The ultimate shred guitar?

shredist · 04-17-2005, 06:47 AM

What would you say is the ultimate stock shred guitar? not including any signature models

Pierre · 04-17-2005, 07:08 AM

24 frets, set neck (as opposted to neck thru, I hear they sustain better), Mahogany for even more sustain, any shape that allows an upper fret access and no neck dive, thin-ish neck (eh people shred on LPs so it should be doable :P ) and a Floyd rose. If you use 10 tunings, get 10 shredders.

nuntius · 04-17-2005, 07:18 AM

One that's held by someone that someone that can shred.

Seriously, this is too subjective a question... there is no ultimate. It's what works for you.

shredist · 04-17-2005, 07:20 AM

hahahaaha :P
but what would you say as the best stock guitar made for shredding?

Chace · 04-17-2005, 07:48 AM

Well I love my Jackson DKMG... thats perfect for me and nothing I've found fits me better...So my vote would have to go to the Jackson DKMG... thou I've heard the RR1 is a lean mean shredding machine

TwilightOdyssey · 04-17-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nuntius

One that's held by someone that someone that can shred.

Seriously, this is too subjective a question... there is no ultimate. It's what works for you.

+1

Plus, I can't shred. How the heck should I know??!!!

Davey · 04-17-2005, 08:14 AM

right now.. i'm for a RR hehe
neck through 22 frets (like you ever use the last 2 =P lol )

but.. whatever works for you and whatever you got =P

right now, i'm sending/uploading a quick video of me playing .. crappy but it's all i can manage ATM

TwilightOdyssey · 04-17-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Davey

neck through 22 frets (like you ever use the last 2 =P lol

LOL ... hey, man, I do!

And if shredist is into SX and whatnot, as is in his avatar, he will, too!

pac112 · 04-17-2005, 08:40 AM

does the SG have a shredder neck?

Davey · 04-17-2005, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pac112

does the SG have a shredder neck?

umm.. no.. it's got a thinner and narrower neck than most gibsons.. i think it would compare to a LP black beauty (at least the epi i tried)

Nite_Maresz_25 · 04-17-2005, 08:44 AM

IMO the best shreder axe would be this:
soloist shape
mohogany body
super thin maple neck/rosewood board
24 frets
hh/hss/hsh pickups
floyd.

nuntius · 04-17-2005, 08:50 AM

Thin necks

They don't make you go faster

Davey · 04-17-2005, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuntius

Thin necks

They don't make you go faster

no, they dont .. but some are more comfortable to play .. for me anyways

Xeromus · 04-17-2005, 09:53 AM

Carvin DC127. Neck through, dual humbucker, 24 frets, sculpted neck heel, original Floyd Rose.

04-17-2005, 10:21 AM

Flying V shape; I've come to find that they are, hands down, the easiest shape guitar to play standing up.
Alder body, neck thru maple neck
Ebony fretboard
JB/Jazz, or DD/FS for more output
22 Frets; Since I've gotten the RR, I've come to realize how much better the neck pickup sounds on a 22 fret neck.
OFR, of course.

Essentially, an RR-1, or a KV-2 if you really need those extra 2 frets

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jimmy · 04-17-2005, 10:29 AM

The holy grail of shred guitars, for me, would have to be a Gibson SG Supreme.

It's got 24 frets, set mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, flame maple top, and dual humbuckers.

I'll just have to throw a set of Duncans in there and it'll totally rip.

kherman · 04-17-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeromus

Carvin DC127. Neck through, dual humbucker, 24 frets, sculpted neck heel, original Floyd Rose.

Carvin PERIOD!

Because you can stock them any way you want with thier list of options.

At a price that's comfortable to the wallet.

But, back to the point.
Most shred guitars formula as mentioned.

24 fret neck.
Jumbo frets.
Easy access to the 24th fret.
Sculpted heel(bolt on)or no heel(neck thru).
Floyd Rose with lock nut.
H/H or S/S/H pickup config. H/S/H is good too.
Flat fretboard radius usually 14 or 15.Some prefer the contoured 12-15 radius.
Body shape is up to you. As long as it fits the bill above.

Any guitar can be shred on. But, for the things that are most common in shred playing these suggestions help to make that playing easier and more comfortable.

Shredding on the upper frets of a LP is a bear. Unless you got really really long fingers or large hands so the heel doesn't hinder your playing.

I love my LP style guitars too. But, I do play on them differently than I do on my Carvins.

Kent

Davey · 04-17-2005, 10:38 AM

NECK THROUGH RHOADS!!!!!

can you tell what my next guitar is going to be??

well, after i get a real amp that is

hehe

but really.. you dont NEED the last 2 frets

just teasing guys

Zerberus · 04-17-2005, 11:00 AM

Jackson USA Rhoads

Davey · 04-17-2005, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Zerberus

Jackson USA Rhoads

yea.. and then i might just join Rip Glitter

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Chace Tone Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheltenham, England Age: 23 Posts: 144	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? Well I love my Jackson DKMG... thats perfect for me and nothing I've found fits me better...So my vote would have to go to the Jackson DKMG... thou I've heard the RR1 is a lean mean shredding machine __________________ Equiptment: Guitars: Richwood Ltd. Editon LP Jackson DKMG Jackson Soloist SLSMG Crafter Electro Acoustic Amps: Carvin MTS 3200 10th Anniversary edition

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Nite_Maresz_25 on Elm Streetologist Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Columbus, Nebraska, USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,804	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? IMO the best shreder axe would be this: soloist shape mohogany body super thin maple neck/rosewood board 24 frets hh/hss/hsh pickups floyd. __________________ Constantly wanting new gear... Last edited by Nite_Maresz_25; 04-17-2005 at 08:52 AM.

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Xeromus Tone Ninja Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 30 Posts: 2,959	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? Carvin DC127. Neck through, dual humbucker, 24 frets, sculpted neck heel, original Floyd Rose. __________________ "it is a really hard song. it has like 3 different power chords in it. i just learned what power chords are, i thought it was the thing from your amp that you plug in to the wall."

04-17-2005, 10:21 AM	#15
DeadSkinSlayer3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? Flying V shape; I've come to find that they are, hands down, the easiest shape guitar to play standing up. Alder body, neck thru maple neck Ebony fretboard JB/Jazz, or DD/FS for more output 22 Frets; Since I've gotten the RR, I've come to realize how much better the neck pickup sounds on a 22 fret neck. OFR, of course. Essentially, an RR-1, or a KV-2 if you really need those extra 2 frets .

04-17-2005, 10:29 AM	#16
jimmy Ultimate Tone Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los angeles Posts: 565	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? The holy grail of shred guitars, for me, would have to be a Gibson SG Supreme. It's got 24 frets, set mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, flame maple top, and dual humbuckers. I'll just have to throw a set of Duncans in there and it'll totally rip. __________________ This space is for rent.

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Davey Goliath of Tone Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On your back. Age: 28 Posts: 7,678	Re: The ultimate shred guitar? NECK THROUGH RHOADS!!!!! can you tell what my next guitar is going to be?? well, after i get a real amp that is hehe but really.. you dont NEED the last 2 frets just teasing guys __________________ As I climb onto your back, I will promise not to sting I will tell you what you want to hear and not mean anything Then I treat you like a dog as I shoot my venom in You pretend you didn't know that I am a scorpion, ya!

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