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Dec 18 2007, 09:38 AM
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If Alder was bad wood, Vai wouldn't have it for his signature guitar
 I have JEM and i never saw problem with that wood type. I said this 1000 times - you can't judge the guitar by playing them in stores because in 99% of cases they are not set up at all. I bought my JEM which was totally out of tune, not set up - brougth it home, set it up and today it's the best axe i've ever played. I played the JS a month ago - it was good, to me - same as JEM but had 22 frets. I like JEM's design more but the general feeling of playing is the same. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 18 2007, 10:03 AM
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You see, i only look at guitars with 24 frets so for me it's a no-brainer. Also, JEM has a single-coil pickup which is really amazing for clean stuff. I also like the design of JEM more because comparing to JS, JEM has more sharp edges.
I am glad you changed your opinion on the wood. You see - Ibanez is a brand which will never make a crappy guitar and if we are talking about 2000$ signature guitars - there can be no mistake  EDIT: forgot to say - try them both, and after that - decide what you want. I can't tell you: "Get JS!" or "Get JEM!" because you will play those guitars and not me. I know what a JEM offers and i would suggest it to everyone If you don't like the white color than you can easily get a blue JEM or the one with mirrored finish.
This post has been edited by Pavel: Dec 18 2007, 10:05 AM -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 18 2007, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE (Zephyr @ Dec 18 2007, 09:21 AM)  Something I forgot to add, is that I've been looking at the specs, and the bodies of JEMs are made form alder. Isn't this an incredibly cheap wood that is used even in entry-level guitars? The JS has a basswood body, which I've heard doesn't have a great tone, but is very versatile, and I'm alright with that, but alder? Thanks!  Adler is cheaper than Basswood, for you and me, Ibanez surely has a good deal for purchasing - but I don't agree with you that it's worse as wood just because of the price. That rather has to do with supply and demand. Regarding Adler it's a great wood, Fender is not using it in almost all their guitar just because it's cheap... or are they?   QUOTE (Zephyr @ Dec 18 2007, 10:20 AM) Yeah, the extra two frets would definitely be a nice thing to have, but I don't honestly think I'll use them much. About the frets, for most people it's overkill with 24 frets and for me.. I never use them If I want to play that 24'th tone on a 22 fret neck I will bend which sounds nicer than plucking it anyway. So it's all about your preferences. I'm leaning towards 22 frets for myself though I have a 24 fret guitar aswell, sure it's nice too. 21 frets on the other hand is useless. I don't know why they make em. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Dec 18 2007, 03:04 PM
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Many people today are making guitars with 29 frets - especially with Caparison guitars. More frets - wider range. And i use 24 frets a lot because it gives you 2 full octaves on each string.
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Dec 18 2007, 11:20 PM
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I never noticed the difference between woods either.
But what if you want to play sweep+tap with high E note on 24th fret? Or play a huge AP run all the way to or from high E note? Range can never hurt - it can only help. bending is not always a solution because if you need it fast than bending doesn't help. JS is some kind of an S body but it is not THAT thin. It's more of a round-edged RG. -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 19 2007, 10:41 AM
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I told you JEM is better
It will be awesome once you set it up
-------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board! |
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Dec 19 2007, 01:43 PM
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My RG550 20th is basswood.
-------------------- "King V" enthusiast
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Dec 19 2007, 01:46 PM
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Oh yes, you're right, I checked now
S series is made of mahogany...
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