I know that you people are probably sick and tired of questions like this. But, I have a good thousand to spend on a new guitar and I am wondering what would be the best to get.
Thanks to anyone who answers.
Thanks to anyone who answers.
Good guitar.
- Thread starter Sorrowful Night V
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USA Jackson, I just got a USA Rhoads for $1000 and it was in perfect shape.
They're about half that, but Ibanez RG550's are badass as well, I hate to say it but I like how it plays better than the Jacksons (but it doesnt feel or sound quite as good) but for $500-600, you can't go wrong.
They're about half that, but Ibanez RG550's are badass as well, I hate to say it but I like how it plays better than the Jacksons (but it doesnt feel or sound quite as good) but for $500-600, you can't go wrong.
Spod2508
Member
Probably have to go with an Ibanez. S Series or RG Series
Either that or I'll sell you a Squire Strat for 1000 bucks if you want
Either that or I'll sell you a Squire Strat for 1000 bucks if you want
Ravenous Enemy
hell alive
As you live in Michigan I'll take it you mean dollars. ESP LTD? Godin? Jackson? THese are all good makes make it completely depends what type of quitar you want, and what you like.
Silverhaze
Little Piggy Slasher
If you can, go to a guitar shop and play everything you can. That's the only true way to find the guitar that's right for you. For a grand, you have quite a few options. As for my pick, my Les Paul Studio Plus is king.
http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/dirtclod/Guitars.html
http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/dirtclod/Guitars.html
Iced In Flames
Shredderite
diospada
Katatonic Opethean
Ravenous Enemy
hell alive
actually yeah higher end yamaha are excellent for the money and can be good for metal if that's what you want.
Dead Eternity
Member
Use custom RG's or Vigier, Caparison if you got the money.
Trust Ibanez, great guitars, the best musicians out there play them (incl. Vai, Satriani, Gilbert etc.).
Trust Ibanez, great guitars, the best musicians out there play them (incl. Vai, Satriani, Gilbert etc.).
Iced In Flames
Shredderite
So do Korn and 3000000 other crap bands tho. People should decide themselves what they like. Not what they are told to like.Dead Eternity said:
nergal_S
St. Anger around my neck.
If i had a 1k to spend on any guitar, i would get a U.S. made B.C. rich with Dimazio active boost pick ups.
I think B.C. rich makes the best high end guitars for the best price.
I think B.C. rich makes the best high end guitars for the best price.
Iced In Flames
Shredderite
That they do. their regular line has gone to shit once again. The only difference now between Platinum and NJ series is inlays and bridge options. SOME guitars have a volume switch for each pickup.
I really would like to get a Custom Beast.
I really would like to get a Custom Beast.
Sorrowful Night V said:
As silverhaze mentioned, the best thing to do would be to play any and every kind of guitar you can get your hands on in the store. Unless you have one tailor-made (so to speak) specially for your hands, the next best thing would be to try 'em all out yourself and decide which one feels and sounds the best. In the end, it's all up to you.
Check out Carvin. You pick the wood, color, hardware, electronics etc. etc. and they build it for you and send it off. You get 10 days to make sure its what you wanted. I got a DC747c (7 string) black quilted maple with Koa, floyd rose and sperzels...for a grand. Most bang for the buck. Puts my RG7620 to shame.
Spod2508
Member
Ran make some cool guitars as well. Played by the mighty Vader. Customs are fantastic. Only problem is that they're based in Poland
Nocturnal Emperor
Why so serious ?
I have a fender strat with a seymour duncan invader in the bridge which came to less $1000 and its an amazing guitar for metal and other styles. i also have an ibanez Rg570ex ($600-$800) and that would be a good guitar to buy but seeing as you have $1000 i recommend a jackson because highest end ibanez are more expensive and high end jacksons are cheaper and better (from what ive heard). Also iv heard great things about washburn guitars. goto www.music123.com to check out all the guitars
Carvin all the way. They fit nicely in your budget, and you get amazing quality for the money.
Carvin guitars truly are in a league of their own(in their price range).
Carvin guitars truly are in a league of their own(in their price range).
serenesorrow
Asian Woman
Hmm I'm liking that 7 string Carvin (the one Macalpine plays?). Anyway just a question, I've only ever seen 7 strings with saddles and string thru body. Although there's an option to get floyd rose on them, which is what I want, is this good or bad for a 7-string?
serenesorrow said:
I have basically the same model of guitar as Macalpine(I have the DC727, he plays the DC747 I think), and it has a floyd rose style bridge on it. Works perfectly fine.
DarkNoise
Grotesque Butchery Rabbit
First off, there are some kickass av's here (The Cheat and Garret in particular).
Anyway, I say for a grand I'd go with either a Jackson or Ibanez for brands. As for specifics, I'm partial to Ibanez RG's and S series'. Jacksons I've had little experience in playing, but I'm yet to play one I don't like for the price. So just go out and experiment till you find what feels right and still sounds great.
Anyway, I say for a grand I'd go with either a Jackson or Ibanez for brands. As for specifics, I'm partial to Ibanez RG's and S series'. Jacksons I've had little experience in playing, but I'm yet to play one I don't like for the price. So just go out and experiment till you find what feels right and still sounds great.
