Spec me a guitar!

Nazca · 3 Oct 2006 at 18:21

Hi there. At the moment I've got a Fender Strat (sunburst), and an Epiphone Les Paul (green). But I need (want

) a black guitar and 24 frets.

I'm looking at Ibanez base guitars on the RG series. I don't really have much money to spend. About £300 max. But I'd like the best guitar for the price within that price range. Of course I'm gonna see if I can try it out at the music stores nearby to see if it's for me.

If there's a PRS lower than £300 point me in that direction. I just love them.

Cheers

riddlermarc · 3 Oct 2006 at 22:39

Jackson DXMG, I have one and they are excellent bang per buck

starscream · 3 Oct 2006 at 23:04

For £300, it's probably not going to be as good as your other 2. How about a PRS Soapbar II? I think they are £400 new, but you might be able to pick one up second hand for £300

Edit : GAK are doing them for £330. Could you sretch to that? http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/se-soapbar-ii/10937

Andelusion · 3 Oct 2006 at 23:31

If you want new then the PRS suggested will serve you will.

If you're looking at Ibanez RGs then you should really go second hand, anything with a floating bridge that isn't an Edge Pro or Lo Pro (if you find a new old stock model older than 2003) won't be any good.

I'd suggest searching on ebay for a second hand RG5XX (RG550, RG570, etc) these can be found for £300 (an RG1550 with hardcase actually went for £170 recently! Bargain tastic).

Personally i'd check out the Ibanez RGA121, this is basically an RG with an arched (curved) top and a fixed bridge, i'd say it's actually a good mix between a PRS SE and a regular RG. I have one and absolutely love it, I also own an Ibanez Jem and in terms of feel I much prefer the RGA. I got it for just over £300 on Ebay last year.

Si. · 4 Oct 2006 at 08:08

If it's the shape of the PRS you like look at Cort. Just got myself an m520 and it's a great guitar, very similar to the PRS stuff.