EB Sterling vs Ibanez Iron Label?

[dkp27]

I'm having some trouble deciding between these two as my first 7 string (I'm fairly confident that I'll stick with 7s, hence why I'm going for a moderately-priced axe). My main issue is that I can't try out the Ibby since my local GC doesn't carry the Iron Labels, but this is a pretty good deal on a used model. It does, however, carry a 7321, so I can sorta A/B that with the Sterling and keep in mind that the Iron Label will be an improvement. Anyone have any experience with these? Any input is greatly appreciated!

In Store USED IBANEZ IRON LABEL 7 STRING BLACK | GuitarCenter

Sterling by Music Man JP70 7-String Electric Guitar | GuitarCenter

Links to the guitars. I really like the color of the JP70, though that probably won't be the deciding factor in my purchase lol.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JoshuaVonFlash]

Iron Labels have better pups starting out so I'd go Iron Label.

 

[lewstherin006]

If you really want a JP70, im selling mine. Only had it a few months and its in nice shape. Now if you want passive pickups, get the jp70. If you want or like actives better, then get the Iron Label. Both are good guitars. Here is my JP70.

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/gu...rling-music-man-jp70-green-cl-lf-pickups.html

 

[Shredasaurus]

Iron Labels have better pups starting out so I'd go Iron Label.