Double locking tremolo guitar suggestions

[jasonP]

Looking for a double locking trem guitar, original floyd rose or something similar like FU tone. Would like 22 frets, HSS pickup layout not a floating trem and USA made. Maybe better to have a guitar custom made if I'm going to be spending 2-3k. I really like the Charvels just the paint doesn't tickle my pickal. Was thinking about an EVH special but they are Mexican made, Suhr Pete Thorn sig, Music Man Axis, or Jackson PC-1.

 

[Findthetone1]

You'll probably get several people saying this, I'd see if you can get an order in with Chubtone before they close shop.

 

[jasonP]

You'll probably get several people saying this, I'd see if you can get an order in with Chubtone before they close shop.

I tried, sounds like they are full. I guess the orders filled right away as soon as they announced. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

 

[Findthetone1]

I tried, sounds like they are full. I guess the orders filled right away as soon as they announced. Thanks for the suggestion tho!

Bummer. It's sad to see them close up.

 

[MetalThrasher]

I'd look into a used Jackson Soloist SL1. Only thing is they are 24 frets.

 

[jasonP]

I'd look into a used Jackson Soloist SL1. Only thing is they are 24 frets.

I was thinking maybe a SL3 might do the trick!

 

[MetalThrasher]

I was thinking maybe a SL3 might do the trick!

It might. I actually have one. I pulled the JB and replaced it with an SH-5 custom and it sounds and plays well. Had to do a setup which is par for the course. Wish they used an original Floyd but it's 1500 I believe. If you look at Franklin guitars in reverb you can get one for 1,200 or 1,300 if you make an offer like I did. That being said for the money it's good but there's no way I would pay 2k plus for this one. It's a $1,500 guitar at best in my opinion.