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Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 4 2009, 04:00 PM

So I am graduating and going to high school in about a month. I know its not that big of a deal but down here it is and my family thinks it is. I have been thinking alot because my mom said she would get me a new guitar. Here are my choices. Which do you think is better?

Also if you have any suggestions let me know I want a guitar for metal that isn't so expensive. In the range of 600-1000 dollars.

Paul Allender model PRS
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/PRS-Guitars-SE-Paul-Allender-Electric-Guitar?sku=514471

My seven string wet dream(Ibanez S7320)
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-S7320-Electric-Guitar?sku=512509

Schecter C-1 classic
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1-Classic-Electric-Guitar?sku=513072

Schecter C-1 ATX FR
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1-FR-ATX-Electric-Guitar?sku=515765

Posted by: Emir Hot Apr 4 2009, 04:07 PM

PRS looks cool to me. I don't like Ibanez since I first played it 20 years ago. The only model I liked was PGM 30

Posted by: sted Apr 4 2009, 04:17 PM

Ibanez is nasty ass guitar, 7 strings? I have enogh trouble with six!

Normally woud say the PRS but the schecter looks nice , though ive never played one.

IMO forget all three and buy a USA strat, probably the finest guitars ever made and probably always will be!

Posted by: Fullmetal_Tmd Apr 4 2009, 04:19 PM

Schecter all the way, bro. Some people say that they can't get a good metal sound from the C1-classic, but I could. Also, people complain about the guitar's neck being too thick, but those are mainly people who played on Ibanezs for a long time .

If those things bother you, or if you really want a seven string, go for that Ibanez, but you're gonna have to switch out the pickups sooner or later.

The PRS is good, but like the Ibanez, its gonna need some pickup swapping.

But, if you want a seven string guitar that plays metal without the need for upgrading, then check out the http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C7-ATX-Electric-Guitar?sku=515766. Its the best 7 string i've ever played.

Good luck on your hunt.

Posted by: Marc_Maiden Apr 4 2009, 11:50 PM

you picked the worst ibanez...get a xiphos 7 string or prestige 7 string...te 7320 is utter poop....even though im ibanez biased.....its poooooppppppppppp



or find an MIJ 7420

Posted by: ZakkWylde Apr 5 2009, 12:35 AM

Out of the guitars you mentioned: The Schecter Atx floyd rose

As Fullmetal said there is a 7string version with or without a floyd of the schecter atx

Posted by: enforcer Apr 5 2009, 01:41 AM

none try a fender or gibson

Posted by: TreyDeschamp Apr 5 2009, 03:49 AM

I have two strats and a squier and all gibsons that I want are out of my price range.

Posted by: UncleSkillet Apr 5 2009, 04:03 AM

PRS, you can't go wrong with that choice. Great price also.

Posted by: Sircraigery Apr 5 2009, 05:24 AM

I like Ibanez, but you have all good guitars here.

Although, I don't really think you can compare the PRS to the other two brands. They are different styles of guitars what have strong points in opposite categories. I depends what you want it for I guess.

Posted by: Roadside Apr 5 2009, 08:04 AM

I like the prs . Is has some realy unique look! And PRS´s are great guitars! Hope you´ll go for the right one. But as always try them out

Posted by: sted Apr 5 2009, 01:00 PM

these are far better instruments than all of those mate, but it dpends if you value sound and substance over appearance.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Faded-SG-Special-Electric-Guitar?sku=517222

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Vintage-Mahogany-Electric-Guitar?sku=517536

Posted by: Alex Lewis Apr 5 2009, 01:29 PM

Of the ones you picked I would go with the c1 classic as I love the schecter necks but also it has genuine duncan pickups which will give you a much better sound.

The black jack looks to be a very nice guitar also but I dont think the sound will be as good as the classic due to the pickups.

In addition I cannot stress enough how much of a pain floyd rose's are to maintain:- i.e if you want to change tunings or string gauges or even just changing strings it all takes time I have had a few and after a while they seem to lose their tuning stability ( the knife edge tends to wear and then the trem settles at a different point giving either a flat or a sharp sound across all 6 strings {especially if it is a licensed floyd and not an original}so avoid).

TBH I have not played a single ibanez that I have liked and I have tried quite a few over the last couple of years mainly due to their neck profile and the fact that even the more expensive models feel somewhat fragile ( not badly made but not built to last?),but thats just my personal preference.

PRS are always quality instruments however the inlays on the Paul Allender model look horrible and tacky in the flesh, the tremonti and the se singlecut both look much nicer when seen up close.

As others have said there are several budget fender and gibson models available that are us made and will no doubt serve you better in the long run. For a meaty sound (which I think you are after as all of these have humbuckers) I would definitely recommend the les paul studio it is a fantastic guitar well made has a great sound and won't break the bank, I have had one for the last 4 years and it has never given me any problems.

