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GMC Forum _ GEAR & PRODUCTION _ New Guitar!

Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 12 2008, 03:57 PM

Hio GMC!

Its time for my 5 year old cheepo-LP-copy to be replaced with something new.

Im looking for a new guitar, for metal/rock/shred. I want a lightweight, nice looking guitar with a good whammy (and pickups if possible). Anything below 1250EUR is good for me.

I have checked out the IbanezS2170, seems to fit my needs and pricerange.
http://www.thomann.de/se/ibanez_s2170pcm.htm

Anyone got experience of it?
Im open for suggestions, bring it on!

edit. Bought a ESP, check it out later on in the thread

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Apr 12 2008, 04:29 PM

I dont have expiriance on the guitar,but she is a beauty.....

Posted by: USAMAN Apr 12 2008, 04:39 PM

I have one...... Never seen it in that color before.
Its an apsolutely great instrument. NEVER goes out of tune!
break a string...stays in tune.
The only thing i dont like is the lack of fret markers on the board. Im use to using them.
Pull the trigger and buy it. You wont be sorry.

Thats my opinion.
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Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 12 2008, 04:43 PM

Thanks, got any self-taken pictures of your model?

Posted by: ibanezkiller Apr 12 2008, 04:44 PM

Go Hard Tail! The ability to switch tunings easily will open you to many new things with the guitar. I had a nice wammy and I used it maybe once live. I looks nice though.

Posted by: Batista Apr 12 2008, 06:16 PM

One word: Schecter! They are damn cheep, considering that it is an extremely good guitar! The neck is very smooth, they aren't that heavy, cool, but not excessively looking, good sound and so on!

Found some examples for you:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Synyster-Custom-Electric-Guitar?sku=518485 (My favorite Schecter!)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1XXX-Electric-Guitar?sku=518481 (Check the fretboard inlays )
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Hellraiser-C7-Electric-Guitar?sku=513109

A lot more Schecter guitars http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/guitars?N=100001+304262&Ntk=All&Ntt=schecter&Nty=1, and all their models can be found at http://www.schecterguitars.com. Promise you won't be disappointed with a Schecter!

Cheers,
Batista

Posted by: Marshmall0wz Apr 12 2008, 06:44 PM

try a GIBSON LES PAUL STUDIO. they are awesome. play amazingly well and are made in USA. Plus you'd be used to the body style.

EDIT: sry they have no wammy, but still check em out

Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 12 2008, 07:14 PM

QUOTE (Batista @ Apr 12 2008, 07:16 PM)

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http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Hellraiser-C7-Electric-Guitar?sku=513109

A lot more Schecter guitars http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/guitars?N=100001+304262&Ntk=All&Ntt=schecter&Nty=1, and all their models can be found at http://www.schecterguitars.com. Promise you won't be disappointed with a Schecter!

Cheers,
Batista

Yea saw em, the only one i would be interested in is the C-1 with FR trem. But still, i dont like to buy something "cheap" . Lol, its might just be some psychological thingy that has gotten into me, i wanna use all or none of the cash

Too bad the ibanez isnt available in like, black or something (only the cheeper nonprestiges). I know its available in Swirled Ebony but i cant find it anywhere in the EU.

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Apr 12 2008, 07:35 PM

nice one man

Posted by: Harlequin Apr 12 2008, 07:57 PM

What about the ESP/LTD MH-1000 Series?

Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 13 2008, 12:02 AM

QUOTE (Harlequin @ Apr 12 2008, 08:57 PM)

What about the ESP/LTD MH-1000 Series?

Yea, checked em up, they look like fine guitars, and look pretty good too.
http://www.sanderd.be/public/fotos/guitar/ESP_LTD_M-1000/

edit. Thats the M-1000 not the MH tho, whats the difference besides the looks and pickups?

edit2. And how is the original FR compared to Ibanez ZR/Edge pro?

edit3. And ofcource its out of stock everywhere on the net, anyone know a webstore with the new mh1000/m1000 in stock? (in EU, ships to sweden)

Posted by: audiopaal Apr 13 2008, 04:14 AM

I don't have experience with that guitar, but I've tried a few Ibanez'es and it's great guitars!!!

