KingOfNynex2003 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'm planning on buying this at Long & McQuade soon and I was wondering, does anyone know if there's another guitar that has similar similar hardware on it that's cheaper than this one? I made a list of requirements when I was wanting to buy this new guitar about 4 months ago, these are the requirements: has to be able to play both rock and metal music have 24 Jumbo Frets have 2 Humbucker Pickups have a Les Paul Body and cost less than $1000 As most of you know the Prophecy GX has all of those requirements plus much more, the guy at L&M said he could get it for me for $695 which isn't too bad, but my mom is saying that paying close to $700 for a guitar is too outrageous, this is coming from the lady who just a few years ago let me finance an Ibanez SV Prestige Guitar for $1500, which is now worth anywhere between $4000 and $5000 right now as it's discontinued and has been signed by Steve Vai. Anyway if anyone knows if there is such a guitar out there that costs less than $695 please let me know. KingOfNynex2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 There's a LOT of LP style axes out there. I have a couple Jay Tursers that are pretty nice. WELL below the $700 mark. My JT220 is sweet! Weighs about 8 1/2 pounds. I installed 2 Mighty Mite Motherbuckers and it ROCKS! Sounds as good, and plays as good, as any of the Gibson LP's I've ever had! The other is a JT200 Pro, double cut away (think old Melody Maker), arched maple top. Better upper neck access than the JT200. Look around, play a few before you decide on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNynex2003 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 thanks gearhead, I have been able to find many Les Paul Guitars that have humbucker pickups, but the hard part is finding them with 24 Jumbo Frets, I have been able to find some 22 Jumbo Frets, or 24 Medium/Jumbo Frets, but I'll check out those Jay Turser ones you mentioned in your post and see them. There's a LOT of LP style axes out there. I have a couple Jay Tursers that are pretty nice. WELL below the $700 mark. My JT220 is sweet! Weighs about 8 1/2 pounds. I installed 2 Mighty Mite Motherbuckers and it ROCKS! Sounds as good, and plays as good, as any of the Gibson LP's I've ever had! The other is a JT200 Pro, double cut away (think old Melody Maker), arched maple top. Better upper neck access than the JT200. Look around, play a few before you decide on one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNynex2003 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yeah I took a look at the 220 and the one on their website only has 22 frets, it doesn't say whether it has Medium/Jumbo or Jumbo Frets but it's most likely Medium/Jumbo as that's the norm when it comes to 22 Fret Guitars, especially with Les Paul's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNynex2003 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 I did read the JT-220D Serpent one but that's still 22 frets but they're jumbo frets instead of Medium/Jumbo Frets, and I actually decided to order the Prophecy GX on Tuesday, it appeals to me more atm but I might end up buying that Serpent one at a later date, not sure yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 The serpent is a sweet axe for sure. But so is the Prophecy! Post some pics when you get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.