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Posted by: jer Sep 16 2008, 10:03 PM
If you had to choose one.
Posted by: sigma7 Sep 16 2008, 10:05 PM
woot 100% shecter
Posted by: Guitarman700 Sep 16 2008, 10:06 PM
im an ESP or Jackson kind of guy, although im perfectly happy with my vintage American made Kramer.
Edit: something with an explorer or V shape, no whammy bar, SD blackout pickups, ebony fingerboard, and a bound neck and headstock. basically, either a custom ESP explorer, or a Custom Jackson King V.
Posted by: OrganisedConfusion Sep 16 2008, 10:07 PM
Parker Fly Select Koa 
Posted by: superize Sep 16 2008, 10:16 PM
I would have to say ESP since many of favorite guitarist use it
Posted by: JVM Sep 16 2008, 10:29 PM
I'm going to have it made. Maple on mahogany semi-hollow body with a solid maple neck, a seymour JB in the bridge and a p-90 in the neck. Sort of a PRS style or a les paul double cutaway style not sure yet. Coil tap on the JB, two volume two tone and a 5 way pickup selector, locking tuners, some kind of floating non locked trem bar. That's about it
Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Sep 16 2008, 10:54 PM
Definitely a nice 57 vintage strat. 
Posted by: ChrisVdS Sep 16 2008, 11:05 PM
Ibanez RG limted edition 2008 with vine inlay in the neck, a HSH setup instead of HH with BKP pickups and a Zero point tremelo bridge now that would be an awesome guitar 
Posted by: Emir Hot Sep 16 2008, 11:18 PM
Jimmy Page Les Paul. I tried this beast, incredible
Posted by: Chief Brody Sep 16 2008, 11:22 PM
I've seen at least 4 or 5 of those Jimmy Page Les Pauls and i haven't had the guts to try them yet because they're just so damn expensive. Even asking to try it would be asking for a shop assistant to hassle me into oblivion.....the worst part being i probably would let myself being hassled into buying it since it's a pretty incredible axe.
Personally though i'm far too indecisive to say what my dream axe actually is........but since i own 2 PRS guitars i'd have to say it'd probably be a PRS!
Posted by: 2mazzo Sep 16 2008, 11:23 PM
I still want a Ran Custom made guitar.
Posted by: audiopaal Sep 16 2008, 11:37 PM
I want that one too
Hmmm, maybe if I sell my ESP and save a looot of money I could get one in a few years
Posted by: tonymiro Sep 17 2008, 12:28 AM
Other for me.
More specifically a custom very similar to the one I already have - double cut away LP Junior type body, mahogany body and set neck, flamed tiger stripe maple cap on the body, translucent blue or red (don't really care as I don't look at when I'm playing 
) , ebony finger board, graduated fretting, neck profile as per my Gibson HRF, cream binding, no inlays on neck. Only real change over my current custom would be a fixed bridge, present one has a floating FR which I just rarely use to justify the hassle.
So it's the same custom without the FR. I'm pretty easy to please .
Cheers,
Tony
ps before anyone asks - no I can't just take the FR off as it's a floating, non routed set up on a fixed neck .
Posted by: ZakkWylde Sep 17 2008, 12:54 AM
Gibson Les Paul Custom with white binding and black hardware with a pair of Emgs...
Posted by: Toroso Sep 17 2008, 12:54 AM
Probably the next one I'm going to build. SG body, not sure of the wood just yet, mahog or alder tho. Floyd, Dimarzio + Duncan, Sperzals. Graphite nut. Ebony fingerboard. SS frets. Still just a babe in the womb.
Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Sep 17 2008, 01:11 AM
Les Paul Costume.:)Black as night:)
Posted by: Trond Vold Sep 17 2008, 01:21 AM
I like to keep my guitars simple
If it's got EMG's, strings-thru-body bridge, mahogny body and a volume-knob, then i'm pleased
Posted by: inertia Sep 17 2008, 01:56 AM
prs custom24
Posted by: Tjchep Sep 17 2008, 02:05 AM
Either a Tom Anderson Or Suhr.. Best production guitars on the market imo.
Posted by: Praetorian Sep 17 2008, 04:41 AM
From a monetary standpoint...I would take like Ivan said, a nice '57 strat and sell it for about $40,000! Then I could buy a LOT of dream guitars!!!
