Another good one would be a schecter c-1 plat About 800, basically a cheaper Hellraiser. Has EMGs, effortless ebony fretboard, my favorite guitar I own
Yes,Ibanez rules. And these days, you don't have to spend tons of money for a decent ax. I've built a few that are on par with these, and I didn't have to spend a grand. Plus you can find good deals on used stuff, and pawn shops have a decent selection too,so thats another avenue to follow. Great video Jason.😉
Yeah dude, I thought that was a really good price! And Replay Guitar takes online orders (I have their link in the description on this video!) - if you order something from them, please mention this video!
Man you RIP!!! I am a huge of Ibanez and I loved that the 550. The thing is Nilli Brosh has that same rg with yellow EMG pickups in it. That would be a cool guitar to see you with.
At 2:34 I went today to play this guitar and it's TRUE it is heavy in weight. It is not as comfortable to play sitting down..... but.... it is great. Very beautiful and affordable. Cant go wrong with the PRS.
Yeah, that PRS was really nice! I have the link to Replay Guitar Exchange in the video...check out what they have online, and tell them you found them through this video...they'll give you a great deal!
I agree, I think this price range is where you get the best bang for your buck. I really liked that LTD you played in this video, sounded great and looked really slick. My least favorite was probably the Ibanez haha :D It sounded great and I'm sure it was effortless to play but that volume knob would probably frustrate me with my huge meaty paws :D
Awesome man, please tell them you saw this video!!! I've also got a latest version for guitars prices between $100-1500 here: ua-cam.com/video/gnZi2G5oBqA/v-deo.html
i go back and forth between 3 guitars a Jackson soloist X series, epiphone les paul and a Michael Kelly Hex Deluxe they all sound and feel great but different. I have a jackson RR V feels good but dont like the sound too much and a jackson dinky from 97 that has a unique sound. I have a jackson js3 series i dont really care for hss only the humbucker sounds good. i have to say all the necks on jacksons feel great
Thanks for the vid, i think im going to replace My jackson dinky with a kramer now. You played just the stuff i like to play so this was really helpful video.
I like ESP guitars too, not many around. EC1000 AAA flame Seymore Duncan PAF and JB KH 502 EMG`s I pre ordered first patch ever of the KH Ltd. Kick ass video. 🤘
I'll say the Ibanez GIO guitars are really great for that price range. Reach out to Replay Guitar Exchange and tell them I sent you (their link is in the description) - those guys will set you up with something nice and give you a great deal!
Hmm...I live just outside tampa and now that you mention it an old friend contacted me about this place because he works there. This store looks kind of promising for one I've never been to yet! This video may have convinced me to.
Well I own two Jackson’s and an ibanez so I’m kinda biased to Jackson lol. However I did have a Ltd h-1007f once and that was very nice, got it for a steal to
I own 4 Jackson guitars (DR3, DX10d, DKMG, and a 1993 Dinky Reverse) all with the awesome reverse headstock and I have many of the ESP LTD Kirk Hammett signature guitars. Love them all.
@@Lifeafter40 They are pretty close in weight. The Ibanez may be a hair lighter. It also sits on your leg a little better and doesn't slide like the Kramer does. It also sounds a little better....but not a huge amount. I have another Ibanez, an RG450 that is really heavy and it sounds really good too. The RG450 is my least expensive guitar and it's the one I love the most.
I believe that's a real good deal! on the ltd with the fishman fluence. And that evertune bridge. I was thinking about getting a soloist and dropping Fishmans in it. Cause the new line of Jackson you can preorder have them in it for like 1600 dollars. I'll get that jackson I've always wanted. With all the configurations you can get from the fishmans. I would also have to get push pull pots. Just thought of that. But I still believe I'd come out cheaper. And if not. I'll get some good experience. Screwing up a beautiful jackson soloist!😃 thank you for 750 1000 episode. Your right it is the magical price range ive found too. Now you got me wanting to try a ibanez. With a bolt on neck? Choices choices..lol
Also thank to the guitar exchange for letting my man feature gear at their store. I’ll pick up from ya as I have family in Tampa for our next go round, cheers
love that it is guitar / amp, no bullshit computers or effects involved. THANK YOU !!!!! nobody else does this, they all spend first 5 mins of vid telling you what mic and what processor it run through bla bla bla....fk that ax / amp, tells me what i need to know.
That ibanez is a real eyecatcher, however it sounds really muddy...seen it in blue at a guitar store over here ...it looks and plays very good. The ken susi, fishmans and an evertune, i bet that was effortless right off the wall.......in this price range, you can hardly go wrong with an ltd...but somehow ibanez just screams metal....
The Faceless yes it’s a great price range dude!! The muddy part may be more my fault and just the fact that I’m playing a live amp with no effects out in the open. I’m considering bringing my laptop and interface next time so I can mic the amp
Jason you're awesome man what other teacher gives all this value , I was at a guitar store the other day looking at guitars and totally overwhelmed! now I have a much better Idea of what to look for and the 750 to 1000 range is perfect. Man I really like that Jackson! I was playing one in the store , it was less that 500 range, and felt awesome compared to others...for me of course. it has a lot to do with your feeling when holding and playing it, just like you said!! When is your on line course coming out?!?! :)
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I know the last video you did for the guitars under $500 they were used is that the same thing in this video. And thank you for doing this man big like and I subscribed
Thank you for the sub! Yeah, these guitars in this video are pre-owned. I should have mentioned that in the video! My latest in this series are new guitars between $1000 - 1500: ua-cam.com/video/gnZi2G5oBqA/v-deo.html
@@jasonstallworth awesome and thanks for the quick response. I'll give that video a watch at break time. I used to play alot of metal when I was in my teenage years and then life happened. Now that I'm 31 years old I have the itch again so I need to get an electric guitar again.