Its definitely worth spending more on a guitar that you are 100% happy with than in six months time still wanting another, at one stage I bought a new guitar every six months and chopped and traded in the old ones and it just gets tiresome especially if your not spending a great deal of money on them and you end up spending more than you would have done on "The One" you really wanted in the first place.

Alex

Posted by: berko Apr 5 2009, 01:38 PM

I love PRS guitars and I would choose the Allender model, but among those you listed the Schecter C-1 ATX Fr is the best one. I played many Schecters (and some PRSs) and you can't go wrong with the C1 series.

Posted by: Pedja Simovic Apr 5 2009, 04:27 PM

PRS got my vote, great guitars !

Posted by: superize Apr 5 2009, 04:29 PM

I can only say Ibanez because i havent tried any PRS or Schecter

Posted by: kaznie_NL Apr 5 2009, 04:32 PM

I'd say PRS, because they're normaly very good I do think the Shecter C1 looks the best

Posted by: ChrisVdS Apr 5 2009, 04:33 PM

That shecter looks very cool in the blue and green - black finish

Posted by: Artemus Apr 5 2009, 05:32 PM

Ok. From that list I picked PRS even though I'm an Ibanez owner. As has been said, there are better models than that 7-string although I've always liked the idea of the ZR trem.. but I'd much rather get a quality guitar like the Vigier Excaliber for a ball-bearing type floating trem. Anyway, the Prestige guitars are always better IMO as long as you change the pups.
I'd say look at some of the suggestions folks have made on here and try 'em out - see what fits

Posted by: Jesse Apr 5 2009, 06:15 PM

Ehm, I got something to say bout that:D
That SG Faded, seems better than it is. I've tried it and it isn't cool It's alot cheaper, and you can notice it. Worse finishing, and stuff. Alot of people, including me actually prefer the Epiphone G-400 over the GIbson SG Faded Special. Just my point o view

Posted by: JVM Apr 5 2009, 06:35 PM

The LP is a little different though. It's a pure mahogany body, with a chambered hollow cavity. It gives it a very unique sound. If you make sure to try it out before you buy it, you can find a great guitar from that series. Very dependable and great sound. The SG I wouldn't go for though.

Posted by: sted Apr 5 2009, 06:53 PM

Yeah the faded series arent finished as well as the studios which are the next models up from these really, but that is reflected in the price and you still get an SG or a LP, personally my views on epi's arent great as they are purposely designed and built to be inferior to Gibson which is criminal as they have a great history of their own, the Epi casino is a famous and great guitar in its own right, the Epi gibson copies are, well, copies!

Course its just my two cents, but any of the instruments mentioned would be preferable to the three at the top!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 5 2009, 08:55 PM

Schecter C-1 ATX FR looks great, and it sure has great specs. I'm not sure what guitar is better, so it is best to try them all. I would say the mentioned one has probably a great sound for metal, blackouts are great pickups and the rest of the hardware is HQ as well.

Posted by: Marshmall0wz Apr 6 2009, 12:26 AM

Schecter C-1 ATX FR
Schecters are just insane for the cash you pay

Posted by: 29a Apr 6 2009, 10:44 AM

My vote goes out for Schecter too. I do have the C-1 Classic (Antique Amber) and it's pretty much perfect at what it is.
No floyd rose means far less pain in the ass and things that can go wrong. But somehow it doesn't sound all that metal to me But this is heavily dependent on your taste, amp and so on.

May be you should also look at the 7 String Schecters especially the Loomis. If this is what you are after.

I wouldn't buy any non prestige Ibanez anymore. Imo they're not comparable to the Schecters in this price segment. Don't get me wrong Ibanez makes some nice entry level and some nice pro level guitars, but what's in between doesn't seem to be all that great. The cheap PRS guitars seem to be quite well made too, at least the one I played.

Generally I'd say you should first decide on what features you want:
- Do you want or need a floyd rose?
- Do you want 7 strings?
- Do you want active pickups?

- Jonas

Posted by: Carlos Carrillo Apr 6 2009, 02:34 PM

Gibanezecter PRS

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 6 2009, 03:12 PM

I wouldnt recommend that spesific PRS. It looks nice, but it feels cheap. Never tried that Ibanez thouugh, so cant comment on that.
But the Schecter ROCKS!

But still, there's alot of different opinions on that PRS so the best thing is just finding a way of trying each one out.

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 6 2009, 10:02 PM

That PRS is really great, big + for having
real pickup switch instead of pot-switch
which they instal very often, tricky to use imo.

Can't tell which one is better tho, depends.