But if I had to pick one to keep, it would definitely be a custom one like Muris' that I could pick and choose every aspect of it.
Posted by: FrankW Sep 17 2008, 06:38 AM
...one that can cook me eggs...
Posted by: Kuba Szafran Sep 17 2008, 06:40 AM
Any suhr stratocaster.
Posted by: kyldeee Sep 17 2008, 06:58 AM
50's vintage strat or E.C.'s signature strat... "Blackie"
Posted by: SensE Sep 17 2008, 07:22 AM
ESP and GIBSON of course !
Posted by: Jesse Sep 17 2008, 07:40 AM
I already got my dream guitar. My usa made fender strat with texas special pickups!!!!!!!!! But dream guitar? SRV'S #1
Posted by: mattacuk Sep 17 2008, 08:01 AM
I have my dream guitar, and there is NOTHING else i would rather own
Posted by: blindwillie Sep 17 2008, 09:35 AM
Tough choise since I already own my dream guitar but I picked that one, Schecter then.
The next guitar to buy should be a high end Fender, but since I already own a Fender it has no priority. An Ibanez will be the next buy but it's not a dream guitar, just a fun to have one.
So the real dream guitar would be "Other", a custom made by my design.
Oh, wait! My dream guitar right now would be a cheap old beaten up guitar I don't have to be careful with, that I can mod and keep high action on for slide and different tunings and such. I'm considering a Fender Kitty for this
So. My dream guitar ended up as a Fender Kitty. It will get a kill switch and scalloped frets for starters
Posted by: Canis Sep 17 2008, 01:01 PM
I gotta say either a Parker Nitefly Deluxe, or an Gibson SG... I'm in love with SG's... 
Posted by: Muris Varajic Sep 18 2008, 12:23 AM
I've got mine....well...so far
Posted by: Toroso Sep 18 2008, 12:47 AM
Muris, I've read a lot about this guitar of yours. Are there any pics?
Posted by: Guitarist16 Sep 18 2008, 12:49 AM
the evh "shark guitar".
Posted by: sigma7 Sep 18 2008, 12:51 AM
im making my own brand this year and starting a company...if u guys likey, then i can selly
Posted by: g-forcelover Sep 18 2008, 01:45 AM
im the only one that said bc rich. handcrafted supreme based on a mockingbird special, with a recessed edge pro (jem stlye) and a steve vai bridge pickup, and a dimebucker neck.
Posted by: MickeM Sep 18 2008, 08:15 AM
Keeping it simple. I'd like a Gibson doublecut LP and a Suhr Classic SSS.
Voted Gibson.
Posted by: Noangels Sep 18 2008, 12:12 PM
I went Fenders way as its a design classic,and like others here I would love to have a vintage strat or two:)
Wouldnt say I have any dream guitars,as they all have their own colours.
I do intend to buy at least one Sig type guitar a year from any maker,I might look at carvins Holdsworth model next
Posted by: Matt23 Sep 18 2008, 05:57 PM
I voted PRS, not sure why though. I just like the look of them.
Posted by: Raw Sep 20 2008, 02:40 PM
Easily Schecter, ESP og PRS for metal. But for jazz, blues and classic rock you cant go wrong with Fender and Gibson. Voted Schecter.
Posted by: Minz80 Sep 20 2008, 03:04 PM
I'd love to have a Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus Electric Guitar -Heritage Cherry Burst!
I voted Gibson~
Posted by: Smikey2006 Sep 20 2008, 06:29 PM
Schecter Custom Shop 
They are just sooo incredible
Posted by: FrankW Sep 27 2008, 02:23 AM
Here's two guitars that do it for me. The ESP has EMGs and the Soloist has Seymour Duncans. The guitars are obviously very similar otherwise. Ebony fretboards, neck-through, Floyds, beautiful tops...gimme!
Posted by: sidewas lightning Sep 27 2008, 02:33 AM
I'm building mine right now... I hope. 
Posted by: Fsgdjv Sep 28 2008, 10:56 AM
Some kind of custom built PRS with a piezo pickup, 24 frets and no whammy bar would be my dream guitar.
Posted by: Rooks Sep 28 2008, 11:35 AM
I'd like an Ibanez JEM 20th special edition in clear acrylic with green swirl That guitar is just too psychedelic
Posted by: OzRob Sep 28 2008, 11:48 AM
I think I have mine.
