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Posted by: TreyDeschamp Nov 24 2009, 12:19 AM
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-RG5SP1-Electric-Guitar?sku=620081
This is the new guitar that I will hopefully be getting in December. Also I'm going to try and get Alexi Laiho's signature humbucker to give her a......extra boost 
Posted by: Marc_Maiden Nov 24 2009, 05:26 AM
cool choice, but are you sure this is the way you want to go?
Posted by: jafomatic Nov 24 2009, 05:32 AM
Careful with that wizard II neck, it's kinda rounder than the others. The wizard III appears to be 430mm while the wizard II appears to be 400mm, which means the curve of the fretboard is higher, like a strat.
So. If you can wander to the music store and not hate a small radius neck, you'll be fine. If you prefer a wide radius neck (flatter) then this may not be the best choice.
Posted by: Hammerhead Nov 24 2009, 06:26 AM
It says the radius is 15.75" That's flat...no? Fender puts them at 9.5' for most, some 12"s but isn't 15.75' like an airport runway?
Posted by: jafomatic Nov 24 2009, 06:43 AM
the Wizard Prestige neck is 430mm radius. That's 16.9 inches or so? Compare that the Wizard II appears to be 400mm which is 15.75 inches? Shouldn't be quite as round as a strat then, but it feels like a mountain if you're used to the flatter necks.
I'm just saying this: pickups can be replaced a lot more easily than a neck. Get the neck you are comfy with, then the bridge, then the look. The rest can be replaced.
Posted by: Santiago Diaz Garces Nov 24 2009, 06:58 AM
I tried that same guitar while ago and it's awesome. It fitted awesome in my hand!!. And the sound is very very clear and agressive. Great guitar
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Nov 24 2009, 01:51 PM
It is unless you can give me a reason not to go with this one
So. If you can wander to the music store and not hate a small radius neck, you'll be fine. If you prefer a wide radius neck (flatter) then this may not be the best choice.
Yes I'm very used to necks like the Wizard II. I like my necks just a little bit thicker, for some reason it helps my playing, plus my Dad's Ibanez I am pretty sure has a Wizard II neck as well.
Posted by: ZakkWylde Nov 24 2009, 02:00 PM
I would go for used guitars. You can get a Way better Ibanez for 500 bucks used (golden Era or even a prestige)
CHECK CRAIGSLIST
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Nov 24 2009, 02:15 PM
CHECK CRAIGSLIST
Never thought about that I will look into it.
Just checked, craigslist in my area sucks, they have like 5 ibanez guitars.
Posted by: Daniel Realpe Nov 24 2009, 04:25 PM
That's an awesome guitar, love the white piick ups
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Nov 25 2009, 12:50 AM
Me too they really pop out of the guitar.
Posted by: Praetorian Nov 25 2009, 02:48 AM
CHECK CRAIGSLIST
+100000000!
I am a HUGE believer in buying used gear! You get SO much more for your money it is ridiculous.
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