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How Good Are Non-prestige Ibanez Guitars?

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 12:37 AM
Sep 28 2009, 12:37 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Although I like how my Schecter Hellraiser 7 String looks and plays, I don't like how it sounds The massive mahagony body and neck give me too much low end for my taste so I might sell it and get something diffrent. I looked at Ibanez and the Prestige Rg 1527 but that one is made of Basswood which I don't like too much... While browsing I found the Ibanez S7320 guitars which are made from mahagony too, but with a really thin body and a maple neck; there shouldn't be any excessive low end problems+ the guitar looks cool! Now I wonder: How good is this guitar? I have only played Prestige Ibanez guitars and they were top notch (aside from the stock pickups) The pickup issue would be the same with the 7320 but that can be fixed. Now, how is the wood quality? The craftsmanship? How is the Zero Resistance Tremolo? Are Indonesian Ibanez guitars worth their money or something to avoid? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- 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

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 12:51 AM
Sep 28 2009, 12:51 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	im sorry to break it to you, but the s7320 is one of the worst ibanez S's ever made, maybe even one of the worst guitars. The trem radius and neck radius do not match, thus you cant get as low action as you should and get a lot of buzzing for an ibanez S, used is always the way to go, you got used to the MIJ prestiges, the indo made guitars will really be a downgrade. They have made high end S 7 strings like the S7420 which looks really nice as well. The ZR trem itself is top notch however, and thats the only good thing about that guitar, the 7 string ZR. the choice is yours, but for the price, the craftsmenship, the quality....it is not a good buy, especially for someone used to higher quality You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Marc_Maiden: Sep 28 2009, 12:52 AM -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

Santiago Diaz Ga... Santiago Diaz Garces View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 03:16 AM
Sep 28 2009, 03:16 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.769 Joined: 28-April 09 From: Buenos Aires, Argentina	I know a guy that has that exaclty guitar and it is very very nice. It's so confortable to play and the sound is very clear. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons! My Band: Thabu Myspace New Thabu Official Site!! My Websites: http://www.santiagodiazgarces.com.ar Myspace

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 07:05 AM
Sep 28 2009, 07:05 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	I have heard about the s7420 made in the 90's are far superior but it will take some time for one to show up on ebay -.- You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- 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

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 08:50 PM
Sep 28 2009, 08:50 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Sep 28 2009, 01:51 AM) im sorry to break it to you, but the s7320 is one of the worst ibanez S's ever made, maybe even one of the worst guitars. The trem radius and neck radius do not match, thus you cant get as low action as you should and get a lot of buzzing for an ibanez S, used is always the way to go, you got used to the MIJ prestiges, the indo made guitars will really be a downgrade. They have made high end S 7 strings like the S7420 which looks really nice as well. The ZR trem itself is top notch however, and thats the only good thing about that guitar, the 7 string ZR. the choice is yours, but for the price, the craftsmenship, the quality....it is not a good buy, especially for someone used to higher quality Thanks for your Ibanez wisdom Marc! I have found a guy who sells his 1999 S7420 in mint condition to me for a good price! I get a better 7 String for less money than I payed for the Schecter; I can resell the Schecter and I will even have money to spare for new pickups!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- 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

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 09:11 PM
Sep 28 2009, 09:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	ahh now you getting into the flipping game. around here, we call people who get good deals and sell other stuff that make profit flippers (in the guitar world at least) people who buyy for less, sell for more You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 28 2009, 09:15 PM
Sep 28 2009, 09:15 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Sep 28 2009, 10:11 PM) ahh now you getting into the flipping game. around here, we call people who get good deals and sell other stuff that make profit flippers (in the guitar world at least) people who buyy for less, sell for more Honestly That wasn't my intention at all! I didd't make a profit out of selling the guitar, I just spend less for another one! I looked for a good 7 string guitar, heard good things about Schecter, I bought one used for 600 Euros I didn't like it too much, I resell it for the same amount and look for an alternative, I look for Ibanez I write this thread, you point me to the S7420, I find a seller who sells one for 450! I think I was just lucky You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- 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

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 12:44 AM
Sep 29 2009, 12:44 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	congrats man! is it the black or blue-greenish one? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 11:56 AM
Sep 29 2009, 11:56 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	The Black one, here is one of the pics I got via Email You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by ZakkWylde: Sep 29 2009, 11:56 AM Attached image(s) -------------------- 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

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 08:38 PM
Sep 29 2009, 08:38 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	nice score! that one is made in japan, quality is going to be on the same level as the prestiges. the lo-trs 7 trem it comes with is a good trem as well! congrats man, You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 08:43 PM
Sep 29 2009, 08:43 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	I read that they were made in the same factory in Japan where Prestiges are produced today so it basicly IS a Prestige, they just weren't labeled that way in the 90's... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- 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

Marc_Maiden View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM
Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA	well since the 80's, ibanez used the fuigigen (spelling?) factory in japan...which is why you see an "F" in the front of MIJ serial numbers for ibanez guitars so yes, it will have the same parts (mostly) and quality as a prestige. interesting fact: ESP and greco guitars along with some others were also made in that factory for a while....they used the same parts and woods, just had a different shape and logo You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Marc Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar

Sensible Jones View Member Profile	Sep 29 2009, 10:06 PM
Sep 29 2009, 10:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 7.277 Joined: 2-January 09 From: London-ish. UK.	QUOTE (Marc_Maiden @ Sep 29 2009, 09:55 PM) fuigigen (spelling?) Fujigen! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!

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