It was suprising to me also Scott. That PRS rocked. I've been looking at different guitars from 500 to 3000 + dollars to get a better idea of their pros and cons. Best for the money is where we all wanna be I suppose. Played since 7, (mostly acoustic until mid 20's). I'm older now and want a nice guitar to cover classic rock to medium - light metal. Any and all recommendations appreciated. New Sub! Great job on the video Jason! Keep'em coming!
@@kentuckywindage222 Wow! You & I sound very similar! I started on guitar at 9. Had a “Box Banjo”, at age 7. By high school I’d moved on to Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. I’d seen Zak Wylde @ this point w/Ozzy & Alice In Chains had a big Hells Angels fight breakout & end the concert but it was almost over anyway! I had an offer to play Christian Metal & open for Tainted Angel in L.A., but turned it down! Yeah I know, I’m an idiot! Started dating a girl I grew up w/from church , got married & sold my electric guitar, a Strat & Peavey Amp. My late grandmother sang w/Mother Maybelle & the Carter Sisters, but she committed suicide in 63, 2wks before Kennedy. I had 2 uncles as a kid that was w/Ricky Skaggs on his Highway 40 Blues album & toured w/him. 1 uncle came over & gave my dad an album called “Manzanita”, little did I know about 20yrs later I’d befriend Wyatt Rice & by proximity become friends w/Tony & Wyatt both! Of course great friends also w/Rickie Simpkins & others. As you can tell I’d left rock n roll for the music of my youth, Bluegrass! Zak Wylde in an interview told the person his favs were Metal & Grass as he’d grown up that way also. Some of my wife’s family lived in Nashville. Lookup her uncle, Gary Walker. He wrote Trademark, silent co-writer w/Kendall Hayes and came up with the 2-verse & tag line “wait on the corner”, YES, as in Just Walk On By! The stories he could tell from back in the day in Nashville! Anyways, as a kid my real true love wasn’t the guitar, it was the dobro & that’s what I was known as in Nashville, a “Dobro Player”. Talked w/Elderly Instruments on making a signature Dobro w/my name. Just before going on the road w/Alicia Nugent I was diagnosed w/a debilitating disease of the spine which ultimately ended my career. That’s life? 😆 Your handle makes me think of my other true passion? Guns of course! I always say I use “Missouri Windage”! You a KY., man? I played there & for a songwriter, Connie Leigh. Heard of her? Maybe not. You watch Rhett Schulls video where Nathaniel Murphy plays a Beetles song & does a bit of (my all-time fav), Zeppelin’s Kashmir? He talks about the Gibson guitar in the video being bought from Trey Hensley. That guy almost bought my Bourgeois Vintage D out from under me, but I beat him to it! Yeah, I’ve tied getting 1 of my 3 sons into playing, but no luck. I think it’s a case of “we’ll never be as good as Dad”, but I keep trying. Last summer the wife & I along w/our oldest son & his wife went to KC, MO., to see Poison, Def Leppard & Motley Crue. Yes it was AWESOME! I’ve also seen Tesla, but years ago. What r some of the big boys you’ve seen or know? I will admit my oldest has came close to following me. I taught him a few chords, even taught him how to play “More Than Words”. Bought him an acoustic & electric but neither seemed to take hold, 😆! He LOVES music but not enough to want to play. We are all going back to KC to see John Mayer, my sons fav & he’s seen him before. Looking forward to it! I’ve actually got a PRS SE 524 Single Cut McCarty headed my way, so yeah the PRS made a major impression on me. I’ll let you know how she handles when she gets here! When I set my mind on something I don’t often waste time getting it. 😆 What are you playing on currently? I’m actually just finishing up a Telecaster build. I bought a kit but gutted everything but the body & neck. Got a 64 Fender vintage neck pickup & a Seymour D., 1/4lb’er for the bridge. So actually I’m still playing on my acoustic. It’s only been recently that I decided to get back into electrics. I’ve missed them & all the fun of collecting pedals! I’ve threatened to take 1 of my oldest boys Strat or Teley from him! 😆 Seriously, I’d like to hear if you ever pursued a career or just play at home or local band stuff. Don’t leave out ANY details! Good talking w/you!
Hey Jason, I gotta say, this was a great video! I've been a fan and prescriber for quite some time. I'm 49, and have been playing since I was 10. I've always played what ever I could afford! However, when I was doing well, and able to afford a really nice guitar, the best I've ever played, for some reason, has always been within that $750-$1000 range! You are absolutely right! That is definitely the Sweet Spot!!! Thanks for all the great videos brother!!! 🤘
Dude, thank you for being part of my channel and for the support! Yeah man, I've played super expensive guitars but at the end of the day, the ones in this price range are just as good if not better! I think those higher prices are more for 'exclusive' branding or something! Even my ESP E-II Horizon (FR-7)...it's overpriced. THe LTD versions play just as good!
