need advice on V shape guitars

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    need advice on V shape guitars
    I am looking to get a ESP or LTD V series guitar and wanted some feedback. I like the M. Padget sig but its a bit on the pricey side, I also like the Alexi guitars and the last one i saw that was in the mix was a Ltd V250....anyone have one of these? Is it any good?
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    DUKE
    DUKE wrote

    V-500 would be a great choice for you, it would seem. One of the higher-end LTDs, not necessarily associated with an artist, and right now, it seems some places are lowering prices (Samash, I think) as well to make room for the V-401s, I believe.

    EDIT: The only thing really preventing me from getting one is because it has a pickguard. Other than that, if I see one going for a really good deal, you bet your ass I'd jump on it pretty quickly. lol

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      Wyatt
      Wyatt wrote

      L to R -

      V-250 silver (satin finish)
      V-350 black
      V-350 titanium

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        Wyatt
        Wyatt wrote

        Those older V-200's are sweet!! And practically impossible to find.

        Love to get one of those. Any pics??

        Also want the 401DX, but hard to justify dropping close to a grand on a LTD

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          diadorastriker
          diadorastriker wrote

          Track down a DV8 R and you will be rewarded.

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            Justinschut
            Justinschut wrote

            Id go with the 500

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              smally13
              smally13 wrote

              Wyatt, I bought that sucker BRAND NEW in '99. I passed over a gibby to get it, having no idea what a great axe I was getting my hands on. I think later that year I tried out a V-250 (Ice blue) and it was awesome, but I didn't pick it up. I'm still kicking myself. Pm me your email, I'll shoot some pics your way. LTD V's FTW.

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                matt b.
                matt b. wrote

                Whats the difference between the V-500 & V-401??

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                  Mikelius
                  Mikelius wrote

                  Whats the difference between the V-500 & V-401??

                  The 500 has a solid black glossy color, the 401 has a see through finish. Also the 401 has a Floyd bridge and tremolo, the 500 is string through.

                  EDIT: the 500 has dot inlays, the 401 arrowhead

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                    Roidster
                    Roidster wrote

                    a trem

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                      matt b.
                      matt b. wrote

                      It must just be the finish the 401DX has the Floyd & the arrowhead inlay. Thanks

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                        Metahead
                        Metahead wrote

                        when is it esp stopped putting floyds on their Vs? dumb move, but good to put em back on

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                          smally13
                          smally13 wrote

                          It's nice to have OPTIONS! I'm not a floyd guy myself, but if I were, I'd want it available without bending over and grabbing my ankles...now if we can get them to introduce some colors............

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                            Justinschut
                            Justinschut wrote

                            yeah its a limited run I think Musicians Friend did.. Hetfield also has one I think

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                              andrei
                              andrei wrote

                              but that's a floyd, isn't it?
                              i suppose they came with fixed bridge also, probably string through.

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                                matt b.
                                matt b. wrote

                                WOW, just a few days ago it was $499 and I thought that was a good price but $399..........even better.

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                                  MV-CTM
                                  MV-CTM wrote

                                  they should adjust it to what the price is now I think, not sure though if their guarantee covers clearance items

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                                    Mikelius
                                    Mikelius wrote

                                    Goddamnit, I bought mine not 4 months ago at full price -_-

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                                      matt b.
                                      matt b. wrote

                                      Thanks for all the feedback. I just ordered a V500 from musiciansfriend for the nice price of $399.....................I mean how could I not get it, right. In the end it came down to the v500 & a Jackson RR, M. Tuck sig (dont hate me for the Jackson thing, lol) but the price was way toooooooo sweet on the 500.

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                                        smally13
                                        smally13 wrote

                                        If I could convince somebody to take my M-200, I'd jump on the V-500 without a second thought. congrats on the axe man!

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                                          matt b.
                                          matt b. wrote

                                          All I had to do was convince my wife that it was a great deal, since it is my 11th guitar now.

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