Scar Symmetry
Ex Whiny Bitch
I don't think you'd regret getting the APEX man...
but if money is not an issue then go mad!
I personally think that at it's current price, the 1527 is a ripoff, but if you want a floyd then go for it
Ibanez RG1527 or APEX2
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I don't think you'd regret getting the APEX man...
but if money is not an issue then go mad!
I personally think that at it's current price, the 1527 is a ripoff, but if you want a floyd then go for it
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BenEllerGuitars
Well-Known Member
yeah, i'll second the above posters... the rg1527 is too steep price-wise. you would do just as well to get a used RG7620. It's all the same features (with better pickups, IMO) for less than half of what you'll pay for a 1527!
As far as my post about the Wizard being a "better" neck, it just depends on what you like. I know some people who prefer the fatter, slightly rounder feel of the Apex's neck (wizard II). it does feel a little more like a "normal" guitar neck, whereas the Wizard 7 feels outragous! Its sooooo thin and flat. I love it, personally, but i could see why some people wouldn't.
As far as my post about the Wizard being a "better" neck, it just depends on what you like. I know some people who prefer the fatter, slightly rounder feel of the Apex's neck (wizard II). it does feel a little more like a "normal" guitar neck, whereas the Wizard 7 feels outragous! Its sooooo thin and flat. I love it, personally, but i could see why some people wouldn't.
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
trem or no trem... and if you want a trem just get a 7620. i haven't heard a comparison that makes the 1527 sound that much better (or that much more worth the money for that matter). as for the body wood... well i just won't even get into that. but i will say that with pickup experimenting and turning knobs i've been able to find good tone out of any of my guitars (good meaning pleasing to MY ears) regardless of what it's made out of. 
The RG1527 has an "Ultra" neck, which is a rounder C shape than the Wizard-II-7's D shape on the APEX2. I much prefer it to the square shape necks.
While the RG762*s are a lot cheaper and have a much thinner neck, they're of a lower quality than the RG1527 in nearly every way (except the Lo-Pro-7's locking studs but that's a minor modification you can do to any Edge-Pro trem) not to mention that the pickups are still crap in the RG762*s and will need replacing anyway. They're certainly not bad guitars but I sold my RG762* and kept my RG1527 if that's any indication of my stance...
dantesdeception
Active Member
hmm i do not know this guitar?
yeah man i think im decided on the 1527I don't think you'd regret getting the APEX man...
but if money is not an issue then go mad!
I personally think that at it's current price, the 1527 is a ripoff, but if you want a floyd then go for it
hmm you see ive heard its the apex with the dodgy shaped neck?
awesome man huge help!The RG1527 has an "Ultra" neck, which is a rounder C shape than the Wizard-II-7's D shape on the APEX2. I much prefer it to the square shape necks.
While the RG762*s are a lot cheaper and have a much thinner neck, they're of a lower quality than the RG1527 in nearly every way (except the Lo-Pro-7's locking studs but that's a minor modification you can do to any Edge-Pro trem) not to mention that the pickups are still crap in the RG762*s and will need replacing anyway. They're certainly not bad guitars but I sold my RG762* and kept my RG1527 if that's any indication of my stance...
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
is that a joke?
If you've decided on the RG 1527, it's a great guitar. It's wise to factor in some money for a pickup upgrade while you're at it too, otherwise you may be stuck with a guitar you don't enjoy tonally if you otherwise don't factor that money in.
dantesdeception
Active Member
no, whats the big deal
yeah man im lookin at some bare knuckle ones, maybe the nailbomb or warpig
Mattmc74
Contributor
I would go with the Apex 2. But i'm a fixed bridge guy.
Scar Symmetry
Ex Whiny Bitch
get in touch with a guy called Zimbloth on which BKP will work best in Basswood
Er... The APEX2 is fixed bridge...
get in touch with a guy called Zimbloth on which BKP will work best in Basswood
He shouldn't bother. He should just contact Tim at Bareknuckle Pickups since the guy's already in England.
Scar Symmetry
Ex Whiny Bitch
Mattmc74
Contributor
Thats what I meant. I would get the Aphex 2 because it is a fixed bridge.
yeah, or that
Oh right! I thought you meant "I'd go with an APEX2 but I'm a fixed bridge guy so I probably wouldn't...".
Cypher
Active Member
+ 1
dantesdeception
Active Member
get in touch with a guy called Zimbloth on which BKP will work best in Basswood
cheers buddy!
ah
thanks i will try both
Konfyouzd
Return of the Dread-I
just found it a little interesting you'd never heard of it. particularly since it's the same thing for much cheaper. i know money is no object but no need throwing it around just cuz you have it.
dantesdeception
Active Member
just found it a little interesting you'd never heard of it. particularly since it's the same thing for much cheaper. i know money is no object but no need throwing it around just cuz you have it.
someone said it wasent as good
synrgy
Ya ya ya I am Lorde
LOL. The only thing the Prestige 1527 has over the RG7620 is the headstock joint, which is even debatable since I've never seen an RG7620 with a crack at that spot. IMO, there's no reason to spend the extra 500-700USD to get the RG1527, unless you don't like used equipment, or you want a maple fretboard really bad. Especially, since this will be your first 7 string.
