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apetaster · 10-13-2003, 08:41 AM

I'm currently looking for a new guitar (or at least new to me in great condition) and have about $500 to spend on it, but am not sure what I want.

I have an American Strat already, so the single-coil sound is covered, and am looking for an electric with humbuckers and a 24.75" scale for rhythm and more 'bitey' leads. So far I have been looking at Epiphone Les Pauls and browsed some Ibanez short scaled guitars. I really like Ibanez' offerings, but seem to have few 24.75" scale guitars in the intermediate quality range. Heard also that Epiphone quality is hit or miss.

Hardtail is ideal, but non-Floyd Rose style trem would be OK. Definitely not looking for a BC Rich or any other 'strictly metal' guitars...

Any thoughts or recommendations on what I could look into or look harder at?

Thanks.

10-13-2003, 08:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
apetaster Insane Location: P.R. Mass.	Need help picking out a guitar I'm currently looking for a new guitar (or at least new to me in great condition) and have about $500 to spend on it, but am not sure what I want. I have an American Strat already, so the single-coil sound is covered, and am looking for an electric with humbuckers and a 24.75" scale for rhythm and more 'bitey' leads. So far I have been looking at Epiphone Les Pauls and browsed some Ibanez short scaled guitars. I really like Ibanez' offerings, but seem to have few 24.75" scale guitars in the intermediate quality range. Heard also that Epiphone quality is hit or miss. Hardtail is ideal, but non-Floyd Rose style trem would be OK. Definitely not looking for a BC Rich or any other 'strictly metal' guitars... Any thoughts or recommendations on what I could look into or look harder at? Thanks.