Need some advice on a Floyd equipped guitar

[Burst59]

I just joined up with a metal/hard rock band and I'm trying to get the right gear.
Out of my amps I've decided to go with my Bogner Ecstasy Classic into 2 4X12's.
As far as guitars I'm going with mostly Les Paul's, I'll be using 4, my R9,R7 a 78 Deluxe and a 78 Standard.
But I need a Floyd for some of the songs, I'm thinking of one of the EVH or Wolfgang's.
I don't want anything with a pointy head stock or skulls and stuff like that.
I'm confused with all the different models and I don't want some cheap piece of shit Korean model.
So which is the best out of the bunch? Or is there something else that would be as good?

 

[gbsmusic]

EVH Wolfgand Special. Great guitar for the price! Its going to sound thin after playing the LP's though, no way around that.

 

[LP Freak]

The frets on the EVH's are those tiny little vintage frets.

 

[snowdog]

LP Axcess with a Floyd.

 

[dannyr]

Charvel production models are an excellent bang for the buck.

 

[racerevlon]

Epiphone Les Paul Pro/FX

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/prod ... sku=423563

 

[chumbucket]

Save some scratch and have one of your old Les Pauls Floyded. Make sure to get a big block for it.

 

[Burst59]

The LP Axcess looks good, I don't want to carve up my Custom shop or my vintage Les Paul's

 

[Burst59]

LP Axcess is pretty expensive I think the EVH is the way to go, nothing sounds thin through my Bogner.

 

[Stramm8]

Get a good used EBMM Axis ($900 - $1300). Nice chuncky neck and they look way cooler than the wolfgang. They play and sound great too...

 

[steve_k]

You've got a good set of gear and looks like you go for quality guitars and playability. Don't let yourself down with Musician's Friend guitars. You want a good player with a Floyd, grab your a Tom Anderson Drop Top or Pro Am - or a Suhr. Cheap guitars with a Floyd aren't nothing but trouble. I was a die hard Les Paul addict. Out of 4 of them, there is one I sometimes go to now. But, once you hang an Anderson around your neck, you will slowly be more reluctant to go back. Plus, the resale stays fairly stable if you decide you want to cut it loose.

Steve

 

[Digital Jams]

You've got a good set of gear and looks like you go for quality guitars and playability. Don't let yourself down with Musician's Friend guitars. You want a good player with a Floyd, grab your a Tom Anderson Drop Top or Pro Am - or a Suhr. Cheap guitars with a Floyd aren't nothing but trouble. I was a die hard Les Paul addict. Out of 4 of them, there is one I sometimes go to now. But, once you hang an Anderson around your neck, you will slowly be more reluctant to go back. Plus, the resale stays fairly stable if you decide you want to cut it loose.

Steve

You mean like one of these which you could pick up at MF?

Seems ok to me

 

[Chubtone]

You mean like one of these which you could pick up at MF?

Seems ok to me

HEY!!!!! He better not get one of those at MF

And come on now Scott.... there's an Anderson in that video. He's just playing a Charvel

 

[Digital Jams]

I can't keep the Warren snake out of my head, I may have to speak with you yet Curt. I would want chrome hardware though

My MF type supplied by Curt Charvel sounds pretty thick to me

 

[rcm78]

If you can find an older Hamer USA Chaparral it will get you pretty close to the Les Paul with a floyd. The '86 models were 24.75" scale, set neck, Mahogany body, and Original Floyd Rose. I love mine!!!

Current production guitars with Original Floyds are USA Jacksons, Jap ESP's, custom shop Charvel's. Cant go wrong with these.

The EBMM Axis is an amazing guitar. The trem is made by Gotoh is is the best Floyd on the market. The Peavey Wolfgang's use the exact same bridge. I'm not sure who makes the bridge on the new EVH guitars. Keep in mind the trems on these guitars rest against the body and do not float.

The Charvel Production models have Korean Floyds.

 

[Erock]

If you can find an older Hamer USA Chaparral it will get you pretty close to the Les Paul with a floyd. The '86 models were 24.75" scale, set neck, Mahogany body, and Original Floyd Rose. I love mine!!!

Current production guitars with Original Floyds are USA Jacksons, Jap ESP's, custom shop Charvel's. Cant go wrong with these.

The EBMM Axis is an amazing guitar. The trem is made by Gotoh is is the best Floyd on the market. The Peavey Wolfgang's use the exact same bridge. I'm not sure who makes the bridge on the new EVH guitars. Keep in mind the trems on these guitars rest against the body and do not float.

The Charvel Production models have Korean Floyds.

so what makes the Korean models inferior to the German ones exactly? I've setup 4 of them so far in the new production Charvels, and I'm having a hard time finding the differences. Are the block and saddles different materials like the FR special, or are the knife edges not hardened steel? The things play and sound so great, I've bought a couple MIJ models with the Korean OFR, and they seem to kick ass on first impressions. If they are setup correctly, I have had "0" issues with tuning stability or feel/tone compared to the German OFR's I own. After all the bad experiences with licensed trems though, I would be pretty bummed out if these things turn out to be ticking time bombs.

