) at most ill say $1000 new zealand dollars which is a bit under $700US

Now keep in mind i may have to buy a guitar new, because there is never anything interesting 2nd hand around. And i would prefer not to use EBAY due to massive shipping distances. So i'll check any suggestions out in the music shop to see their prices.

I would like something with 24 frets
thin neck
neck-tru would be great (i have short fingers and have trouble reaching on high frets)
im looking for something like superstrat style (or whatever else), not too keen on V's
Tremelo would also be nice, but again any ideas.

I have been thinking of LTD's, Ibanez RG's (are these neck-thru?), Jacksons. Not too sure what else. I have rarely seen any of these 2nd hand, so it would probably have to be new.

Any suggestions of models to check for.

I play metal, rock, classical - bunch of random stuff. I basically want a guitar which has a nice sound, and is easy to play technical on.

I think thats about it, thanks a lot for any answers

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ESP Ltd. MH-400 with an Original Floyd Rose bridge. Or maybe that Dave Mustaine signature ESP. Or a Jackson Dinky. Or an RR3 or RR1. Ibanez RG370DX or higher priced Ibz's. Or a Schecter. :P

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I probably would just string a righty upside down

I looked on the ESP site and on the site of my music shop, and the better guitars in each series (example, MH-400) are more like $1200.

i cant remember which one i looked at, but it was the closest thing in my price range and was still $1100, which im not sure if i wanna spend.

It had neck thru, and a tremelo, but EMG-HZ pups.

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yeah, but the cut offs are fucked. Necro butcher, i didn't know you played left.

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EPIPHONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good an' cheap

Thats more like it

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aw yeah

the worst part about being left handed is how you can NEVER try a guitar in a shop.


im going to otawa in novemember maybe i can find a cool music shop there with some lefties though.


and yeah the jackson is pretty good, but after playing my ibanez rg 550 (wizard 1 neck) the jackson feels like trying to play a block of wood, i dunno though its all preferance, i dont have long fingers, thats for sure, so for people who have long fingers could hate the wizard 1 neck, but then again paul gilbert plays a wizard neck and he has huge fingers

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Fuck, well I didn't win the auction for an Ibanez Pro Line V.

For a second guitar, I really want to buy something with a tremolo and locking nut, preferably a licensed Floyd so it won't be as shitty as a no-name trem. I've definately taken some looks at some Ibanez's, but the only one that is in my budget limit is a used RG270. I hear the trems on these are very unstable...

Can anyone reccomend a good trem bridge equipped guitar for a complete tremolo n00b? I mainly want a 2nd guitar just to use a different tuning, but since I'm already getting one I'd figure I'd get something different. My budget is less than $200. I don't care for the brand, as long as you've had experience with it and would reccomend it.

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well, my hands are enormous. And there still growing, so i dony think a wide neck will be much of a problem.

yeah, the guitar shops suck. At the local music stop there was one epiphone. One epiphone les paul. The store next to it didnt have a damn thing...
Well, next summer i think i'll be able to get a job so that'll allow for actual options on what to get.

Good luck in ottawa man!

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I Suggest you look at a Ibanez 550 they necks are amazing and great sound..

I played a friend's 550(red with black pickguard) a few days ago and it was motherfuckin AMAZING. He nearly had to pry me off the guitar after a while. But it's way beyond my price range for a 2nd guitar... Anyone know of any other locking trem-bridge guitars, new or that can be acquired for a low price used? Those SX guitars at Rondomusic look interesting but I don't trust them, I'd feel much safer going with an Ibanez. What Floyd-equipped Ibanez's can I get new or used for around $200?

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It's a bit off-topic but I don't see why left handed people play left handed guitars. I'm a lefty but play right handed ones. It's easier to do the complex fretting and fingerings with your dominant hand and use your weaker (right) hand to just pick. It also makes your selection of guitars to buy a lot broader.

I know Pat O brien is left handed but he plays right handed. Left handed people that play right handed usually have a pretty fast fretting hand.


Anyways, if you need help buying a guitar, buy this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Jackson-RX10D-R...1QQcmdZViewItem
You cant go wrong buying from me!

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Shut the fuck up about your guitar! Seriously, someone will see it and bid on it, so relax. I'd go for it but I don't have much cash... I'm saving up for a Kramer Striker with a Floyd Rose. They're supposed to be real good for the price, and I'm just dying to experiment with a Floyd guitar. It's either that one or an ESP Ltd. M-100, also a decent Floyd guitar in my price range, whichever I spot cheap as hell on ebay first when I have the cash.

