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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 9-July 07 Member No.: 2.273 ![]() |
I've been strongly considering buying an ibanez 2550e for my new hard rock/metal guitar. I have read plenty of reviews and i really like Rg's but i was wondering if anyone had other recommendations i should check out before investing my hard earned cash. (Money is hard to come by when your 15, so $1,200 or less please
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![]() Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA Member No.: 3.374 ![]() |
I've been strongly considering buying an ibanez 2550e for my new hard rock/metal guitar. I have read plenty of reviews and i really like Rg's but i was wondering if anyone had other recommendations i should check out before investing my hard earned cash. (Money is hard to come by when your 15, so $1,200 or less please ![]() You know what I'm going to say, Jackson DK2 or DKMG ![]() -------------------- |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Hemet, California Member No.: 2.460 ![]() |
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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 9-July 07 Member No.: 2.273 ![]() |
are jacksons good for shredding? Or are Ibanez better?
I've heard Jacksons are best for rhythm guitar |
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![]() Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA Member No.: 3.374 ![]() |
are jacksons good for shredding? Or are Ibanez better? I've heard Jacksons are best for rhythm guitar Absolute shred machine! Fastest action i've played, But then again , my experience with other guitars is limmited. I'm sure others will beg the differ! -------------------- |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 22-December 07 From: Abbeville, SC Member No.: 3.571 ![]() |
are jacksons good for shredding? Or are Ibanez better? I've heard Jacksons are best for rhythm guitar Jacksons (Depending on the model) are great for shred. However, Ibanez Prestige models have the uber fast necks and I can tell you from experience, playing an Ibanez with a Wizard (Prestige) neck is simply a pleasure. It's silky smooth and effortless to play on. Unfortunately, about 5 months ago I needed cash and didn't want to take out a loan, so I had to sell my RG 1570 Prestige. I miss that guitar. ![]() Now if you ask someone who's used to playing on say a Les Paul neck, they'll say playing an Ibanez feels like you're playing a toy guitar, but then again, how many "shredders" do you know that play a LP? This post has been edited by Sabbz: Jan 25 2008, 02:58 AM -------------------- Gear I wish I still owned:
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![]() Learning Roadie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC Member No.: 1.984 ![]() |
Jacksons (Depending on the model) are great for shred. However, Ibanez Prestige models have the uber fast necks and I can tell you from experience, playing an Ibanez with a Wizard (Prestige) neck is simply a pleasure. It's silky smooth and effortless to play on. Unfortunately, I needed money about 5 months ago I needed cash and didn't want to take out a loan, so I had to sell my RG 1570 Prestige. I miss that guitar. ![]() Now if you ask someone who's used to playing on say a Les Paul neck, they'll say playing an Ibanez feels like you're playing a toy guitar, but then again, how many "shredders" do you know that play a LP? Zakk Wylde, Slash, Jeff Beck (yes he shreds), Buckethead and pleeeenty of others are enough for me ![]() Not to discount Jacksons and Ibanez, but I'm one of those guys who feels like they're toys in my hands (and I'm not a very good player even ![]() ![]() This post has been edited by JVM: Jan 25 2008, 02:55 AM -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 22-December 07 From: Abbeville, SC Member No.: 3.571 ![]() |
Zakk Wylde, Slash, Jeff Beck (yes he shreds), Buckethead and pleeeenty of others are enough for me ![]() Not to discount Jacksons and Ibanez, but I'm one of those guys who feels like they're toys in my hands (and I'm not a very good player even ![]() ![]() I guess that depends on your point of view. I definitely don't consider Slash or Jeff Beck (Who I thought played Telecasters?) as shredders. I can sorta see Zakk, but I still don't really consider him a shredder, either. I'm not saying he can't or doesn't, but the vast majority of his playing is more bluesy, pentatonic minor stuff. Buckethead, yes, definitely. This post has been edited by Sabbz: Jan 25 2008, 03:02 AM -------------------- Gear I wish I still owned:
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![]() Learning Roadie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC Member No.: 1.984 ![]() |
I guess that depends on your point of view. I definitely don't consider Slash or Jeff Beck (Who I thought played Telecasters?) as shredders. I can sorta see Zakk, but I still don't really consider him a shredder, either. I'm not saying he can't or doesn't, but the vast majority of his playing is more bluesy, pentatonic minor stuff. Buckethead, yes, definitely. Beck plays a strat these days. I'm sure he's played a telecaster before, but he's definitely not known for it. His guitar of choice in the 60s-probably around sometime in the 80s, which was most of his best stuff, was a les paul. However I can agree with you that he's probably not a shredder by your standard, but he's about in the league of slash technique wise. If you want others... eric johnson recorded cliffs of dover on an es-335 (gibson). How about Gabriel ![]() -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 329 Joined: 5-May 07 From: Kansas Member No.: 1.770 ![]() |
Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai come to mind when I think Ibanez. Plus I love the feel of them. I chose the 2550e. I am not disappointed and will also have a Les Paul soon.