You seamed to have failed to mention that the Ltd came with fishman pickups and an evertune bridge the neck and fingerboard are nice features but come on fishman and evertune for under a grand speced out did it have locking tuners if so hands down bang for the buck I can do without the prs for metal ibanez has a bunch of good stuff in that range
I just went through the store and pulled guitars that were in that price range and that would work for most folks for this style. Fishman and Evertune are indeed great features to have if you want them. But not everyone cares for those pickups or that bridge. Agrees, Ibanez has many great options (I lean towards Ibanez, in general). But again, I chose what was in the store at the time.
@@jasonstallworth yeah as I read through the comments I became aware of that I to lean toward ibanez but that ltd was sick speced out I agree evertune bridge is prob not for every one I myself have never played one I hear therr tough to get adjusted how you want but after that stay in tune very well I am going to keep my eye out for that model on the used market or open box b stock thanx for bringing it to my attention
First time here ... love the channel ... 1st I am guitar hunting big time....Getting older and starting to loose my skills.... Love the Tiger striped Kramer.. Looks like fun and sounds good. I had a 86 Kramer AreoStar ZX10 that I put a good Floyd Rose on it about 25 years ago and I absolutely loved it.... I could not whammy it out of tune.... Then after living in the same house for over 25 years & 1 month before i sold my house all my gear got ripped off. To bad I wasn't home ... What do you all think between new and used... Im still half way decent and want to want to play some old Pantera & some Priest the way I used too....If that makes any sense...getting old sucks ....sorry for the rant
Old Priest and Pantera are awesome! Yeah, that Kramer was nice and this is really a good price range for quality guitars (there's really no need to go higher than about $1200). And I'd even say go used...you can find some really good deals on quality guitars. This store I'm at has several used and they will treat you right...check the link in the description, tell them I sent you!
@@jasonstallworth Roger that bro... buying a used guitar doesn't bother me a bit... I still have my old BOSS/DOD pedals and i plan on buying a Marshall JCM LS 50 watt Ser# X10501 head from my brother ...Kinda funny im wondering if that head is still trustworthy...considering Im still cranking my 1972 Peavey Classic
Personally I think the Ken susi sounded the best I'm a sucker for those fluence pickups. I'm wondering what you think of them now that you have tried them.
Yeah, dude, I liked that LTD I played. Didn't care much for the Evertune though because you can't bend the notes (I know there's a way to set it up for that). But it did play really nice, as I expected. I'd have to play around with those pickups a little more. I'd like to play that through my EVH amp to really put them to the test!
Yeah dude for sure. Personally I'm not a fan of the rockerverb sound. The Fishman's are killer metal pickups I have them in my 6 and 7 string schecter.
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Ibanez is the best bang for the buck here, the RG550 is basically a Prestige without the label. Even in the Ibanez website is among the other Prestige models, not in the standard section, and also made in Japan.
@@jasonstallworth it's the bright yellow one ^^ I think it's the cheapest and nicest you can get a new japanese guitar these days and it's a legendary one too
Awesome video. Is funny to watch this, here in Brazil with this price i just can buy something like Ibanez Gio, i have one, sounds good for a beginner like me, but is a huge price diference
I have the soloist winters and it’s crazy bad ass,I’ve owned all kinds of guitars and this is one of my favorite.I think that Jackson,Ibanez,and schecter guitars are the best types for metal,but I’ve also seen guys use hamer guitars and are just as good.great content bro keep it up.
What do you think of the ESP LTD KH-602? I know it’s over $1,000, but I see them used on reverb cheaper all the time. Like $800ish. I know you’re biased... but, how awesome are they??? LoL I really want one, but is it worth it and more?
@@jasonstallworth it's looking like I'm about to stimulate the hell out of the guitar shop soon with my sugar daddy government cash then, lol!!! I see one used for $700 right now without a case!
For me, I disliked the Ibanez the most as it had to much high end. I liked the chunkier PRS & LTD better sound wise. Can't day a word about how they play as the neck shape wasn't described. I prefer a more shallow C shape over the D. On a side note, when it comes to playability of a guitar, I always use the advice from my most favorite player ever, David Gilmour. He said something like, there's no need to plug on a new guitar when buying 1, if it sounds and plays good unplugged, then it will definitely sound good plugged in. Now take that for what it's worth, because he is a fantastic player but, a metal player he is NOT. So I would 1st play several guitars unplugged, then after finding a few I liked, try them plugged in to hear how the pickups duffer. Also to make sure everything works as it should. P.S. Are you like 7 feet tall, or is your buddy in the shop just short? You look like a mountain next to him...
I hear you and for me, the neck is the most important thing. I prefer the Ibanez RG wizard necks, thin in the back with a little wider fingerboard but other prefer the thicker necks
@jasonstallworth I have a beautiful Gibson Slash signature LP. Plays and sounds like you would expect, it needs the neck shaved though, and weighs in at almost 10 Lbs. Other than that, whooo boy is she a killer. Also own an LTD EC1000, Schecter Demon Sii with Zakk Wilde 81/85 actives that I installed. And a couple of acoustics. My best is an Emerald X20, then the Fender cutaway. Forget the model, but its like 500 bucks. Not a bad guitar though.
