Buying Myself A Christmas Present, Help me choose |
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Nov 22 2008, 09:27 PM
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Im buying myself a guitar for christmas, heres my options;
Ibanez MTM2 Mick Thompson PRS Paul Allender SE Epiphone Les Paul Silverburst ESP LTD EX-400 With EMGs Ive Played All but the Epi, And i know what an LP feels like. Im Really in love with the MTM2, as the neck is amazing, and it comes tuned to Drop B. The Allender Is an AMAZING high gain tone machine, however, the trem detune easy. Opinions? Suggestions? Criticism? Thanks in advance Colin This post has been edited by Guitarman700: Nov 22 2008, 10:08 PM -------------------- My Gear:
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Nov 23 2008, 12:17 AM
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Nov 23 2008, 12:17 AM
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My 2 cents on every guitar:
-Slipknot Ibanez I've played the more expensive version of this one (with the ''Seven'' inlay) equipped with the new seymour duncan blackout active pickups and it was an aawesome metal machine and still very clear in dropped highgain thanks to the thin neck and body. It's basicly a shred RG for Metal-only (fixed trem, mahagony body) Unforunatly this version is equipped with some horrible standard pickups!!! Trust me you want be happy with those Ibanez pickups. With some quality pickups (I recommend active emg or duncans because of the extreme downtuning) this would make a great metal axe -Prs Se Se models are a lot cheaper than actual PRS guitars but very well crafted and the woods they use are good too. The problem is the crappy hardware on these models (played a Tremonti Se which is quite similiar). Tuners aren't the best and as yu said the tremolo needs to be replaced or blocked to be happy with this guitar. I am also not sure about the pickups in this one... It looks great and is well crafted but at least you'll need to block the trem. If you like the tone then go for it, you can always replace pups and tuners later... -Silverburst Epi LP Ahh so you're also a Slave to the awesome looks of silverburst Les Pauls. I was close to buying a GIBSON silverburst Les Paul last month but I took a normal standard instead of it. The reason is the same as on this Epiphone: you pay 20% more for the silverburst look. You basicly get a Epiphone custom with silver paint for 150$ more compared to a standard... If you don't mind to spend that money for the looks then go for it. It's a quality guitar with decent pickups. But keep in mind: if you buy a normal custom, you have money to spare for better pickups or a case... -Esp ltd explorer Great guitar and the best one out of the ones you mentioned. My friend has one and it's awesome for the price. Bang for your buck: Mahagony wood, Active EMG pups, Grover tuners. It plays great, sounds very thick and is very well crafted. BUY IT IF YOU WANT METAL!! I guess you're price limit is 700$ so here are some more suggestions for you: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product...itar?sku=515764 -New Schecter model and an EVEN BETTER BANG FOR THE BUCK!!! Guitars with these specs would easily cost 1000$ or more. It has nothing to complain about and plays awesome. I'll get this model as a 7string! -Check Ebay for used Gibson Les Paul studio models!!! --------------------  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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Nov 23 2008, 01:35 AM
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QUOTE (Guitarman700 @ Nov 22 2008, 09:27 PM)  Im buying myself a guitar for christmas, heres my options; Ibanez MTM2 Mick Thompson PRS Paul Allender SE Epiphone Les Paul Silverburst ESP LTD EX-400 With EMGs Ive Played All but the Epi, And i know what an LP feels like. Im Really in love with the MTM2, as the neck is amazing, and it comes tuned to Drop B. The Allender Is an AMAZING high gain tone machine, however, the trem detune easy. Opinions? Suggestions? Criticism? Thanks in advance Colin Technically, the Ibanez. But having a guitar sign. of Slipknot is huge fail. I guess I'd go for the PRS, Paul reed smith. But I don't know if its tremolo is any good. |
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Nov 23 2008, 05:46 AM
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il go with that LTD.
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Nov 23 2008, 02:23 PM
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I would go with PRS definitely, but it's your choice mate. Make sure you get the right feel with the guitar, cause that is the most important thing.
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Nov 23 2008, 08:51 PM
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Any consideration to the Tony Iommi signature SG?
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Tony-...595-i1150074.gc -------------------- Ben
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Nov 23 2008, 10:45 PM
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PRS would be my wish here
 Though I'm not the fan of signature models..
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Nov 23 2008, 10:49 PM
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I would've said head for the PRS but I see now that you've already picked that MTM2 out. Well, if you choose so, may it serve you well
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Nov 24 2008, 12:39 AM
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I would first recommend you to try as many guitars as you can before making your final decision.
But if you were to ask me about which one i would choose of the 4 you listed, then i would have gone with the LTD. Why i would take the LTD is because (and these are mainly personal choices): 1. I like ibanez, but i dont like Ibanez guitars with bad pickups and i dont like that MTM model . However, no tromolo is a huge plus.2. That spesific PRS feels like plastic. I didnt like it one bit. It felt cheap. 3. I'm always eager to recommend Epiphones. They are top notch guitars for the price-tag, but being a metal-head then i would rather go with a more typical metal-guitar with active EMG's and more than good enough hardware like the LTD has. This post has been edited by Trond Vold: Nov 24 2008, 12:40 AM -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio
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