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oh, I'm done now

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What do y'all think of these guitars? : http://www.musicyo.com/brandpos.asp...triker%20Series

I'm interested in the Floyd Rose ones. The only difference between the FR ones is the neck single coil, but everything else is exactly the same. They look very nice, eh? Are these new models that haven't been released yet, or have these Striker models been around for a while? This will definately be my next axe, just thought I'd hear what you guys think of it.

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Well, They look nice. But I don't know if they play right. I believe O'brien20 has a kramer.

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you can buy a ibanez grx20 for 150 on musicians friend it will be a tremolo bar bridge but it wont be locking it will be realy hard to find a locking tremolo under 150 the floyd rose locking tremolos cost 200 just on their own if not then you can buy a epiphone sg special for 150 its standard tune-o-matic bridge this was my first guitar.

I got a guitar w/floyd rose for $80. It was of ebay but still, a floyd is a floyd

Trey Azagthoth and Kai Hansen have played Kramers. They're obscure but I've read real good reviews and they all say they have thin low profile necks. Sounds great. I might get one of these less I can get an Ltd. M-100 for significantly cheaper.

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Gibson SG vs. Jackson Rhoads for 80s sleaze metal and black metal.

Pro's and con's for both? I have narrowed my next guitar down to those two.

ok
I want to buy a newguitar because it seems like id have to change from bass to lead guitar. However, i dont want to spend more than 350€, thats about 410$, i guess. I need a floyd rose and 24 frets. It may look a bit odd and crazy, but thats not a must. Our style is not unlikely to Slayer (--> floyd rose, haha), Destruction or At the Gates. Any recommendations?

What's the best electric acoustic for the money?

Manx

Im loking fora new guitar perferrably an ibanez/jackson/ESp or a knockoff that looks good and is built well. If you guys could give me links to pics of gutiars that are uniue or loook different with crazy body shapes or paintjobs itd be apreciated. Thanks

I personaly would look into an esp. $410 is a little low for anything with a floyd, 24 frets and sounds good, maybe check ebay though. Good luck man.

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ok thank you

edit: I think its gonna be a ltd M-100FM, then ill buy some active emgs, 81 and 85 or sth like that. Would that work?

Haha there are so many people asking,and barely anyone replies.

Not necessarily. Look into Kramer guitars. Or a used Jackson. Brilliant fucking well built Floyd-equipped guitars that can be had for well under $400. I'm going to get one myself.


There are some very cheap knockoffs at Rondomusic.net. The Agile Les Pauls are supposed to be of real good build quality, as well as the set-neck Explorer rip-off from SX.

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I am thinking of buying a Ibanez HR Giger guitar, the one with the Edge Pro on it. Is the Edge Pro a good tremelo system, what are the stock pickups like, has any one played one of these guitars
any help what so ever would be thoroughly appreciated

I'd get atleast an M-200. ESP's and LTD's can be great but the ones lower than that aren't half as good.

How come BC Rich guitars are all bad, i have a platinum pro warlock with a floyd rose and it works, the pickups are shit but im ordering a ZW set

I think the time may have come for my chance to buy a new axe. The music shop here is having a sale, a big sale, 15-80% off!

I can get a ESP M200FM for $900, usually its like $1200 or something (new zealand dollars)

It seems like what i want, neck thru, nice shape, flamed maple. Tremelo. It has EMG HZ pups though, im gonna have a look at their jacksons, they dont stock ibanez (cunts),

Any other suggestions to check out?

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well thats wat happens in new zealand us australians take all ur ibanezs

Yeah!!thats what happens. lolz

Haha you bastards!

Truth is that there are rarely even Ibanez guitars floating around for sale 2nd hand, if there are its just pretty crap models.

Im goin into the music shop today hopefully.

I may leave with a new electric, acoustic with a cutaway, or an amp or pedal of some sort

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True dat, I've been trying to steal a decent used Ibanez with a floyd but they're hard to find on ebay. I find lots of RG270s but the bridges on those are crap... I want an RG 470 or 550 for cheap, but that's not gonna happen... so I'll just lurk around to get myself a Kramer FR 242 or 244.


What guitar/brand was this? I really want a cheap but decent floyd guitar, preferably from a brand name. I'm watching an Ltd. M-100 on ebay that has a fucking ugly finish, but I hear the neck is fast and the bridge is decent. I really, really want a Kramer striker.

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It is an ibanez knock off called winter, not a bad guitar, made in korea but
plays like any midrange ibanez iv ever played

here is a link to the new web sitewww.winterguitars.com

By the way, MusicYo.com just got some rare-as-fuck awesome Kramer's in stock. U all might want to check them out.