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Tiger Stripe is definitely 80's hair metal!!!
Yes, totally! I love everything about the 80s!
Reminded me of Blackie lawless ( wasp) in his tiger spandex on the second album I think. Rock on!
Oooh that Jackson sounds so nice 🔥🔥
Yeah that was a pretty cool guitar!
Yeah that guitar is awesome
Another good one would be a schecter c-1 plat
About 800, basically a cheaper Hellraiser. Has EMGs, effortless ebony fretboard, my favorite guitar I own
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Yes,Ibanez rules. And these days, you don't have to spend tons of money for a decent ax. I've built a few that are on par with these, and I didn't have to spend a grand. Plus you can find good deals on used stuff, and pawn shops have a decent selection too,so thats another avenue to follow. Great video Jason.😉
Thank you, yeah I'm a fan of Ibanez guitars!
I found that exact Soloist model at my local guitar shop and the neck feels incredible. Seems like a great value for just under $1000
Dude I've always wanted a Soloist!!
Such a warm personality Jason.
Great guitars, I love your ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 btw!!!!!!
Thank you...yes, the ESP is a nice one!
That LTD with the evertune and fluences is a steal. I paid $1200 for an MH-1000ET with EMG 81/60s
Yeah dude, I thought that was a really good price! And Replay Guitar takes online orders (I have their link in the description on this video!) - if you order something from them, please mention this video!
You're a very entertaining person to watch!! Keep doing these price range reviews. And Godbless you and your channel.
Thank you! I've got a few more like this on my channel, too!
Man you RIP!!! I am a huge of Ibanez and I loved that the 550. The thing is Nilli Brosh has that same rg with yellow EMG pickups in it. That would be a cool guitar to see you with.
Damon Wolf thank you! Yeah I bet that RG would sound amazing with those pickups!
You deserve way more subscribers, man, your videos are awesome. Funny, informative, and you can really jam!
Thank you, I appreciate that! Working on growing this channel, for sure!
At 2:34 I went today to play this guitar and it's TRUE it is heavy in weight. It is not as comfortable to play sitting down..... but.... it is great. Very beautiful and affordable. Cant go wrong with the PRS.
Yeah, that PRS was really nice! I have the link to Replay Guitar Exchange in the video...check out what they have online, and tell them you found them through this video...they'll give you a great deal!
I agree, I think this price range is where you get the best bang for your buck. I really liked that LTD you played in this video, sounded great and looked really slick. My least favorite was probably the Ibanez haha :D It sounded great and I'm sure it was effortless to play but that volume knob would probably frustrate me with my huge meaty paws :D
tedah riagrimi lol yeah dude sometimes the knobs on certain guitars get in the way! The LTD was nice!
That PRS has an excellent full fat sound
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I listen to you on spotify and all this time I had no clue you had a yt channel! Love the music btw
Dude thank you for the support on Spotify and here!! 🤘
I love the copyright free riffs
The funny thing is I never remember what I played when I do stuff like this! loll
Riff at 3:07 reminds me of Hangar 18 by Megadeth. Awesome video man, this really helped.
Glad to hear this helped...and if I could only remember what I played! lol
I love my esp deluxe guitars. They're right in that price range too.
Yeah dude, those are just solid guitars for metal! It's almost impossible to go wrong with ESP-LTD
Awesome video Jason I need more metal guitars
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This is great my son is ready for an upgrade now that he will go to High School and this is great info!
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Sweet man I'm from south Tampa and have been there many times! ill definitely be checking these out! 🤘
Awesome man, please tell them you saw this video!!! I've also got a latest version for guitars prices between $100-1500 here: ua-cam.com/video/gnZi2G5oBqA/v-deo.html
Dude, just discovered your videos! They are great and dang you can shred! The LTD KS M-6 is £1800 minimum over here in England! $1000 is a BARGAIN!
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Very nice, I liked the in the music store format, you can get a better sense of how the guitars sound vs in a studio playing through a DSP
Yeah that's true...nothing like playing through a raw amp!
i go back and forth between 3 guitars a Jackson soloist X series, epiphone les paul and a Michael Kelly Hex Deluxe they all sound and feel great but different. I have a jackson RR V feels good but dont like the sound too much and a jackson dinky from 97 that has a unique sound. I have a jackson js3 series i dont really care for hss only the humbucker sounds good. i have to say all the necks on jacksons feel great
Love the Jacksons!
i can totally recomend the schecter c6 pro and c7 pro, both awesome guitars for 750 and 800 usd
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Thanks for the vid, i think im going to replace My jackson dinky with a kramer now. You played just the stuff i like to play so this was really helpful video.
Those Kramers are cool guitars!
Thank you for making this video. Stay safe out there bro
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Seamour Duncan pups are awesome. The screaming demon, dimebucker, blackouts
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Earned my sub for an Honest video. Love it man! 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Dude, thank you, I appreciate that 🤘
I like ESP guitars too, not many around. EC1000 AAA flame Seymore Duncan PAF and JB KH 502 EMG`s I pre ordered first patch ever of the KH Ltd. Kick ass video. 🤘
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Great video! Was just thinking about getting a guitar mainly for metal and after watching this I definitely will
I'll say the Ibanez GIO guitars are really great for that price range. Reach out to Replay Guitar Exchange and tell them I sent you (their link is in the description) - those guys will set you up with something nice and give you a great deal!
