Hey.. I would like to ask for my friend who is going to get a electric guitar.. His budget is around RM2.5k.. Prefer Gibson and ESP.. So any models would you guys suggest him.. He plays Sentimental and Metal.. Thanks alot

With that price range, I think you won't be able to get a Gibson or a ESP.


You can try getting their second line brands. Epiphone (Gibson) and LTD (ESP)

Epiphone and LTD would be okie

Actually it depends on what type of body shape/feel your friend likes. LesPaul, SG, Superstrat etc.

Let's say every shapes are okie for him.. What he needs to know is hmm.. Which one has better review.. Which one last longer.. And the pickup and bridge thingy.. Oh yea he needs 24.75 frets

any guitar around that price range lasts a lifetime if you don't step on it or smash it on the floor. But if you really want 24 frets i think LTD is the way to go. Because i haven't seen and LPs or SGs or any gibsons for the matter with 24 frets. But maybe there are and i just havent seen them. But don't worry, the guitar sifus here will answer your question soon

And then of course the usual question, what sound is he going for?

my Gibson SG-90...24 fret ebony board


or how bout tony iommi SG? also 24 fret ebony


but since he said 24.75 frets...i think he meant scale length...
and LTD for RM2.5k? i dont think you'll find any good ones here at that price range.

For 2.5K Consider used unit. Consider Ibanezes?

I think he meant 24.75 scale, not fret.....

And your friend, what music does he play? Why Epis or LTDs?

Oh wait..... he did say Sentimental and Metal

I would go for an Epi LP, and then swap in EMGs.

This post has been edited by blacktrix: Nov 14 2007, 08:08 AM

because of humbuckers...well I guess

Well, did some research, most of the 24.75 scale guitars from LTD are either the Eclipse series (Cutaway like the Les Paul) or the Explorer........

And even those are going to cost more then the 2.5k mark.......

Thanks dude for the replies.. So here are his 3 choices..
1. Tony Iommi SG (Hope can get it below his budget here)
2. Ltd KH 602
3. Les Paul Black Beauty 3

Or any substitue ? Kindly let me know the model And which shop if a good choice to pick a Gibson or an Epiphone ?

but uhh...sentimental and metal?
nm, you'll look like a real man when you strum a love song on a iommi SG or LP.
no sissy wussy shit allowed

He can afford some lower ends LTD I think. To choose between Epis or LTD are really not that hard. Both of them offer similar shapes. If you're looking for the more traditional look and sound, get the Epis. LTDs generally are more extreme looking, fits well with metal playing.

Which one are better... or last longer.. they're subjective to different users..

None on the list dude.....
Rm2500 is just for the average guitar class.

those listed there are already on the premium side.

yeap. for rm2.5k range LTD's you can get their 250 series or signature 200 series. KH 202 is in that range, KH 602 is waaay off

@TS

Is the 24.75 scale a must? I'm just wondering why your friend would care about the scale length but not about the body shape (LP vs strat/superstrat etc) or manufacturer (other than it's got to be ESP or Gibson).

And I doubt the ESP KH series, even if it was within your friend's budget, comes with 24.75 scale.

I guess he needs to confirm with the price first.. Catch ya'll back later.. Thanks

Erm. Is there a correlation between the scale length and the price?

Just to confirm with you guys.. I mistaken the KH 602.. Should be KH 202 And I got the price for them
1. Gibson Tony Iommi - RM2250 Retail
2. LTD KH 202 - RM2899 Retail
3. Epiphone Black Beauty 3 - Dont know yet =[

Cheaper than what you guys expected ?