New guitar for Tech death

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 02:28 PM

Hey everyone, this is my first post ive ever done haha. anyway im looking to buy a new guitar that has a really fast neck and rather low profile. ive been playing a lot of Veil of Maya lately and i need something new that will really help the "ease" of playing. i realize that VoM is not an easy band to play but playing with my LTD Ec-1000 is not quite what im looking for. ive been looking at some ibanez prestige 6 strings mostly. any ideas/recommendations/comments would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

OrsusMetal · 02-18-2011, 02:35 PM

You can't go wrong with an Ibby neck. The new ones have been getting thicker, so I'd suggest an older used one on the ebay. Something like an 90's rg550 or something. Super thin neck and awesome construction. If you wanted to go for something actually new, take a look at the RGD series. Longer scales for a tighter low end and for down tuning. The bevels make it super comfy too.

DVRP · 02-18-2011, 02:44 PM

Id try an Rga121. Try and find a deal on a used one!

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Yeah I noticed marc from vom uses an rgd prestige. I've never used an extended range guitar before so im slightly concerned how the new legth would compare. I've got rather large and and long fingers but my esp is only 24.75". Pickup ideas also?

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 02:52 PM

And my friend has an rga121 as well. I've been using it lately and its been quite fast. Any other ideas?

Stealthdjentstic · 02-18-2011, 03:00 PM

Budget? Preferences? Actives? Passives? You gotta help us out here man

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 03:11 PM

Let's try to keep it under $1400 new or so. Basically im looking for models I can finnd used cheaper. Passive and actives are both fine. I prefer a fixed bridge but a trem will be acceptable if absolutely necessary. Neck through unless and ibanez. Thin neck is a must.

Stealthdjentstic · 02-18-2011, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bim116

Let's try to keep it under $1400 new or so. Basically im looking for models I can finnd used cheaper. Passive and actives are both fine. I prefer a fixed bridge but a trem will be acceptable if absolutely necessary. Neck through unless and ibanez. Thin neck is a must.

What woods?

The RG 7621, RG 7421 are both hardtail and in your price range. The Loomis sig is also an option

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 03:22 PM

Im a noob when it comes to woods to be honest. I really don't know the differences that well :/

Thep · 02-18-2011, 03:24 PM

You should get a Fender Mustang and force yourself to learn on it. People will be amazed if you play tech death on a Mustang. I'm cereal.

groph · 02-18-2011, 03:37 PM

The Jackson SLSMG (I think this is a neck through) would probably be a good bet, as well as the Jackson DKMGT. Lightweight, super fast necks, EMG pickups, generally simple layout. No tremolos, but there are similarly priced Jackson models with Floyd Roses if you're into them.

The Ibanez RGA series would probably suit you as well, and I'm sure they've been mentioned. There is a Prestige RG out there with a hardtail bridge, the name escapes me though. There's also an RG that is all black, neck through, with EMG's and a hardtail but the way Ibanez names their guitars makes them impossible to remember. This one isn't a Prestige, but it's still pretty nice and probably around the $800 mark.

troyguitar · 02-18-2011, 03:39 PM

Jackson SLSMG. Super thin, super fast, kick ass all around.

CrushingAnvil · 02-18-2011, 08:05 PM

I always thought people were referring to the Cynic song but it turns out some shitty deathcore band use that name - which were you referring to? Nor Cynic or Veil of Maya are tech death - If you can't play Veil of Maya on an EC-1000 - it's you, not the guitar. They don't have typical LP necks, they're closer to RG's, a lot faster.

Stealthdjentstic · 02-18-2011, 08:17 PM

Anvil is right dude, you won't be magically playing what you want to play just by getting a new guitar.

He's also right about VoM not being techdeth

Bim116 · 02-18-2011, 10:56 PM

I can play vom on my ltd im just looking for a faster guitar. Something new. And I am not about to get into some stupid genre war over bands. Vom is tricky to play but I can do it I just want something fresh ya dig? And im refering to the band veil of maya.

drgordonfreeman · 02-18-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thep

You should get a Fender Mustang and force yourself to learn on it. People will be amazed if you play tech death on a Mustang. I'm cereal.

This is awesome.

I actually had a friend in high school who played thrash on an cheap acoustic with an even cheaper pickup on it. The whole package plus a 15w amp cost him something like $100 out the door. It's all he could afford at the time, and since he spent so much time learning how to play using that guitar, he became really comfortable with it. As a result, he just never moved on from it. I'm sure you can imagine what it was like seeing that dude gig. There was a point for a while there where you couldn't go any local show and not hear someone mention his name.