Hmm...I live just outside tampa and now that you mention it an old friend contacted me about this place because he works there. This store looks kind of promising for one I've never been to yet! This video may have convinced me to.
Well I own two Jackson’s and an ibanez so I’m kinda biased to Jackson lol. However I did have a Ltd h-1007f once and that was very nice, got it for a steal to
Dude, you can't go wrong with Jacksons! I wish I still had mine from several years ago...and the one I played in this video was pretty nice! Soloist!
Jason Stallworth I had a Jackson Kelly nearly 20 years ago and had to sell it but I managed to score one again about two months ago
I own 4 Jackson guitars (DR3, DX10d, DKMG, and a 1993 Dinky Reverse) all with the awesome reverse headstock and I have many of the ESP LTD Kirk Hammett signature guitars. Love them all.
Jim Root played PRS guitars for awhile back in the Iowa album cycle.
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I dig you mate, you’re a cool dude. Good plying also, once you get in pocket, watching is a pleasure. Keep it up
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I have two of those guitars...the Kramer and the Ibanez. Both are killer. Same colors too.
Both are awesome guitars!
Which one feels lighter?
@@Lifeafter40 They are pretty close in weight. The Ibanez may be a hair lighter. It also sits on your leg a little better and doesn't slide like the Kramer does. It also sounds a little better....but not a huge amount. I have another Ibanez, an RG450 that is really heavy and it sounds really good too. The RG450 is my least expensive guitar and it's the one I love the most.
I believe that's a real good deal! on the ltd with the fishman fluence. And that evertune bridge. I was thinking about getting a soloist and dropping Fishmans in it. Cause the new line of Jackson you can preorder have them in it for like 1600 dollars. I'll get that jackson I've always wanted. With all the configurations you can get from the fishmans. I would also have to get push pull pots. Just thought of that. But I still believe I'd come out cheaper. And if not. I'll get some good experience. Screwing up a beautiful jackson soloist!😃 thank you for 750 1000 episode. Your right it is the magical price range ive found too. Now you got me wanting to try a ibanez. With a bolt on neck? Choices choices..lol
Matthew Stephans thanks dude...yeah there are so many choices at this price range and you can get a really nice guitar in that range!
Also thank to the guitar exchange for letting my man feature gear at their store. I’ll pick up from ya as I have family in Tampa for our next go round, cheers
Yes, huge thanks for these guys!
love that it is guitar / amp, no bullshit computers or effects involved. THANK YOU !!!!! nobody else does this, they all spend first 5 mins of vid telling you what mic and what processor it run through bla bla bla....fk that ax / amp, tells me what i need to know.
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That ibanez is a real eyecatcher, however it sounds really muddy...seen it in blue at a guitar store over here ...it looks and plays very good.
The ken susi, fishmans and an evertune, i bet that was effortless right off the wall.......in this price range, you can hardly go wrong with an ltd...but somehow ibanez just screams metal....
The Faceless yes it’s a great price range dude!! The muddy part may be more my fault and just the fact that I’m playing a live amp with no effects out in the open. I’m considering bringing my laptop and interface next time so I can mic the amp
Yeah, the stock pick ups on my 450 are quite muddy
As always great video, it would be amazing if you could do a detailed review of the ESP LTD KH 602. Greetings from Mexico City
I did post a recent review of the newer LTD Kirk Hammett series here: ua-cam.com/video/a7DkM7TXMV4/v-deo.html
Jason you're awesome man what other teacher gives all this value , I was at a guitar store the other day looking at guitars and totally overwhelmed! now I have a much better Idea of what to look for and the 750 to 1000 range is perfect. Man I really like that Jackson! I was playing one in the store , it was less that 500 range, and felt awesome compared to others...for me of course. it has a lot to do with your feeling when holding and playing it, just like you said!! When is your on line course coming out?!?! :)
Thank you for the kind words. I hope to have the course ready end on Jan or early Feb this year!
ESP is the number one in guitar world！🔥🤘🏻
They do make some solid guitars!
I picked ibanez .. also just hearing all 5 .. i own iron label ibanez . D tuned shredder.. great vid
I really want to play one of those iron labels!!
26 1/2 scale neck . .. witch is a rgd1x6xmpb
Thank you for all your great videos you and reviews..!!!!!,🤟nice riffs and solos !!
Thank you for the kind words!!
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The Ltd was the best. Ibanez Iron Label S series is in that budget as well. Probably the best looking out of all the metal guitars.
Those are nice ones!
I know the last video you did for the guitars under $500 they were used is that the same thing in this video. And thank you for doing this man big like and I subscribed
Thank you for the sub! Yeah, these guitars in this video are pre-owned. I should have mentioned that in the video!
My latest in this series are new guitars between $1000 - 1500: ua-cam.com/video/gnZi2G5oBqA/v-deo.html
@@jasonstallworth awesome and thanks for the quick response. I'll give that video a watch at break time. I used to play alot of metal when I was in my teenage years and then life happened. Now that I'm 31 years old I have the itch again so I need to get an electric guitar again.
Awesome video and thank you for sharing 💙👍
You’re welcome! 🤘
Hey Jason I thought would like to have the Kramer and play like George Lunch I mean Lynch from Dokken..!! 🎸🍻
Lol...the Kramer is pretty cool! I had one many years ago!
