New guitar, some suggestions? :j

I am a Beginner/intermediate guitar player, and have played guitar for almost 2 years. i have one fender stratocaster from squier, one that comes with a starter pack. then i discovered that i needed a new amplifier if i was to buy a new guitar, i bought one and am happy for it, which happened almost a year ago. and now that i feel like i have become a much better guitarist, i've decided that i am in the need for a new guitar. :D

I play rock/metal and would really appreciate some suggestions for some guitars to buy. i like artist's like Iron maiden, Nightwish, Hammerfall and of course Sonata Arctica. <3 i am on the lookout for a guitar that can play both nice cleans, and a pickup for distortion.

i have been on the looking on the ESP ltd-EX 401 with floyd rose tremolo, it feels pretty good. does someone own this guitar? if you do can you please give a review of it, i would really appreciate if you did. thanks :)

Originally Posted by: svendstarI am a Beginner/intermediate guitar player, and have played guitar for almost 2 years. i have one fender stratocaster from squier, one that comes with a starter pack. then i discovered that i needed a new amplifier if i was to buy a new guitar, i bought one and am happy for it, which happened almost a year ago. and now that i feel like i have become a much better guitarist, i've decided that i am in the need for a new guitar. :D

I play rock/metal and would really appreciate some suggestions for some guitars to buy. i like artist's like Iron maiden, Nightwish, Hammerfall and of course Sonata Arctica. <3 i am on the lookout for a guitar that can play both nice cleans, and a pickup for distortion.

i have been on the looking on the ESP ltd-EX 401 with floyd rose tremolo, it feels pretty good. does someone own this guitar? if you do can you please give a review of it, i would really appreciate if you did. thanks :)

I haven't played that specific model, but i do own a ESP viper and it's pretty much exactly what you're looking for. I'm a big fan of ESP.

Get the best guitar you can afford bro :)
ESP make some decent guitars. I also recommend checking out Schecter. Very similar in terms of style and playability to the ESPs.

Let us know how you get on!

Absolutely love the ESP/LTD H-351-FR !!! Mahogany body with Flamed Maple Top, Neck-thru construction-maple neck with rosewood fretboard, Floyd Rose double locking tremelo and EMG 81 and EMG-85 Active Pick-ups for $599.99

Originally Posted by: 2gross4uAbsolutely love the ESP/LTD H-351-FR !!! Mahogany body with Flamed Maple Top, Neck-thru construction-maple neck with rosewood fretboard, Floyd Rose double locking tremelo and EMG 81 and EMG-85 Active Pick-ups for $599.99

Sounds like a good deal! +1

I'm thinking of purchasing the ovation al di meola and im tempted whether or not I should change my mind and buy (at a similar price range) a taylor or martin instead. Can someone help or is there any other guitar that i should check.

thanks guys for your help

Epiphone is great. Then Ibanez, Schecter, Jackson, ESP or LTD, and Dean would be good choices. Good luck! :D

Anything from Jackson or ESP. KILLER guitars in that line of products. May I suggest the Jackson Kelly? Such a unique spin on the classic explorer shape. I played one at my local guitar shop and to me it feels awesome!!! Now, you may have to try it out your self because I know some people that said the shape made them feel weird while playing. For me, I love how sleek it looks, the action on it, and how dangerous it feels while playing. very powerful guitar, looks awesome too!! Great for the hard rock/ metal style your going for. :-)

If you want something from the ESP line ( if you choose it ) that is really metal looking. go for the ESP LTD AX-360. Sweet guitar!!! Awesome shape and I have heard that it sounds just as good. Anything from the ESP line is great, this body style is just more metal looking :-)