So I'm on the look out for a new 6 (I know, I said I'm comfortable with just my 7s but I'm GASing).
But the thing is - In all the 10 years I've been playing, I've only ever had metal machines - i.e. shreddable necks, hot pickups, floyd rose bridges, super-strat shape - This goes for all 6s and 7s I've had.
For once, I'd like something that's a bit more versatile, a bit more laid back and classic looking, but could still pull off some metal and shred.
I've got my eye on something along the lines of the Ibanez SA series. It has that sleek classic look, but could still be used for shred and metal if need be.
This guitar will mainly be used for teaching purposes (I prefer to teach on a 6, makes it so much less complicated!) and for my side-project which is a lot more Alice In Chains-like than my full on prog metal madness.
So, suggestions?
But first, some criteria
- I'd prefer it to not have a floyd. As much as i use them and love them, it's just unnecessary for this guitar's job and would only get in the way.
- Aesthetically, I'd prefer something a little different from the superstrat, pointy deal. I'm not adverse to the strat shape in general, just the "super" strat shape (i.e pointy horns).
- a Tele of some description would be lovely!
- No SG's
- At least one humbucker. I don't want exclusively single coils, but I would love a single coil neck. Actually, ignore this - There's always stacked humbuckers! (which i love)
- I love natural finishes. Or nice tops like flamed/quilted maple etc. This isn't a massively important feature, but something to keep in mind!
- Number of frets isn't important for a change.
- NO tune-o-matic bridges!! (HATE THEM!). Preferably something like a Wilkinson, or a plain fixed bridge, or strat bridge.
- Try to keep the price under £350 (it's a lot to ask, i know, but i'm on a budget)
Ok, so, FEED MY GAS!!
But the thing is - In all the 10 years I've been playing, I've only ever had metal machines - i.e. shreddable necks, hot pickups, floyd rose bridges, super-strat shape - This goes for all 6s and 7s I've had.
For once, I'd like something that's a bit more versatile, a bit more laid back and classic looking, but could still pull off some metal and shred.
I've got my eye on something along the lines of the Ibanez SA series. It has that sleek classic look, but could still be used for shred and metal if need be.
This guitar will mainly be used for teaching purposes (I prefer to teach on a 6, makes it so much less complicated!) and for my side-project which is a lot more Alice In Chains-like than my full on prog metal madness.
So, suggestions?
But first, some criteria
- I'd prefer it to not have a floyd. As much as i use them and love them, it's just unnecessary for this guitar's job and would only get in the way.
- Aesthetically, I'd prefer something a little different from the superstrat, pointy deal. I'm not adverse to the strat shape in general, just the "super" strat shape (i.e pointy horns).
- a Tele of some description would be lovely!
- No SG's
- At least one humbucker. I don't want exclusively single coils, but I would love a single coil neck. Actually, ignore this - There's always stacked humbuckers! (which i love)
- I love natural finishes. Or nice tops like flamed/quilted maple etc. This isn't a massively important feature, but something to keep in mind!
- Number of frets isn't important for a change.
- NO tune-o-matic bridges!! (HATE THEM!). Preferably something like a Wilkinson, or a plain fixed bridge, or strat bridge.
- Try to keep the price under £350 (it's a lot to ask, i know, but i'm on a budget)
Ok, so, FEED MY GAS!!
Thanks for the suggestions guys, keep'em comin! I fuckin LOVE the look of that tele HH FMT, beautiful! Shame it's too expensive though, but hopefully i could grab a second hand one or something.