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you got a link?

Musicyo.com, dumbass. I might jump for a Striker but I'm not sure. I should act fast cuz they sell out quick.

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didnt see that

Does anybody know much about the Ibanez GAX series? Are they any good for playing metal with? How do they compare to the Ibanez RG series? Any comments appreciated.

Well I just got me a BC Rich NJ Ironbird for $150, joy. Retails for 450$ new... Floyd bridge, chesswood body, maple neck... and paying that little puts one hell of a smile on my face. I've always wanted an Ironbird, now I have one, on top of that: with a Floyd.

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Hey guys,

I'm having thoughts of buying a new guitar and I'm on a low budget. I've checked around a few stores here in Sweden and wanted to ask about your opinion on this guitar.

"Jackson JS-Series JS300DKT Dinky w/ Hardtail". Obviously, Jackson is a good brand, and I believe that is one of their lower range guitars, the price is about 300 USD, converted from Swedish money, might not be 100%, but it's around there.

So my question is if the guitar is worth it? Hows the pickups etc?

I'm pretty sure that guitar beats the living crap out of the one I have now, which is some Cort guitar I bought ages ago.

Other recommendations around that pricerange is also welcome.

Js300? I think it might be JS30...

Well if it's the same line, I have a Jackson JS30 Kelly which cost me 300$ new with tune-o-matic style bridge and strings through body, not hardtail. The guitar you're looking at is probably the same exact thing as mine, just a strat body style and fixed-bridge type, but I have the feeling they're both using the same quality of woods because they both cost 300$ and both have "JS30" in their model number.

Don't understimate Cort guitars, or any no-name brand guitars, someone here bought a Cort 7-string and said it was one of the greatest axes he's ever played.

It might be a good guitar but I'd get it used to get it a bit cheaper.

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Hey,

Yeah it's a JS30, no idea why I wrote 300. Uhm, you don't happen to know what the "Hardtail" thing means? And since you have a JS30, could you tell me some about the guitar of yours?

Some info regarding the neck, pickups and so on would be greatly appreciated.

I feel this is probably the guitar I should look more into considering my budget, and getting a used one is no bad idea, but I haven't yet found anyone who has one for sale, preferrably in Sweden and with the Strata shape.

But I'm open for other guitars too, I've heard good things about Ibanez too.

And I agree about the last part about underestimating, was a mistake to rack down on Cort

Hardtail is the bridge type that Les Paul guitars have. It's a flat thing behind the bridge that you screw down to hold the strings in place. See this: http://guitar-masters.com/Guitars/G...Les-Paul-58.JPG or this: http://www.jam.se/images/gibsonexplorer90beg.jpg

String-through is like this, my guitar: http://www.musikland-online.de/pix/...e1170477385.jpg

You basically load the strings through the back of the guitar, they go through the body. Supposedly this gives more sustain.

I thought all JS30 Dinkys had a Floyd Rose bridge, like this one: http://www.sound1.no/images/product...ckson_js_30.jpg

But whatever. 300$ is what I payed for mine, and it seems to be the same exact model just a different body.

My JS30 Kelly is a brilliant guitar. Very thin neck(though also not very wide, so if you have big hands it takes a bit to get used to). Low action, very easy to adjust and play with the strings real low with no buzz. The pickups are ok, they're 2 of the same kind so it's nothing special. You'll want to replace them eventually. It's very basic but it kicks ass, 300$ is a fine price but try to see
if you can get it cheaper used.

Btw, JS30 Jacksons are also available in V, RR V, and Warrior style bodies, and in 3 different colors, but the features are exactly the same.

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Thanks alot man, excellent review. I'll definitely settle for the JS30 now. I'll both look out for a new and used one.

Again, thanks alot, this made everything so much more clear.

can't play, but want to...
want to buy, but can't choose...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/511443/
vs
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/511661/

Any recommendations?

I have the DXMG, it's a great guitar, good tone, good playability, the tremelo unit is a bit of a pain in the ass but i'm guessing both guitars have the same tremelo anyway.

id get the dxmg or the dk2 dinky ( same price)
nice pick on the jackson by the way

i need help buying a guitar...

I have a yamaha right now and am left handed so this is a pretty good find-

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Ibanez-RG470L-Le...1QQcmdZViewItem

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Im looking to buy a midrange guitar and Im deciding between a few different models:

Jackson DKMG
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/511496/

Jackson DXMG
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/511661/

ESP LTD KH-202
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/516639/

ESP LTD F-250
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/516639/

They all have EMG HZ's so regardless of the guitar I get, I will most likely replace the pickups with a EMG 85/81 set. Im leaning towards the DXMG because I probably dont need the "turbocharger" that the DKMG has since Im going to be installing active pickups anyway.