 

[Stramm8]

If you can find an older Hamer USA Chaparral it will get you pretty close to the Les Paul with a floyd. The '86 models were 24.75" scale, set neck, Mahogany body, and Original Floyd Rose. I love mine!!!

Current production guitars with Original Floyds are USA Jacksons, Jap ESP's, custom shop Charvel's. Cant go wrong with these.

The EBMM Axis is an amazing guitar. The trem is made by Gotoh is is the best Floyd on the market. The Peavey Wolfgang's use the exact same bridge. I'm not sure who makes the bridge on the new EVH guitars. Keep in mind the trems on these guitars rest against the body and do not float.

The Charvel Production models have Korean Floyds.

so what makes the Korean models inferior to the German ones exactly? I've setup 4 of them so far in the new production Charvels, and I'm having a hard time finding the differences. Are the block and saddles different materials like the FR special, or are the knife edges not hardened steel? The things play and sound so great, I've bought a couple MIJ models with the Korean OFR, and they seem to kick ass on first impressions. If they are setup correctly, I have had "0" issues with tuning stability or feel/tone compared to the German OFR's I own. After all the bad experiences with licensed trems though, I would be pretty bummed out if these things turn out to be ticking time bombs.

I believe the korean floyds that come on the charvels are floyd rose specials which do have parts made out of different materials...

 

[Burst59]

I dig this I would like to find a used one though

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Music-Man-A ... =439915471

 

[rcm78]

If you can find an older Hamer USA Chaparral it will get you pretty close to the Les Paul with a floyd. The '86 models were 24.75" scale, set neck, Mahogany body, and Original Floyd Rose. I love mine!!!

Current production guitars with Original Floyds are USA Jacksons, Jap ESP's, custom shop Charvel's. Cant go wrong with these.

The EBMM Axis is an amazing guitar. The trem is made by Gotoh is is the best Floyd on the market. The Peavey Wolfgang's use the exact same bridge. I'm not sure who makes the bridge on the new EVH guitars. Keep in mind the trems on these guitars rest against the body and do not float.

The Charvel Production models have Korean Floyds.

so what makes the Korean models inferior to the German ones exactly? I've setup 4 of them so far in the new production Charvels, and I'm having a hard time finding the differences. Are the block and saddles different materials like the FR special, or are the knife edges not hardened steel? The things play and sound so great, I've bought a couple MIJ models with the Korean OFR, and they seem to kick ass on first impressions. If they are setup correctly, I have had "0" issues with tuning stability or feel/tone compared to the German OFR's I own. After all the bad experiences with licensed trems though, I would be pretty bummed out if these things turn out to be ticking time bombs.

Thats a good question. My only answer at this point is time will tell. I hope they turn out to be good pieces. The Schaeller made licensed bridges turned out to be good. Only problem were stripped out saddle screws into the cast baseplates.

 

[Erock]

If you can find an older Hamer USA Chaparral it will get you pretty close to the Les Paul with a floyd. The '86 models were 24.75" scale, set neck, Mahogany body, and Original Floyd Rose. I love mine!!!

Current production guitars with Original Floyds are USA Jacksons, Jap ESP's, custom shop Charvel's. Cant go wrong with these.

The EBMM Axis is an amazing guitar. The trem is made by Gotoh is is the best Floyd on the market. The Peavey Wolfgang's use the exact same bridge. I'm not sure who makes the bridge on the new EVH guitars. Keep in mind the trems on these guitars rest against the body and do not float.

The Charvel Production models have Korean Floyds.

so what makes the Korean models inferior to the German ones exactly? I've setup 4 of them so far in the new production Charvels, and I'm having a hard time finding the differences. Are the block and saddles different materials like the FR special, or are the knife edges not hardened steel? The things play and sound so great, I've bought a couple MIJ models with the Korean OFR, and they seem to kick ass on first impressions. If they are setup correctly, I have had "0" issues with tuning stability or feel/tone compared to the German OFR's I own. After all the bad experiences with licensed trems though, I would be pretty bummed out if these things turn out to be ticking time bombs.

I believe the korean floyds that come on the charvels are floyd rose specials which do have parts made out of different materials...

hmm, I hope not, they aren't stamped "special" under the Floyd Rose, and Charvel lists them as the FRT-2000 series. I figured they were part of the OEM 1000 series.
http://www.floydrose.com/bridges/index.php

Thats a good question. My only answer at this point is time will tell. I hope they turn out to be good pieces. The Schaeller made licensed bridges turned out to be good. Only problem were stripped out saddle screws into the cast baseplates.

yeah, guess they haven't been around long enough to know what's going to wear first. I'm hoping they aren't part of the "Special" series, although that would probably fit with their pricerange. They seem like a "too good to be true" guitar for the price.