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Old 04-04-2007, 11:23 AM
m4tt m4tt is offline
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Sub-$500 Shred Guitar
Looking for something inexpensive to shred on. I want a floyd rose and buckers in both neck and bridge positions.

What should I look into? ...I'd like to keep it around $500 if possible.
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Old 04-04-2007, 11:25 AM
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Look for a Hamer Diablo.
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Old 04-04-2007, 11:34 AM
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500 bucks !!, that should fit the bill nicely. , just kicking your ass bro, no dirt cheap Charvels in your neck of the woods ?

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Old 04-04-2007, 11:38 AM
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Look for a Hamer Diablo.
+1 or any '80s Hamer really, Californian, Chapparal, all great bargains.

The only problem with 80's shredders is that the Floyd's knife edge may be worn, especially if it wasn't setup right.
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Old 04-04-2007, 11:42 AM
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+1 or any '80s Hamer really, Californian, Chapparal, all great bargains.

The only problem with 80's shredders is that the Floyd's knife edge may be worn, especially if it wasn't setup right.
what's the downside to the knife edge being worn?
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Old 04-04-2007, 11:52 AM
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what's the downside to the knife edge being worn?

wiggle the whammy bar and tuning goes to hell
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Old 04-04-2007, 01:14 PM
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Yamaha rgx1212s
Yamaha RGZ621
Ibanez RG550, 560, 565, 570 (any of these can be found used for that price)
Charvel Model 3 or 4
Schecter Hellraiser FR (I think this is under your price brand new)
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Old 04-04-2007, 01:21 PM
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you want one of these:

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/msg/305073840.html
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Old 04-04-2007, 03:20 PM
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+1 on the Ibanez RG5xx, expecially the RG550 with the maple fretboards.
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Old 04-04-2007, 05:24 PM
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Schecter is really the way to go here. Great bang for the buck. They should make more guitars like this.
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Old 04-04-2007, 09:16 PM
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Schecter all the way. I have two and they're awesome for the price, you just may have to replace the pickups depending on which one you get.
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Old 04-04-2007, 10:54 PM
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The Floyd Rose Discovery is a pretty sweet guitar with the Speedloader Tremolo. Or a BC Rich NJ Series Warlock or Mockingbird.
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Old 04-05-2007, 12:46 AM
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Get a Charvel Model series from the 80's. You won't find a better shredder for the $.
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Old 04-05-2007, 12:56 AM
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I have an RG520 with Dimarzios I am looking to sell

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/sho...d.php?t=227611

Sounds like it fits your bill perfectly....PM if you're interested!
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