I Need Reviews/Opinions!

[Mazz]

I want a new guitar and I have a selection of 3 that are in my head right now the main things I want are 24 frets and/or Floyd, my choices are currently between these

Dean ML XT

Features

Body Wood: Basswood
Neck Measurements: 24.75" Scale & 1-11/16" Nut
Tuners: Grovers
Tremolo: Floyd Rose Trem
Pickups: Blade Pickups
Neck Wood: Maple
Neck: Bolt-on Construction
Fretboard: Rosewood
Frets: 22 Frets

ESP LTD Viper 100fm (SG)

Features

Body Wood: Agathis w/Flamed maple top
Neck Scale: 24.75
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Pickups: ESP LH-100 set
Bridge: Tune-o-Matic w/Stop tailpiece
Frets: 24 XJ(Extra Jumbo?)
Neck: Bolt-on

ESP LTD GUS 200 (Star)

Features

Bolt-on
25.5" Scale
Basswood Body
Maple Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
42mm Standard Nut
Thin U Neck Contour
22XJ Frets
Black Nickel Hardware
ESP Tuners
TOM Bridge & Tail
ESP LH-150 Pick-ups


This is pretty much copy & paste of the specs so tell me what you think of each of these models specs and any reviews from people who have played them would be nice.


Note: Please do not post "IMO YOU SHOULD BUY THIS GUITAR WHICH IS NOT IN THE POLL HURR HURR HURR" because I have found loads of guitars with 24 Frets and a Floyd and wasn't keen, I like the KVX10 and WRXT but they're in the back of my head right now, oh and by the way, the ESP GUS neck will be replaced with my 24 Jumbo Fret jackson Neck if I end up with it depending on which I like more.

Thanks!
Mazz

[straycat]

Well you do know you can't just bolt a 22 fret neck on a 24 fret body and expect it to intonate properly.
JMO I wouldn't buy any of the mentioned guitars.

[Mazz]

Well you do know you can't just bolt a 22 fret neck on a 24 fret body and expect it to intonate properly.
JMO I wouldn't buy any of the mentioned guitars.

I guess I didn't think of that... Thanks anyway.

[wilkinsi]

You're asking us to choose between fugly?

[RacerX]

Those all suck!

[Mazz]

They're in my price range and I like em, I didn't ask for a review on looks I did say specs.

[lerxstcat]

"IMO YOU SHOULD BUY THE AGILE VALKYRIE 24 FLOYD WHICH HAS 24 FRETS AND A FLOYD, HURR HURR HURR!"

Seriously, dude, you picked 3 fucking duds of guitars. Agathis is PINE, not even guitar tonewood at all.

And seriously, the Agile Valkyrie is an SG knockoff shape like the LTD Viper, it's mahogany body with set maple neck, and is $279.95! Made in Korea, not china or Indonesia like the 3 you listed. How much you paying for them again?

In conclusion, I reiterate, HURR HURR HURR!!!!111JUAN

[straycat]

I do have admit a pine tele does sound incredible.Just saying.
Really the 3 you posted are in the dud category.
Stay in the higher end of the Korean guitars and you should be happy.
I have an08 exotic Dean ML and its a great guitar.
If that is your price range save a few more dollars and get a good guitar.

[6string40]

I know you didn't want to hear about other guitars and I'm not being a dick, but I have to agree with lerxstcat...I would go with the Agile. They also have a non-trem Valkyrie for around the same price--it's not 24 frets, but better quality. Or take straycat's advice and save a little more. I don't think you'd be happy with any of the the 3 you listed.

http://www.rondomusic.com/valkyriehc.html

http://www.rondomusic.com/valk24hcfloyd.html

http://www.rondomusic.com/product1861.html

[toejam]

Between those three, I'd go with the Gus G. Star.

[Grim]

Between those three, I'd go with the Gus G. Star.

I think I'd second this.

But I second the Agile as well.

At this price range, you're just going to get a disposable guitar for beginners. My best reccomendation would be that if you already have a guitar (DURR?), then save up and get something a bit more substanital.

Anyways, It's your opinion, not mine.

Grim

[straycat]

The star was your best choice IMO.

[Mazz]

Thanks for people who actually gave a nice helpful response

[bucketbrian45]

I would just go with the Agile but if it were between those three I would get the Gus G star.

[Spivonious]

If it were me, I'd save up a bit more, or scout Ebay for an old Charvel import. My Predator is awesome and only cost me $280 used with hard case.

If you're after a weird shape, then keep an eye out for a used WRMG or something. In fact, Musician's Friend has a new 2008 model for $600. If you have about $200 now, just save a bit longer and it can be yours in no time.