So looking for some advise really, I'm looking to get a high output type guitar to fulfill my more metal needs. I've noticed Peach have the KH-602 in stock, which being a Metallica fan I was kind of drawn to, I've done a bit of reading, and whilst i'm not sure I'd really use a Floyd rose, but equally I'm not 'against' getting one. I've had a look and also quite like some of the schecter omen series, but have heard bad things about the cheaper floyd systems etc. So if anyone more knowledgeable than myself, or has bought something of this nature recently could share some wisdom. I'm all ears, cheers in advance.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154253824966?hash=item23ea3e93c6:g:AjwAAOSwH-Bf32-S
or maybe an older used Charvel or Jackson
Other 1000 series Ltd production models can be had new from dealers for around £899-1100 ish. No case but same or higher spec.
If I was to go with something cheaper such as a schecter demon 6. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/SchecterDemon-6-FR-Satin-Black/2SG0?origin=product-ads&gclid=CjwKCAjw-e2EBhAhEiwAJI5jg4HITJFzHz0ErryFDsNELGYbT9H0LSjWE9QTgkQ9M8VAHrP3AnXe6BoCzMwQAvD_BwE
is this something a newer player like myself would notice a huge difference with, or is the old buy cheap buy twice rule going to apply?
https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-dept/electric-guitars/esp-ltd-mh-1000hs-qm-black-cherry-fade
Its a 1000 series Ltd so should be equal to or greater than the Kh but its a huge step up from the Schecter.
Has an ebony board, a floyd 1000 special edition trem and proper Seymour Duncans, thru neck, mahogany body and grover tuners etc.
Downside is it doesnt have a neck humbucker if you really need one. I only use neck pups for clean anyway so for me it wouldnt matter lolz
Schecter could be great for £500 but the trem being a ‘special’ is basically the lower end Floyd, which may not be as solid or long lasting as the 1000 Floyds, and the pickups are Designed by Seymour Duncan, not Usa duncans. Its generally made from woods found on cheaper guitars, Basswood and is a bolt on. Again many high end guitars are bolt on and made of Basswood though.
Heres some equivalent to the Kh Ltd hardtails:
https://www.peachguitars.com/esp-ltd-h-1001-qm-see-thru-black-cherry.htm
Obviously those have passive pickups where the Schecter and Kh have active, and a hard tail bridge over a Floyd.
https://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/202805/for-sale-ltd-m1-esp-87-reissue#latest