ESP Horizon Custom...http://www.espguitars.com/images/guitars/Horizon-CTM_ASB.jpg
Posted by: Nazgul Sep 28 2008, 12:02 PM
Me too.
Posted by: Jakub Luptovec Sep 28 2008, 12:07 PM
Michael Romeo's signature Caparison.. the headstock is just too beautifull..
and having that guitar.. I would maybe start playing like him.. or.. more probably not.. but just the feeeeeling 
But i wouldt mind some custom PRS, Ibanez Jem (especially that psychyedylic one:P) or some b.a. Dean Razorback:P
Posted by: The Spartan Sep 28 2008, 12:26 PM
Currently ANY guitar would be my dream guitar lol. I just moved into Gold Coast ,Australia and I didn't bring any of my
guitars. A whole month without guitars..I don't know how I'm still alive 
Posted by: metalpete Sep 28 2008, 09:51 PM
I would like Fender to build me a 7 string strat. But it's never gonna happen.
Posted by: Fran Sep 28 2008, 10:13 PM
What about buckethead's LP Matt?
I didn't vote as I just can't choose just one guitar. There are so many awesome guitars out there, SGs, Strats, LPs, Super Strats.... and I like them all!
Posted by: Antonio23 Sep 28 2008, 11:19 PM
i don´t know much about guitar hardware,but to me a dream guitar must have a great sustain,good tone and the perfect tremolo bar.by the way,the floyd rose is a good and reliable tremolo right?
i saw this guitar at a local store.got my attention 
Posted by: kjutte Sep 29 2008, 12:10 PM
Just bought one
Posted by: audiopaal May 8 2009, 12:46 PM
I've changed my mind!
Yes, I have now found the guitar of my dreams..
I even had the pleasure to try one the other day, and what amazed me was that even though I tried various guitars like Tom Anderson, Suhr and Tyler, this particular guitar was noticably better imo.
The neck was great, the overall playability was almost scary, the sound (coming from a Egnater Rebel 20) was sweet and the look of the guitar is not of this world! Everything about this guitar is just... Perfect!
http://www.godlyd.no/objects/window_gallery.asp?folder=6789&cursor=3&browse=1
^^ Check out the link, that's the actual guitar I tried
It costs about 6-7000$ 
but one day I need to get one
The pickup rings are cut from ebony, as are the tuning pegs/wings (and fretboard of course).
It's semi-hollow, one piece exceptional curl redwood top.
This is worthy of being the guitar of my dreams!
http://nikhuber-guitars.com/2006_home.htm
Check it out, everything he makes look fantastic.
Metored by Paul Reed Smith himself in the eraly days and was head of repairs in Europe on PRS guitars a while ago.
He knows his stuff
Posted by: Artemus May 8 2009, 12:53 PM
Voted "other". For quite some time now, my dream guitar has been a customised Vigier Excaliber
Posted by: Jesse May 8 2009, 01:01 PM
Well, I'm a lucky guy! I own my dream guitar.
Posted by: AlexLion May 8 2009, 01:07 PM
Yes, I have now found the guitar of my dreams..
I even had the pleasure to try one the other day, and what amazed me was that even though I tried various guitars like Tom Anderson, Suhr and Tyler, this particular guitar was noticably better imo.
The neck was great, the overall playability was almost scary, the sound (coming from a Egnater Rebel 20) was sweet and the look of the guitar is not of this world! Everything about this guitar is just... Perfect!
http://www.godlyd.no/objects/window_gallery.asp?folder=6789&cursor=3&browse=1
^^ Check out the link, that's the actual guitar I tried
It costs about 6-7000$
but one day I need to get one The pickup rings are cut from ebony, as are the tuning pegs/wings (and fretboard of course).
It's semi-hollow, one piece exceptional curl redwood top.
This is worthy of being the guitar of my dreams!
http://nikhuber-guitars.com/2006_home.htm
Check it out, everything he makes look fantastic.
Metored by Paul Reed Smith himself in the eraly days and was head of repairs in Europe on PRS guitars a while ago.
He knows his stuff
...7000$?
In my opinion there is no need for such guitars unless you are a virtuoso, or somewhere near Like the depth of color on that.Artemus, you made it by yourself? Or it`s custom made for you?
Posted by: Sensible Jones May 8 2009, 01:12 PM
Awesome choice Paal!!!!