Love the Ibanez. Yep, I'm biased. I'm learning on my RGT42DXFM. Love it. Might even change my name to James.
I'm a huge Ibanez fan and love those Wizard necks!
@@jasonstallworth thanks mate. Im an old Aussie rediscovering. Loving Aussie metal.
I gotta say while I liked the LTD & JACKSON’s, I was actually moved by the PRS. Weird, I know but just being honest. Thanks & great video man!
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It was suprising to me also Scott. That PRS rocked. I've been looking at different guitars from 500 to 3000 + dollars to get a better idea of their pros and cons. Best for the money is where we all wanna be I suppose. Played since 7, (mostly acoustic until mid 20's). I'm older now and want a nice guitar to cover classic rock to medium - light metal. Any and all recommendations appreciated.
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Great job on the video Jason!
Keep'em coming!
@@kentuckywindage222 Wow! You & I sound very similar! I started on guitar at 9. Had a “Box Banjo”, at age 7. By high school I’d moved on to Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. I’d seen Zak Wylde @ this point w/Ozzy & Alice In Chains had a big Hells Angels fight breakout & end the concert but it was almost over anyway! I had an offer to play Christian Metal & open for Tainted Angel in L.A., but turned it down! Yeah I know, I’m an idiot! Started dating a girl I grew up w/from church , got married & sold my electric guitar, a Strat & Peavey Amp. My late grandmother sang w/Mother Maybelle & the Carter Sisters, but she committed suicide in 63, 2wks before Kennedy. I had 2 uncles as a kid that was w/Ricky Skaggs on his Highway 40 Blues album & toured w/him. 1 uncle came over & gave my dad an album called “Manzanita”, little did I know about 20yrs later I’d befriend Wyatt Rice & by proximity become friends w/Tony & Wyatt both! Of course great friends also w/Rickie Simpkins & others. As you can tell I’d left rock n roll for the music of my youth, Bluegrass! Zak Wylde in an interview told the person his favs were Metal & Grass as he’d grown up that way also. Some of my wife’s family lived in Nashville. Lookup her uncle, Gary Walker. He wrote Trademark, silent co-writer w/Kendall Hayes and came up with the 2-verse & tag line “wait on the corner”, YES, as in Just Walk On By! The stories he could tell from back in the day in Nashville! Anyways, as a kid my real true love wasn’t the guitar, it was the dobro & that’s what I was known as in Nashville, a “Dobro Player”. Talked w/Elderly Instruments on making a signature Dobro w/my name. Just before going on the road w/Alicia Nugent I was diagnosed w/a debilitating disease of the spine which ultimately ended my career. That’s life? 😆 Your handle makes me think of my other true passion? Guns of course! I always say I use “Missouri Windage”! You a KY., man? I played there & for a songwriter, Connie Leigh. Heard of her? Maybe not. You watch Rhett Schulls video where Nathaniel Murphy plays a Beetles song & does a bit of (my all-time fav), Zeppelin’s Kashmir? He talks about the Gibson guitar in the video being bought from Trey Hensley. That guy almost bought my Bourgeois Vintage D out from under me, but I beat him to it! Yeah, I’ve tied getting 1 of my 3 sons into playing, but no luck. I think it’s a case of “we’ll never be as good as Dad”, but I keep trying. Last summer the wife & I along w/our oldest son & his wife went to KC, MO., to see Poison, Def Leppard & Motley Crue. Yes it was AWESOME! I’ve also seen Tesla, but years ago. What r some of the big boys you’ve seen or know? I will admit my oldest has came close to following me. I taught him a few chords, even taught him how to play “More Than Words”. Bought him an acoustic & electric but neither seemed to take hold, 😆! He LOVES music but not enough to want to play. We are all going back to KC to see John Mayer, my sons fav & he’s seen him before. Looking forward to it! I’ve actually got a PRS SE 524 Single Cut McCarty headed my way, so yeah the PRS made a major impression on me. I’ll let you know how she handles when she gets here! When I set my mind on something I don’t often waste time getting it. 😆 What are you playing on currently? I’m actually just finishing up a Telecaster build. I bought a kit but gutted everything but the body & neck. Got a 64 Fender vintage neck pickup & a Seymour D., 1/4lb’er for the bridge. So actually I’m still playing on my acoustic. It’s only been recently that I decided to get back into electrics. I’ve missed them & all the fun of collecting pedals! I’ve threatened to take 1 of my oldest boys Strat or Teley from him! 😆 Seriously, I’d like to hear if you ever pursued a career or just play at home or local band stuff. Don’t leave out ANY details! Good talking w/you!
I really dig my Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder with Floyd Rose that hits this budget. KILLER guitar!
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Awesome video. Keep it up ✊🏻😎🤍
I have an ESP LTD MH350 FR. It was 600 bucks and plays like a dream.
Those are nice!
Hey Jason, I gotta say, this was a great video! I've been a fan and prescriber for quite some time. I'm 49, and have been playing since I was 10. I've always played what ever I could afford! However, when I was doing well, and able to afford a really nice guitar, the best I've ever played, for some reason, has always been within that $750-$1000 range! You are absolutely right! That is definitely the Sweet Spot!!! Thanks for all the great videos brother!!! 🤘
Dude, thank you for being part of my channel and for the support! Yeah man, I've played super expensive guitars but at the end of the day, the ones in this price range are just as good if not better! I think those higher prices are more for 'exclusive' branding or something! Even my ESP E-II Horizon (FR-7)...it's overpriced. THe LTD versions play just as good!
