Originally Posted by: Rob_His the kind of trem on a fender strat a floating trem? i have a strat but im looking to buy a second guitar. ive noticed most pro shredders use the whammy a lot (i notice most use floyd rose/locking temelo's) and i intend learning to shred but i really like the look of the les paul studio (its just the same as a les paul standard without the binding and some of the other cosmetics) so i was wondering if i could get away with getting the les paul and shred to a fairly ample degree without the whammy. i intend trying out the suggested guitars to see which i like best just as i cant shred yet (i intend learning to, im on learning the techniques now) i cant really go into a shop & start shredding on these guitars can i, ill just have to go by peoples suggestions & the feel and tone of the guitar.

thanks for all the suggestions & help

I don't know how you feel about kirk hammet, but of his signature ESP models is shaped as a Les Paul AND has an original Floyd Rose locking trem. Emg pickup set and some big ass frets. Only thing is, it only come in black and has some stupid looking spider inlays. http://espguitars.com/sig_kirk.htm Its the LTD-603 Gotta love the neck-thru construction!