Guitar recommendation: 24-3/4" with OFR?

[RedTiger]

Can anyone recommend a good, preferably affordable (under $1500) 24-3/4" scale guitar with an original Floyd Rose? I don't see too many things in this range. Its all Chinese Deans and then expensive stuff with nothing in between. I've seen some ESP LTD models, but I'm not sure about the "LTD" part. Carvin can make an affordable 25" scale with a Floyd, but I'm looking for something off the rack. My first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Standard and sometimes I really dig that loose feel on the strings and the smaller frets. I wanna get that on a better guitar with an original Floyd Rose. Unfortunately, I've played 25 1/2 for years and I'm just not familiar with what's worth buying.

[corpraider69]

Some that I know of: Probably many more thats all I got off the top of my head

Caparison Horus
Kramer Nightswan
Jackson Fusion
Peavey Vandenberg
ESP LTD EC-1000
ESP Maverick
Charvel 750XL

[RedTiger]

To clarify: I'm looking for something new, as in still in production and commonly found.

I guess to narrow it down a bit, what's the deal with LTD? I understand that they're the budget versions of ESPs, but some of them are still pretty expensive for being "budget". An LTD EC-1000 is nearly $1000. While not super expensive, is still a lot considering the price of an Ibanez prestige or a USA Charvel.

[jemmaniac]

you can definitely tell a difference when playing an ESP or an Ltd. you just can, like an epi to a gibby...
but, Ltd's kick the trunk out of most guitar manufacturers nowadays, i still haven't played one that i don't like...
if you really want something that's going to hold together, get Ibby Prestige, a Charvel, or an ESP/Ltd
oh, and another thing... go to ESP's japan site, they have much more models over there than we do in america so you might find what you're looking for on that site:
http://www.espguitars.co.jp/index2.html

[RedTiger]

Originally Posted by jemmaniac

you can definitely tell a difference when playing an ESP or an Ltd. you just can, like an epi to a gibby...
but, Ltd's kick the trunk out of most guitar manufacturers nowadays, i still haven't played one that i don't like...
if you really want something that's going to hold together, get Ibby Prestige, a Charvel, or an ESP/Ltd
oh, and another thing... go to ESP's japan site, they have much more models over there than we do in america so you might find what you're looking for on that site:
http://www.espguitars.co.jp/index2.html

Did you read my original post?

Last time I checked, my prestige wasn't 24-3/4" But thank you anyway.

[jb4674]

How about if you google it?

Jimmy

[IbanezDaemon]

Gotta agree with what the previous guys have said. Some great suggestions. For me I'd go for a Caparison Horus. They are amazing guitars, okay they don't have an OFR but the Schaller/Floyd Rose which they do have is a much better system than any FR for me. I think Schaller made the original Floyd Roses as well.

[jemmaniac]

why does it have to be a 24-3/4"?

[RedTiger]

Originally Posted by jb4674

How about if you google it?

Jimmy

Originally Posted by RedTiger

Can anyone recommend a good, preferably affordable (under $1500) 24-3/4" scale guitar with an original Floyd Rose? I don't see too many things in this range. Its all Chinese Deans and then expensive stuff with nothing in between. I've seen some ESP LTD models, but I'm not sure about the "LTD" part. Carvin can make an affordable 25" scale with a Floyd, but I'm looking for something off the rack. My first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Standard and sometimes I really dig that loose feel on the strings and the smaller frets. I wanna get that on a better guitar with an original Floyd Rose. Unfortunately, I've played 25 1/2 for years and I'm just not familiar with what's worth buying.

See above.

Google doesn't provide recommendations, just information.

[RedTiger]

Originally Posted by IbanezDaemon

Gotta agree with what the previous guys have said. Some great suggestions. For me I'd go for a Caparison Horus. They are amazing guitars, okay they don't have an OFR but the Schaller/Floyd Rose which they do have is a much better system than any FR for me. I think Schaller made the original Floyd Roses as well.

Too bad those are about twice the price I originally mentioned. Thank you though.

[RedTiger]

Originally Posted by jemmaniac

why does it have to be a 24-3/4"?

Originally Posted by RedTiger

Can anyone recommend a good, preferably affordable (under $1500) 24-3/4" scale guitar with an original Floyd Rose? I don't see too many things in this range. Its all Chinese Deans and then expensive stuff with nothing in between. I've seen some ESP LTD models, but I'm not sure about the "LTD" part. Carvin can make an affordable 25" scale with a Floyd, but I'm looking for something off the rack. My first guitar was an Epiphone Les Paul Standard and sometimes I really dig that loose feel on the strings and the smaller frets. I wanna get that on a better guitar with an original Floyd Rose. Unfortunately, I've played 25 1/2 for years and I'm just not familiar with what's worth buying.

^^^^^
Read that. It was all in my original post, guys.

[RedTiger]

I think I've got the information I need now. Thanks.

[corpraider69]

So Red tiger what did you find out how bout sharing with the group?
Which way are you thinking of going?
the cheapest option that is good is a used jackson fusion you can find them for cheap and they are pretty nice!

[IbanezDaemon]

Originally Posted by corpraider69

So Red tiger what did you find out how bout sharing with the group?
Which way are you thinking of going?
the cheapest option that is good is a used jackson fusion you can find them for cheap and they are pretty nice!

Yeah I like those Jackson Fusions. As Corpraider also suggested, Kramer Nightswan, Peavey Vandenberg and Charvel 750xl are all beauties if you can find any of those models for sale. I intend to own all 3 of those at some point. Great guitars!!

[marianozz]

Doesnt one of those new Charvels (the "made in usa" "under 1k" ones) have a short scale?