troyguitar
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Skimmed through most of the 48 pages but I must have missed it: How does the 7-string JEM price compare to the 6-string?
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I believe a photo of this model in the catalogue was posted already so here it is in HQ:
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It's mainly the trem that would hold me back (and the price, Im betting the S7 will be atleast £300 - £400 more expensive than the RGD)
I already have a trem Ibanez 7 (RG827z) so id like a hardtail to experiment with tunings easer. If only the Tremol-no was available for Edge Zero trems...
The S7 Prestige will be a better sounding and playing guitar than the RGD2127FX, I pretty much guarantee it..
why's that?
Funny, I had both guitars as well and my experience was the exact opposite. Even the stock PUs of the RGD7 were pretty good.Because I owned two RGD2127Zs and it was my least favorite MIJ Ibanez ever. It just felt weird and didn't sound very good. It wasn't just my dislike for basswood either, as I have two basswood Ibanez 7s including a 27" scale one which sounded/played much better than that thing did. Just my take. I've played the 6-string version of this Saber 7 and it sounds/plays phenomenal. Hence my opinion that the S7>RGD. Just my take again, no offense intended.
Because I owned two RGD2127Zs and it was my least favorite MIJ Ibanez ever. It just felt weird and didn't sound very good. It wasn't just my dislike for basswood either, as I have two basswood Ibanez 7s including a 27" scale one which sounded/played much better than that thing did. Just my take. I've played the 6-string version of this Saber 7 and it sounds/plays phenomenal. Hence my opinion that the S7>RGD. Just my take again, no offense intended.
shitsøn;3355964 said:Funny, I had both guitars as well and my experience was the exact opposite. Even the stock PUs of the RGD7 were pretty good.
Yeah, maybe yours was a lemon. I got one out of the first run as well and regret letting it go until this day. I couldn't really bond with my S at all, which was a bummer, because I loved its looks so much. With that being said, I do want that Prestige S7 and the fixed RGD7. Both for different things.I dont know what to say, perhaps I got a dud those times. I am not saying anything is fact, just my experience. Based on said experience I'd trust the S7 Prestige over the RGD, but everyones experiences may vary. The RGD had a weird, bulkier neck shape, flimsy finish, and a dull, lifeless tone. Hopefully they've improved them by now, this was a few years ago when the RGD was first released. It was just a let down considering how much I love(d) my other Ibanez 7s.
I dont know what to say, perhaps I got a dud those times. I am not saying anything is fact, just my experience. Based on said experience I'd trust the S7 Prestige over the RGD, but everyones experiences may vary. The RGD had a weird, bulkier neck shape, flimsy finish, and a dull, lifeless tone. Hopefully they've improved them by now, this was a few years ago when the RGD was first released. It was just a let down considering how much I love(d) my other Ibanez 7s.
Because I owned two RGD2127Zs and it was my least favorite MIJ Ibanez ever. It just felt weird and didn't sound very good. It wasn't just my dislike for basswood either, as I have two basswood Ibanez 7s including a 27" scale one which sounded/played much better than that thing did. Just my take. I've played the 6-string version of this Saber 7 and it sounds/plays phenomenal. Hence my opinion that the S7>RGD. Just my take again, no offense intended.
Frankly, i am surprised they didn't make the RGD with mahogony. The people that buy the RGD's are going to be the rhythm monsters who want that fat, mean, chunky tone.
A lot of the S7 players will be wankers/shredders, and less concerned about the rhythm tone than their RGD brethren.
Mahogany does a lot more for lead than it does for heavy rhythm.
I really notice more girth in my mahogany bodied guitars, and i am predominantly a rhythm player. It's a little darker, thicker tone but my high end still stays crisp.
For anyone who is panicking about some missing models after that, don't worry. More stuff is going to be added over the year.Link to the EU catalog are ... Music and co
I don't want to beat a dead horse with pricing complaints, but with the economy still as it is, the RG2228 went up another $100 this year? I do understand its a MIJ Prestige series, but come on. It's a beautiful piece, but getting a little difficult justifying $2200. I can only imagine what 2013 will bring pricing-wise for everything else. We get excited for things that are out of reasonable reach for most, but given a $400 budget model that needs $600 in upgrades? Even the Premium line, although a step up, still quite pricey and still may need pickups and possible hardware upgrades. Can we really not get a happy medium? Example - alder/mahogany body, maple neck, maple/rosewood board, name brand pickup and some quality hardware for about $1000 or less?
Irritating thing too is most of these prestige models aren't available to try out in most stores. If they are expecting people to make this hefty investment, don't we deserve to at least play it first? The online retailers (sweetwater in particular) are great, but you are still buying blind. Mom and Pop shops can't afford to keep any as inventory (understandable), and good old GC well we know what we will (or won't) find there.
I know I'll probably get some remarks back "Quit complaining and go get a schecter or esp, etc." but I've been a loyal Ibanez player for years. I want to support the company, but its getting more difficult when every year, seems like we're getting less and paying A LOT more. Maybe they'll prove me wrong though after NAMM. I hope so.