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Oct 11 2016, 12:49 PM
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Hello Everybody
ill try to make this post as short as possible but the most important thing I need you to know is that all your thoughts and suggestions will be very much appreciated also add to your consideration that Im left handed beside that I live in Libya and it's almost impossible to find high end quality guitars in here, and looking for lefty real Strat or Gibson or any of the other names makes it even more impossible. I bought my first guitar from Amazon.com about 3 years ago it was a Yamaya RGX 121 ZL it wasn't something fancy, it had some minor issues in intonation above the 12th fret and you have to tune it about twice every session. and about playability it cant not say whether its good or bad since this is the only guitar Ive played and never had the chance to try any other guitar. so when i thought of buying my new axe the options were limited so had to do what I did my first guitar and searched the web for a good deal and the only resource that i know and can trust is Amazon.com ( if you can recommend any other resources then please add in the the reply ) I searched and I came across these three guitars that I need to choose from my first choice and which I think is best for me is ESP E-II ST-1 second comes the Ibanez Prestige RG Series RG655L my third option is Gibson USA LPTRFLE5CH1LP so what do you think ? should I go for the ESP or the Ibby ? if you gonna ask what tone im looking for or which style im most interested in .. I'll say the im looking for something versatile that can fit in between classic rock/blues and metal. at the end if you'd say that I should get rid of all three options and you can find me a good deal from your local music shop then Im all open to that as well Tnx for reading now go ahead and let me know what you think |
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Oct 11 2016, 01:22 PM
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These guitars all look good so its mostly a matter of taste. In the phase I am currently in I would go for the ESP or Ibanez.
I checked the pickup specs and you should be able to play most styles on these instruments. (not sure about the Gibson though, as there was no info about coil splitting or pickup models) QUOTE (Anese @ Oct 11 2016, 01:49 PM)  at the end if you'd say that I should get rid of all three options and you can find me a good deal from your local music shop then Im all open to that as well I don't know if Thomann ships to Libya? If they do, you have some options: * You can order a guitar, and then return it to them if you are not happy with it (safe from Libya?) * Ask Thomann to PLEK the guitar for you and you will have no surprises as far as playability goes, here is their lefty section: https://www.thomann.de/gb/lefthanded_guitar...tml?filter=true |
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Oct 11 2016, 01:57 PM
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Different looking guitars, all of them obviously good enough for anyone! So let your taste decide.
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Oct 12 2016, 09:36 PM
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Hi mate,
Each of those guitars would be a good deal but each is very different regarding tone. I think that the ESP could be the more versatile of the three ones, but in the end is more a matter of taste. Some questions that could help you to decide: - What music style is your favorite? - Which are your favorite 5 guitarists? - Favorite band? - Are you planning to focus on shred, blues, rock, metal, jazz, everything? This questions can make me easier to suggest the best one for you. -------------------- My lessons
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Oct 13 2016, 01:04 AM
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what about this one https://www.amazon.com/Schecter-407-Stealth...hecter&th=1
I am left handed also and hated the first time I played a Gibson |
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Oct 13 2016, 11:55 AM
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All 3 are great quality instruments so your decision will come down to a couple of things:-
Do you want a Tremolo? How versatile do you want it to be? If you don't want a Tremolo then it's Gibson all the way!!! If you do then either of the other 2 are good choices and I'd recommend the ESP as being slightly more versatile. (Sorry Todd!! I love my Ibby's as well!!) There is, however, a 3rd option. For the same price as the ESP you could buy the Gibson AND a cheaper model Ibanez for having a tremolo. https://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_jemjrl_wh....z+left_392606_2 (For example)  -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!
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Oct 21 2016, 08:33 PM
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Thank you all
I really appreciate your suggestions and it really did help me to widened my thinking and came up with a logic decision  .I bought the Ibby the first reason to do this is because i simply just want an ibby. the second reason is: the ibby is about 450 USD cheaper than the ESP and its a (prestige) so im saving 450 USD over here and with a little bit of more savings Ill be able to buy a Gibson within lets say a year or two and thats will add a new axe to my arsenal and ill be able to cover more tone colors and styles. the ibby is on its way to (Libya) I already contacted the seller and explained to them that this guitar will go through a lot of airports so I begged them to wrap it carefully and I hope it'll arrive in one piece *fingers crossed* the delivery time will be about 15 days i guess. I was little worried how im going to get along with the floating trem system I hear its quite a fuss to deal with them at the begging so ive been watching some vids like how tune them and how to restring them (any videos, tutorials, tips are welcome and please add it in a reply) Thanks for your feedback have a nice day all This post has been edited by Anese: Oct 21 2016, 08:42 PM |
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Oct 30 2016, 04:06 AM
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Enjoy that new guitar!
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Nov 3 2016, 02:39 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkXvpZrZwk
Go to about 7.25 for setting the angle. Yours looks OK to me though! 
This post has been edited by Sensible Jones: Nov 3 2016, 02:46 PM -------------------- I'd rather have a full Bottle in front of me than a full Frontal Lobotomy!!
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Nov 3 2016, 05:16 PM
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That is a gorgeous guitar! congrats!
I love the blue and black color combination. How does she play/sound? --------------------  |
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Nov 5 2016, 10:25 AM
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Beautiful! You'll enjoy owning/playing that for many years. I have an RG1570 and love it, the case are awesome too.
Nice one 
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Nov 6 2016, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE (Sensible Jones @ Nov 3 2016, 03:39 PM) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkXvpZrZwk Go to about 7.25 for setting the angle. Yours looks OK to me though! Yea, Thanks Jones, This is the vid that i actually watched before setting the trem, If you look closer you will notice that there's small rectangular groved on the side edge of the trem that one should stay parallel to the guitar body. QUOTE (Mirba @ Nov 3 2016, 06:16 PM) That is a gorgeous guitar! congrats! I love the blue and black color combination. How does she play/sound? It plays great , once you know how to set it right and know how you keep it in tune QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 5 2016, 05:54 AM) Mucho Super Congrats Enjoy!!! I"d say try .09 gauge strings on it, or perhaps .08 if you are feeling wild I'd avoid .10s as that sorta defeats the entire point of having an ibby imho. It's a very expressive instrument, with a very thin neck. It's great for very subtle bending work and articulate note work. If you want to play in drop C flat, I'd say get a 27in scale schecter and string it with 12s Yea Todd Im more used to 09 gauge but I believe that the strings that came with this guitar are actually less than 09 gauge. however Im still trying to adapt with this guitar and trying to experiment with it. the thing im trying to do now is how to tame this beast and keep it in tune. what happen is that once I set it in tune it plays great for the whole session, then when I come the next day to play I notice that it goes sharp. maybe this is happening because i usually turn the A\C (at 22 C) on and off in the room where Im playing with it. any comments, ideas about this ? QUOTE (Phil66 @ Nov 5 2016, 11:25 AM) Beautiful! You'll enjoy owning/playing that for many years. I have an RG1570 and love it, the case are awesome too. yea I'm glad that it came with a case, Nice one I was hoping that this case will fit my Yamaha RGX 121ZL, but unfortunately it didnt |
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