PRS Into a Mesa Triple Rectifier was the staple gear for Nu-Metal and During all 2000s Heavy Metal
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You seamed to have failed to mention that the Ltd came with fishman pickups and an evertune bridge the neck and fingerboard are nice features but come on fishman and evertune for under a grand speced out did it have locking tuners if so hands down bang for the buck I can do without the prs for metal ibanez has a bunch of good stuff in that range
I just went through the store and pulled guitars that were in that price range and that would work for most folks for this style. Fishman and Evertune are indeed great features to have if you want them. But not everyone cares for those pickups or that bridge. Agrees, Ibanez has many great options (I lean towards Ibanez, in general).
But again, I chose what was in the store at the time.
@@jasonstallworth yeah as I read through the comments I became aware of that I to lean toward ibanez but that ltd was sick speced out I agree evertune bridge is prob not for every one I myself have never played one I hear therr tough to get adjusted how you want but after that stay in tune very well I am going to keep my eye out for that model on the used market or open box b stock thanx for bringing it to my attention
First time here ... love the channel ... 1st I am guitar hunting big time....Getting older and starting to loose my skills.... Love the Tiger striped Kramer.. Looks like fun and sounds good. I had a 86 Kramer AreoStar ZX10 that I put a good Floyd Rose on it about 25 years ago and I absolutely loved it.... I could not whammy it out of tune.... Then after living in the same house for over 25 years & 1 month before i sold my house all my gear got ripped off. To bad I wasn't home ... What do you all think between new and used... Im still half way decent and want to want to play some old Pantera & some Priest the way I used too....If that makes any sense...getting old sucks ....sorry for the rant
Old Priest and Pantera are awesome! Yeah, that Kramer was nice and this is really a good price range for quality guitars (there's really no need to go higher than about $1200).
And I'd even say go used...you can find some really good deals on quality guitars.
This store I'm at has several used and they will treat you right...check the link in the description, tell them I sent you!
@@jasonstallworth Roger that bro... buying a used guitar doesn't bother me a bit... I still have my old BOSS/DOD pedals and i plan on buying a Marshall JCM LS 50 watt Ser# X10501 head from my brother ...Kinda funny im wondering if that head is still trustworthy...considering Im still cranking my 1972 Peavey Classic
That LTD looks sick
LTD guitars just do it for metal!
The Jackson guitar I have was about 250$ to 300$ from Portmans
That's a great price! I'd snag that up!
Personally I think the Ken susi sounded the best I'm a sucker for those fluence pickups. I'm wondering what you think of them now that you have tried them.
Yeah, dude, I liked that LTD I played. Didn't care much for the Evertune though because you can't bend the notes (I know there's a way to set it up for that). But it did play really nice, as I expected. I'd have to play around with those pickups a little more. I'd like to play that through my EVH amp to really put them to the test!
Yeah dude for sure. Personally I'm not a fan of the rockerverb sound. The Fishman's are killer metal pickups I have them in my 6 and 7 string schecter.
I'm running them through a newly acquired Dover DA50 amp and a 2x12 with a cream back and v30 and it sound killer
Brian Daggar Yeah that Rockverb really needs an overdrive in front to clean it up. I’m so used to (and spoiled) with my EVH at home!
Heyyyyy love your T shirt it Thai word mean Jason 🎉🎉
ขอบคุณมากครับ That’s part of my logo! My wife is Thai and we will be visiting again in November 2023 (this year). We are also considering moving there in a couple years. I would like to connect with some Thai musicians!
Ibanez is the best bang for the buck here, the RG550 is basically a Prestige without the label. Even in the Ibanez website is among the other Prestige models, not in the standard section, and also made in Japan.
Can't go wrong with Ibanez!
i had a esp mk600 a few weeks. best guitar ever. but i sended it back because it didnt stand in tune
Oh no, that's not cool. I wonder if the guitar wasn't setup properly
Hey man, I know this sounds totally random and ik this video is 2 years old but you seem like you would be the best dad ever.
Thank you. Well, I can say that I'm a great husband (and have an excellent wife) and do my best to inspire and encourage folks
3:05 just give me the Birdie Guitar is all you have to say to me
since i am huge into anything SG/LESPAUL inspired for my Doommetal music
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What is the best V for the Price ? Solar or Jackson or ESP LTD?
Couldn’t tell you. Never played a Solar and have only played a limited amount of Vs in general
The MIJ RG550 Genesis has to be one of the greatest bangs for the buck today
I need to check one of those out!
@@jasonstallworth it's the bright yellow one ^^ I think it's the cheapest and nicest you can get a new japanese guitar these days and it's a legendary one too
Awesome video. Is funny to watch this, here in Brazil with this price i just can buy something like Ibanez Gio, i have one, sounds good for a beginner like me, but is a huge price diference
Gustavo Castro thank you! Yeah I imagine there are price differences in other countries
@@jasonstallworth All guitars are at least a couple hundred more here in Canada, even the budget models :D
@@sahamal_savu Ouch...I hear you guys pay a lot more in taxes, too....
