M400 - is it what I want?

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    JimBobTTD
    Hello First post here, so be gentle. What I'm after is the Hammett KH602, with neck-through, EMGs etc. - BUT - I don't want the skulls inlays or the link to Hammett. So, my question is: Is there a guitar out there with reverse headstock, 2 EMGs, Floyd, 2 Vols and 1 tone, strat-style switch etc that isn't the Hammett signature? Is the M400 the way to go, and change out the pots to dual-concentric to give me vol/tone for each pickup? The ESP website doesn't look promising, but are there any discontinued guitars that fit the description? Any of you ESP/LTD gurus know? For the record: a pic of Hammett on my wall in 1989ish made me want to play the guitar. He was holding his ESP, and I fell in love with that guitar. But I want my own guitar, not his. I have nothing against him, nor anything against signature guitars. Thanks in advance for any help!
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    Gravy Tank
    Gravy Tank wrote

    The M-400 sounds like it would suit you well. Also, check out ebay, craigslist for some of the older M-300 series (301, 302). They are amazing guitars for the money, just about everyone here will tell you that.

    And, welcome to the boards!

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      MV-CTM
      MV-CTM wrote

      well if you have moniez for the 602, why not get an M-II ?

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        N3rdAl3rt
        N3rdAl3rt wrote

        m-1000 but it as abalone D:

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          xbrootALx
          xbrootALx wrote

          m-1000 but it as abalone D:<

          Least the M-1k doesn't have it all around the body.

          Def. check out eBay man.

          And welcome. :)

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            metalhobo
            metalhobo wrote

            Save up and get an M-II

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              JimBobTTD
              JimBobTTD wrote

              Oh, I don't have the cash for an M-II or a KH602, and that's a little more than I am willing to throw down on a shredmachine (they are about twice the price of an M400).

              I'll look into the M300 series - thanks for the tip. Any more?

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                Butch
                Butch wrote

                Is that white M1000 out anywhere?

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                  sirsloop
                  sirsloop wrote

                  Is that white M1000 out anywhere?

                  X2... as long as you like the abalone on the fretboard. There's also the RA-600 which has the same M/MH look to it.

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                    JimBobTTD
                    JimBobTTD wrote

                    Well, I got the M400 and I am very pleased with it.

                    The sound difference between the EMG-81s at the bridge and neck is a bit slim, though. Any suggestions for a different neck pickup? I'm leaning towards an EMG 60. I'll also put concentric pots on the controls, so I can have dual volumes and tones.

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                      Butch
                      Butch wrote

                      How much did it set you back? Where you got it from?

                      edit: Pics dude pics!!!!!!!!!

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                        Butch
                        Butch wrote

                        Bump for the pics!

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                          Borked Bob
                          Borked Bob wrote

                          these are such nice guitars... gonna get one next summer :D

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                            njrusmc
                            njrusmc wrote

                            Beautiful guitars! I would kill for an MH-400NT in white!

                            Anyway, the M400 is a sweet guitar. I would suggest the M1000 just for the better trem, but LTD 400 series guitars are great for the money. Spent $550 on my 2006 edition MH400NT and it blows away $1000 Ibanez's like its cool.

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                              mrclean77
                              mrclean77 wrote

                              Beautiful guitars! I would kill for an MH-400NT in white!

                              big ol' +1

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