ESP's range of affordable reproductions, the LTDs, are great guitars to own. Like the Fender reference, we need to be mindful of the production standard & feel differences. The M-50 depicted above is one suitable for speedsters out there in terms of feel. Do not be too enthusiastic with the cleans offered here (like many other budget models), the humbuckers are there for all-out distortion.
Schecter has a wonderful offering in their C-1 range. These are praise-worthy in their QC standards & the playability couldn't be any better. The manufacturer also included a well-beveled pair of cutaways so we won't be deprived of the upper fret reaches. As these units are set-neck in assembly, the sustain is above-average given the right dose of distortion, of course.
This is perhaps Cort's proud offering to such an extent that Neil Zaza has his signature model blueprints based on it. It is very much like the C-1 model above in terms of features; a set neck model, dual humbucking & string-through-body but the neck dimensions here are a little wider & slimmer, making the Katana (KX-101) a natural appeal for fast playing proponents. The body's curved top is also more accentuated, making it very arm-friendly when you play both sitting down/ standing up. The bridge is one genuine Tone-Pros locking unit so it won't be displaced when you unstring the instrument & the pair of Duncan '59 & JB there makes it a winner in terms tonal appeal. On a personal note, I feel this guitar is very under-rated because of it's brand name- CORT; something that everybody recommends when you are after a cheap alternative. The KX range is a a make-do model by any means.To be cont'd...
8 comments:
hey, how about schecter demon 6? active duncan design pickups... cool cross inlays.. but sound?
Demon 6 not available here, i've never tried one. i feel right recommending those i've actually plugged in to try :-)
Any idea roughly how much is the KX101? Is it available here in SG?
it's available but i have no idea if the dealer has it in stock, even the KX Custom is available. it's about $700+/- the last time i checked.
any idea how much a c-1 cost?
C1- about the same price range... $800+/- the Katana, C1 & the discont'd Ibanez SZ models are in this price bracket :-)
i saw an m-50 at davis, but it has a floyd rose bridge. May i know wer to get d one wif a fixed bridge?
the M-50 doe not sport a locking dual action vibrato bridge, chances are, you saw the M-100 or its other M-series siblings. Davis does have the M-50, if you don't see it on display, it might be out of stock.
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