What Do You Know About The Dean Explosion Razorback? |
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Apr 6 2009, 11:33 AM
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is it any good besides the frightening good looks?
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/p...2ec6d900612.jpg oh and if i can buy this one a bit used or a rg1570 prestige in the same price (1200$ i know it pricey but i am having it imported) what would you recommend? This post has been edited by vampire18: Apr 6 2009, 11:59 AM --------------------  |
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Apr 6 2009, 12:06 PM
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The RG. The Razorback
 doesn't look that good in person, at least it didn't to me. The flame graphic seemed so be quite pixely. Not comparable to a proper airbrushed graphic. Also I think they are quite expensive for what you get. But then again it's not a bad guitar. If you like it, get it.One more thing, the calculating cost of importing something is not that simple. Often you'll find out that there are quite some weird taxes. It can however still be worth it if you get the shipping country to subtract the vat etc. Just watch out or there might be nasty surprises. - Jonas This post has been edited by 29a: Apr 6 2009, 12:15 PM -------------------- My Website | My Gear | Elixir Nanoweb Strings Review | Installing Schaller Security Locks
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Apr 6 2009, 12:17 PM
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Don't get the Razorback!
I wanted one too about a year ago but when I played it I wasn't too impressed: Bad printed graphics when you look close, A BAD TREMOLO (liscensed trem that goes out of tune pretty fast, no original floyd). Oh and the case is rubbish, it soooo cheap and badly fabricated... Other than the graphics and the bad tremolo, it is an alright guitar - not really good and not really bad but definitely not worth the money you have to pay for it. The pickups are good if youre into metal and the wood and built quality is decent but you can get much better guitars like the Ibanez you mentioned (great when you swap the factory piuckups) or an nice schecter guitar (you get an original floyd rose tremolo + better wood and pickups for a lower price) If it really has to be a dean razorback then try these two models, they are new for 2009 and have at least an original floyd rose, check out thr Slimebolt or the Blades V http://www.deanguitars.com/home.php --------------------  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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Apr 6 2009, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE (Artemus @ Apr 6 2009, 02:47 PM)  The Edge Pro is a Floyd Rose (Licensed) and is one of the best imo, along with Schaller and Gotoh. The replaceable knife edges are such a good idea and the feel of the trem is exceptionally smooth. Better than the original I'd say Are you sure? Wikipedia says "Ibanez Edge is Ibanez's Floyd Rose variant. There are 5 versions including a pro version. Starting with Edge III and Edge Pro, these are considered as mere derivative, and are not licensed from Floyd Rose." Just because a FR is licensed doesn't mean it's worse than the original - they can be just as good or even better. The prices reflect this - you can get a rubbish licensed FR at about £30 or you can pay the top dollar for a really good licensed one at around £200
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Apr 6 2009, 02:19 PM
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QUOTE (29a @ Apr 6 2009, 02:09 PM) Are you sure? Wikipedia says "Ibanez Edge is Ibanez's Floyd Rose variant. There are 5 versions including a pro version. Starting with Edge III and Edge Pro, these are considered as mere derivative, and are not licensed from Floyd Rose." Well..yes, but a licensed FR simply means it's made by a company other than Floyd Rose. I think Ibanez used to hold a license from FR but when it expired they just made their own range, with modifications/improvements and these are now the Ibanez trems. So, yeah my mistake  Still, I'd say Edge Pro is a lot better than the FR Original, but that's just my opinion  EDIT: In all my praise I forgot to mention one little niggle with the Edge though, the push-in trem bar has a couple of notches where you can fit plastic washers to stiffen up the (trem) arm - these seem to wear down a little too quickly for my liking and create a wobble. But hey, that's my only niggle. This post has been edited by Artemus: Apr 6 2009, 03:04 PM |
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Apr 6 2009, 04:17 PM
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QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Apr 6 2009, 01:17 PM) Don't get the Razorback! I wanted one too about a year ago but when I played it I wasn't too impressed: Bad printed graphics when you look close, A BAD TREMOLO (liscensed trem that goes out of tune pretty fast, no original floyd). Oh and the case is rubbish, it soooo cheap and badly fabricated... Other than the graphics and the bad tremolo, it is an alright guitar - not really good and not really bad but definitely not worth the money you have to pay for it. The pickups are good if youre into metal and the wood and built quality is decent but you can get much better guitars like the Ibanez you mentioned (great when you swap the factory piuckups) or an nice schecter guitar (you get an original floyd rose tremolo + better wood and pickups for a lower price) If it really has to be a dean razorback then try these two models, they are new for 2009 and have at least an original floyd rose, check out thr Slimebolt or the Blades V http://www.deanguitars.com/home.php Schaller makes licenced floyd, and it's better than original floyd. I have tried a Razorback many times, it's a cool guitar and works fine. I'd rather get the RG though. Much more versatile guitar, has 3 pickups too. |
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