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![]() Learning Roadie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC Member No.: 1.984 ![]() |
Paul Gilbert and Steve Vai come to mind when I think Ibanez. Plus I love the feel of them. I chose the 2550e. I am not disappointed and will also have a Les Paul soon. Yeah thats the way to go, is to have both ![]() -------------------- ![]() |
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![]() Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA Member No.: 3.374 ![]() |
Dang guys, I thought we were talking a grand or so. If we were to broad'n the spectrum, then well, Parker, Dean to name a couple. I alwys thought the LP was the ultimate shredder ( never played one ) but have heared many.
The kid has 1200.00 to spend. what do you recomend? -------------------- |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 128 Joined: 22-December 07 From: Abbeville, SC Member No.: 3.571 ![]() |
Dang guys, I thought we were talking a grand or so. If we were to broad'n the spectrum, then well, Parker, Dean to name a couple. I alwys thought the LP was the ultimate shredder ( never played one ) but have heared many. The kid has 1200.00 to spend. what do you recomend? $1200 will definitely buy a good guitar. Personally, I'd recommend saving $$$ and getting one of the better Schecter models. For the price (around $6-700) you simply can't beat the quality and they're perfectly good for shredding. I love the neck profile and the action on my CS-1. In fact, out of all the guitars I've owned and played over the years, it's easily my favorite guitar. And I've owned some damned nice guitars over the years including Jacksons, Ibanez, and even a custom Stratocaster. -------------------- Gear I wish I still owned:
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana Member No.: 2.019 ![]() |
I have 2550e and could not be happier.
![]() -------------------- ![]() "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :) |
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![]() Learning Roadie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC Member No.: 1.984 ![]() |
Yeah $1200 is more than enough for a great guitar. Especially if you buy used though O_o But you probably don't want to so I think I could agree on a schecter as Sabbz said. I had a bad experience with one once (horrible setup, really old strings that needed to be changed at guitarcenter, dirty neck etc) so I couldn't judge for a while but maybe a month or two ago I tried one again and I found they were pretty nice.
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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 463 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Mississippi USA by way of NY Member No.: 2.592 ![]() |
Although I play/have 2 Ibanez's and a Les Paul Standard and love them all, I have to say that I am also very impressed what Schecter has to offer at a very reasonable price point. 600-800 bucks gets you what generally costs over 1000 bucks from other manufacturers. They look awesome to boot. Play a few and decide.
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden Member No.: 1.434 ![]() |
$1200 will definitely buy a good guitar. Personally, I'd recommend saving $$$ and getting one of the better Schecter models. For the price (around $6-700) you simply can't beat the quality and they're perfectly good for shredding. I love the neck profile and the action on my CS-1. In fact, out of all the guitars I've owned and played over the years, it's easily my favorite guitar. And I've owned some damned nice guitars over the years including Jacksons, Ibanez, and even a custom Stratocaster. Absolutly +1 -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned... |
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![]() Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 ![]() |
I've been strongly considering buying an ibanez 2550e for my new hard rock/metal guitar. I have read plenty of reviews and i really like Rg's but i was wondering if anyone had other recommendations i should check out before investing my hard earned cash. (Money is hard to come by when your 15, so $1,200 or less please ![]() I think you're doing the right thing aiming for guitars abow low end since you can afford it. Ibanez guitars are mostly made of Basswood, which cheddars like because it brings out the frequencies they prefer in order to make their shred heard. However, Steve Vai has his signature guitar made our of Adler instead, same wood that Charvel and Jackson are made from.. and Fender for that matter. So it it works for Mr Vai... -------------------- My bands homepage
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden Member No.: 1.434 ![]() |
Ibanez guitars are mostly made of Basswood, which cheddars like because it brings out the frequencies they prefer in order Are you, in a subtle way, trying to tell us that shredders are cheesy? ![]() /edit: forgot the winkie *sigh* This post has been edited by blindwillie: Jan 25 2008, 12:31 PM -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned... |
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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 8-January 08 Member No.: 3.764 ![]() |
Go for the Ibanez RG 2550e
![]() I'm 15 too and I bought it 2 months ago, it costed me al my money but I couldn't be happier ![]() It really plays like a dream, and has a supper fast neck, the pick ups sound really good, for both metal riffing and shred ![]() An alternative would be the RG 1570, but that one hasn't got the dimarzio pick ups ![]() Mark. |
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