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1. 12"+ radius. This generally allows for lower action. Bends don't choke out as easily if using really light strings. 2. Medium jumbo or jumbo frets. Stainless steel is a plus. This allows you to lighten your fretting hand. Stainless steel last longer and feel really slick when bending. 3. Medium to slim neck. I know people complain, but a classical-ish fretting hand comes in handy. 4. Medium to high output humbuckers. These might seem harsh, but will mellow a bit if you pick lighter. The overall goal of a "shred" guitar is to play lighter. Speed via brute force can work, but often leads to joint issues sooner or later. I used to enjoy playing as fast as possible. It's more about comfort these days. Ibanez usually ticks all of these boxes. Charvel's MIM and USA line offer solid options at a reasonable price. Some of the new Kramer imports are a good value. Last edited by s2y; 11-17-2022 at 05:31 AM. |
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Ha, interesting - Well the gear in my sig line is my basic home recording system (targeted at the Recording forum) And you just made me realize I should add the word Avid to Carbon interface And PT Ultimate is the recording software "Pro Tools Ultimate" and version number. The rest is just the specifications of my recording computer an Apple iMac
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Shred guitar are fun and so comfortable to play. A guy I play with has a couple that I've played, some kind of Suhr model that I can't remember right now and a John Petrucci Music Man. That Music Man is excellent!! I never hear much about the brand, but the list of pro players is huge.
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Staying with this ErnieBall/MusicMan conversation, sign me up for this Emerald City beauty! This Alvin Lee signature model runs three grand for an All American slab of timber time goodness! It’s like The Jetsons meeting Dorothy on the yellow brick road. This is certainly the axe the Wizard of Oz would be playing. Count me in.
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anecdotal evidence: everyone i chat with online that has played a Music Man raves about it. for my preferences, they're some of the best necks in the business that aren't from a custom luthier. while the finishes and features are great, it's really all about the necks for me. the frets are hand leveled and finished, which is nice considering that many high-end companies are moving towards PLEK, while others do not pay enough attention to the "feel" aspect of their guitars.
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I like Ibanez shredders myself, 'specially the one I call "Sharky Boy".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WBy55xiLXA
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Wow thread necromancy! So far my favorite shredder guitar has to be my Sterling Majesty. This thing has such a fantastic neck, and nothing has this kind of high fret access.
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Just perfect in my book. Thanks 1neeto! And Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. frank d.
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Now there's a ShredMaster Gold Cup Award Winner! A keeper, very unique. Happy Holidays to All!
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