Schecter Or Ibanez |
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Jul 29 2009, 04:43 PM
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That's a pretty tough call. I'm not as familiar with Schecter's naming conventions but the Ibanez models with "G" in front are "Generic" or "General" or such. Similar, though not as poor quality, as Squier is to the Fender name.
I have an old GAX that was extremely inexpensive and played beautifully, but I haven't personally tested any others in that "G" line. If they're similar in price, I'd also venture a guess that perhaps "Diamond" is Schecters affordable alternative as well? Again, that's if they're similar in price. Ultimately the safest thing to do at that price range is look for commonly occurring defects by searching online and play the things yourself in the store if you can. -------------------- ::jafomatic
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Jul 29 2009, 06:04 PM
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I have a "G" ibanez and I haven't been impressed with it. I'm not familiar with either of these guitars though. Is there a way you could try them out?
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Jul 29 2009, 06:08 PM
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Ahh, yes. Matt's GRG is old and a little troublesome sounding. It could be that they don't age well or take heavy use very well. My GAX was fine but I played a lot less often and perhaps less "hard" than you guys are.
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Jul 29 2009, 06:59 PM
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Yeah, but 2-3 years shredding as a kid did some pretty bad things to my lower-end instruments when I was your age as well.
Anyway, for that price range of guitars it really is best to try before buying. -------------------- ::jafomatic
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Jul 29 2009, 08:36 PM
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This is a tough call Raph, but one this is for sure - you have to try both guitars. DO NOT buy them online without trying them first. You will feel which guitar is better for you immediately (you won't need reviews for that). Play it for at least 15 minutes each and you will then know which one suites you better.Also those guitars can vary a lot from piece to piece so make sure you try different "Same model" guitars to see which one is best sounding. I would vote for that Schecter but that is just because I'm not fond of Ibanez guitars much
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Jul 30 2009, 03:18 AM
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A "G" Ibanez with mics replacement is a nice choice. You won't have a pro guitar, but it will sound pretty well. I have a student that replace the mics to his G and it surprised me. He installed Dimarzio's Paf Pro and Steve's Specials and the guitar sounds really really well.
I don't know Schecters guitars very much. They aren't very common here, so I can't really help you with those. What I know, is that Schecter models are very good looking -------------------- Check out my lessons!
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Jul 30 2009, 12:33 PM
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I think they feel very different to play, where I find the Schecter models I've tried - can't recall em but I got a feeling the all necks are the same - to be unconfortable and the RG models of Ibanez to be comfortable and the ART models very, very comfie.
I suggest you try a few to feel for yourself. And I'm in doubt about the cheaper Ibanez models. I've got one where the knife edges and metal stud on the tremolo are worn and rendered useless after only one year of playing and very little active use of the tremolo. That's low quality imo, could be I had the bad luck of getting a weak copy but if the quality varies that much that's also a sign of low quality. -------------------- My bands homepage
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