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Sep 16 2008, 07:34 PM
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Ibanez is currently not building high end flying V shaped guitars, only mid and low range flying Vs. You could either get a high end Ibanez like a Jem,Egen, J-Custom Rg... or you could look into other brands. 2000 Euros is not enough money for a custom built guitar from the bigger Companies but it is enough for a Custom by private luthiers (like Mirza who built Muris' Guitar).
These guitars might be worth a look for you: http://www.thomann.de/de/esp_nv_std_bks.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/esp_nv_std_sw.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/gibson_shred_x_eb_explorer.htm The esps are handbuilt ESP guitars from Japan with EMG pickups and a Kahler Tremolo. I've played one and it's worth the money because they are very well crafted. The Gibson Explorer model will be released as a Flying V version with the same specs in two month and it might also be worth a look. --------------------  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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Sep 16 2008, 07:38 PM
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QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Sep 16 2008, 08:34 PM)  Ibanez is currently not building high end flying V shaped guitars, only mid and low range flying Vs. You could either get a high end Ibanez like a Jem,Egen, J-Custom Rg... or you could look into other brands. 2000 Euros is not enough money for a custom built guitar from the bigger Companies but it is enough for a Custom by private luthiers (like Mirza who built Muris' Guitar). These guitars might be worth a look for you: http://www.thomann.de/de/esp_nv_std_bks.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/esp_nv_std_sw.htm http://www.thomann.de/de/gibson_shred_x_eb_explorer.htm The esps are handbuilt ESP guitars from Japan with EMG pickups and a Kahler Tremolo. I've played one and it's worth the money because they are very well crafted. The Gibson Explorer model will be released as a Flying V version with the same specs in two month and it might also be worth a look. They seems nice, thanks for the tip! Does Mirza have a webpage or something like that? |
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Sep 16 2008, 09:36 PM
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QUOTE (toho @ Sep 16 2008, 08:26 PM) EDIT: BTW, if you are linking guitars from stores, I am in love with red guitars xD Man, check out this topic. I posted a long review there. https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...mp;#entry259275 I know you preferred non RG shaped, but man trust me. This guitar is really beatuiful (and is nice tone of red) -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video
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Sep 17 2008, 12:55 PM
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For a custom guitar, check this one out!
http://www.ranguitars.com -------------------- Guitars: ESP M-I/FR
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Sep 17 2008, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE (2mazzo @ Sep 17 2008, 07:55 AM) For a custom guitar, check this one out! http://www.ranguitars.com Man...some of those were SWEET!!!!! -------------------- Ben
___________________________________________ "PLAY YOUR DAMN GUITAR!!" - Kirk Hammett Fender American Standard Stratocaster Ibanez RG4EXQM1 |
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Sep 18 2008, 12:18 AM
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QUOTE (toho @ Sep 17 2008, 10:07 PM) By the way, with jumbo frets, do they men longer distance between the frets then? Jumbo frets are higher frets,while space between frets stays the same. 
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Sep 18 2008, 01:48 AM
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I say the JEM, great guitar. other than that, try an ESP, or a les paul, then put emgs on that
-------------------- i tripped and broke my guitar's neck. :(  |
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Sep 21 2008, 10:55 AM
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In my opinion "custom" guitars have a kind of myth to them that they do not neccessarily deserve. In my times as an ESP endorser all my guitars were custom made, special wood here, different neck there, pickups, finish, the whole thing, and of course they were great guitars. But always keep in mind that all this custom work costs... and normally it costs a lot. So you should ask yourself how much you really want to pay for your guitar and if certain custom things are really worth that much money. If you find a regular model from Ibanez (or whoever else) that feels perfect for you, why mess around with it then? I woke up from my "custom mania" when I bought my first Les Paul, a normal custom (lol, no, there was no custom work on the guitar, I am talking about the Les Paul Custom
 ) and it immediately became my fave guitar, it still is today, there was just no need to mess around with anything. Don't get me wrong, I am not condamning custom made instruments, not at all, after all I had more than enough myself, you should just think about what you really want and really need before you order such a guitar.
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Sep 21 2008, 11:08 PM
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 I don't even know what I would do if I had that much money, but I might consider getting a white Ibanez JEM. Lots of instructors use it, and it is certainly a nice looking guitar, though I have never had the fortune to try one myself. -------------------- I spelled my username wrong...I didn't even think that was possible!
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Sep 22 2008, 09:13 PM
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custom guitars are always beter IMHO
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Sep 24 2008, 06:05 PM
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QUOTE (Juan M. Valero @ Sep 22 2008, 10:13 PM) custom guitars are always beter IMHO I thought so too, until I was convinced that this is not true
-------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45
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Sep 24 2008, 11:17 PM
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I would definitly go with a factory/stock guitar...Customs appeal cool and they can be very good (sometimes better)...But than again, you are taking a big risk there because you never know what you gonna get..And manufactures like Fender, Gibson , Ibanez etc didn't get their reputation for nothing...I just don't see a lot of Luthers out there matching that kind of quality and excellence (there are good ones but they are rare)...So to avoid unnecessary risks, you should go to stores etc and try out as many instruments as you like until you find the one you want...After that you can modify it a little..
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