What's a good Flying V like Dean Guitar that is under a $300-400 budget that I can find at a GuitarCenter?

Question

I want somethig like what Dave Mustaine uses, but I don't want to break the bank by buying a real expensive guitar. I'm still looking for a multi-effect pedal. Mind lending a fellow guitarist a hand?

Answer 1

What about the Jackson JS30KV King V? I believe that's based on the same model that Mustaine uses (he had custom King V models built for him). It's also in your price range at around $300.

As for a multi-effect pedal, you might just want to get a Line 6 POD 2.0 (I think it sounds better than the XT). It's not exactly a multi-effect pedal per se, but it sounds much better than most of the stuff in the same price range. It'll give you essential effects like chorus, compression, delay, flange, etc. as well as a plethora of different amp models and flavors of distortion. It's probably the best bang for the buck as far as effects go. You can get external foot pedals for it, too.