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Posted by: Chres Apr 8 2009, 05:47 PM

Hi guys.

I am about to buy a new guitar, but I am not sure of which I am going to buy.

I am playing rock and a some metal, so I would prefer a guitar which is made for that.

Which guitars can you recomend?

I have 650 to spend on the guitar.

Posted by: sted Apr 8 2009, 05:53 PM

Have a look at the Ibanez range mate, they seem to be the default guitar range for metal, Jackson also do some nifty stuff around that price point.

http://www.ibanez.com/eg/

http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 9 2009, 10:30 PM

Is that 650 euros or USD? I agree with sted, getting a nice Ibanez or Jackson model is probably a good thing.

THe most important thing is to go to the store, and tryout as much guitars as possible - the more the better. When you do find a model that you like, you can post it here, and we can give you some opinion about it.

Posted by: Chres Apr 9 2009, 11:28 PM

Sorry about that, Its USD

Posted by: Sircraigery Apr 9 2009, 11:32 PM

If you want rock and metal, I'd suggest many an esp h-1001? I always buy used guitar gear, you can get some awesome deals. You'll probably find one for 650 right about now with the economy being bad.

Of course, go to a store first and try guitars out. Then once you know what you want, get one used


Edit for language - Chris

Posted by: inertia Apr 10 2009, 01:39 AM

I would look at ESP and Schecters, they both have mid-priced guitars with nice finishes and good pickups, I would recommend getting a guitar with seymour duncans, they're pretty versatile for rock and metal, whereas EMGs are really more metal pickups.

Posted by: sargal Apr 10 2009, 01:43 PM

How about a PRS SE? I played one in my local store and I liked the feel.

Here is an example, but there are some more in that price range:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Paul-Reed-Smith-SE-Custom-24-Electric-Guitar-520056-i1428283.gc

They have good playability and 2 humbuckers. They sound great for rock, but I assume also for metal (maybe someone with more metal experience can elaborate on that). Not the most common guitar, but in my opinion worth considering.

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 10 2009, 01:47 PM

I would have to say Jackson or Ibanez. Very reliable guitars as well us nice looking
Another "rock/metal" band I have noticed is Schecter. The C-1 series is just fantastic.

Personally I would try out a Jackson Dinky or Kelly as well as an Ibanez Iceman if you can find one.

Good luck.

Posted by: kaznie_NL Apr 10 2009, 04:57 PM

QUOTE (Sircraigery @ Apr 10 2009, 12:32 AM)

If you want rock and metal, I'd suggest many an esp h-1001? I always buy used guitar gear, you can get some awesome deals. You'll probably find one for 650 right about now with the economy being bad.

Of course, go to a store first and try guitars out. Then once you know what you want, get one used