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Sniperkitten971
Published on 10/07/06 at 13:55
You can look for the features online. It's not the best in terms of woods (especially when you have played PRS, Gibson and ESP ...), but it's okay. 24 frets, bolt-on neck, two humbuckers, Floyd rose-licensed vibrato (not very good), two volume and one tone controls and a 3-way toggle switch. It's quite okay for a guitar at this price point! But it's not really up to par compared with an LTD 400.
USE
The neck is relatively comfortable, it's not as fast as that of the LTD. Access to the upper frets is not bad, the neck's a nice surprise. Its shape is awesome and it's the guitar's main strength. It doesn't affect the playing of the guitar, regardless of whether you play sitting down or standing up. It's a heavy instrument, but not as heavy as a Gibson. However, it's not the best in terms of sound.
SOUND
Let's get something clear: If you play rock, jazz, blues or even heavy metal, go look for something else!!! This guitar is aimed at guitarists who play the ballsiest and hairiest music there is (neo, death, doom, etc.).
It sounds heavy, very heavy, extremely fat!!! I like to fiddle with all the pots on the Mrshall MG I rehearse with and the sound never really changes much!!! It's perfect for Slipknot fans!
And surprise!! The clean sounds are not bad at all (for this kind of guitar, that is).
OVERALL OPINION
I have mixed sensations regarding this guitar. It's a real pity that such a a guitar isn't equipped with an active EMG 81 at the bridge and a 60 or 89 at the neck, plus a faster neck and a better vibrato. It could be really awesome. I have the impression that it's a guitar aimed at the wallets of 13-year old neo-metal fans' parents... It's a real pity. I recommend all budding metal guitarists to take a look at the LTDs!!! What's important about a guitar is the sound, even though looks also play a (lesser) role.
USE
The neck is relatively comfortable, it's not as fast as that of the LTD. Access to the upper frets is not bad, the neck's a nice surprise. Its shape is awesome and it's the guitar's main strength. It doesn't affect the playing of the guitar, regardless of whether you play sitting down or standing up. It's a heavy instrument, but not as heavy as a Gibson. However, it's not the best in terms of sound.
SOUND
Let's get something clear: If you play rock, jazz, blues or even heavy metal, go look for something else!!! This guitar is aimed at guitarists who play the ballsiest and hairiest music there is (neo, death, doom, etc.).
It sounds heavy, very heavy, extremely fat!!! I like to fiddle with all the pots on the Mrshall MG I rehearse with and the sound never really changes much!!! It's perfect for Slipknot fans!
And surprise!! The clean sounds are not bad at all (for this kind of guitar, that is).
OVERALL OPINION
I have mixed sensations regarding this guitar. It's a real pity that such a a guitar isn't equipped with an active EMG 81 at the bridge and a 60 or 89 at the neck, plus a faster neck and a better vibrato. It could be really awesome. I have the impression that it's a guitar aimed at the wallets of 13-year old neo-metal fans' parents... It's a real pity. I recommend all budding metal guitarists to take a look at the LTDs!!! What's important about a guitar is the sound, even though looks also play a (lesser) role.