Oops, missed your last post dude! Fun fact: I made the DJ play the Metallica version of Whiskey at my wedding, simply because it's awesome
Think I've nailed down the list of guitars that I'll be trying on the weekend:
Epi 1984 Explorer
ESP LTD Snakebyte
Gibson Explorer 2017 HP
Chapman Ghost Fret
Pretty much decided I want an Explorer-type simply because it looks so much cooler than a Les Paul, just hoping one of those is comfortable to play. Initial thoughts going on interwebs and guesswork:
Epiphone will likely feel outclassed, but then I have budget to replace the pups with something proper EMG 81/60s
Snakebyte has probably the exact tone I want, but I'm not sold on the shape. Being a signature edition doesn't bother me, although I know some hate them.
Gibson has a slightly wider fretboard so may be too fiddly, however the extra bits over the T (especially the G-Force auto tuning) is too cool to pass up.
Chapman is an unknown, although the guy at Andertons said it was definitely worth trying (I'm aware of the link between Chapman and Andertons, so may just be sales patter!)
May end up buying none, may end up with something completely different. We shall see