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 Jun 5 2009, 12:26 AM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Estero, Florida Member No.: 6.838  |
So a while back I posted trying to look for an amp or a way to upgrade my set up. With college starting back up and me having to move I decided to just save the cash I had for a time when I could shop around. Instead of an amp though I'm looking to upgrade my guitar (a MIM strat). I like playing blues, but I also want to be able to play harder rock and even some metal on my new guitar. Guitar center is running a deal for the next two weeks where I can trade in my strat and get store credit along with 15% off any other purchase. So I've been making trips to different guitar stores and playing a whole wide array of instruments. I liked certain schecter, jackson, and ibanez products, but they didn't seem to be of the best value or fit me right. I really like the way ESP's play, and gibsons too.. and have narrowed it down to about 3-4 different guitars.
ESP MH-1000 http://www.guitarcenter.com/ESP-LTD-Deluxe...954-i1175986.gc ESP EC-1000 http://www.guitarcenter.com/ESP-LTD-Deluxe...629-i1149002.gc Gibson SG Standard http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-SG-Stan...509-i1149261.gc Les Paul Studio http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gibson-Les-Pau...843-i1149141.gc I'm trying to keep the price below 1,500$ USD, I have some good money saved.. but not quite the 2,500 to drop on a standard les paul haha. Any Suggestions? -------------------- "The object of my work is to raise it above my standard"
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Jun 5 2009, 12:30 AM
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 Learning Tone Master  Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
Used Les Paul Standard, or aim for the ESP versions of those ltd guitars
--------------------  Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Jun 5 2009, 02:11 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 29-October 07 From: Niagara Falls, Canada Member No.: 3.169 |
I really like the SG standard, it's a great guitar, really depends on what you're after. I'm not a big fan of Les Paul Studios, i think the standard is just so much more guitar.
Personally if i was getting just one of those I would probably go for the EC 1000 but with the Seymour Duncans for a more versatile guitar. Like Zakk Wylde said, a used Les Paul Standard is really a good idea though... |
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Jun 5 2009, 04:09 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Estero, Florida Member No.: 6.838 |
what about
http://www.guitarcenter.com/ESP-Standard-S...653-i1149019.gc This post has been edited by shrednbuttah: Jun 5 2009, 04:16 AM -------------------- "The object of my work is to raise it above my standard"
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Jun 5 2009, 07:55 AM
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 Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 5.289 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway Member No.: 4.276 |
QUOTE (shrednbuttah @ Jun 5 2009, 05:09 AM)  +1000  That is an AWESOME guitar! I know 'cause I've had one  For that price (1499$) it's probably one of the best guitars you can get! |
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Jun 5 2009, 12:01 PM
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Learning Tone Master Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
QUOTE (shrednbuttah @ Jun 5 2009, 05:09 AM) That's what I was talking about! The ESP blows the ltd series out of the water and the built quality is on Gibson Custom Shop level! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Jun 5 2009, 12:16 PM
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 Learning Roadie Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 22-May 08 From: Söderhamn Sweden Member No.: 5.153 |
QUOTE (shrednbuttah @ Jun 5 2009, 05:09 AM) I have an Eclipse I and I love it! -------------------- Gear
Amp Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Marshall 1960A cab Guitars ESP Eclipse I CTM Snow White Jackson SLSMG Takamine EG320C Bass Epiphone Thunderbird Goth Bass Effects/Stomps Boss SD1 Boss MT2 Metalzone Dunlop Zack Wylde Wah Behringer BEQ700 Equalizer Harley Benton PT-100 stagetuner Studio EQ PodXT Live Edirol FA 66 soundcard Yamaha HS50M monitors Macbook pro |
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Jun 6 2009, 08:19 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 16-September 05 From: Sweden Member No.: 29 |
what about the Satriani model Ibanez js1200 or something?
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Epi LP with SD SH-2/SD SH-6 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard VOS Bourbon burst Gibson Les Paul Classic Antique Vintage Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco burst Fender Stratocaster Antigua with Stan Hinesley Karma/ Stan Hinesley EXP/ Dimarzio Protrack Jem 7VWH Fender CD160NT 12-string Ibanez AW40NT 6-string Martin 000X1 6-string Hughes & Kettner Switchblade Head with 2*12 Celestion Vintage 30's Cab Grammatic Professional auf Schweden |
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Jun 6 2009, 11:02 PM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
With Gibson LP you get a sturdy guitar that will last you a lifetime
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Jun 13 2009, 06:01 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Estero, Florida Member No.: 6.838 |
So my standard eclipse 2 came today and it looked absolutely amazing. However the b string was broken.. so I decided to completely restring the brand new guitar. When I loosened and clipped the final remaining string the lock below the bridge fell to the floor since it was suspended by the strings. I noticed then that the bridge itself was rather loose. I fed the new strings back through the lock and fed the E through and started to tighten it and it sounded fine. Then I moved on to the A string and started to tighten and heard a really bad buzzing noise that wouldn't go away.. no matter how I tightened or loosened the string the buzz wouldn't go away. So now I'm left wondering what to do.. probably just gunna try to take it to guitar center tomorrow.
-------------------- "The object of my work is to raise it above my standard"
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Jun 13 2009, 03:22 PM
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 Experienced Tone Seeker Group: Passive Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands Member No.: 3.471 |
Yeah, take it there, and maybe get it set up properly? Nothing's as anoying as new gear that's not working....
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Jun 16 2009, 11:47 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Estero, Florida Member No.: 6.838 |
Finally after much delay.. the epic ESP standard eclipse!!
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-------------------- "The object of my work is to raise it above my standard"
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Jun 17 2009, 03:46 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 12-February 08 Member No.: 4.221 |
damn....that's one B.A. quilt top haha. what finish is that?
-------------------- Gibson SG-3 Faded Epiphone Thunderbird Ovation CC48 Vox AD30VT Vintage U.S. Peavey Microbass Orange Tiny Terror w/ 212 Cabinet Creativity |
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Jun 17 2009, 03:50 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.310 Joined: 17-April 08 From: Rhode Island USA Member No.: 4.917 |
wow, it reminds of chocolate...freaking beautiful
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Jun 17 2009, 06:01 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 25-February 09 From: Estero, Florida Member No.: 6.838 |
QUOTE (Marshmall0wz @ Jun 16 2009, 10:46 PM) damn....that's one B.A. quilt top haha. what finish is that? amber cherry sunburst -------------------- "The object of my work is to raise it above my standard"
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Jun 17 2009, 09:11 AM
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 Ultimate Tone Guru  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 4.299 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden Member No.: 2.410 |
I am so jealus i really want an esp
-------------------- My Gear
Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace  |
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Jun 17 2009, 09:42 AM
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 Learning Rock Star Group: Members Posts: 1.758 Joined: 13-April 08 From: Merseyside, UK Member No.: 4.882 |
Pretty nice! Gratz!
We need sound clips! |
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Jun 17 2009, 12:23 PM
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Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
Wow, the finish is awesome man, congratulations!
-------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
- Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :) |
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Jun 17 2009, 12:58 PM
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 GMC:er Group: GMC Senior Posts: 4.933 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK. Member No.: 6.517 |
Love that top!!!! Congrats!!!
-------------------- aka The Lone Drifter, why? Because he says so, that's why!!
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