Quote:

Originally Posted by troyguitar

Jackson SLSMG. Super thin, super fast, kick ass all around.

I had the chance to play on one of these the other day. It is definitely a kick ass guitar. Very fast neck.

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02-18-2011, 02:28 PM	#1
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New guitar for Tech death Hey everyone, this is my first post ive ever done haha. anyway im looking to buy a new guitar that has a really fast neck and rather low profile. ive been playing a lot of Veil of Maya lately and i need something new that will really help the "ease" of playing. i realize that VoM is not an easy band to play but playing with my LTD Ec-1000 is not quite what im looking for. ive been looking at some ibanez prestige 6 strings mostly. any ideas/recommendations/comments would be greatly appreciated. Cheers ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

02-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#4
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah I noticed marc from vom uses an rgd prestige. I've never used an extended range guitar before so im slightly concerned how the new legth would compare. I've got rather large and and long fingers but my esp is only 24.75". Pickup ideas also? ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

02-18-2011, 02:52 PM	#5
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And my friend has an rga121 as well. I've been using it lately and its been quite fast. Any other ideas? ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

02-18-2011, 03:11 PM	#7
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Let's try to keep it under $1400 new or so. Basically im looking for models I can finnd used cheaper. Passive and actives are both fine. I prefer a fixed bridge but a trem will be acceptable if absolutely necessary. Neck through unless and ibanez. Thin neck is a must. ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

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02-18-2011, 02:35 PM	#2
OrsusMetal In brightest day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,273 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You can't go wrong with an Ibby neck. The new ones have been getting thicker, so I'd suggest an older used one on the ebay. Something like an 90's rg550 or something. Super thin neck and awesome construction. If you wanted to go for something actually new, take a look at the RGD series. Longer scales for a tighter low end and for down tuning. The bevels make it super comfy too.

02-18-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
DVRP The HUMANCENTiPAD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 1,289 Thanked: 46 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Id try an Rga121. Try and find a deal on a used one!

02-18-2011, 03:00 PM	#6
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Budget? Preferences? Actives? Passives? You gotta help us out here man

02-18-2011, 03:22 PM	#9
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im a noob when it comes to woods to be honest. I really don't know the differences that well :/ ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

02-18-2011, 03:24 PM	#10
Thep Blast & Sweep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,679 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	You should get a Fender Mustang and force yourself to learn on it. People will be amazed if you play tech death on a Mustang. I'm cereal.

02-18-2011, 03:37 PM	#11
groph surrounded by chairs Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 2,398 Thanked: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Jackson SLSMG (I think this is a neck through) would probably be a good bet, as well as the Jackson DKMGT. Lightweight, super fast necks, EMG pickups, generally simple layout. No tremolos, but there are similarly priced Jackson models with Floyd Roses if you're into them. The Ibanez RGA series would probably suit you as well, and I'm sure they've been mentioned. There is a Prestige RG out there with a hardtail bridge, the name escapes me though. There's also an RG that is all black, neck through, with EMG's and a hardtail but the way Ibanez names their guitars makes them impossible to remember. This one isn't a Prestige, but it's still pretty nice and probably around the $800 mark.

02-18-2011, 03:39 PM	#12
troyguitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 7,389 Thanked: 63 $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Jackson SLSMG. Super thin, super fast, kick ass all around. American Metal with real singing!

02-18-2011, 08:05 PM	#13
CrushingAnvil \m Not Jesus Land m/ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 7,920 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I always thought people were referring to the Cynic song but it turns out some shitty deathcore band use that name - which were you referring to? Nor Cynic or Veil of Maya are tech death - If you can't play Veil of Maya on an EC-1000 - it's you, not the guitar. They don't have typical LP necks, they're closer to RG's, a lot faster. Whoever said "the best things in life are free" hasn't played an 80's RG" - Nick/TheSixthWheel

02-18-2011, 08:17 PM	#14
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Anvil is right dude, you won't be magically playing what you want to play just by getting a new guitar. He's also right about VoM not being techdeth

02-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#15
Bim116 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can play vom on my ltd im just looking for a faster guitar. Something new. And I am not about to get into some stupid genre war over bands. Vom is tricky to play but I can do it I just want something fresh ya dig? And im refering to the band veil of maya. ESP LTD EC-1000 Peavey 6505+ Head Egnater Tourmaster 4x12 cab ISP Decimator

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