I'm thinking about another guitar for D standard/drop C stuff, with a modern style non-locking trem, and as I don't really "need" this guitar it's gotta be cheap.
So far my options are
OLP John Petrucci
For: looks good, satin maple neck, locking tuners, I'm a huge Dream Theater fan.
Against: Unsure of quality. The only one locally had sold when I went to try it. I tried one of the (Cheaper) Axis models and the neck was very nice, but the guitar was heavy and I wasn't convinced by the bridge.
Ibanez SAS36FM
For: Nice top, great neck, mahogany set neck, "matches" my other guitars, it's an Ibanez.
Against: The abalone binding etc is a bit too bling. I played an SA the other day and I loverd the neck and feel, but the trem didn't seem to have a whole lot of movement, although I suppose it's set up for tuning stability in the shop. It's more expensive too.
Any thoughts on those two, or any new suggestions?