bassbora Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I am a gigging bassist in pub/rock band and play also with singer/song writer mellow songs which includes a jazz pianist and a fiddle player. I however play guitar at home as well and prefer it on the rock/metal side Metallica/Megadeth/Van Halen/Living Colour. I have always wanted a beat up '80s or '90s shred machine and was hoping some good soul here could give me advise. This is just going to be home use, I am not about to join a metal band on guitar. Would not mind that just dont have the time. I like the pointy headstock ones like old ESP/Jackson/Ibanez and since being a Living Colour fan I would love to own Hamer Chaparral with the boomerang inlays but they dont seem to be anywhere. I was thinking about maybe getting a beat-up body and a decent neck and put in maybe Bareknuckle Painkillers in but I guess that is just a waste of money for home use. I should point out I already have a MusicMan Axis but I am playing it through an old Fender practice amp and only have Boss DS-1 pedal. Any ideas and thoughts would be welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I'd have look at Schecters, they have a wide price range from affordable to expsensive, admittedly they're not beat up but some have great finishes: [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Electric_Guitars/Schecter"]http://www.gear4music.com/Electric_Guitars/Schecter[/url] Same again with ESP: [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Electric_Guitars/ESP_Electric.html"]http://www.gear4music.com/Electric_Guitars/ESP_Electric.html[/url] Those are the two companies I personally would go for simply because they suit all price ranges and are quality instruments. Would just be good if I could shred! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There's a really lovely Chaparral with boomers on Ebay UK at the moment: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hamer-Chaparral-1986-Custom-/161344035074?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2590da9902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1403887602' post='2487472'] There's a really lovely Chaparral with boomers on Ebay UK at the moment: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hamer-Chaparral-1986-Custom-/161344035074?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2590da9902"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2590da9902[/url] [/quote] Now that is a nice Chaparral. This is the holy Grail for me. I always liked Vernon Reid and he had a custom Chap with the boomers neck. How can I convince the wife this is a good idea since I dont even play my Axis much?????? I was hoping to spend £250 to £350 so this is a bit more obvious if this appears at the house with a more dent in the bank account then I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1403982376' post='2488333'] Now that is a nice Chaparral. This is the holy Grail for me. [/quote] They are superb guitars. I've owned a few USA Hamers & they are without a doubt the best guitars I've ever played. It's not cheap, but Hamer prices are rocketing since they stopped building them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1403870441' post='2487274'] I'd have look at Schecters, they have a wide price range from affordable to expsensive, admittedly they're not beat up but some have great finishes: [url="http://www.gear4music.com/Electric_Guitars/Schecter"]http://www.gear4musi...uitars/Schecter[/url] [/quote] I'd be going down that route. Although http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ibanez-RG450-Japan-includes-Ibanez-Hard-Case-/231269603099?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35d8be171b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1403984988' post='2488358'] I'd be going down that route. Although [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ibanez-RG450-Japan-includes-Ibanez-Hard-Case-/231269603099?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35d8be171b"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item35d8be171b[/url] [/quote] I like that, I would change the pickguard though, it's a bit of a clash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 You can pick up a reasonable Japanese made RG or Jackson for not far off that sort of money on ebay [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG507-Gun-Metal-Electric-Guitar-/151315129475?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item233b15a483"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG507-Gun-Metal-Electric-Guitar-/151315129475?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item233b15a483[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG-550-LTD-Guitar-fujigen-/141323341922?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20e7871062"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG-550-LTD-Guitar-fujigen-/141323341922?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item20e7871062[/url] Even the newer Ibanez RG are worth a look (not a good as an old one but perfect for home) [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/neck-thru-Ibanez-RG42DXFX-guitar-Paul-Gilbert-Steve-Vai-Rg-Rg350-Rg470-/371078580067?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item566601c763"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/neck-thru-Ibanez-RG42DXFX-guitar-Paul-Gilbert-Steve-Vai-Rg-Rg350-Rg470-/371078580067?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item566601c763[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG350DXZ-WH-Electric-Guitar-HSH-Rg-350-Steve-Vai-White-Rg350-Dx-/371086144961?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56667535c1"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-RG350DXZ-WH-Electric-Guitar-HSH-Rg-350-Steve-Vai-White-Rg350-Dx-/371086144961?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56667535c1[/url] Or maybe an 80's Aria Pro II Wildcat / Black Knight / Cat series... great shredders... and cheap. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-pro-11-guitar-Black-Knight-Warrior-/321446064929?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ad7adb321"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-pro-11-guitar-Black-Knight-Warrior-/321446064929?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item4ad7adb321[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-ii-The-Warrior-Guitar-/111395541001?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19efb11009"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aria-Pro-ii-The-Warrior-Guitar-/111395541001?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19efb11009[/url] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Cat-Aria-Pro-II-Electric-Guitar-With-DiMarzio-Pick-Ups-/310983108618?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item486809a80a"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Cat-Aria-Pro-II-Electric-Guitar-With-DiMarzio-Pick-Ups-/310983108618?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item486809a80a[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 I had an old Jackson as my second mid-range guitar, and it was superb for the money, but looked awful. Depends on what you like! The neck was SO fast it was unreal. I just hated the Floyd Rose licensed trem....awful to change strings. I think I paid £250 second hand and sold it for more than that in P/X against my recently sold Telecaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 Cheers guys for all the suggestions. I am on holiday now so wont be able to do anything about it just now. But that Chap would have just been the right one but I dont know how much I would have used it. I would definitively go second hand since all my basses and guitars are that way. My experience you get a far better instrument. I know what someone said above about the Jackson being ugly. There is just something about these old Ibanez and Jackson guitars that appeals to me. As I said Metallica/Megadeth/Van Halen/ etc bands from that era. I think I like the idea of an old RG series Ibanez but also the Jackson sounds good. How are the Dinkies? Does anyone know? I did plug in the MusicMan Axis guitar and it is a great guitar. I dont know why I am even thinking of another one. The neck is just perfect and if it was good enough for EVH it should be good enough for me. Maybe its not ugly enough like some of these old super strats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 [quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1404224705' post='2490469'] I did plug in the MusicMan Axis guitar and it is a great guitar. I dont know why I am even thinking of another one. The neck is just perfect and if it was good enough for EVH it should be good enough for me. Maybe its not ugly enough like some of these old super strats. [/quote] The GAS my friend....the GAS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Game over: http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/guitar/aria2.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 If only for the shape alone? Japanese, Matsumoku built... http://www.westoneguitars.net/guitars/raider-i-ii/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robocorpse Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I'm selling this if you are interested: 2000 Jackson KV4, MIJ NECK THRU! set up to perfection, only made for one year and discontinued as people were buying this instead of the USA ones. Factory fitted genuine Seymours, flame maple trans-red top. Usual headstock chip and bit of wear to the bottom points. I am only selling it because I prefer the short fin RRs, but I have recorded with this and it shreds like a beast. Looking for around 500 quid. West London. [attachment=166538:PICTAA 1472.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Now back from holiday still thinking about this but I wont do anything yet. Many great suggestions thanks for that and robocorpse thanks for the offer but I was looking for a super strat looking guitar. Just out of curiosity did anyone on here buy the Chap? If so if you ever think about selling it give me a shout first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Just brought a Schecter Omen 6 - NGD by the latest wednesday hopefully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1405761446' post='2504983'] Just brought a Schecter Omen 6 - NGD by the latest wednesday hopefully! [/quote] I saw one of these in a pawn shop yesterday. I think it was £195. Looked like a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 [quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1406015302' post='2507422'] I saw one of these in a pawn shop yesterday. I think it was £195. Looked like a beast. [/quote] Yodel are 'delivering' it today... Hopefully the neck and body are still attached!! Will post a NGD this evening if I get chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 [quote name='bassbora' timestamp='1403867251' post='2487231'] Any ideas and thoughts would be welcome [/quote] Don't know if you've bought anything yet but there's a Hamer Chaparral with boomers for sale on here at the moment for a great price: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242503-usa-hamer-chaparral-active/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1407347359' post='2519687'] Don't know if you've bought anything yet but there's a Hamer Chaparral with boomers for sale on here at the moment for a great price: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/242503-usa-hamer-chaparral-active/"]http://basschat.co.u...aparral-active/[/url] [/quote] Oh my my. Thats the guitar I have been looking for. I have sent a message but there was no mentioning of shipping and I am in Scotland and not London so maybe this will not be possible. Thanks for the heads up mate though. Its the shred machine of my dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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