I after a metal guitar!

Maccy · 27 Dec 2008 at 00:30

Budget - £350 max, I don't want to spend this much if possible though.
I'd like a 24 fretter as well, as I've been doing a lot of high bending (Petrucci style!).
Have looked at the Ibanez RG series and they seem to fit the bill but are there other models I should be looking at? Not necessarily Ibanez, I've looked at a few ESPs too.

I'd prefer one with a thinner rounded off body a bit like the Ibanez S series but this isn't essential

Maccy · 27 Dec 2008 at 12:55

Thanks guys, trying to find a retailer online that sells Schecters isn't easy!
Are there any other good second hand places apart from the bay? There just isn't enough choice on there.

Maccy · 27 Dec 2008 at 14:17

Thanks will drop him a line

D'oh, he doesn't have trust configured yet so I can't contact him

Maccy · 27 Dec 2008 at 15:40

Dammit, my hunt continues...

Maccy · 27 Dec 2008 at 17:46

Wow that's an expensive site!

Maccy · 28 Dec 2008 at 13:04

Yup expensive!
Think I'm settling for an Ibanez RG320, not sure which one though - maybe the DXFM.
Or if I can afford it, an RG370.

Maccy · 29 Dec 2008 at 09:44

Had a look at Washburns but don't know much about them, how do they compare to the likes of Ibanez and ESP etc?

Maccy · 29 Dec 2008 at 17:29

Hmmm I may give one a try then. Off to Denmark Street on Friday so hopefully there will be one there I can try!

Maccy · 30 Dec 2008 at 00:08

Mullet said:
Gotta be worth a shot mate - been eyeing up a trip to 'the street' myself lately.... may be down there myself on Friday, work permitting.

Good luck

Let me know if you do - mini-mini-OcUK meet!

Mr Jones said:
Maccy, you've been to PJ's Guitar shop yet (in Portsmouth?)

Quite a selection there with your budget, you can always try and talk down the price e.t.c. too

Can't say I know where that is - Albert Road?

Maccy · 30 Dec 2008 at 00:51

Sadly I don't have my car at uni, but I'm going back to uni on Sunday so may ask Dad to detour that way

Maccy · 4 Jan 2009 at 14:21

Went to Denmark Street yesterday and came back with an RG320DXFM. It's beautiful!
Just got back to uni so will get a pic up when I've completely unpacked!

Maccy · 5 Jan 2009 at 18:01

Missed my post didn't ya

Bought the RG320DXFM! Had a look at that ESP, it played nicely but I preferred the Ibanez.

Maccy · 6 Jan 2009 at 12:22

Look in the gear thread