Purchasing Advice

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    Josh J.
    Hello Everyone, I've been out of the loop for about 10 years now, and could use a little help on picking up a new guitar. Currently I have: Jackson Pro Performer RR (Invader) Washburn KC-42V (Screaming Demon) Ampeg VH-140C Crate GS-1425V My budget consists of $800 max, which I have narrowed down to the following: Gus G 600EC (Blackouts) EC 1000 (81/60) Viper 1000 (81/85) I'm sure you can see a trend with the pups, as they are all active. There is also nowhere for me to demo any of these models within 4 hour round trip, otherwise I sure would have. Maybe I'm just splitting hairs between my choices, but I'd rather have the opinion of those who have played on these. As you may have suspected, I'm a metal player. Thanks, Josh
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    IceSlicer
    IceSlicer wrote

    Viper 1000. total upper fret access and it also is the best shape for playing sitting down. My Viper 1000 is better than the 2 Gibson SG's I USED to own.

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      jalmetalman
      jalmetalman wrote

      My vote would be with the ec1000. used to own one, great guitars.

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        brandono61cr
        brandono61cr wrote

        they all play the same but think the gus with blackouts looks like ass, (blackouts are killer tho) i would go with the viper 1000

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          Josh J.
          Josh J. wrote

          Thanks guys,

          Looks like I'll give the Viper 1000 a shot.

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            antipole
            antipole wrote

            I would go for the EC for a Les Paul body guitar is easier to resell than a SG.

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