What do you guys think?

Oops, wrong link for the F-250, heres the correct one
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/516663/

Well all the guitars are almost at the same level, but the thing i dont like about the DKMG, DXMG and KH202 is that they have bolt on necks, but the F250 has a neck thru one which provides more sustain. Also it has 1 volume and 1 tone so its gonna make it much easier installing EMGs into it than the KH202's 2 vol and 1 tone. I'd say go for the F250 but thats just my opinion, you should compare the specs of those guitars

Btw the link for the F250 is the same as the link for the KH202.
The F250 is at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...ase_pid/516663/

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i own the hardtail version of the dxmg, i love it.

they kelly shape is uncomfortable as hell. and IMO it looks fucking retarded.

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The kelly model looks fucking awesome! It was amazing when marty friedman played it with megadeth

Anyway i think its better to not get a bolt on so that u have easier access to the higher frets and much more sustain

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Ok, heres what I ended up getting:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...item=7376995290

I bought it off ebay because I was really wanting to get a cheaper used guitar. I just need a beater. I'll give my Peavey Vandenberg Custom a break for a while. My choices were really between a DXMG and a DKMG, there weren't many if any auctions on ebay for F-250's or a KH-202. Plus this guitar came with the EMG85/81 pickups that I wanted to put in anyway....and it came with a case too which is always a plus.

Thanks for the advice.

I just checked the auction. Thats a fuckin great deal man!!Enjoy the guitar man

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In like a month maybe I'll have 1500$ for a guitar. I like the RR model and I want to play things like Children of bodom, metallica, cradle of filth....
My choice is in a Jackson or an ESP, but I'm totally confused on what to choose fom, maybe you could clear me out?
and doesn't ESP have a RR-like model? I love the shape so bad

just get a jackson RR. the esp model is impossible to find.

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You can only get the ESP RR model only with a custom order or buying an Alexi Laiho or Kai Hansen signature guitar. I recommend buy a Jackson RR and stick some bad ass EMGs in there

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well said

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im gna start saving money to get my own custom RR shaped Ran guitar, those things are fucking amazing and cheap. shipping must be cheap cos i live closer to poland than ppl in the states :P

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I was looking at internet after some guitars and i looked on schecters website. I came across this one and it had almost everything i was looking for (except a floyd trem) is it any good? http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=24

Schecter makes some awesome 7 strings imo. And check ibanez 7 strings if your looking for one with a trem system

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I don't how much money that is but I can give you some ideas of good metal guitars in a wide price range, snice I'm in the US I'm not gona list the prices though.
classic:a Les Paul is a solid choice, Epiphone or Gibson whichever you get is a great chose, and it just a great ax to boot. For even less you could get a Squier fat Start, it wouldn't be my first choice, but I have bought one when I only had a little cash and it really didn't sound too bad.
modern: Ibanez makes a couple of differnt ax's that sound really good and don't cost too much, the GAX or AX lines are a good place to start. They also make some cheap RG's and those really rock. Also PRS has started makeing a line called SE their almost the same thing as the Custom line (main changes are wood and arch tops) and have alot of differnt guitars to chose from, all of witch are really cheap. Theirs also my personal favorit Dean, Dimebags guitar of choice (I know he used Washburns for a wile, but he played Deans snice he was 12). Dean has a wide varity of "metal" guitars, that adverage price being $300 in the US (I don't know what that is the UK but here thats cheap as hell for such a geart guitar). They have such classics as the flying V and the Z (a Gibson Explorer) and the ML (Dime's guitar), of course to get an actual "Dimebag" guitar it might get a little pricey.
Anyway these are just a few ideas to help you get started on you search, but you'v got to remember the most improtent thing about buying a guitar is that it really hits you, whatever it's called whatever it looks like, and even sometimes whatever it costs. I bought my first ML when I was 13, before I had ever even seen a pic of Dimebag, I just saw it hanging an the wall of that guitar shop and had to have, it took my a month or 2 to get the cash but I had to have it, and thats what really matters. If you start looking at the just the price you might end up with something that dosen't really suite you.

im thinking of buying epiphone les paul studio goth... any ideas.. i read alot of reviews on it most of the users agree its a great guitar, some suggest to change the pickups!

pm john holland about it. he's got a bitch'n shecter. so im pretty sure he knows alot about the guitars

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What about Jackson's JS series? ahhh that sexy rhoads model

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