
Originally Posted by
Ice Cream Man
If it doesn't have a standby switch, then it's solid state.
Also if it's small and lightweight.
I was looking at the specs of the EVH Art Series guitars, and they were also basswood bodies, and the paintjobs were extremely similar, with the "5150" guitar still having a Frankie-ish paint job. It seems like the only difference is the tremolo won't be a German Floyd Rose, but as I say, for us weekend warriors and hobbyists, it'll probably last our lifetimes.
I also read that the EVH Art guitars originally sold for $2,200 but could later be bought for $1,200. (I think they've gone up since then.) I'm hoping I can benefit from a similar price drop at some point, maybe.