I’m torn between getting an ESP LTD Arrow 1000 and an E-II Arrow. Both are most likely similar in quality.
They're very similar and I think you'd like both
My schechter e-1 custom is pretty awesome at this price range.
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I can’t find that prs in that color anywhere..... could someone link me a trustworthy page to buy it?
I have the link to Replay Guitar Exchange in the description, so you can reach out to them! Tell them I sent you (they do online orders, too)
@@jasonstallworth okay! thanks!
Schecter makes really good guitars for that range also. I've been playing 34 years
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I have the soloist winters and it’s crazy bad ass,I’ve owned all kinds of guitars and this is one of my favorite.I think that Jackson,Ibanez,and schecter guitars are the best types for metal,but I’ve also seen guys use hamer guitars and are just as good.great content bro keep it up.
Yeah, those Soloists are amazing guitars!
Those kramers are awesome
Yeah, they are and play so nice!
@@jasonstallworth . Yeah they do I'm about to pick one up myself
Those Fishmans sound so clean and clear! 😍 debating on putting them in my ibanez RG 🤔
They've got a smooth punch to them!
My respects for trying them straight raw to the amp. I hate guitar reviews who use a ton of pedals.
Thanks, brother, yeah I like to get that true tone, as much as possible!
@@jasonstallworth no problem man. I ended up getting the Ibanez RG550. Its a killer guitar
The LTD blew them all out of the water!!
That LTD has more of a punch to it
I'm not finding that LTD M-6 anywhere for under 1250.
These were all pre-owned guitars
What do you think of the ESP LTD KH-602? I know it’s over $1,000, but I see them used on reverb cheaper all the time. Like $800ish. I know you’re biased... but, how awesome are they??? LoL I really want one, but is it worth it and more?
IMO, any LTD guitar in that range is going to be worth. Those guitars just play really nice
@@jasonstallworth it's looking like I'm about to stimulate the hell out of the guitar shop soon with my sugar daddy government cash then, lol!!! I see one used for $700 right now without a case!
@@robhowe8353 That’s definitely not a bad thing to spend it on!!!
Thanks for demoing raw like that,nobody does it. I think the LTD sounded the ballsiest
Yeah dude, no frills, just a raw amp!!
For me, I disliked the Ibanez the most as it had to much high end. I liked the chunkier PRS & LTD better sound wise. Can't day a word about how they play as the neck shape wasn't described. I prefer a more shallow C shape over the D.
On a side note, when it comes to playability of a guitar, I always use the advice from my most favorite player ever, David Gilmour. He said something like, there's no need to plug on a new guitar when buying 1, if it sounds and plays good unplugged, then it will definitely sound good plugged in. Now take that for what it's worth, because he is a fantastic player but, a metal player he is NOT. So I would 1st play several guitars unplugged, then after finding a few I liked, try them plugged in to hear how the pickups duffer. Also to make sure everything works as it should.
P.S. Are you like 7 feet tall, or is your buddy in the shop just short? You look like a mountain next to him...
I hear you and for me, the neck is the most important thing. I prefer the Ibanez RG wizard necks, thin in the back with a little wider fingerboard but other prefer the thicker necks
@jasonstallworth I have a beautiful Gibson Slash signature LP. Plays and sounds like you would expect, it needs the neck shaved though, and weighs in at almost 10 Lbs. Other than that, whooo boy is she a killer.
Also own an LTD EC1000, Schecter Demon Sii with Zakk Wilde 81/85 actives that I installed. And a couple of acoustics. My best is an Emerald X20, then the Fender cutaway. Forget the model, but its like 500 bucks. Not a bad guitar though.
Stay Metal! Your videos NAIL IT....
Thank you for that, brother!
what song were u playing for the creamer pacer
Dude I'm just making up riffs on the fly
Ibanez Iron Level are the best for metal at that price range
They're solid!!!
what amp would you recommend for these type of guitars or any guitar for metal
I actually have a video on practice amps (tube) for metal here: ua-cam.com/video/1egzrWRMwsg/v-deo.html
What about for deathcore?
You can make these work for any sub genre
This guy is god tier
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Dislikes are people who can’t reach the $750 price range
Lol that’s definitely a possibility!
Oh lawdy, lol!!!
Views on this vid are for people who can’t reach the $2k
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@@demayoexperience You got us there. Kind of tripped yourself up a little though. Haha.
I got the tiger stripe due to this video, no regrets (:
That's a cool looking guitar!!
Should I upgrade from an rgt42dx ? :(
That’s a decision only you can make brother. Go as far as you can with what you have
HOW DO YOU PICK SO FAST TEACH ME PLEASE
This is a good starting point: ua-cam.com/video/cPXK-ksZPqM/v-deo.html
After this video I picked up that Jackson
Those are cool guitars
@@jasonstallworth yeah I’m pretty stoked
tbh, Jackson gave me an eargasm
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That ESP is now $600 more expensive 😳
Yeah dude, I've seen some fluctuations in prices for the same models over the years.
PRS .I Think is the best of them,and then Jackson...
That was a really nice guitar! Their necks are a little thick for me but they play smooth.
@@jasonstallworth their sound are really good enough.for their price.
what pedal are you using?
Just whatever amp I was using, no pedals
Fucking sick 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
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