I was just wondering, what guitar+pickups should i get the get close to Slash's tone? The whole thing should be under RM2500.

And yeah, don't include the amp because i'm already getting one. I'm going to be getting a Randall RG50TC, so i guess the amp part is settled. I know it might not be the best amp to get Slash's tone, but i need it for my band because we play Metallica and all. Thanks in advance guys.

Haha, what's the difference between the Epi LP Standard and Custom? Besides, i heard that that because the Standard has a mahogany/alder body, it won't give you the Gibson-ish tone. Is it true?

Btw, if i do get the Standard LP, would i need to do any mods or will the pickup swap be enough? Thanks for any input.

PS; Heard a lot about Agile guitars too. But i don't really know much about them.

Oh yeah, most important thing. Does the Epi LP Standard have a 60s or 50s neck?

*prays its a 60s*

I came across this axe man, and it has pretty good features for the price. What do you think? Although it has Alnico V instead of Alnico II pickups. But i guess the tax and shipping cost would make it more expensive then the Epi LP Standard + Alnico 2 pickups which i can get locally.

http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000csbslim.html

But would the stock Agile or the Epi LP Standard+Alnico 2 be a better deal?
Would the Agile cost more after it goes through customs and all man?

I haven't heard about them, only know about the Fernandes Sustainer. Which shops can i go to test the Fernandes LP out man?

I think if the Fernandes doesn't really do it for me, it'll just be a coin toss between:

Agile AL-3000
http://www.rondomusic.net/al3000csbslim.html


Epi LP Standard + Alnico 2 Pro pickup swap
http://www.zzounds.com/item--EPILPSTD
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SEMAPH1B

Unless i get enough suggestions on which one of the 2 choices i should get...

This post has been edited by fatboythin: Jul 2 2007, 09:34 PM

Haha, thanks for all your help guys. I think i'll go for the Epi LP Standard + Alnico Pro 2 pickup swap.

Which store would you recommend i go to? Hopefully somewhere where i can get a better bargain and test the guitar thoroughly. Yamaha at the Curve told me that i couldn't switch distortion on when i was testing out an Epi. I mean, wtf?? I wanna buy an axe, of course i have to test out how it sounds clean AND distorted right??

It's ok man, i think i've made my choice, the Epi LP Standard+Alnico 2 Pro pickup swap. Just need to find out a store where i can get a good deal for the Epi now. But thanks for the suggestion anyway dude.

The MIC Epi only has a 1/16 inch of maple cap. Don't think it's worth he hype.

owh, my bad...

Kind of stupid on their part huh? I mean, most of the people who buy higher end guitars are experienced players (or emo posers). And these guys know that they have to test out a guitar before they buy it. Seeing that Yamaha doesn't let people try it out, I can't help but wonder how many axes they're actually selling besides the Pacifica 112.


On the other hand, they're most probably staying afloat for now by selling overpriced picks...

This post has been edited by fatboythin: Jul 3 2007, 03:03 PM

haha, well not all of us have a ZW LP man.

Darn it, i'm too young to even have a VISA...
Haha, guess i'll just borrow my dad's and flash it real quick to get their attention...