How do these compare to, say, MusicMan? No way for me to try one, but I was digging the FX-AM series. They are VERY expensive however for barebones guitars.
MusicMan are my reference in terms of tone, quality, and range, so figured I'd ask the experts on here and particularly those who have had both brands![]()
I had a Horus FX-AM for a while. I thought it was great guitar but ultimately sold it off because I didn't think it was anything particularly special.
Very comfortable, slick neck
Perfect fretwork and finish
But as you said, it's pretty barebones so nothing that stood out. I didn't find it any better or worse than a MusicMan (I'd say quality-wise they're in the same range). I also personally found no use for the extra 27 frets on the Horus (the upper frets are super tiny), and I prefer a normal humbucker on a 22/24 fret to the rail humbucker on the Horus.
I'd say if it happens to have the features you want, you'll probably love it. But I don't think you're missing out on anything compared to MusicMan.
Edit: I'll also mention that I try to keep my collection to a minimum, If I were to keep several guitars around I probably would keep a Caparison.