I haven't had the privilege of playing one of Niks instruments...............
YET!!!!!
Posted by: audiopaal May 8 2009, 01:16 PM
In my opinion there is no need for such guitars unless you are a virtuoso, or somewhere near Like the depth of color on that.Artemus, you made it by yourself? Or it`s custom made for you?
That particular guitar costs 6000$
I know it's a lot, but why should those guitars be reserved virtuoso players?
Heck, I'm a great rythm guitar player but solos confuse the cells out of me
I think everybody that wants one and has the means to buy one, should get one if they want it enough
I haven't had the privilege of playing one of Niks instruments...............
YET!!!!!
You have something to look forward to
Posted by: superize May 8 2009, 01:19 PM
i have many dream guitars....
Gibson Les Paul
ESP
Jeff Loomis signature Schecter
Luca Turilli Signature guitar
Posted by: AlexLion May 8 2009, 01:41 PM
Never heard about Luca Turilli signature, it`s JEM, but only customized?
Posted by: berko May 8 2009, 01:52 PM
Woo, this thread is quite old and I haven't seen it so far.
For me it's pretty obvious: PRS Custom 24, bird inlays, if possible a 10 Top and some kind of blue finish (whale blue or blue matteo). I would swap the HFS pups to Dragon IIs! With trem, preferably a 2007-2009 model.
Posted by: Pedja Simovic May 8 2009, 02:24 PM
I voted PRS !
One of the best guitars I have played. Would probably get some custom model once I get like 100.000 $ in my bank account
Posted by: Artemus May 8 2009, 02:30 PM
Nah, I've made a few guitars myself..but I meant to write that in the future tense, as in, I would like Mr. Vigier to make me a custom guitar with his own two hands
I wouldn't have the courage to tinker with such a quality (expensive) guitar myself
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 8 2009, 02:42 PM
these weeks I been in love with this new model.. Dark Fire.
Posted by: Carlos Carrillo May 8 2009, 02:42 PM
I vote ESP. I love all.
Posted by: Bondy May 8 2009, 03:08 PM
I'm lucky bought mine a few months ago a Jackson SL1 soloist in cherry burst hmmmm
Posted by: AlexLion May 8 2009, 04:22 PM
Indeed you are a lucky man!
Posted by: enforcer May 8 2009, 04:23 PM
Fender-Gibson hybrid.
Posted by: audiopaal May 8 2009, 04:30 PM
these weeks I been in love with this new model.. Dark Fire.That's awesome as well
Posted by: Marc_Maiden May 8 2009, 05:04 PM
Ibanez LACS or J Custom
OR
a Caparison of any model!!!
Posted by: facjata May 8 2009, 05:06 PM
i'm dreaming about Gibson Les Paul BFG black. i don't think, it's beauty etc, but i love it's sound
Posted by: helo92 May 8 2009, 05:11 PM
ESP rulz
I love the design of the Alexi guitars
Posted by: AlexLion May 8 2009, 05:33 PM
I love the design of the Alexi guitars
His guitar have only one pickup.... Versatility sucks, but yes looks great
Posted by: aiki boy May 8 2009, 06:01 PM
I got mine, a black 91 Jackson soloist pro and a Taylor 814 CE, but I think they are lonely and need a few more brothers. I'd love to have another soloist of the quality I now have, but I'd like it to be white with a reverse headstock. Unfortunately the only way I could get it with the neck thru would be $3,000+ through the custom shop.
I've also been eyeing the Talyor NS-62, such a beautiful guitar, but I want to hear how it sounds first and nobody carries it in stock. 
Posted by: kaznie_NL May 8 2009, 06:01 PM
Hmm... Fast neck, thick sound, humbucking pickups, and a very cool paintjob with the wood still visible I actualy want to combine Thick Sound, Heavy Body with Thin sound Light body to: Thick sound Light body xD
Posted by: Pavlov May 9 2009, 08:56 AM
Fender Custom Shop Jaguar or Mustang.
Posted by: Paiva May 9 2009, 10:19 AM
A PRS Custom 24... I dream everyday about that guitar.
Or a Custom made one something like this http://espguitars.com/guitars_jon.html but with out EMG's and probably H S H pickup configuration
Posted by: sted May 9 2009, 10:30 AM
A PRS single cut, with sunburst 10 top and 57/08 pickups.
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