$900 Guitar Selection

[headlessdeadguy]

Don’t look passed Schecter. They have some really good offerings in that price range.

 

[D-Rock]

Another reason I like the Jackson is because it reminds me of this old Peavey Rotor EXP that I missed out on years back...

 

[shar-vell Dan]

Did you swap out the saddles? The purple sparkle one comes with bent stamped steel like Fender Strats. Yuck,

Yes made a yuge difference. I know much great music has been made on "stamped saddles" but i can't stand them.
Brass sustain is way better,thats why Yngwie & Sykes prefered brass nutts.
You can get brass saddles roller or non roller shipped from Amazon for around $30 bucks for any guitar including PRS.
Amazon has shitloads of guitar parts AND guitars including Lynch ESP Desert Eagles which tripped me out.
Be sure to measure width for correct fit. Blueberry burst is okay but wish i had the purple.

 

[JerEvil]

For $900 I am getting something used and made in USA or Japan.

100% this. No way I’m paying that money for a non-Japanese or used USA build.

 

[jeff5]

That Jackson looks killer.

 

[chrisgr]

100% this. No way I’m paying that money for a non-Japanese or used USA build.

It's a buyers market right now on used guitars. Plenty of high end guitars in your price range.

 

[JerEvil]

It's a buyers market right now on used guitars. Plenty of high end guitars in your price range.

Oh man my price range is well over this. Was just making a point.

 

[D-Rock]

Don’t look passed Schecter. They have some really good offerings in that price range.

I already have 2 and they're great.

Looking at this one...mahogany body & neck, rosewood board, no belly cut, jumbo frets, easy EMG install, black hardware, nice bridge, cool finish...

 

[Motorboat McCooter]

I recommend the Fapiphone. My Prophecy is excellent. I ordered from Cream City Music during a sale and am very pleased. Free shipping, no sales tax, and being on sale equals winning big on this one.

 

[tallcoolone]

I'm a sucker for the $600-$1200 range of guitars. Never owned anything more expensive.
Been wanting a new shape and I've narrowed it down to these three which are all approx. $900

I have grins and gripes with each because they do have their own plus' & minus'. I'm also mainly a fixed bridge hardtail guy.

Any insight or perspective to share on them? (I'm neither Yoda or from Renaissance times so I refuse to ask "What say you?")




Jackson Demmel Fury

+ EMGs, shape, inlays, classic headstock, string thru.
- Laurel fretboard, painted neck, another white guitar...

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Sterling Luke LK100

+ Shape, RW fretboard, built in boost, roasted neck, locking tuners, color?
- Saddles, trem, V neck shape, Sterling brand pickups, color?

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Epi Tiger Prophecy V

+ Shape, Fishman's, ebony fretboard, color, inlays, TOM bridge.
- Volume placement, no case, familiar neck, another Epi...

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I’m jealous—unfortunately if you wear a XXL golf glove there aren’t many good options out there in that $ range.

 

[D-Rock]

I recommend the Fapiphone. My Prophecy is excellent. I ordered from Cream City Music during a sale and am very pleased. Free shipping, no sales tax, and being on sale equals winning big on this one.


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Very nice.
Reminds me of the EC-1000 Fluence Tiger Eye from a few years back.

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[Motorboat McCooter]

Cream City Music just announced their early BF VIP sale. 20% off new items with code VIP20

I'm not affiliated, just a satisfied customer.

Don't sleep on the Epiphone Modern. I got this purple one at the same time as the Prophecy from Cream City and it's sweet. Just lower output pickups, less frets, no belly cut, and glossy finish in comparison to the Prophecy. Oh, and less expensive by hundreds. But those pickups will make you work for it.

These have been my number 1 and 2 since they arrived allowing me to keep my more expensive guitars at home and away from the basement dungeon cover band rehearsals.