Help Me Choose An Ibanez! |
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Help Me Choose An Ibanez! |
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Nov 8 2009, 02:05 PM |
Hi all,
I'm thinking of getting a new axe lately, and I keep hearing about these wonderful thin Ibanez prestige necks, so I might give them a try (But I know nothing about Ibanez!) One question: the "prestige" trademark refers to the neck or to the whole guitar? I understand these are the best Ibanez models, and I want this guitar to be a keeper. But I took a look at Ibanez site and there are so many models that I get lost... so many numbers and letters, I don't know which are the ones I have to look for. This is what I'm looking for: - Fixed bridge (I bet that narrows the choice!) - Slim neck (prestige series?) - Low action with absolutely no fret buzz in any fret position - Strat looks - Good quality pickups H-S-H if possible. Those above are a must. As for the rest, the cooler looking the better , I don't have any preferences for wood type. The reason I try to avoid locking trems is that I need to change tunings fast and easy. Is there any Ibanez or maybe Jackson that meets all these requirements? -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 8 2009, 02:40 PM |
That one isn't strat shaped
I've been searching and searching ibanez site and I only see a couple: PGM401 and RGA 321 I can't find prices though. There are some ibanez models in my local shop and I don't find any of them listed at their site. These Ibanez guitar names are so confusing. I'm used to "tele or strat" "sg or LP" -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 8 2009, 03:15 PM |
Just wait for Marc_Maiden to show up haha.
You might want to skip the pickups specs, then just get a new Seymour Duncan or Dimarzio set |
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Nov 8 2009, 03:53 PM |
Does it have to be an Ibanez? There are plenty of high quality, strat shaped, thin necked shredding machines by other companies! No, it doesn't really have to be Ibanez, I'm open to suggestions Hi Fran, I have just bought the Ibanez prestige rg2550mz-GW with the new trem Zero thing. I have always been a strat type man but I am very impressed with it after having it now for over a week. .... When I get the Evo's fitted this week I will post a thread for persons interested in the difference between the IBZ's and Evo's in my humble opinion. ... RG2550 seems good, but it has a trem, I'm looking for a fixed bridge. I might need to change tunings often, and I hear locking trems are a pain to set-up & change tunings. Looking forward to that review -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:04 PM |
There are some Jacksons that come quite close to your specs:
http://www.thomann.de/de/jackson_dk2t_trd_dinky_upgrade.htm Slim Neck, Original Seymour Duncan Pickups,24 frets, string through bridge http://www.thomann.de/de/jackson_slsmgwh_w_case.htm There is Trond Vold's guitar, the soloist SLSMG with similiar specs. If you got some more money to spend you can get a Jackson USA soloist with HH,HSS or HSH combination and a fixed bridge, though they might be hard to get as Jackson has long delivery times... This ESP would also be quite close (Zsolts guitar witout a floyd) http://www.thomann.de/de/esp_horizon_nt_ii_dkbsb.htm -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:28 PM |
Wow that ESP looks great.
I thought about the Jackson soloist you mention, but I'm a bit unsure about the volume pot placement. It seems to be a bit too close to the picking hand. I've heard some people complain about that on that guitar, whicjh seems awesome nevertheless. It seems like the ESP has that pot placed in a similar place. I definitely would have to try them first, speciually to check the neck & fret buzz. That's a problem too, I would be afraid to order a guitar (through my local shop) without trying it first... -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:30 PM |
Well, I know less about Ibanez than you, Fran. In a fixed bridge, thin neck, premium strat type guitar, you might consider the Jackson SL2HT Soloist. Now, it's HH. I've personally never seen a HSH Jackson, but I'm sure they are out there. This guitar is neck through with string through and should sustain while you get yourself something to eat...come back and it's still wailing. Just a thought. FYI, the Dinky's are bolt on necks, the Soloists are neck through body. If that matters to you. And, they of course come in a variety of finishes.
http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/pro...duct=2803076803 This post has been edited by NoSkill: Nov 8 2009, 04:35 PM -------------------- Still looking for my soul mate, guitar. |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:43 PM |
Schecter?
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Nov 8 2009, 04:48 PM |
Schecter? I've never seen a Schecter in any shop over here! They seem good though. Well, I know less about Ibanez than you, Fran. In a fixed bridge, thin neck, premium strat type guitar, you might consider the Jackson SL2HT Soloist. . ... ... FYI, the Dinky's are bolt on necks, the Soloists are neck through body. If that matters to you. And, they of course come in a variety of finishes. Neck through? Nice! As I said above, Jackson soloists are nice. Is there much difference between between SL2HT and SLSMG? -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:59 PM |
QUOTE Is there much difference between between SL2HT and SLSMG? Fran, I found an interesting discussion on that very question: http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64434 I didn't get too deep into it, but one of the responders has both Jacksons. For me, I like passive better than active, and I'm a huge fan of the traditional Jackson headstock. So I lean to the SL2HT Soloist. FYI, I have an SL3 Soloist and a DK2 Dinky. The Dinky is featherlite, the Soloist is a sidewalk block, weight wise. The Dinky is bolt on, the Soloist is neck through. Both of mine have Floyd's. The mention of Schecter is interesting. I have a C-1 Blackjack that is HH with fixed bridge, 24 jumbo's. It's a very nice player indeed and I believe Schecter's are a real bargain in the set neck world of guitars. -------------------- Still looking for my soul mate, guitar. |
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Nov 8 2009, 09:32 PM |
What about a Godin :
http://www.godinguitars.com/godinfreewaysap.htm I know it has a Tremolo. I have seen this one in a shop yesterday and it looks and feels really good. Not sure about the pickups and other materials though. |
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Nov 10 2009, 04:40 PM |
I might get a good deal on a RGA321F (Last year's model)
This one features Dimarzio/ibz pups instead of the ibanez actives of this year' edition. Are these Dimarzio/ibz pups any good? -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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Nov 12 2009, 04:44 PM |
Just as ''well you can live with them but a but a better set of Pickups would improve the guitar...'' as the other pickups I suspected that. Maybe a set of active EMGs would suit these guitars better? -------------------- Guitars:
Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC |
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