That guitar should be more than good enough

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 13 2008, 01:03 PM

A agree with AudioPaal, this guitar is more than enough to replace your LP copy. It seems like a very comfortable guitar with some decent stock pickups too.

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 13 2008, 01:13 PM

The new Prestige series is stunning. The s series have a mahogany body, and an awesome bridge. This one have a beautiful and strange color. Maybe the pickups are not too good, but is only a question of taste. Good guitar, no doubt!

Posted by: USAMAN Apr 13 2008, 03:29 PM

QUOTE (Hans-Erik @ Apr 12 2008, 04:43 PM)

Thanks, got any self-taken pictures of your model?

YUP!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 13 2008, 11:52 PM

Thats a great guitar, I'm sure you will be happy with it...And yes , not having fret markers can be annoying in certain situations ..

Posted by: USAMAN Apr 14 2008, 11:03 PM

Oh, I forgot to mention that there is a new s series that has 24 frets and fret markers. check the Ibanez website.

Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 19 2008, 03:39 PM

Oi!

I visited my local music store to order an LTD MH-1000, but they got me buying this guitar instead, that they had in stock and for a nice price.

ESP Horizon FR

Sounds great and looks beautiful

Posted by: Smikey2006 Apr 19 2008, 03:45 PM

Gorgious.. i love the look of esp.. especially esp V's ( other then the Laiho series ) congrats on the purchase

Posted by: audiopaal Apr 19 2008, 04:23 PM

Nice choice, I've got an ESP Eclipse II and they rock

Very nice guitar!!!

Posted by: Pi38 Apr 19 2008, 04:26 PM

It looks absolutely beautiful.

Posted by: Strungout180 Apr 19 2008, 04:45 PM

looks gorgeous. Congrats on the new guitar!

what are the specs on it?

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 19 2008, 05:31 PM

Congratulations man, this guitar looks great, post a review!!

Posted by: Juan M. Valero Apr 19 2008, 09:36 PM

yeah, this guitar looks awesome !!!!

Posted by: superize Apr 19 2008, 10:06 PM

That guitar looks awsome...Congrats

Posted by: Hans-Erik Apr 20 2008, 04:27 PM

i believe this is the correct specs

BODY : Ash with White Binding
NECK : Maple with White Binding
FINGER BOARD : Ebony
CONSTRUCTION : Neck-thru-body
SCALE : 25.5"
TUNERS : Gotoh
BRIDGE : Original Floyd Rose
HARDWARE COLOR : Black
FRET : 24 XJ
NECK PICKUP : Seymour Duncan SH-1n
FRONT PICKUP : Seymour Duncan TB-4
CONTROL : 1 Volume, 1 Tone(with push-push Tap switch), 3way toggle switch

Now i just need an amp. Cant really say my Behringer Pod is equal to the quality of the axe

Posted by: MickeM Apr 20 2008, 04:38 PM

QUOTE (Hans-Erik @ Apr 19 2008, 04:39 PM)

Oi!

I visited my local music store to order an LTD MH-1000, but they got me buying this guitar instead, that they had in stock and for a nice price.

It looks great!!!

Posted by: chast Apr 20 2008, 05:36 PM

Good guitar!
I have the same except that I've the fixed bridge version, what I really love about the guitar is the neck, it feels so comfortable, it's awesome.
And maybe I'm going to change the bridge pickup

Posted by: Batista Apr 20 2008, 06:07 PM

Congrats dude! Sure looks like a nice guitar even though I haven't tried it myself.

Posted by: Harlequin Apr 20 2008, 06:31 PM

QUOTE (Hans-Erik @ Apr 19 2008, 04:39 PM)

Oi!

I visited my local music store to order an LTD MH-1000, but they got me buying this guitar instead, that they had in stock and for a nice price.

Sounds great and looks beautiful

Good choice