There are some new LTD guitars at Davis currently, thusfar, I have managed to try this splendid FX-260. The FX series is a fusion of the manufacturer's Forest model (neck) & its explorer-like EX body (hence the 'FX' prefix).The visually captivating finish here features a mahogany body & a spalted maple top, hence its 'SM' suffix. The technical tagging aside, interested parties need to know the guitar is satin in nature so if you simply cannot avoid knock-free movements (knowing the klutz we are at times, especially during live shows) while handling this one, do reconsider your options.
For the rest of us who dare to venture into the satin finish domain, the sheer feel of this guitar is a subliminal influence for you to play better; especially yours truly here who can't get along with a set of .010 string gauge (the factiry equipped gauge of the strings here), there were no complains. The tone on offer has its driven inclinations in humbucking mode as the pickups were conceived to manifest high gain/ drive better, despite being passive (don't let the covers fool you). However, there were sweet moments when the coil split feature was activated, you might end up playing blues cradling one of the most protrusive guitars this side of BC Rich. In this mode, the cleans are much more acceptable as well.
To make it more enticing, the guitar lists for $680- recommended.
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