Buying a new electric guitar

[I R Jaketard]

I've been playing guitar for roughly 4-5 years and as of 2 years I've been getting into metal/metalcore/post hardcore/hard rock. I think it's time to put down my guitar and buy a new one...one that's more suited for metal (better pickups, 24 frets etc.). I'm stuck with a $600 budget, but I've narrowed down my options:

 

- Jackson DKMGT (used) for $450

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/p...lack--large.jpg

 

- Jackson DXMG for $600

http://www.jacksonguitars.com/images/produ...10103844_md.png

 

- Jackson RR3 (used) for $550

http://www.mveducation.com/assets/products/54506_l.jpg

 

I looked at many Ibanez's, but I wasn't inclined to get one as they're cheap :\ I also looked for schecters, but it's so damn hard to find them in local music stores. Now, I'm leaning more towards the DKMGT as it has amazing reviews, but the DXMG is just as nice and brand new and the RR3 is just a classic. Opinions?

[Furl]

i can sell you one of those for rsgp?

[OIdwildy]

I have an Ibanez and believe me, you get your bucks worth.

 

I do not recomment you buy any of them though; never buy a guitar online. Go to your local (or not so local) shop, test a few out, see how they feel in your hands, do you like the vibe they bring? How smooth is the neck?

 

Every guitar sounds different, even when it looks exactly the same as the next one.

 

Oh, and don't be too narrow minded. If you enter with your mind focussed on one guitar, believe me, you'll probably walk out of the shop with a different one (':

[Father Justin]

I'd rather spend my money on Rs pins....

 

Cool tho

[I R Jaketard]

I have an Ibanez and believe me, you get your bucks worth.

 

I do not recomment you buy any of them though; never buy a guitar online. Go to your local (or not so local) shop, test a few out, see how they feel in your hands, do you like the vibe they bring? How smooth is the neck?

 

Every guitar sounds different, even when it looks exactly the same as the next one.

 

Oh, and don't be too narrow minded. If you enter with your mind focussed on one guitar, believe me, you'll probably walk out of the shop with a different one (':

 

I'm actually considering an Ibanez S520EX (has EMG 81/85 pickups), used, for $400.