I think I want a shred guitar, but I don't want a shred guitar...

[King Loudness]

My two main axes are a Suhr Modern and a Parker Fly Deluxe. They're both shred, but not, I suppose. The Suhr is brighter, heavier (weight wise) and is more like a super punchy sounding Strat through my gear. The Parker has a bit more heft to the tone, but has the added versatility of a coil tap and the piezo. I prefer the tremolo on the Suhrs, but the Parker trem is quite nice. The Suhrs are MUCH more reliable than the Parkers, but you pay for that too I guess. I also like the US (not Japanese) Charvel Pro Mods and the Wolfgangs if you can deal with Floyd Roses.

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[Braunzo]

Originally Posted by dspellman

No sweat. You don't like 'em, you don't like 'em. Good enough for me.

Since you're still looking for a shredder that doesn't look like a shredder, what responses have come closest to what you're thinking?

The ones that interest me the most have been (in no order), the Gabrels Reverend, PRS CE, and some of the Musicman models.

I REALLY dig the EVH Specials out right now but I don't have the patience for a Floyd.

[JunkGear]

How about a Charvel? Some of the Pro Mods can be found pretty cheap on eBay.

[s2y]

Originally Posted by Braunzo

I REALLY dig the EVH Specials out right now but I don't have the patience for a Floyd.

They don't float, so other than a little fine tuning once you clamp the lock nut, there's not much to it.

[Braunzo]

Originally Posted by s2y

They don't float, so other than a little fine tuning once you clamp the lock nut, there's not much to it.

I would like to be able to pull back on the trem, though. Not a lot, but enough.

[s2y]

Originally Posted by Braunzo

I would like to be able to pull back on the trem, though. Not a lot, but enough.

So, you don't have the patience for a Floyd, but you want something floating?

[Braunzo]

Strat trems don't give me a fit.

[stratzrus]

Originally Posted by jb4674

Ibanez JS 1200 would work IMO.

Who is that guy...isn't he in DEVO? I thought we were talking about shredders.

Originally Posted by rushcentrale

looks nice, but i'm sure the neck is slim right?

Somewhat slim but not particularly so...it's the standard modern Strat C carve and it falls perfectly to hand. If you like the Gibson '60s slim Taper carve this is comparable though not the same. I find switching between the two (Strat to 335 or LP) to be very natural needing little to no adjustment.

It is definitely not a chunky '50s carve but that's not what most people want in a shredder anyway.

[robochimp]

Originally Posted by digiTED

You might take a look at EBMM stuff too, especially the Petrucci and Luke. Perhaps something from their import line "Sterling". You'll probably want to upgrade the electronics, but the setups are spot on.

Agreed. I have a Silouhette that is just fantastic. I also have two Sterling 'Petrucci"s, and they're really well made.