charic Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I'm looking at moving on my strat and amp and going to using plugins and a decent metal guitar for my recordings as I'm struggling to get the sound and playability I want from my current setup. Top end of my budget is around 350 and I'm happy to go secondhand but would rather avoid eBay. Any suggestions on a decent contender? I'm finding myself drawn to esp, ibanez (particularly rg series) and bc rich mockingbirds
ezbass Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 The RGs are always going to be spot on, but don't forget the Sterling by MusicMan SUB series for new purchases or the SBMM JP and LK guitars 2nd hand. IMO find a guitar that you to play and replace the pickups with something more appropriate if required.
charic Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 The RGs are that good then? The guitars I like the "look of" so far are these : http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/electric_guitars_detail.asp?stock=14123111323258 http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/ibanez-rg470-mpl-guitar-red-pre-used.html http://www.dv247.com/guitars/esp-guitars-ltd-mh-103qm-electric-guitar-see-thru-blue--58850 I've played a couple of RGs before and quite like them, the problem is I'm just starting out on guitar really and don't know how to distinguish from spec what I like yet like I can with bass to an extent
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Charnel and Kramer from the '80s . I remember my guitar god friend , used these before he got an ibanez Jem.The old wash burns were great also apparently ( and not very expensive). Dean guitars are quite decent apparently . The dimebag ones are good for metal
ezbass Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1425111844' post='2703986'] The RGs are that good then? The guitars I like the "look of" so far are these : [/quote]They are very versatile, but they are ultimately (as the looks indicate) rock machines.
ezbass Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 There is always this too http://www.andertons.co.uk/solid-body-electric-guitars/pid25507/cid671/chapman-ml1-in-trans-black.asp
charic Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1425119041' post='2704091'] They are very versatile, but they are ultimately (as the looks indicate) rock machines. [/quote] That's cool, I'd like to be able to get relatively decent clean tones too
ezbass Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 They don't come much more 'rawk' than the Jem itself and they do clean nicely http://youtu.be/XdyJObvv2CI
RhysP Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 GAK are doing some RG models brand new for only £359.00: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-rg350dxz-bk-black/108531
chrismuzz Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Cant go wrong with an RG mate, they're pretty much industry standard!
Lord Sausage Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Jackson's are the definitive metal guitar for me ( can't believe i just said that, whats the best for metal ha ha). That may have to do with growing up in the 90's. Loved Megadeth!
charic Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1425152853' post='2704605'] GAK are doing some RG models brand new for only £359.00: http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-rg350dxz-bk-black/108531 [/quote] Yeah, I've managed to find one a fair bit cheaper too. Just need to sell my stuff quickly and hope it sticks around!!
JapanAxe Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 A used Maverick is also an option. I had the entry-level Chaos model, and the pickups in that were incredible.
charic Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Thanks for all the thoughts guys I've managed to move on my gear today and I found an Ibanez RG350DXZ in BStock at Thomann for £240. With the money saved I'm upgrading the neck and bridge to Dimarzio Illuminators
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